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Staff at Mall of America say visitors should expect to see heightened security this weekend, including random bag checks.
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Staff at Mall of America say visitors should expect to see heightened security this weekend, including random bag checks.
Two other shootings have happened at the mall within the last year.
A shooting prompted the Mall of America to go on lockdown Friday night on a busy shopping night less than two days before Christmas.
Police say two bank workers were restrained with zip ties during a robbery Thursday at Vermillion State Bank in Inver Grove Heights.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke in a recorded video before the sentences were handed down, saying the actions of the three was a "threat to democracy itself."
Judge Peter Cahill sentenced J. Alexander Kueng to three and a half years in prison for second-degree aiding and abetting manslaughter.
Police in Forest Lake are investigating after roughly 150 tires were dumped on a stretch of road.
A jury in New York has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on all charges of tax fraud and other crimes. The verdict on 17 criminal counts was announced in court Tuesday afternoon.
Police in St. Paul are investigating the city's 35th homicide of the year, which took place on the city's east side.
One woman's family pushed for justice, but was left with more questions than answers about what happened to their sister.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
Thomas James was injured while helping subdue a man who shot and killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado.
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, continuing a round of demonstrations that have spread across the country.
Police in Prior Lake arrested a 31-year-old man after an hours-long standoff Friday night.
Plymouth Police say the shooting took place around 7:20 p.m. on Friday on the 14300 block of 40th Place North.
Officers found methamphetamine, other narcotics, a handgun and ammunition on the suspect and in his vehicle, police say.
Police issued a shelter-in-place order Saturday evening while they get the situation under control.
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
The FBI joined local authorities investigating the deadly mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. At least five people were killed and dozens were injured in the attack. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus is on the ground with more on the investigation.
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said in a statement Sunday that "one or more patrons heroically intervened to subdue the suspect."
One person was taken to Regions Hospital by ambulance and another person was arrested.
Authorities say the man was sitting in a car on the 4700 block of Lyndale Avenue North when a second car pulled up and fired multiple shots at him.
Hennepin County prosecutors have charged a Brooklyn Park man for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
More police officers are out near the University of Minnesota in a new effort to curb crime near campus.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out of the team's game against Washington because of a sprained left wrist, his first absence in nearly two years.
St. Paul, Minnesota Police nearly doubled the number of nonfatal shooting cases investigators solved in a year's time, drawing attention from other departments who are interested in finding the same closure in their city.
An Elk River, Minnesota woman got quite the surprise when she saw not one, but several bears in her backyard.
It's not just drinks, gummies could soon be gone too under new federal rules surrounding THC.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
St. Paul, Minnesota Police nearly doubled the number of nonfatal shooting cases investigators solved in a year's time, drawing attention from other departments who are interested in finding the same closure in their city.
An Elk River, Minnesota woman got quite the surprise when she saw not one, but several bears in her backyard.
It's not just drinks, gummies could soon be gone too under new federal rules surrounding THC.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, will appear Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book.
Community members and elected officials spoke at what they called a vigil on Wednesday morning after a federal operation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota native and Team U.S.A. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins, 34, has announced on social media Wednesday morning that this will be her final race season.
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.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
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.
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.
Community members and elected officials spoke at what they called a vigil on Wednesday morning after a federal operation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
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 sought to have the criminal charges against him dismissed.
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.
Federal charges were issued Wednesday against a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago this week.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
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.
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.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, will appear Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book.
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out of the team's game against Washington because of a sprained left wrist, his first absence in nearly two years.
Minnesota native and Team U.S.A. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins, 34, has announced on social media Wednesday morning that this will be her final race season.
On Wednesday, Greg Holcomb posted a letter on social media apologizing to both Carter and the Vikings' fanbase.
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.
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.
We will see more sunshine on Thursday as temps hit the 50s. We cool back down to the 40s by Friday. Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares a glimpse of what we might see come Thanksgiving.
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 weak system may bring a few light showers overnight Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
We'll notice improvements tomorrow as the clouds clear for some afternoon sunshine, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It'll be mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a chance of a stray shower in the metro area.
We will see more sunshine on Thursday as temps hit the 50s. We cool back down to the 40s by Friday. Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares a glimpse of what we might see come Thanksgiving.
10-year-old Weston Paszkiewicz, signed a Make-A-Wish contract with the Minnesota Wild, has passed away.
Companies that have bloomed with the legalization of THC products could soon suffer due to a new bill.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has led the department for the last three years.
A weak system may bring a few light showers overnight Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.