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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.
Police in the north metro need help finding a crook caught on camera.
Dakota County deputies used a drone spotlight to find the armed suspect inside a South St. Paul apartment building on Sunday night.
Nicolae Miu took the stand Tuesday to defend himself for the stabbing that killed a teenager and hurt four others. WCCO's David Schuman walks us through his testimony.
We're headed toward closing arguments in the Apple River stabbing trial. It comes after the man on trial spent three hours on the stand. If convicted, Nicolae Miu faces life in prison for killing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman.
Chief Brian O'Hara says a 24-year-old died after being shot several times near near Portland Avenue and 29th Street.
The parents of a Minneapolis shooting victim say releasing the man charged with their son’s murder is a slap in the face. Tonight, they say they’ve been betrayed by the Hennepin County Attorney. Deveall McClendon was killed last year near the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. David Schuman explains why this case got dismissed.
Just before 4 p.m. Monday, Minneapolis police received two different ShotSpotter notifications on the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South.
The Apple River stabbing trial enters its second week and prosecutors say they're getting close to wrapping up their case. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan is keeping a close eye on the trial.
Nicolae Miu fatally stabbed 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and wounded four others while they were tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in July of 2022. Miu is charged with first degree intentional homicide and four counts of attempted homicide.
There is a large police presence in South St. Paul as authorities say they are working to "resolve an incident" Sunday night.
A church in North Minneapolis says they've been burglarized five times since the first of the year.
Body camera footage captures the chaos as police arrived at the Apple River in July of 2022. That footage was just one piece of new evidence shown during Day 4 of the trial. (edited)
The package from Hong Kong was stopped at MSP International.
Was it self-defense or a senseless attack? That's the key question in the Apple River stabbing trial. WCCO goes over what happened during the third day of Nicolae Miu's trial.
Safety is top of mind for many fans and their families. Metro Transit and Minneapolis police say they're ready for the big leagues. Our Reg Chapman shows us their game plan to keep fans focused on fun.
The pandemic took a real toll on our healthcare workers. But now, another public health crisis has become just as crushing. Last year alone Hennepin Healthcare treated more than 1,500 shooting victims. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle shares the very real cost of gunfire at the hospital in Minneapolis.
Federal investigators say the suspect put the bomb in the window of Studio 411 in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood.
It was an emotional day in court as lawyers debated a deadly stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin. WCCO's David Schuman shares the major moments from the second day of the trial.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Mankato Public Safety says it will cost $16,000 to replant all 45 of them.
Five young people were stabbed during a tragic summer tubing trip. For the first time tonight, we're seeing the moments that day on the river took a deadly turn. As our David Schuman shows us that chaotic new footage is the key to the case.
The Ramsey County prosecutor charged a St. Paul man after a teenage girl shot an 11-year-old boy in the head.
In Hennepin County Court, the man accused of hiring teen brothers in the murder of Zaria McKeever pleaded guilty.
Gasps and cries filled a St. Croix County courtroom today as prosecutors showed cell phone video of the deadly stabbing of a teen on the Apple River. It was a dramatic start to what's sure to be an emotional trial for the man accused of murder.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden says he's running to remain in office next June. He's seeking a full term after taking over the state's top office in January when former Gov. Kristi Noem joined the Trump administration.
The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges in connection to a shooting in Shakopee, Minnesota, early Saturday.
The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
At least one person is dead after a Jeep caught fire during a collision with a semi truck in eastern Minnesota Monday night, officials said.
Things are looking up for Minnesota's nascent helium industry, because miners keep going down to find more of it.
Hutchinson, Minnesota, has turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of a 20-year-old woman killed earlier this month.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
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.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
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.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden says he's running to remain in office next June. He's seeking a full term after taking over the state's top office in January when former Gov. Kristi Noem joined the Trump administration.
The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.
Democratic Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Republican Sen. Michael Holmstrom were both sworn into the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday.
The U.S. House is expected to vote on Tuesday on legislation that would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to make public all unclassified and investigative materials related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House voted 427 to 1 to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act and compel the release of documents. Follow live updates here.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association expects winter average costs for gas heat to increase by 16% and 20% for electricity.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges in connection to a shooting in Shakopee, Minnesota, early Saturday.
A man who was charged in connection to a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Monday.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will be making a stop in the Twin Cities next summer as the two bands join forces for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Mirthless Minnesota Vikings fans eager for a change at quarterback or playcaller may be further dispirited by head coach Kevin O'Connell's messaging.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 120-96.
Only five games into her DII college basketball career, Addi Mack is already one of the Maryland Terrapins' leading scorers.
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a one-timer from the right side on a power play at 4:50 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
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.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
After some precipitation on Tuesday, the Twin Cities will be dry and seasonable for the next several days, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
With winter weather moving out in southern Minnesota, midweek brings quiet and seasonable weather, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Rain could transition to snow in parts closer to sunrise, and the whole affair should wrap up around mid-morning.
Though the snow forecast has weakened, wet roads may still be a problem Tuesday morning.
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
A Minnesota-based nonprofit got a big boost from college students on Tuesday, who sorted through hundreds of donated shoes to help struggling families.
Democratic Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Republican Sen. Michael Holmstrom were both sworn into the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday.
After some precipitation on Tuesday, the Twin Cities will be dry and seasonable for the next several days, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The U.S. House is expected to vote on Tuesday on legislation that would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to make public all unclassified and investigative materials related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.