Teenager in critical condition after water rescue at Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
People facing drug addiction in Mpls. voice woes amid planned crackdown
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Families struggle as thousands of providers no longer able to bill Medicaid
Colin McGuire is trying to learn to walk with a special device. Born with cerebral palsy, he's required to undergo different kinds of occupational and physical therapy weekly in order to improve his quality of life. For the past month, he hasn't gotten any of that.
Nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness find relief from heat
A man who asked to be identified as Wolf said that extreme weather can make life even more difficult for those without housing.
Thousands of Minnesotans may be impacted by SCOTUS immigration ruling
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives the Trump administration greater control over a special immigration designation could impact thousands of people in Minnesota.
Inver Grove Heights halts data center development amid litigation threat
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
Judge orders Frey to comply with MPD staffing level mandate
A judge has ordered Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to comply with a mandate in the Minneapolis City Charter that requires a minimum number of police officers for the community, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Brewery owner says business' future depends on whether city approves data center
Timothy Jones believes the data center would be a death sentence for his brewery, joining a chorus of neighbors who stand firmly in opposition to the proposal.
Over a dozen cases dismissed against protesters accused of assaulting federal agents
Federal prosecutors are continuing to dismiss charges initially brought against people in Minnesota for allegedly assaulting federal officers during the winter.
Case dismissed against man accused of assaulting ICE agents
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
Minnesota DHS' Medicaid provider revalidation process draws flak from lawmakers
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis $700 million, leaders say
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis nearly $700 million in lost wages and business closures, according to an updated assessment city leaders released Wednesday.
Minnesota fraud whistleblower welcomes federal investigation
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Prince event signals Minneapolis' first step to economic recovery
As an estimated 10,000+ Prince fans make a trip to downtown to honor his life, legacy, and music, Minneapolis city leaders are hopeful it can also serve as the first step to the city's economic recovery.
Man fatally stabbed St. Paul barbershop owner by train tracks, charges say
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.