Officer shoots knife-wielding man in Willmar, police say; BCA investigating
A Willmar police officer shot a man Sunday morning after the man threatened the officer with a knife, according to the city's police department.
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A Willmar police officer shot a man Sunday morning after the man threatened the officer with a knife, according to the city's police department.
A man was shot Saturday afternoon outside a shopping center in Rochester. Police are investigating
The accident occurred a few miles north of Chisholm, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, while the victim and his family were clearing a recreational property.
Two people — a woman and a man from Red Wing, ages 78 and 85, respectively — were in the SUV when it went off the highway and rolled.
A settlement has been reached between the State of Minnesota and environmental charity Honor The Earth, the state's attorney general announced Friday.
A 34-year-old White Earth man has been found guilty by a federal jury in a child pornography case.
Minnesota State Patrol troopers have many duties, including a very specific and unique one.
Police say Gerald Knapp was driving a red 2020 Ford Escape with Minnesota plates "FVP429."
Skimming devices rose in prominence over the past decade on card readers at gas pumps and ATMs. A device at the Rochester self-checkout even caught police off guard.
Minnesota's ephemeral winter seems to have claimed yet another victim: the hope of those who frequent Carver County's icy lakes.
New warrants reveal that investigators believe a dark grey Tesla Model X belonging to a 42-year-old Edina man was involved in the incident that killed Dr. Cathy Donovan.
A 90-year-old debate over the famous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde has kept a small town captivated.
The start of the Minnesota legislative session is next week and the legislature appears ready to tackle one of the major issues they didn't complete last session: sports betting.
Michael Yanacheak's cause of death has not yet been determined, the BCA said. The 75-year-old was hospitalized after Kandiyohi County deputy Riley Kampsen shocked him with a stun gun.
Carley Ryan owned an animal rescue in Andover where police say there was an "overwhelming odor of feces and urine."
Toro and the Minnesota Twins teamed up to renovate the Phillips neighborhood field, which had not been updated in 20 years.
Mariah Samuels, 34, was shot and killed on Sunday in Minneapolis. Her family said she died just minutes after posting about the domestic violence she faced.
Luis Eduardo Tipantuna Quinchiguano, 33, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox when he crashed into the victims' vehicle, pushing it into a separate lane in front of a semi truck, court documents said.
Five men were injured in a mass shooting on Monday morning in Minneapolis near the busy Interstate 35W & Lake Street Station.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
A judge on Monday sentenced a southern Minnesota man accused of shoplifting several gun magazines from a sporting goods store.
The night sky over a northern Minnesota lake was bright with the northern lights on Sunday night.
Deputies were unable to find a gun following a report of one being flashed by a student at a high school football game on Friday night in Sartell, Minnesota.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A senate working group in Minnesota heard emotional testimony on Monday from parents whose children survived the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings was at the meeting.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Lisa Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing, the first time a president has sought to remove a member of the seven-person board of governors.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
Mariah Samuels, 34, was shot and killed on Sunday in Minneapolis. Her family said she died just minutes after posting about the domestic violence she faced.
A judge on Monday sentenced a southern Minnesota man accused of shoplifting several gun magazines from a sporting goods store.
Luis Eduardo Tipantuna Quinchiguano, 33, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox when he crashed into the victims' vehicle, pushing it into a separate lane in front of a semi truck, court documents said.
Five men were injured in a mass shooting on Monday morning in Minneapolis near the busy Interstate 35W & Lake Street Station.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Video game fans will hear the work of musicians Stef "P.O.S" Alexander and Dwynell Roland under the newest version of the skateboarding game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Toro and the Minnesota Twins teamed up to renovate the Phillips neighborhood field, which had not been updated in 20 years.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely not play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday due to an ankle sprain.
Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal tries in his debut for the Atlanta Falcons in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
James McCann homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Some areas of Minnesota will warm to the 90s on Tuesday, with humid conditions expected, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
Isolated showers are possible into the evening on Monday in the Twin Cities ahead of a hot and steamy Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're still going to be in summer-like heat for awhile longer here, but there is signs a cooling trend is coming.
Some storms are pushing through western Minnesota, but otherwise it is a hot and humid day.
Some areas of Minnesota will warm to the 90s on Tuesday, with humid conditions expected, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Artificial Intelligence has some excited and others scared. The rapidly evolving technology is already impacting the job market. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows which fields may experience the most change, and why there’s plenty of good news that comes along with it.
A survey worker and father of two lost his life while on the job along a road in New Market Township on Sept. 8. WCCO's Marielle Mohs spoke with his family.
A man is fighting for his life and four others are recovering after a midday shooting near a busy Minneapolis bus station.
A senate working group in Minnesota heard emotional testimony on Monday from parents whose children survived the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings was at the meeting.