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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.
After Xcel Energy worked to restore power to a majority of customers who lost electricity during Sunday night's severe weather across Minnesota, Monday night's storms caused another spike in outages.
Federal agents and sheriff's deputies stormed the cockpit of a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco over the weekend and arrested the co-pilot on child sexual assault charges, authorities said.
Two men are facing criminal charges after authorities seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis this week in what one agency calls possibly "the largest drug bust in Minnesota — ever."
From fire engines to snow plows, the big rigs will make their way down Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday.
Loved ones of Justin "Juice" Marshall are searching for answers after he was killed in a South Minneapolis shooting early Friday.
Loved ones of Justin "Juice" Marshall are seeking justice after he was killed in a south Minneapolis shooting on Friday.
Fallen trees and hail were reported across the Twin Cities metro area on Sunday night, and more strong storms are possible during the overnight hours Monday and into Tuesday.
Sunday's storms put 80,000 customers in the dark, according to Xcel Energy. The energy provider says some customers might not get power back until Wednesday.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
An excessive heat warning is in place across the Twin Cities metro Sunday as feels-like temperatures surpass 100 degrees. For those looking for a place to stay cool, there are options.
In a stunning upset, state Sen. Omar Fateh defeated two-term incumbent Jacob Frey for the Minneapolis DFL Party endorsement for Minneapolis mayor. Now, Frey has filed a protest with the state DFL party, citing voting discrepancies. But social democrats are winning more seats every election here and across the country. For analysis of this trend, WCCO's Esme Murphy turned to Professor David Schultz.
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in the murder of an Isle, Minnesota, man whose partial remains were found in a tote in 2023, according to court records filed on Friday.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
I-94 will be closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280 from 10 p.m. Friday to Monday at 5 a.m.
The state agency is also working to learn how other parks can prevent similar malfunctions.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
I-94 will be closed in both directions between I-35W and Highway 280 from 10 p.m. Friday to Monday at 5 a.m.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in the murder of an Isle, Minnesota, man whose partial remains were found in a tote in 2023, according to court records filed on Friday.
In July, Brady Heiling of Clara City and his girlfriend Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, were killed by a wrong-way drunken driver on their way back from a concert in Wisconsin. But the teenagers are continuing to give back, even in death.
"When he caught the fish, I turned the transducer around and boom, there it was just sitting on the bottom," said Brody Loch, a fisherman from Watkins, Minnesota, who spotted the car.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
A grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Vance Boelter, including first-degree murder charges for his alleged killing of the Hortmans and attempted murder of the Hoffmans. A chilling criminal case is growing larger tonight, nearly a month after a federal grand jury handed down six counts. What sets the state case apart are two new charges and disturbing details.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in the murder of an Isle, Minnesota, man whose partial remains were found in a tote in 2023, according to court records filed on Friday.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Special Olympics flag football team from Minnesota and Massachusetts faced off at TCO Stadium with some big names as their coaches.
J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig Sixta, the Chief Technology Officer with Element Technologies, about the world of cyberwarfare and how you can stay safe.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
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.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
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.
The next round of storms is expected to be in western Minnesota early Saturday before moving toward the Twin Cities, according to Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
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 Mike Augustyniak says several rounds of storms will move across Minnesota through the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a front will meander around Minnesota until Monday. Combined with a swampy airmass, this means repeated rounds of storms.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says flash flooding is a concern Friday afternoon and evening, and there's likely more rounds of rain throughout the weekend.
The next round of storms is expected to be in western Minnesota early Saturday before moving toward the Twin Cities, according to Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Interstate 94 between Interstate 35W and Highway 280 in the Twin Cities is closed in both directions until Monday morning for bridge repairs. Ubah Ali explains why the closure is crucial and how it’s testing the patience of many.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday for a summit on ending the war in Ukraine, but the talks failed to produce a deal for a ceasefire. Putin said they came to "an understanding," but the two leaders offered few details on what was discussed. CBS News correspondent Willie James Inman reports from Anchorage.
An annual softball tournament in Luxemburg that's believed to have started around 50 years ago has an overarching theme of family, and has grown to 21 teams. Mike Max explains.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says several rounds of storms will move across Minnesota through the weekend.