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The initiative, Survival Through Overdose Prevention, includes drug enforcement, treating those dealing with addiction in jails and using specialized tools to prevent fatal overdoses. Officials launched the campaign Thursday.
Another local government is considering raising the age to buy tobacco to 21.
Authorities are warning west Hennepin County residents after multiple burglaries were reported Friday in Independence, Loretto and Orono.
Hennepin and Kandiyohi Counties implemented no-wake restrictions for lakes with high water levels, the Sheriff's Offices said. The restrictions prevent damage to lake properties and structures, and the lakes remain open to the public, officers say.
With heavy rain expected in coming days, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is advising Minnesotans of the potential for localized flooding.
Sheriff Dave Hutchinson says Hennepin County has increased patrols near synagogues in the wake of a San Diego shooting.
A 49-year-old man died Saturday when a semi crossed the median on Highway 55 and struck his vehicle head-on in Hennepin County.
A new app designed to provide first reponders with important medical information about patients will begin to be used by Hennepin County deputies beginning this month.
Some metro homeowners may be experiencing sticker shock when it comes to their property tax valuations.
Minnesota's unrelenting winter has forced a Hennepin County judge to test the limits of his judicial authority.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office are partnering with other counties and their efforts to help those in need during this week's incoming cold snap.
When he takes over, Hutchinson is promising to handle undocumented people and relationships with federal immigration authorities differently.
A Savage man has been convicted of criminal vehicular homicide stemming from a two-vehicle crash that killed a 28-year-old man last July.
A Minneapolis man who was charged with murder in connection to a 2017 shooting has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Lives across the country were forever changed Saturday in a special way on this National Adoption Day. In Hennepin County, 22 families finalized their adoptions at the Juvenile Justice Center in Minneapolis. That means 38 children and teenagers have new and official homes Saturday night.
Hennepin County officially certified its election results, upholding Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson's win over longtime incumbent sheriff Rich Stanek.
A record number of Minnesota voters are casting their ballots early. Secretary of State Steve Simon says early voting is up 142 percent from the last midterm election four years ago If you add the number of people who have received a ballot in the mail, voted early, or requested an absentee ballot, it totals more than 580,000 Minnesotans.
Dozens of volunteers spent Saturday morning planting trees in Minneapolis. Hennepin County foresters helped organize the effort to beautify the Hiawatha Corridor. The foresters taught around 40 volunteers how do plant a tree, before sending them of on their own.
There's 22 days until the midterm elections, and already more than 30,000 ballots have been accepted and received in Minnesota's most populous county.
Hennepin County service centers remain unable to process driver's licenses and state ID applications that require photos after the centers began experiencing tech issues with cameras Friday.
Officials at the Hennepin County Elections office report 7,700 absentee ballots have been received and accepted since early voting began in Minnesota Sept. 21.
The allegations involve 24 employees in the Hennepin County Child Support Services division and include accusations of falsifying time cards for days and hours where no work was done.
New statistics show that violent and property crimes in Hennepin County combined are down 15 percent, compared to the first half of 2017.
Officials say increasing infections worldwide have the potential to spark an outbreak in the U.S.
The Twin Cities Apprehension team arrested Lopez on they city's south side.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of violence.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the State Demographer.
A man accused of repeatedly stabbing his boss at a Roseville, Minnesota, gas station says "he heard a voice" tell him to do it, according to charging documents filed Thursday.
The best man at a wedding in a Twin Cities park shot someone during the ceremony, authorities allege, and he's now in custody.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of violence.
A man accused of repeatedly stabbing his boss at a Roseville, Minnesota, gas station says "he heard a voice" tell him to do it, according to charging documents filed Thursday.
The best man at a wedding in a Twin Cities park shot someone during the ceremony, authorities allege, and he's now in custody.
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the State Demographer.
An infant's death at a home in Mankato, Minnesota, is under investigation, officials said.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
At the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, you'll find a painting that seems to go on forever.
The men, ages 54 and 36, are each accused of harvesting the grain with illegal equipment and outside of harvest hours.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin, piled up a bunch of the white stuff back in March in hopes of using it for their 20th anniversary Rail Jam this weekend.
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court, promising to stop the politicization of the courts after record-high spending in the last race fueled by billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros.
The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the State Demographer.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Susan Brower, the State Demographer, about what's contributing to our declining population.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums — which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding — thousands could see health care costs spike.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of violence.
A man accused of repeatedly stabbing his boss at a Roseville, Minnesota, gas station says "he heard a voice" tell him to do it, according to charging documents filed Thursday.
The best man at a wedding in a Twin Cities park shot someone during the ceremony, authorities allege, and he's now in custody.
There are more signs of hope following the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the State Demographer.
Nearly a dozen new cases of measles have been reported this week to the Minnesota Department of Health, which includes one case involving a student at a Minneapolis school.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In a city filled with stages, two women saw a glaring absence and turned it into a powerful presence.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get "a little bit more active" but won't be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined in a joint finding that Minnesota "allowed male athletes to compete" on several girls' sports teams.
The Minnesota Vikings' offseason plan to upgrade the offensive line has thus far been waylaid by injuries.
The Minnesota Wild have signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a massive contract extension.
Sloane Martin tells the story of the game beyond what fans see on TV, and brings fans exclusive conversations with the standout player of each game — a role she treasures.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the State Demographer.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Susan Brower, the State Demographer, about what's contributing to our declining population.
Medicaid fraud allegations continue to spread in St Paul, Minnesota, as debate over a possible special session on gun control continues.
Esme Murphy looks at the role of a key player on gun control and fraud allegations: House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
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.
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 common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
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.
Temperatures will take a swing at 90 on Friday in the Twin Cities, which would tie the daily record high.
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.
High temps will climb close to 90 on Friday, and southerly winds are expected to pick up through the day.
Abnormally warm temperatures will continue in the Twin Cities for the next few days.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures are likely to be hot by the end of the Twin Cities Marathon, but a cooldown is coming soon after.
Temperatures will take a swing at 90 on Friday in the Twin Cities, which would tie the daily record high.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
A woman who lived next door to where the shooting happened said it stemmed from a domestic situation.
The Twin Cities food scene is all about fall these days, including the culinary team at Tria in North Oaks.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.