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The Minneapolis boy who stowed away on a flight to Las Vegas in October is now with his family – and no longer under court jurisdiction, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday. On Tuesday, the Hennepin County judge says since the boy returned to his parents on May 30, he has been making good progress and the parents have been cooperative with social workers and outside help.
The Timberwolves rookies and prospects are in Las Vegas and one shooting guard who calls Minnesota home is getting his shot to show the team just what he has to offer. Matt Janning is back where he wants to be, taking a shot at the NBA with his hometown team – the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves prospects have started preparation for the NBA Summer League. The Wolves have scheduled four days of practice at Target Center before the team's contingent travels to Las Vegas. The sessions include a free-and-open-to-the-public scrimmage on Wednesday night. The first game for the Wolves in the annual young-player showcase in Nevada is on Saturday afternoon.
A 34-year-old man awaits extradition to Minnesota after he was sentenced in Las Vegas to five years' probation for keeping his ex-girlfriend against her will at a motel in the Nevada resort city of Mesquite.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced late last week their preliminary schedule for the NBA Summer League, which starts July 11 in Las Vegas. The Timberwolves will face the Dallas Mavericks in their first game on July 12 on the campus of UNLV.
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Authorities say criminal charges will be filed against a Minnesota fugitive accused of holding his ex-girlfriend against her will for about six months at a motel in the Nevada resort city of Mesquite. Jason Edward Greniger remains in custody in Las Vegas pending a Feb. 26 arraignment in Mesquite on felony kidnapping and coercion charges.
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A Hennepin County District Court judge decided Friday that the 9-year-old boy who stowed away on a plane to Las Vegas in October should remain in a youth facility. According to the Hennepin County Attorney's office, Friday's hearing was a pre-trial on a Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) petition, which was filed when the boy returned to Minneapolis in October. The boy's parents were not ready to resolve all of the issues at the proceedings, which led to the scheduling of a trial date.
A dancer with a traveling troupe of male strippers was arrested for assault in St. Cloud last week. According to police reports, the fight happened outside the Red Carpet club in downtown St. Cloud last Thursday.
The case of the north Minneapolis boy who made his way onto a plane to Las Vegas without a ticket back in October was in court Wednesday. The story made national and international headlines as officials investigated how the boy was able to sneak through security on Oct. 3 at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and onto a plane, without a boarding pass.
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A 9-year-old who eluded airport security and stowed away on a flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas should live away from his parents for now while he and his family get therapy and other services, a judge ruled Wednesday.
A Child in Need of Protection or Services petition was filed in Hennepin County Juvenile Court Friday, regarding the 9-year-old boy who managed to fly to Las Vegas without a boarding ticket.
The father of the 9-year-old north Minneapolis boy who snuck onto a plane to Las Vegas without a boarding pass was emotional as he talked about the problems he knows his son has and his failed attempts to find help.
The father of the 9-year-old boy who stowed away on a flight to Las Vegas is now speaking out, as his son is reportedly on his way back to Minnesota. The father did not want his name or face revealed, because his son is a minor, and according to a CNN source, the boy was being returned "because the jurisdiction where the boy is from is where issues will be addressed."
Authorities are investigating how a 9-year-old Minneapolis boy flew to Vegas by himself without a boarding pass. The incident happened last Thursday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A 9-year-old Minneapolis boy was able to get through security and onto a plane at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport without a ticket, an airport spokesman said Sunday. Security officials screened the boy at airport shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Metropolitan Airports Commission spokesman Patrick Hogan said. The boy then boarded Delta Flight 1651, which left for Las Vegas at 11:15 a.m. The flight was not full, Hogan said, and the flight crew became suspicious midflight because the boy was not on their list of unattended minors. The crew contacted Las Vegas police, who met them upon landing and transferred the boy to child protection services, Hogan said.
The Timberwolves will open a five-game summer league schedule on July 13 against the NBA D-League select team. Highlighting the roster will be both of the team's first-round draft choices, Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced their schedule Wednesday for the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The NBA Summer League will feature 22 teams playing a 61-game schedule from July 12-22 on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas campus.
When Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson takes the field, the flash doesn't stop with the touchdown dances. He's also known for his fashion and jewelry, and he doesn't have to travel far to get it.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided capitol are at a stalemate over the terms of a special session in response to the Annunciation Church shooting that killed two children and injured more than two dozen others six weeks ago.
