12-year-old girl returns home after missing for three days, police say
A 12-year-old girl who sparked a widespread search in Minneapolis has returned home.
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A 12-year-old girl who sparked a widespread search in Minneapolis has returned home.
When masked federal agents in armored vehicles showed up in a south Minneapolis neighborhood on June 3, the rumors spread like wildfire. Rowdy protesters quickly took to East Lake Street, forcing the agents out of the area.
Hennepin County Commissioners say they have to take extreme measures to make sure the Twin Cities’ largest trauma center stays open after years of financial losses. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what this could mean for patients and county homeowners.
A man is recovering after he was apparently struck by a stray bullet late Monday night in Minneapolis.
A Hennepin County Board of Commissioners committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday about the future of the Twin Cities’ largest trauma center after years of financial losses.
Sophia Zimmerman and Bonnie Dehn from Dehn’s Gardens talk about how the walk got started and what the money goes toward.
The Minneapolis City Council is taking time to look back and reflect on a day that sparked chaos earlier this summer.
Police departments across the country are struggling to fill their ranks, and Minnesota is no exception.
It's been one year since flames ripped through a 4-story apartment in Elliot Park neighborhood. Now, the 22-unit building is remodeled and fully occupied and equipped with a sprinkler system.
A 60-year-old Twin Cities summer tradition has a new home and a new name.
The 19-year-old man who works in downtown Minneapolis hopes the incident is a turning point for the area, which has experienced a surge in violence.
The search for answers continues as dozens of family and friends remember the life of Justin "Juice" Marshall. He died on July 25 after someone shot him in South Minneapolis. A candlelight vigil was held on Friday near where he used to work.
The downtown Minneapolis worker who was attacked while taking out the garbage at Lotus has been given an opportunity to serve and protect his community. As Reg Chapman shows us, he's hoping all the attention surrounding the incident will raise awareness.
A tuition-free school in the Twin Cities is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, and it's giving back in a big way. Newgate School helps underserved young adults by developing careers in the automotive industry. Photojournalist Tony Peterson stopped by the school to learn more about the celebration.
Minneapolis Park Police are investigating after two women were injured in an apparent shooting near Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis overnight.
If you were in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, you likely heard honks and horns filling the streets. It was all a part of the city's first Big Honking Truck Parade. Frankie McLister has the details.
Flyers who faced the unthinkable are now on their way across the Atlantic. Passengers tell WCCO the turbulence that forced the emergency landing at MSP International left people with injuries ranging from whiplash to broken bones. We're learning rough flights like this could be a growing trend. Ubah Ali joins us to explain why climate scientists say turbulence could be increasing.
The man bit the 19-year-old Lotus employee six times on his back and shoulders.
Police are searching for the man who attacked a restaurant worker. The man bit that worker six times. Reg Chapman talked to that teenager in downtown Minneapolis.
A man who pleaded guilty to shooting a man at a Minneapolis gas station in 2013 was sentenced Thursday to 12 years and nine months.
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has earned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's endorsement for reelection, despite failing to earn his own party's endorsement earlier this month.
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has earned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's endorsement for reelection, despite failing to earn his own party's endorsement earlier this month.
A plane made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday after dozens of passengers were injured by "significant" in-flight turbulence.
J. Alexander Kueng's attorney argues his continued supervision "serves no purpose ... and is a waste of a precious correctional asset."
Cullen Potter, the Calgary Flames' 18-year-old forward, is hoping to make it home this Christmas for the the World Juniors Championship hockey tournament.
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 deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is recovering after his vehicle was hit by a motorist, who officials say was drunk, on Friday morning.
In the hours after the federal government shut down on Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would cancel nearly $8 billion in climate projects in more than a dozen states, including Minnesota.
Organizers with Stable Homes Stable Schools say the Minneapolis program lets students focus on their studies and not be concerned about where they're going to sleep.
Virgil Green has stepped down as Golden Valley police chief following the results of two investigations into allegations against him, the city said Friday.
A deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is recovering after his vehicle was hit by a motorist, who officials say was drunk, on Friday morning.
Organizers with Stable Homes Stable Schools say the Minneapolis program lets students focus on their studies and not be concerned about where they're going to sleep.
Virgil Green has stepped down as Golden Valley police chief following the results of two investigations into allegations against him, the city said Friday.
A lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison alleging Fleet Farm negligently sold firearms and other charges tied to gun trafficking will proceed to trial, court documents filed Wednesday show.
Jason Philip Filas was previously charged with second-degree murder in the May 7 stabbing that left 32-year-old Danielle Grace Warren dead.
Minnesota regulators have approved the takeover of Minnesota Power by an investment group, despite opposition from the state attorney general and consumer advocates.
Somali-American community activist Omar Jamal will speak on Friday about his time being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held in a jail in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
The biggest marathon in Minnesota is hitting a major milestone next summer.
Authorities in Austin, Minnesota, are searching for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint on Wednesday.
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.
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.
In the hours after the federal government shut down on Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would cancel nearly $8 billion in climate projects in more than a dozen states, including Minnesota.
The Minnesota Senate has 33 Democrats, 32 Republicans and two vacancies, while the House is evenly split 67 to 67. Lawmakers say the number of lawmakers on each side of the aisle has forced them to rethink traditional partisan structures.
The Trump administration is cancelling nearly $8 billion in climate projects in more than 12 states, including Minnesota, as part of the federal government shutdown. Caroline Cummings reports on how much the state could lose, and what’s still up in the air.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
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.
A deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is recovering after his vehicle was hit by a motorist, who officials say was drunk, on Friday morning.
A lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison alleging Fleet Farm negligently sold firearms and other charges tied to gun trafficking will proceed to trial, court documents filed Wednesday show.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
Jason Philip Filas was previously charged with second-degree murder in the May 7 stabbing that left 32-year-old Danielle Grace Warren dead.
Authorities say he was the best man at a wedding of around 100 people at Keller Regional Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The biggest marathon in Minnesota is hitting a major milestone next summer.
Offensive lineman be on alert and be aware. No, you're not blocking the same guy twice.
Alum Mike Gaffron has done a deep dive on the song the band has been playing since 1909.
Two of the league's least effective and most turnover-prone offenses through the first four weeks of this season will take the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Minnesota Vikings play the Cleveland Browns.
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.
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.
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 be unseasonably high on Saturday, with many parts of Minnesota between the high 80s and low 90s, Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak 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.
Wind gusts will pick up to between 30 and 40 mph this weekend, according to Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
The Twin Cities could see record heat this weekend, but a cooldown is on the horizon.
Thousands of Twin Cities marathoners have checked in and are preparing to hit the course.
Temperatures will be unseasonably high on Saturday, with many parts of Minnesota between the high 80s and low 90s, Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
Police say a Minneapolis city employee is in the hospital after the vehicle he was driving hit a utility pole on Friday. It happened near University Avenue Northeast and First Avenue Northeast.
Minnesota health officials say 54 people died from suspected drug overdoses in August. That's nearly two people a day. Ubah Ali has the story of a Minneapolis man turning his pain of addiction into purpose.
Wind gusts will pick up to between 30 and 40 mph this weekend, according to Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
People with disabilities got an unexpected gift from the Minneapolis Fire Department on Friday. Photojournalist Tony Peterson shows how firefighters helped give them a day they’ll never forget.