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A city in Minnesota sees a dramatic drop in crime, and here's why

Brooklyn Park is seeing a historic drop in crime, and officials are crediting community investments as the reason why. WCCO's John Lauritsen explains.

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12-acre expansion is turning Victoria's small downtown into a walkable district

12-acre expansion is turning Victoria's small downtown into a walkable district

PlantyCon returns to all six Bachman's stores this Saturday, free to attend

PlantyCon returns to all six Bachman's stores this Saturday, free to attend

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

FBI says it thwarted Mall of America terror plot, and more headlines

FBI says it thwarted Mall of America terror plot, and more headlines

Man, 75, found dead on Lake Superior shore

Man, 75, found dead on Lake Superior shore

4 Your Weekend: Fall fun, coin show and Indigenous fest

4 Your Weekend: Fall fun, coin show and Indigenous fest

Man shot dead off East Lake Street in Minneapolis, police say

Man shot dead off East Lake Street in Minneapolis, police say

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 8, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 8, 2026

State trooper rescues 2 from Minneapolis house fire

State trooper rescues 2 from Minneapolis house fire

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

Woman charged for alleged role in Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting

Woman charged for alleged role in Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

“They’re Here” documentary chronicles ICE surge through lens of horror

“They’re Here” documentary chronicles ICE surge through lens of horror

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

3 years after Oct. 7 attacks, two teens on opposite sides of the war describe what's changed

3 years after Oct. 7 attacks, two teens on opposite sides of the war describe what's changed

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 7, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 7, 2026

Scarecrows take over Scarecrow Hill at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this fall

Scarecrows take over Scarecrow Hill at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this fall

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

Minneapolis imam accuses leaders of politicizing Somali gang troubles

Minneapolis imam accuses leaders of politicizing Somali gang troubles

Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say

Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say

How to respond when your child says they're being excluded, according to a psychologist

How to respond when your child says they're being excluded, according to a psychologist

About 1,100 Minnesota kids under 2 were hospitalized with RSV last year

About 1,100 Minnesota kids under 2 were hospitalized with RSV last year

Scammers are building fake health insurance websites ahead of open enrollment, expert warns

Scammers are building fake health insurance websites ahead of open enrollment, expert warns

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Union Depot Ghost Tour returns to downtown St. Paul

Union Depot Ghost Tour returns to downtown St. Paul

Weeks after Minneapolis mass shooting, Loring Park residents still traumatized

Weeks after Minneapolis mass shooting, Loring Park residents still traumatized

Minneapolis police investigate possible shooting in Como neighborhood

Minneapolis police investigate possible shooting in Como neighborhood

Minnesota man survives black bear attack, and more headlines

Minnesota man survives black bear attack, and more headlines

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

Why is the state pursing charges against Vance Boelter, who is already convicted in federal court?

Why is the state pursing charges against Vance Boelter, who is already convicted in federal court?

Closing arguments set for Wednesday for Jordan Collins Sr., accused of killing his son

Closing arguments set for Wednesday for Jordan Collins Sr., accused of killing his son

Community members voice concern after string of gun violence in Twin Cities suburbs

Community members voice concern after string of gun violence in Twin Cities suburbs

U.S.-Canada soccer friendly is helping revitalize Midway

U.S.-Canada soccer friendly is helping revitalize Midway

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