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Tekle Sundberg's parents, Cindy and Mark, say he was having a mental health crisis when police were called on him the night officers shot and killed him.
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Tekle Sundberg's parents, Cindy and Mark, say he was having a mental health crisis when police were called on him the night officers shot and killed him.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
Blaine city code allows for ADUs: accessory dwelling units, better known as tiny homes, but several city council members felt Alex Pepin's proposal did not meet the intent of the ordinance.
There are new developments in a proposed tiny home in Blaine, Minnesota, that's left neighbors furious. Alex and Lynda Pepin are now suing the city after leaders denied their plans to build one and rent it to a family experiencing homelessness. WCCO's Jason Rantala has an update on the controversy.
Should immigration agents be allowed to wear masks during raids and arrests? Minnesota's Attorney General says no and is writing a brief to support 18 other states that are suing the Trump administration over that practice. Some immigration advocates say agents wearing masks stokes fear and it's not always clear if they are legitimate officers. As Esme Murphy reports, ICE says it has a good reason for those masks.
A federal appeals court has upheld its decision against two Native American tribes challenging North Dakota's redistricting map.
Part of a lawsuit filed against Minneapolis' police chief by a former officer can move forward, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled last week.
A newly filed lawsuit is asking for a temporary injunction to prevent from going into effect a new requirement that jails continue to administer medications to inmates that were prescribed before confinement.
The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the claim cannot be filed again.
The Trump administration is suing Minnesota over its tuition policies for immigrant students living in the country illegally.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
The U.S. Supreme Court this week sided with a Minnesota family in providing an even playing field for disability lawsuits against school districts.
The U.S. Supreme Court this week sided with a metro family providing an even playing field for disability lawsuits against school districts. Parents Aaron and Gina Tharpe spoke with WCCO’s Jennifer Mayerle about the historic ruling.
Osseo Area Schools said that lowering the legal standard could expose the country's understaffed public schools to more lawsuits if their efforts fall short, even if officials are working in good faith.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Los Angeles is bracing for what could be a fourth day of immigration clashes. The protest has stayed peaceful, but law enforcement is still present. Danya Bacchus has the latest.
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is declaring a state of emergency on its reservation.
One of the state’s top high school softball players is transgender. A new lawsuit is calling for that athlete, and the state policy to be benched.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
A lawsuit alleges a surgeon at Abbott Northwestern Hospital removed her "left kidney instead of her spleen" three years ago.
Look for an email with the subject, "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," which will allow you to make a claim.
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
The St. Cloud Area YMCA will pay $140,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Last week, another action was filed requesting the family not use the hoop until the matter is resolved in court.
The plaintiff claims he would have never bought nearly $45 worth of Nordic Ware's product had he known the aluminium had not been sourced and manufactured in the USA.
The Twin Cities will dry out Wednesday while maintaining a fall feel.
Sure, fall is known for it's hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is pecular.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota has treated over 22,000 wildlife patients so far in 2025, surpassing last year's total back in September. A $15 million expansion project is underway.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
The three leading candidates hoping to be St. Paul's next mayor contrasted their visions for the future of Minnesota's capital city on Tuesday.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota has treated over 22,000 wildlife patients so far in 2025, surpassing last year's total back in September. A $15 million expansion project is underway.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
The three leading candidates hoping to be St. Paul's next mayor contrasted their visions for the future of Minnesota's capital city on Tuesday.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
For the past six months, a crew of four has manned Engine 10 in Fire House No. 6 in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
Two families are now without a place to live after a home explosion in Hibbing, Minnesota, lead to a devastating fire on Sunday.
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
The three leading candidates hoping to be St. Paul's next mayor contrasted their visions for the future of Minnesota's capital city on Tuesday.
It was some sharp election workers in Carver County who realized the names and addresses on the voter registration forms didn't match with any county residents.
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among a growing number of airports across the country that are not airing a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
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.
The St. Paul Police Department Tuesday confirmed the arrest of one of its now-former employees in connection to a "major narcotics trafficking investigation."
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
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.
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.
Sure, fall is known for it's hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is pecular.
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.
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.
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.
The Twin Cities will dry out Wednesday while maintaining a fall feel.
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.
The Twin Cities will dry out Wednesday while maintaining a fall feel, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Katie Steiner.
We stay cool on Wednesday, with temps in the 50s. Another chance of rain in our future over the next few days. We do have a few more days above average. Chris Shaffer shares when we see those slightly warmer temps.
Our weather is feeling a bit more like November than October. Steady rain throughout Tuesday, but we dry out Wednesday during the day. Rain chances return, but so do above average temps. Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of it all.
The Twin Cities will dry out Wednesday while maintaining a fall feel, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Katie Steiner.
We stay cool on Wednesday, with temps in the 50s. Another chance of rain in our future over the next few days. We do have a few more days above average. Chris Shaffer shares when we see those slightly warmer temps.
Our warmer weather has some flowers blooming we wouldn't normally see, so what typically blooms and what's different about this season?
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has seen a major increase in patients but will soon get an expansion to help.
Minnesotans could soon see the loss of SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues.