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A 14-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis Monday night, according to police.
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A 14-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis Monday night, according to police.
A man in his 20s has died nearly a week after officers found him slumped over in a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound, police say.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis amid a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
A man is in custody after surveillance video shows him writing something into a Tesla, police say. WCCO's David Schuman reports from the newsroom.
A woman's TikTok has gone viral after she says a person filmed her while in the bathroom at Minneapolis’ Hewing Hotel, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A woman's warning about her scary encounter in a Minneapolis public restroom is leading to an outpouring of support.
A woman's warning about her scary encounter in a Minneapolis public restroom is leading to an outpouring of support. The video shared on TikTok has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Ubah Ali has the emotional message and where the investigation stands.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Things have gotten so bad at the Northstar Line, which cost taxpayers $375 million, that the state may replace the entire line with bus service. Pre-pandemic, the North Star Line carried 767,000 people in 2019. That number dropped in 2022 to just 275 riders per day.
As soon as Aug. 1, drivers in Minneapolis will need to closely watch their speeds as the city installs five speed cameras at trouble spots around the city.
Minneapolis City Council members met Monday afternoon to discuss moving $1.125 million to Hennepin County to temporarily take over some of the city's violence prevention programs.
An iconic Minneapolis store is now the focus of a celebration of all things downtown.
Buses could soon disappear from Nicollet Mall through downtown Minneapolis, but not before residents and commuters get the opportunity to provide feedback.
A woman is accused of intentionally setting a downtown Minneapolis apartment on fire last August, killing two people and displacing dozens.
Minneapolis city leaders say its proposal to remove buses from Nicollet Mall in downtown is about boosting foot traffic — but not all riders are on-board with the change.
You get the chance to have a say in some changes coming to downtown Minneapolis.
A 35-year-old woman is accused of intentionally setting a downtown Minneapolis apartment on fire last August, killing two people, according to Hennepin County court documents.
The American Roots Revue is getting ready for its first shows of 2025 at the Dakota in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis' 19 Bar planned to have a big New Year's bash, but they've hit all kinds of hurdles since it was scorched in a freak crash. And now, another sobering development: burglars hit the bar. But as Kirsten Mitchell reports, they're still hopeful heading into 2025.
A security guard at a downtown Minneapolis bar is in custody following a stabbing early Saturday morning.
A 58-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with a stabbing on Nicollet Mall that left another man dead.
Holidazzle kicks off Wednesday and goes through Sunday. The event itself is free but activities will come with a cost.
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
You might be thinking, “All I want for Christmas is for Holidazzle to be back on Nicollet Mall.” After a decade, it is and downtown residents and businesses are excited.
Zen Box Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant that's served food in downtown Minneapolis for over 20 years, is set to close.
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
As Minnesota farmers wrap up fall harvest, many are celebrating a soybean deal with China.
There's a spooky Halloween display in the Twin Cities that continues to grow every year — and it's all built by a teenager who's using it for a great cause.
Zen Box Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant that's served food in downtown Minneapolis for over 20 years, is set to close.
There's a spooky Halloween display in the Twin Cities that continues to grow every year — and it's all built by a teenager who's using it for a great cause.
Twin Cities high schools are scrambling to find new graduation venues after the University of Minnesota announced earlier this week that it will no longer host high school commencements.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two people are dead after a shooting overnight Friday in the city's north side.
Minneapolis drivers and bikers are in for a big treat this Halloween, as the two-year construction project along Hennepin Avenue finally wraps up and two-way traffic resumes on Friday.
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale in Dakota County, Minnesota.
As Minnesota farmers wrap up fall harvest, many are celebrating a soybean deal with China.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
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.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
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.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans will lose access to food assistance starting on Saturday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two people are dead after a shooting overnight Friday in the city's north side.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are searching for a burglar who targeted a residential home overnight Sunday.
A former Minneapolis city council member is accused of crashing her car while under the influence of alcohol outside City Hall late Tuesday night.
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota 4-1 to hand the Wild their fifth straight loss.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in WNBA history, will join the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame next year.
The Minnesota Twins announced former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton as their choice to lead the team on Thursday.
Kyle Connor's wrist shot 46 seconds into overtime gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, their ninth straight win against their Central Division rival.
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
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.
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.
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Next Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says temperatures will be in the 40s while trick-or-treaters are out and about on Friday evening.
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.
Expect a gloomy Halloween with an overcast sky and off-and-on showers, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Scattered rain showers will develop Friday and continue into the trick-or-treating hours, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Scattered rain showers will develop Friday in the Twin Cities and continue into the trick-or-treating hours.
Next Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says temperatures will be in the 40s while trick-or-treaters are out and about on Friday evening.
The All Things Possible Theatrical and Arts Group is opening a black-owned art gallery in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. The founders of the group stopped by WCCO on Friday to discuss what to expect with the gallery.
The St. Paul Fire Department is looking into the cause of a house fire on Desoto Street Friday morning. One firefighter suffered minor injuries while working to put the flames out.
Two men are dead after a shooting on St. Paul's north side early Friday. Police said the incident "appears to be domestic in nature" and that the two people knew each other
President Trump’s trade war with China had put pressure on farmers across Minnesota, but over the past couple of days, that’s changed. John Lauritsen has been talking with farmers about the new soybean deal with China.