Firefighters and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are responded to a wildfire in a remote area of northern Minnesota, officials said on Wednesday.
A man faces criminal charges in connection to his alleged sexual misconduct while a priest in the Diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper who is accused of sexually assaulting a girl pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of producing and distributing child pornography.
When Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson takes the field, the flash doesn't stop with the touchdown dances. He's also known for his fashion and jewelry, and he doesn't have to travel far to get it.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided capitol are at a stalemate over the terms of a special session in response to the Annunciation Church shooting that killed two children and injured more than two dozen others six weeks ago.
The largest synagogue in Minnesota has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages.
An investigation into the Minneapolis DFL branch is underway, according to the officials at the party's state level.
Crews in Maple Grove, Minnesota, battled an early morning fire that ultimately left a family of four displaced.
Firefighters and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are responded to a wildfire in a remote area of northern Minnesota, officials said on Wednesday.
A man faces criminal charges in connection to his alleged sexual misconduct while a priest in the Diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
On Tuesday, Sartell Police Chief Brandon Silgjord said the boy's condition worsened, and after doctors declared he had no brain activity.
Minnesota has a new U.S. attorney. On Tuesday, the Senate approved President Trump's nominee, Daniel Rosen.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher pleaded guilty Monday to sending sexual photos of herself to children, court documents show.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Around 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin are unpaid and in limbo amid the government shutdown, including a woman WCCO spoke with on Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a teenage boy is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound days after shooting his pregnant girlfriend and uploading a video of the violence to social media.
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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.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided capitol are at a stalemate over the terms of a special session in response to the Annunciation Church shooting that killed two children and injured more than two dozen others six weeks ago.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
An investigation into the Minneapolis DFL branch is underway, according to the officials at the party's state level.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.
Minnesota has a new U.S. attorney. On Tuesday, the Senate approved President Trump's nominee, Daniel Rosen.
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 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.
A man faces criminal charges in connection to his alleged sexual misconduct while a priest in the Diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper who is accused of sexually assaulting a girl pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of producing and distributing child pornography.
A man accused of killing a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old who were camping in the Mount Ord area of Tonto National Forest in Arizona earlier this year was a former member of the Minnesota National Guard.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
The largest synagogue in Minnesota has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
A baby boy from Lakeville, Minnesota needed specialized medical care at a hospital across the country. Thanks to some committed parents and a Midwest nonprofit staffed with volunteer pilots, he made the journey.
Abdirahman Warsame of Minneapolis once felt alone in his fentanyl addiction. He hopes his personal story resonates with those battling an addiction that has silenced them.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
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.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get some "extensive work" during the team's bye week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, in hopes he can begin ramping up to a return to the field.
The Minnesota Vikings showed again their hidden strength of being able to win close games in adverse conditions by beating the Cleveland Browns at the end of a difficult 10-day road trip.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
The two have put a lot of ice time to get here, officiating every level of hockey in Minnesota and internationally. From a pool of 100 names, they are two of 22 officials, and two of eight Americans to be selected to officiate the Winter Olympics.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
Melvin Carter is seeking a 3rd term as St. Paul mayor. He has four opponents running against him. One of them is Rep. Kaohly Her.
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 this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
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In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
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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 a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
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.
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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.
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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."
Overnight temperatures will be less cool than last night. Thursday will be slightly warmer with the chance to hit the 70s for parts of the state. Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could return to average temperatures.
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.
It will be a milder, windier night on Wednesday in the Twin Cities, taking frost out of the equation in the overnight hours, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Temperatures will rebound into warmer-than-average in the next few days, though we'll have at least some still cold evenings.
After a touch of frost Wednesday morning, things are looking much warmer in the afternoon.
Justin Jefferson is known for his fashion sense — including is jewelry. Meet the man responsible for Jefferson's bling.
Overnight temperatures will be less cool than last night. Thursday will be slightly warmer with the chance to hit the 70s for parts of the state. Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could return to average temperatures.
Faith leaders sent Gov. Walz a letter calling for a special session over gun control. They will be praying outside the Capitol for a week.
New details in a warrant share how the police started investigating a 22-year-old posing as a high school student.
A man was killed and three others hurt in a shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis bar late Tuesday night. WCCO’s Reg Chapman spoke with the mother of the deceased, who said she can't understand how someone was allowed inside a bar, when there was security, with a gun.