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A New Hope man has learned his sentence for his role in a 2022 deadly shooting.
A man who was involved in a shootout that killed a 14-year-old boy at a Woodbury graduation party in the summer of 2021 was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
Alarming allegations against an elementary school teacher in Hudson came out Thursday. WCCO's Allen Henry shows us the disturbing messages that put her behind bars.
A teacher is charged with sending a 3-year-old boy to the hospital. It's footage that's tough to watch but the mother of a little boy with autism wants people to see it. WCCO's Ubah Ali has the stunning video and story.
Police say they killed the active shooter, a middle-school student before he could make it inside. As word spread, parents tried frantically to make contact with their kids.
Police say they've pulled the plug on an organized copper theft ring.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Metal is missing from metro monuments all to make some quick cash. As Kirsten Mitchell reports, some of that metal was stolen from a memorial honoring our fallen heroes.
Seven Minnesotans accused of fraud are set to stand trial in what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children.
Police say two thieves shoved a woman to the pavement and ran away with her pet.
We're getting an inside look at a shootout with sheriff's deputies that was caught on camera. Two of those deputies were hurt while trying to serve a warrant in Minnetonka earlier this month. David Schuman walks us through the intense moments from the body camera footage just released.
Eight months after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis backyard concert, a suspect is behind bars. Prosecutors say there's still a second suspect on the loose. WCCO's Allen Henry has more on what cracked the case.
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
The Robbinsdale Police Department says officers were called to the 3600 block of West Broadway Avenue on a report of a possible armed domestic situation.
Police say a Woodbury officer and a deputy shot an armed auto theft suspect Monday morning outside a Target store. Here's what officials said about the shooting earlier this afternoon.
Neighbors living next to a Twin Cities homeless encampment are sharing their concerns. That camp is just steps from busy Lake Street in south Minneapolis. Many of the neighbors told us they live in fear every day. As WCCO's Reg Chapman reports, they're asking the city for help.
St. Paul police are sharing details of a pretty rare crime near several college campuses looking for help to find the person responsible. It happened in the early Monday morning at a home on Snelling Avenue near Macalester College. As Reg Chapman reports, the man burglarized the home before attacking the owner.
Scanner audio is giving us an idea of the tense moments before a deputy opened fire. The shots hit a man and locked down this Dollar General about 30 miles west of the Twin Cities, in Montrose. Kirsten Mitchell was there and learned more about why the man was wanted in the first place.
South Hardin Schools Superintendent Adam Zellmer said in an email to the community that the school district was "shaken" by the death.
Minneapolis police say people living in South Uptown reported hearing a few dozen shots, some of them hit nearby buildings. Minutes later, more reports of gunfire on the north side, where police say a man was shot, along with homes and cars. WCCO's Jason Rantala spoke with neighbors and has the latest.
The Dallas Police Department issued arrest warrants Wednesday for the 23-year-old Rice and 21-year-old Theodore Knox.
A Minnesota man faces decades in prison after being found guilty of a deadly river stabbing. He stabbed five people, killing one of them. A jury found Nicolae Miu guilty on six criminal counts, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu was originally charged with intentional crimes, but was convicted on these lesser charges.
In January, Morgan Geyser, now 21, requested early release from her 40-year commitment to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she has been held since 2018.
A shelter-in-place just lifted in the last few hours around a home on Crestwood Drive in Minnetonka. Investigators say they were serving a warrant there when a man opened fire. Fellow law enforcement escorted him to Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis for treatment. Allen Henry has the latest.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
The search continues in northeastern Minnesota on Thursday for an escaped inmate.
After some patchy Thursday morning fog, the Twin Cities will enjoy sunshine and highs near 80 degrees.
Firefighters found a man dead inside a burning northeast Minneapolis duplex late Wednesday night.
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.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District says it has already cut more than 14-million dollars and more than 200 staff members to address shortfalls, but they're still millions away from their goal.
Firefighters found a man dead inside a burning northeast Minneapolis duplex late Wednesday night.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District says it has already cut more than 14-million dollars and more than 200 staff members to address shortfalls, but they're still millions away from their goal.
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 search continues in northeastern Minnesota on Thursday for an escaped inmate.
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.
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.
Firefighters found a man dead inside a northeast Minneapolis duplex late Wednesday night, plus more of the day's top stories.
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.
"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.
The search continues in northeastern Minnesota on Thursday for an escaped inmate.
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.
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.
Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing streak.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
After some patchy Thursday morning fog, the Twin Cities will enjoy sunshine and highs near 80 degrees.
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.
The Twin Cities will enjoy summerlike afternoons rolling into October, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
We are headed into an incredible stretch of weather, with two (potentially three) Top 10 Weather Days! Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of it all and what to expect heading in October.
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.
The Twin Cities will enjoy summerlike afternoons rolling into October, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Firefighters found a man dead inside a northeast Minneapolis duplex late Wednesday night, plus more of the day's top stories.
We are headed into an incredible stretch of weather, with two (potentially three) Top 10 Weather Days! Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of it all and what to expect heading in October.
The School House Cafe pays homage to a nearby former school house, and serves up history, as well as delicious homecooked meals.
Despite cutting millions, Anoka-Hennepin school district need to make more cuts in order to meet their goals.