2 men injured in downtown St. Paul shooting
Two men are injured after a shooting in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday evening, according to police.
Minnesota bill to regulate semiautomatic weapons passes Senate
The Minnesota Senate has passed a comprehensive bill that includes a semiautomatic weapons ban and numerous funding packages to improve school safety and school mental health counseling.
Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise amid gas price hikes
Minnesota's statewide average price for a gallon of gas is the highest consumers have seen in four years. Amid the spike, an electric vehicle-focused dealership in Hopkins, Minnesota, says sales have doubled.
St. Paul community, business leaders reflect on ICE surge's lasting impact
Story after story filled the room inside Humboldt High School's auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening. The goal: a space for people to talk directly to elected leaders about the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
Over 30 cars reportedly damaged in Minneapolis in 8-hour span, police say
Minneapolis police are investigating after they said at least 31 cars were reportedly damaged on the city's south side within eight hours on Monday morning.
World War II soldier to be laid to rest in New Ulm after DNA identification
A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
Playoff games provide boost for Twin Cities businesses
Having more people come to town for games is a win, especially after the losses they suffered during Operation Metro Surge.
DFL senator facing backlash after betting on his own political race
A Minnesota DFL senator is faced backlash after admitting he placed a bet in his own political race, all while pushing a bill to ban the very same platforms that took his wager.
TikToker's ban from St. Paul parks lifted after appeal, agent says
A TikTok creator is no longer banned from parks in St. Paul, Minnesota, after appealing the city's restriction, according to his agent.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Man convicted of murdering Mariah Samuels sentenced to life in prison
A Minneapolis man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday.
Lakeville passes 1-year pause on new housing construction
Lakeville is home to more than 77,000 residents and is growing quickly. New developments are pushing the city to number one in the Twin Cities for residential building permits in 2025, according to Housing First Minnesota.
New video shows moments before assault on conservative journalist
The men who recorded the video say they released it so the world could get a fuller understanding of what happened beyond the viral clip.
TikToker accused of harassing "vulnerable adults" in St. Paul speaks out
A viral TikTok creator known for giving away food and cash is banned from all city parks in St. Paul, Minnesota, until Oct. 3 after officials said he harassed "vulnerable adults" at a location. WCCO spoke with Josh Liljenquist and is hearing from advocates on both sides of the issue.
Minn. Legislature considers strengthening guidelines for data centers
Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face trying to balance economic opportunity with environmental impacts.