Attorney Joe Tamburino discusses Chauvin's federal sentencing
Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Tamburino gives his thoughts on Derek Chauvin's federal sentencing, where the ex-cop was sentenced to 21 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
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Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Tamburino gives his thoughts on Derek Chauvin's federal sentencing, where the ex-cop was sentenced to 21 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
A federal judge sentence ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin to 21 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Thursday handed Derek Chauvin a sentence of 252 months in prison, or 21 years. Magnuson said, in addition to all else, he "absolutely destroyed the lives" of three other MPD officers.
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
This comes after WCCO-TV reported on homicides in Minneapolis and found discrepancies in the data.
In a collaboration with CBS News, Jennifer Mayerle examines why homicides in Minnesota’s largest city are often going without punishment.
WCCO's Pauleen Le looks into life after incarceration and what Noor can expect after his release.
A former Minneapolis officer who shot and killed a woman is preparing has been released from prison, according to Minnesota Department of Corrections records.
Shots rang out late Saturday night in Minneapolis, leaving one man with a life-threatening injury and three teenagers hurt.
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohammed Noor is being released from prison on Monday.
Officers responded to a report of a woman shooting a gun at people on 15th Street West.
Any benefits of low-level traffic stops didn't prevent Minneapolis and St. Paul police from putting an end to the practice last year. But not stopping people who are visibly breaking a law also has its critics.
City records show that the police force is down more than 260 officers from the same time two years ago -- and still short of the minimum 731 the court is ordering.
Minneapolis must hire more police officers by the end of the month or explain in court why they can't. This comes after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of residents who sued the city over its depleted police force.
The two former Minneapolis police officers who still face a state trial in George Floyd's killing have gotten a new trial date, a few months sooner than last ruled.
This ruling comes after eight Northside residents sued the city, citing high levels of violent crime and a lack of police officers. They argued the gun violence, carjackings and break-ins were impacting their daily lives.
Officers from Minneapolis' fourth precinct responded to a reported shooting on the 1800 block of Lowry Avenue North around 1:16 p.m. on Thursday.
Authorities have charged a suspect and identified the victim in Minneapolis's 41st homicide of the year. Sunday morning, firefighters found a man dead inside an apartment south of downtown.
City officials say more changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Police say they could not have completed this detail successfully without the help of their partners.
A recent crackdown put 97 people bars; three are wanted for murder. Also, 38 guns were taken off the street, of which four had switches.
WCCO's Reg Chapman rides along with police over the weekend for a first-hand look at Operation Safe Summer.
Increased gun violence, carjackings and assaults on Minneapolis streets are the focus of a Safe Summer initiative led by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Increased gun violence, carjackings and assaults on Minneapolis streets are the focus of a Safe Summer initiative led by Minneapolis Police.
Minneapolis firefighters made a disturbing discovery Sunday morning at an apartment building south of downtown.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team.
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
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.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
The annual vote for Fat Bear Week begins Tuesday, Sept. 23, and runs through Sept. 30. Here's what to know.
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.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
Electric cars are known for being quiet, almost silent. For those who miss the roar of a muscle car, speakers can be used for effect. The sound from the speakers allegedly got Mike, an electric vehicle motorist, pulled over.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a toddler is dead after a high-speed, rollover crash in Maplewood, and his mother, the alleged driver, now faces criminal charges.
Minneapolis officials sent over 12,600 requested mail-in ballots to residents for the first day of early voting on Friday, a record number for a municipal election, the city said.
A 15-year-old girl is in the hospital after she was bucked off a horse in Two Rivers Township, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
Authorities say a 31-year-old man missing from Dodge County, Minnesota, has been found safe.
The North Branch Police Department are asking for help in finding missing man Marques Abeyta.
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
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.
The University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium was packed on Monday night for Turning Point USA's first event since Charlie Kirk was laid to rest. Kirk was originally scheduled to speak alongside conservative commentator Michael Knowles. Instead, Kirk's seat was empty as supporters gathered to carry on his message. Ubah Ali was at the event
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Minneapolis officials sent over 12,600 requested mail-in ballots to residents for the first day of early voting on Friday, a record number for a municipal election, the city said.
Monday afternoon, health officials linked a popular pain reliever to autism. As Erica Brown reports, that announcement is already facing pushback from medical experts.
Can Minnesota take lessons from other states when it comes to Capitol security? That was the focus of a panel tasked with oversight of the issue today. WCCO's Caroline Cummings is at the Capitol with the latest.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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 Patrol says a toddler is dead after a high-speed, rollover crash in Maplewood, and his mother, the alleged driver, now faces criminal charges.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Minneapolis police say one of the five men injured during a mass shooting in the city near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street station on Monday has died.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
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.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is provoking several questions about the First Amendment, the right to free speech and what this controversy might mean for the future.
The last time Sheeran came to Minneapolis — in August 2023 — the show drew 72,102 people, breaking the all-time concert attendance record in the stadium
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team.
After a successful weekend hosting college football, it's now time for the pros to invade the Emerald Isle for the first-ever NFL regular-season game.
A Lakeville South High School senior did the unthinkable last month when she took her horses to a world riding competition in Kentucky.
Three forced turnovers. Two forced fumbles. Two defensive touchdowns. In one half. Never been done before in NFL history.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
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 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 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.
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.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
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.
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.
High temperatures are expected to be around the 70s across central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday, with cooler temps in the northeast region, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will start out in the low 60s in the Twin Cities, and gradually warm to the low 70s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the rest of the week will be more sunny and dry.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there are signs that we'll be trending sunny and dry this week.
High temperatures are expected to be around the 70s across central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday, with cooler temps in the northeast region, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
A Bloomington resident told WCCO she's fed up with junk texts and emails. Jeff Wagner got answers from a Minneapolis IT expert on what happens when someone selects "report junk" for messages, and if that will make them stop.
Minnesota health officials on Monday issued their own COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. They differ greatly from the direction recently given by the Trump administration. Jason Rantala shows the order the state says will help ensure those who want the vaccine can receive it.
The University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium was packed on Monday night for Turning Point USA's first event since Charlie Kirk was laid to rest. Kirk was originally scheduled to speak alongside conservative commentator Michael Knowles. Instead, Kirk's seat was empty as supporters gathered to carry on his message. Ubah Ali was at the event
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will start out in the low 60s in the Twin Cities, and gradually warm to the low 70s.