Shooting suspect high on PCP had been suspicious of victim
The suspect charged with the fatal shooting of De'Jaun Hall was high on PCP when he shot him, per the criminal complaint.
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The suspect charged with the fatal shooting of De'Jaun Hall was high on PCP when he shot him, per the criminal complaint.
Investigators in Wisconsin say an inmate serving time for trying to kill his mother killed his cellmate for being Black and gay.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
Three kids under 16 were arrested in the west metro after leading police on a chase in a stolen luxury car Tuesday morning.
A man is dead and police are searching for the shooter after gunfire rang out in Minneapolis' Stevens Square neighborhood.
Court documents reveal disturbing and devastating details in a deadly drunk driving crash on a west metro patio. Two people are dead and at least nine others are hurt. Our Ubah Ali is breaking down what we've learned.
A Twin Cities police officer is expected to be OK after a driver sped off in a stolen pickup.
Police say a driver struck and killed a man on a minibike then took off running.
One person is dead and another is injured following a shooting in south Minneapolis late Saturday night.
The stolen drugs — including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall and Xanax — were taken to Houston and sold illegally, the DEA said.
Investigators say an inmate found dead at a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin was strangled in his cell.
We're reporting on kids stealing cars a couple of times a week. But we're also searching for solutions. Ubah Ali sat down with the county's top prosecutor for a story you'll see only on WCCO.
Carl Vargas hasn't watched the video of himself get tossed through the air like a rag doll, or two people in the car that blew the red light hitting him hop into another car and drive away.
Two teenagers are facing charges connected to the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl.
The family of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash is remembering their daughter as the suspected driver is behind bars facing murder charges.
There was a fatal shooting near 34th and Logan Avenue North just before 2 p.m. on Saturday
Two men were shot and taken to a hospital overnight in Duluth
The 42-year-old man who threatened violence at the University of Minnesota campus will spend 21 months in prison.
The estranged wife of one of Minnesota's top public safety leaders is accused of trying to kill their vulnerable son.
There are new details about a wild video of kids in stolen rides ripping by law enforcement. Thursday, police say they found one of those vehicles, but the case won't make it from the police to prosecutors. As Ubah Ali explains, that's part of the challenge when comes to cracking down on car crimes.
Four former Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a man by pinning him down have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
A community elder was shot while confronting a suspected criminal outside a house of worship. Kirsten Mitchell is in the newsroom to explain.
Stunning new video shows brazen kids in stolen cars speeding right past police. Officers say they're seeing that every day in cities across the metro. The troubling trend took a tragic turn when four kids were shot this weekend. So how can we pump the brakes on these dangerous drives? Our Ubah Ali sat down with a half dozen police chiefs and hit the streets for a story you'll see only on WCCO.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it has a response to the crisis of kids, gun violence, and stolen vehicles. But after four kids were shot in a stolen car on the city's north side this weekend, the Minneapolis police chief says the county attorney didn't charge, or divert, the kids involved in the shooting. They ended up back on the street. The chief wants to see more serious consequences. However, some say intervention is what gets results.
Small wasps target the emerald ash borer at various stages of its life cycle without harming other species.
For two and a half decades, Brian Pippitt has maintained his innocence, and on Wednesday he was vindicated.
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
Now there is an urgent need for aging adults to plan for the future as the senior living market can't keep up with demand as boomers age.
The Chad Smith Foundation is launching its first-ever scholarship at the University of Minnesota's School of Music. It honors his parents, U of M grads who instilled a lifelong love of learning and arts in their family.
For two and a half decades, Brian Pippitt has maintained his innocence, and on Wednesday he was vindicated.
The Chad Smith Foundation is launching its first-ever scholarship at the University of Minnesota's School of Music. It honors his parents, U of M grads who instilled a lifelong love of learning and arts in their family.
As part of Oktoberfest, Minneapolis' Fulton Brewery and Free Bikes 4 Kidz are teaming up for a great event.
The Ice Castles will return to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for the second year in a row.
Two brothers have each been charged with seven felonies for an incident that prompted law enforcement activity near Mahtomedi High School late last week, which caused its homecoming football game to be rescheduled.
Small wasps target the emerald ash borer at various stages of its life cycle without harming other species.
Police say a woman is dead after being stabbed multiple times late Tuesday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Authorities say alcohol was a factor in a crash that severely injured a woman who was out of her vehicle and checking on her camper in northern Minnesota Tuesday morning.
A 7-year-old's sudden death at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, school is sparking fear in parents who have kids with autism.
The owner of the home said she had gone to work around 5 a.m. and hurried home after she heard there was a fire.
A loyalist of Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin's rural north woods in Congress entered the governor's race in the battleground state Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online.
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
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.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
A court order means a private encampment in south Minneapolis can't reopen after a mass shooting. But as Reg Chapman reports, the owner of that property isn't taking the order lying down.
A loyalist of Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin's rural north woods in Congress entered the governor's race in the battleground state Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
The 2026 legislative session will be the last for a longtime state lawmaker. It comes at a time when politics has become very divisive. From the political attack on Minnesota lawmakers, to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, tensions are high. As Caroline Cummings shares, after 40 years, Sen. Ann Rest isn't letting today's climate change her legacy.
"Now that prices are changed, we're in a wait-and-see. Do people start drinking less? Do people start going out less? What happens to traffic counts? Does this still financially work? It's a big unknown," said Peter Poire-Odegard, who owns Roots Roasting in St. Paul.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Two brothers have each been charged with seven felonies for an incident that prompted law enforcement activity near Mahtomedi High School late last week, which caused its homecoming football game to be rescheduled.
Police say a woman is dead after being stabbed multiple times late Tuesday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A man is facing three felonies and two gross misdemeanors after allegedly firing shots outside of a building located on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis last week.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Minneapolis police arrested a 24-year-old man for a mass shooting last month that killed one and injured six others.
Now there is an urgent need for aging adults to plan for the future as the senior living market can't keep up with demand as boomers age.
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The Chad Smith Foundation is launching its first-ever scholarship at the University of Minnesota's School of Music. It honors his parents, U of M grads who instilled a lifelong love of learning and arts in their family.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
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.
After a historic performance against the Cincinnati Bengals, it's no surprise to see Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday fulfilled one of the fanbase's most ardent wishes: the team announced the classic "Black Trees" jerseys are coming back.
Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime.
Jackson won't go on injured reserve, O'Connell said, and they're hoping to get him back after the team's Week 6 bye.
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.
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.
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.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
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.
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.
We have an incredible stretch of weather over the next few days. Chris Shaffer breaks it down and shares when we have two WCCO Top 10 Weather Days.
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.
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
The Twin Cities will see foggy mornings and warm afternoons for the next few days, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
We have an incredible stretch of weather over the next few days. Chris Shaffer breaks it down and shares when we have two WCCO Top 10 Weather Days.
Wasps are being used to fight an invasive insect that does damage to our trees.
A growing memorial is outside a Savage daycare where a child died.
Two thieves traveled to Minnesota and held a family hostage for their Cryptocurrency. Their criminal actions caused a shelter-in-place order and shut down Mahtomedi's homecoming.
The Twin Cities will see foggy mornings and warm afternoons for the next few days, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.