Investigation finds Woodbury officer, deputy justified in shooting suspect during standoff outside Target
Authorities were justified in shooting a man during a standoff outside a Target in Woodbury earlier this year, an investigation concluded.
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Authorities were justified in shooting a man during a standoff outside a Target in Woodbury earlier this year, an investigation concluded.
A former worker at a Woodbury day care is facing charges after a baby girl was injured in April.
A destructive fire ripped through an east Twin Cities metro home before spreading to a neighboring residence Sunday afternoon.
The man who officers shot in Woodbury during a standoff outside a Target store now faces assault charges.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
The Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo has been closed for almost two years now — but a filmmaker raised in Woodbury is keeping memories of the iconic theatre alive.
Woodbury police say an officer and a sheriff's deputy shot an armed auto theft suspect Monday morning outside a Target store.
Nineteen Minnesota cities and towns have levels of PFAS that exceed new federal guidelines for drinking water, and three of those communities are seeking support from the legislature this year to assist with their clean-up efforts.
The suspect in a standoff that forced some Woodbury residents to evacuate their homes Monday morning is in custody, authorities said.
Two Woodbury law enforcement members were honored on Wednesday for saving a man following a fiery crash.
A WCCO Investigation discovers more about why a Woodbury dentist shut down his practice leaving patients stranded after taking their money.
Two Texas men are accused of stealing nearly $20,000 worth of calculators from several Twin Cities Target stores in a single day last month.
"They require payment in advance of about $30,000," said patient Meg Omlie. "I want answers, I want my treatment completed."
Investigators are pouring over local surveillance footage and are asking for help identifying anyone who was in the area Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Before she was even born, Athena Omoto had the odds stacked against her.
A Twin Cities medical practice is celebrating a century of changing and improving children's lives. And it needs your help to keep that mission going strong.
A fight between two students at East Ridge High School on Wednesday included one student using a racist slur.
Donte McCray has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Kyla O'Neal, his pregnant ex-fiancée whose child died days after her emergency room delivery.
A jury found a 20-year-old man guilty of all charges related to a 2021 shooting at a Woodbury graduation party that killed a 14-year-old boy.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status.
A law passed earlier this year at the Minnesota Capitol has led several school districts and law enforcement agencies to rethink their use and deployment of school resource officers (SROs).
Woodbury police say a 24-year-old woman is in custody following a domestic assault incident that also included a house fire.
Woodbury police say a boy is in the hospital after being pulled from a pond Monday.
The city of Woodbury says a blue-green algae bloom showed up in Carver Lake Monday.
People who visit a Woodbury grocery store parking lot may be in for a surprise.
The Minnesota Department of Health spearheads a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
As news and images of Hurricane Helene's wrath continue to spread this week, Nichole King hasn't been able to look away.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
A second person is facing charges in an attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the original suspect.
Gopher women's volleyball is heading on their first conference road trip to the West Coast as they take on UCLA and USC this weekend.
The Minnesota Department of Health spearheads a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
As news and images of Hurricane Helene's wrath continue to spread this week, Nichole King hasn't been able to look away.
A second person is facing charges in an attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the original suspect.
The Mall of America announced on Thursday that they will be hosting multiple all ages Halloween events throughout the month of October.
Minnesota United clinch a 2024 MLS Cup playoff spot after tying with Real Salt Lake 0-0 on Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Department of Health spearheads a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
A 22-year-old man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Moose Lake earlier this year entered a plea deal last Friday.
A semi truck driver from Iowa was engaging in online sex chats in the minutes before causing a chain reaction crash on a southern Minnesota highway that terminally injured a baby in their mother's womb and hurt several others, charges say.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
A campaign ad from Republican congressional candidate Joe Teirab is making waves in Minnesota's 2nd District race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
A second person is facing charges in an attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the original suspect.
A 22-year-old man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Moose Lake earlier this year entered a plea deal last Friday.
The girl was taken to a hospital with "moderate injuries," police said. Authorities are still searching for the driver.
A 29-year-old man charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May entered a guilty plea on Wednesday.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Gopher women's volleyball is heading on their first conference road trip to the West Coast as they take on UCLA and USC this weekend.
Take your pick for the most surprising part of the Minnesota Vikings' 4-0 start, but the extremely solid play of quarterback Sam Darnold is surely near the top of the list.
The former Knicks come to the Wolves as part of a package for Karl-Anthony Towns, a franchise great who was well-loved in Minnesota.
Minnesota United clinch a 2024 MLS Cup playoff spot after tying with Real Salt Lake 0-0 on Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Vikings plan to open tight end T.J. Hockenson's practice window later this week.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we warm back to the 70s tomorrow with light winds again.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
It'll be a chilly night before a warm and dry weekend.
Thursday is a dip in our recent roller coaster of temperatures.
Our up-and-down weather will continue for the next several days.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we warm back to the 70s tomorrow with light winds again.
Some new faces are joining the Wolfpack after a blockbuster trade. You've likely heard by now that Karl Anthony Towns is going to New York. Kirsten Mitchell introduces us to the three new Timberwolves and hears how fans are taking the news.
Both presidential candidates are in the Midwest on Thursday with the focus on former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Bradley Blackburn has more.
An abandoned police precinct in Minneapolis could get new life as a center for democracy.
WCCO has new video showing a hit-and-run involving a 12-year-old girl just steps from her bus stop.