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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
A Twin Cities man who authorities said admitted to killing and dismembering his mother after spending all of her money is guilty of murder, a jury found Wednesday.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Admission to an Ivy League school is difficult — even more so for a first-generation student — but two Minnesota brothers overcame the odds and are attending Yale this fall.
The University of Minnesota Gopher women's soccer season kicks off on Thursday night at home against a Big 12 powerhouse: Brigham Young University.
A study from the Minnesota Zoo found the segment of road near the Richardson Nature Center was the worst for turtles, with hundreds hit by cars each year.
The university's School of Engineering is partnering with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Minneapolis-based software company Third Wave Systems to launch a training program.
A video shows a strange light in the sky Tuesday night over Woodbury, Minnesota, causing some to wonder what it may have been.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Another round of car break-ins happened overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, bringing the total number of vehicles damaged in the city to roughly 475 since July 14.
Minnesota Twins fans balked on Wednesday as news spread about the Pohlad family's decision to remain the team's principal owner, a change up from a previous announcement regarding their intent to sell it.
A Minnesota police detective was honored Wednesday with a special procession ahead of his funeral.
A Twin Cities woman was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash in the north metro Tuesday evening.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the top Republican in the Minnesota Legislature, announced her campaign Sunday for the GOP nomination for governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz.
Shopping carts are rolling down the aisles of a Richfield grocery store for the first time in years. LomaBonita Market opened on Saturday, filling over 50 thousand square feet that previously housed a Rainbow Foods.
Edina police are investigating after a fatal accident on Morningside Road and France Avenue on Friday evening.
Food shelves across the Twin Cities metro are bracing for an influx of need – as more than 400,000 Minnesotans lose access to SNAP funding Saturday morning.
Early morning showers are expected to taper off Saturday, though the rest of the day remains cloudy.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the top Republican in the Minnesota Legislature, announced her campaign Sunday for the GOP nomination for governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz.
Food shelves across the Twin Cities metro are bracing for an influx of need – as more than 400,000 Minnesotans lose access to SNAP funding Saturday morning.
A Princeton, Minnesota, man was sentenced Friday to 76.5 years in prison for attempting to murder several law enforcement officers in a shooting in October 2023.
Early morning showers are expected to taper off Saturday, though the rest of the day remains cloudy.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the top Republican in the Minnesota Legislature, announced her campaign Sunday for the GOP nomination for governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz.
The government shutdown is set to reach its 32nd day as there is still no deal in sight. Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the shutdown. Erica Brown reports from Washington, D.C.
Tuesday is Election Day and voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
A Princeton, Minnesota, man was sentenced Friday to 76.5 years in prison for attempting to murder several law enforcement officers in a shooting in October 2023.
One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis overnight.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says DWI breath tests administered with equipment that had data errors were accurate.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a sexual assault that happened in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, on Tuesday evening, according to court records.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two people are dead after a shooting overnight Friday in the city's north side.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Julius Randle scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 for their first victory since All-Star Anthony Edwards was sidelined with an injury.
Marco Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists, helping the Minnesota Wild stop a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run in overtime and Minnesota denied Michigan State its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 23-20 victory.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
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 Twin Cities will kick off the work week on Monday with highs in the mid 50s, sunshine and gusty winds.
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.
Meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest forecast Sunday morning.
We have overnight temps back in the 30s. Sunday will be a bit cloudy and windy. We have a beautiful start to the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down.
Sunday will be sunny but windy. Monday will be a lovely start to the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks down what you need to know for the start of November.
Meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest forecast Sunday morning.
Wrestlers took to the ring to help raise money and awareness for a serious cause.
We have overnight temps back in the 30s. Sunday will be a bit cloudy and windy. We have a beautiful start to the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down.
The new Lomabonita Market opened in Richfield brining Hispanic food and culture to the neighborhood.
Sunday will be sunny but windy. Monday will be a lovely start to the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks down what you need to know for the start of November.