Police Justifed In Little Falls Shooting Death
An investigation determined that officers who shot and killed a man in a standoff in Little Falls, Minn. last December were justified in their actions.
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An investigation determined that officers who shot and killed a man in a standoff in Little Falls, Minn. last December were justified in their actions.
The widow of a worker who died last year at a Minnesota hog farm has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operation.
Jude Collins says she couldn't have prayed for a better location for her shop. It's on a busy street with a four-way stop and bus stop right in front and a cemetery just two blocks away.
St. Mary's University says the death of a 19-year-old freshman was due to natural causes.
Fawn Foster expressed disbelief at the conditions of people who were participating in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony.
The death of a 63-year-old man, who was found dead inside a mobile home after a fire, has been ruled a homicide.
A man who was stabbed this weekend in Minneapolis has died, marking the city's fifth murder this year.
A spokeswoman said that Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to run for vice president, has died at 75.
A jury has convicted a Waukesha County man of fatally kicking his pet dog in front of his children.
One person is dead and 10 more are hospitalized, including two in critical condition after a mass overdose, according to police.
Authorities have ruled the death of a Barnesville man found trapped under a garage door was an accident.
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of a Minnesota woman whose body was found along the Denali Highway.
Sheriff's investigators say carbon monoxide may have caused the death of a Minnesota man whose body was found in his cabin in western Wisconsin.
The part-owner of a western Minnesota bus company has died after getting trapped under a garage door at his business.
An unconventional college professor known for living life to the fullest has been teaching about death through his personal experiences.
A man who was found unresponsive in St. Cloud early Saturday morning was later pronounced dead.
Anoka County investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a fire that killed an elderly 93-year-old couple Friday night.
Firefighters said a stove being used to heat a house was the cause of a fire that killed a man in St. Paul on Monday night.
Officers from the Albert Lea Police Department are investigating, after a 34-year-old woman was found dead.
A man died after falling through the roof of his shed while trying to clear snow off it in rural Little Falls, Minn.
A woman died overnight in Minneapolis while she was walking to a homeless shelter.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy.
He was called a general, king, and father of the American Hmong community. Vang Pao died on Thursday and many Minnesotans continue to mourn his death.
Governor Mark Dayton lost his beloved dog, Dakota, to cancer on Wednesday.
A man involved in a fatal street fight in northeastern Minnesota has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
After 10 years in business, the smash hit Young Joni restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis will serve its final meal on Friday.
A Fridley man who dressed as a UPS worker and shot three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January 2024 was sentenced Thursday to life without parole.
A Blaine man pleaded guilty Thursday to straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in the summer of 2021.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
After 10 years in business, the smash hit Young Joni restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis will serve its final meal on Friday.
A Blaine man pleaded guilty Thursday to straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in the summer of 2021.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
Starting later this month, buses will be replacing the Blue Line train for two weeks, as well as a section of the Green Line in Minneapolis.
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 honor of all who died on Sept. 11, 2001, all U.S. and Minnesota flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff at all state buildings.
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.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
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.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
The manhunt continues Thursday for the shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor event at a Utah college, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Fridley man who dressed as a UPS worker and shot three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January 2024 was sentenced Thursday to life without parole.
A Blaine man pleaded guilty Thursday to straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in the summer of 2021.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA organization has chapters at several Minnesota universities and high schools. He was also an early mentor to a state senator.
Last week, a carjacking suspect blew through a north Minneapolis intersection and crashed into a car, killing two women and badly injuring a 6-year-old boy named Greyson.
A judge sentenced a Twin Cities woman to nearly four years in prison for illegally buying weapons for the father of her children, who went on to use them in the killing of three first responders in Burnsville last year.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
By rule, both players will miss at least the next four games.
Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Bill Guerin is keeping an eagle eye on the Minnesota Wild's prospect showcase practice. He's watching those who could make this year's NHL roster.
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 Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
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.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
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.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
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.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts on this #Top10WxDay.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high pressure sitting over the Great Lakes is going to battle several weak disturbances that try to bring us a little rain over the next few days.
Thursday is a #Top10WxDay thanks to sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
Joseph says a summery weekend is ahead!
Vikings fans will soon be streaming into U.S. Bank Stadium. Vendors are hoping they show up hungry.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts on this #Top10WxDay.
Party of 2,000? Your table is ready.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, hundreds of volunteers spent the day packing meals for those in need.
Chef Ann Kim talks about the legacy of her Northeast Minneapolis eatery and what it means to her as it closes its doors.