Death sentence reduced to life in prison for man who killed Dru Sjodin
The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota student in 2003 has been changed to life in prison.
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The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota student in 2003 has been changed to life in prison.
Wisconsin Republicans are joining a national push to outlaw child sex dolls and robots.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reveals in a new book how worried prosecutors were that a judge would move the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin out of the city where he killed George Floyd.
A Wisconsin man is charged in a plot to hack and steal from thousands of sports betting accounts.
A Maplewood family is hoping to reunite with their dog after he was stolen from the front porch of their Maplewood home last Tuesday.
Investigators have released documents suggesting the man who killed two police officers in a roadside shootout in northwestern Wisconsin last month was struggling with a divorce.
A North Dakota man pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he hit and ran over an 18-year-old at a street dance.
Last fall, Attorney General Keith Ellison began investigating whether Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas Station were liable for what was happening on their doorsteps. Eight months later, he says there hasn’t been a single incident since the state threatened to sue.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Teenager rescued by fire crews after falling approximately two stories from the vacant Fruen Mill ruins.
A former government official of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation has been sentenced to five years in prison for taking bribes from a contractor at Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a constitutional amendment expanding crime victims' rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and was legally adopted.
The DFL Party is apologizing after reports of a fight breaking out at the Ward 10 endorsing convention on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.
An 18 year old is in custody tonight for a shooting that killed a 16 year old in Brooklyn Park.
Hundreds of people gathered in Langford Park on Friday night to grieve and support each other nearly one week after Michael Brasel died trying to stop a teenager from breaking into his wife’s car.
A Chicago man who was convicted of shooting and seriously wounding an Iowa sheriff's deputy during a convenience store robbery in 2021 has been sentenced to up to 92 years in prison.
A broadcast reporter has pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge filed for making a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's personal cell phone number.
His own footage showed him setting it up, leading to his arrest, the FBI said.
Authorities are investigating to determine whether the deadly incident was intentional.
At one point, the 14-year-old boy allegedly attempted to run someone over.
WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell talked with the University Police Chief and Minneapolis Police Chief about the night, and how they hope to prevent it from happening again.
Authorities in Texas are on the scene at shopping mall where a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon.
Multiple people, including juveniles, were arrested within an hour of each other after a chaotic Friday night in Dinkytown, police say.
Officers met a woman who informed them her 9 and 12-year-old sons were locked in her apartment with a man armed with a knife.
WCCO’s Reg Chapman sat down with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty who believes her office is moving in the right direction when it comes to interrupting bad behavior before it is too late.
Newly released court documents reveal more about the investigation into a Savage, Minnesota, day care facility after an infant died in September.
Cade Tyson scored 22 points, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 15 points and Minnesota beat Chicago State 66-54 on Tuesday night.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
Responding deputies found the man "semi-responsive and in severe pain," the sheriff's office said. He is expected to survive.
Newly released court documents reveal more about the investigation into a Savage, Minnesota, day care facility after an infant died in September.
Minnesota will soon be home to two professional women's volleyball teams, as Major League Volleyball Minnesota announced Tuesday that they'll be coming to St. Paul in 2027
The Minnesota Senate chamber returned to full strength on Tuesday after two new members took the oath of office, restoring the Democrats' slim one-seat majority for the first time in months.
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.
Responding deputies found the man "semi-responsive and in severe pain," the sheriff's office said. He is expected to survive.
Multiple agencies responded to rescue two teenage boys who fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Tuesday afternoon.
The trooper — a 30-year-old man — is charged with one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a gross misdemeanor.
Deputy Noah Hallman fired his department-issued firearm after Dennis Hoie fired a flare gun toward deputies.
The Minnesota Senate chamber returned to full strength on Tuesday after two new members took the oath of office, restoring the Democrats' slim one-seat majority for the first time in months.
The tug of war that puts Vikings and Packers fans on opposite ends of a rope is moving across the St. Croix River after Minnesota transportation officials rejected a request to use the Stillwater Lift Bridge again.
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.
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.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
A portion of files related to well-connected convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are now one signature away from being publicly released.
In court Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey is trying to have the criminal charges against him dismissed.
All eight members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation voted to release the Epstein files. Ubah Ali has local reaction and what a political expert says is behind the uncommon speed of the vote.
All members of Minnesota's U.S. House and Senate delegations voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files on Tuesday
Holiday shopping is underway, and new numbers show how Minnesotans plan to spend, and save, this season.
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 trooper — a 30-year-old man — is charged with one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a gross misdemeanor.
Deputy Noah Hallman fired his department-issued firearm after Dennis Hoie fired a flare gun toward deputies.
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 on Tuesday clashed with protesters outside of a business in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving several people injured.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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.
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.
Cade Tyson scored 22 points, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 15 points and Minnesota beat Chicago State 66-54 on Tuesday night.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
The Minnesota Twins have taken a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting.
Minnesota will soon be home to two professional women's volleyball teams, as Major League Volleyball Minnesota announced Tuesday that they'll be coming to St. Paul in 2027
Mirthless Minnesota Vikings fans eager for a change at quarterback or playcaller may be further dispirited by head coach Kevin O'Connell's messaging.
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.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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?
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.
A weak system Wednesday and Thursday may bring a few light showers up north, but moisture is limited and amounts look minimal, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Temperatures will run above average for the next several days, and we’ll stay mostly dry.
Temperatures will run 5 to 10 degrees above normal, with highs around 45 on Wednesday.
The Twin Cities will be mostly dry and mild through the weekend.
Immigration advocates spoke Wednesday morning after a clash between federal agents and protesters outside Bro-Tex Inc. in St. Paul.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares what you need to know before opening your heart and wallet.
A weak system Wednesday and Thursday may bring a few light showers up north, but moisture is limited and amounts look minimal, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Multiple agencies responded to rescue two teenage boys who fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Tuesday afternoon.
Temperatures will run above average for the next several days, and we’ll stay mostly dry.