North Minneapolis prayer walks hope to combat gun violence, crime
The faith community in north Minneapolis came together for a series of prayer walks to combat gun violence, drugs and crime.
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The faith community in north Minneapolis came together for a series of prayer walks to combat gun violence, drugs and crime.
A 26-year-old Minneapolis woman is dead and 10 others are hurt following an alcohol-related crash involving seven vehicles on Wednesday night near downtown.
Video shows a man's next-door neighbor shooting him just feet from his front door. He says he spent months asking for some kind of police action against the accused gunman. Our Jason Rantala has the story you'll see only on WCCO.
LaDavionne Garrett Jr. has had many surgeries and health struggles since April 30, 2021, when someone shot him in the head as he rode in the car with his parents.
Advocates say the crash was entirely avoidable.
Police say a man shot and killed one person and injured another in western Minnesota before being taken into custody following a domestic violence-related standoff on Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
A heartbroken mother replays a short video of her son saying 'hi' before telling her he loves her. Those three words are all Charlotte Williams wishes she could hear again from her baby, 3-year-old Jajuan Robinson better known as Junior.
A 26-year-old Minneapolis woman is dead and eight others are hurt following an alcohol-related crash involving seven vehicles on Wednesday night near downtown.
A car struck a bus shelter around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Police are investigating after five people were hurt on Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in north Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Public School officials are investigating why some children were left alone on a school bus on Monday.
Authorities say a crime spree that started in Minneapolis ended with bloodshed in western Minnesota.
Fans of the Purple One will have to waste a little bit more time before they get to see the forthcoming stage adaption of their idol's 1984 hit. Its debut is being delayed by roughly half a year.
Tuesday marked the second straight night of demonstrations at the University of Minnesota, forcing 12 buildings to be shut down and a major lecture by Dr. Anthony Fauci to be postponed. Our Ubah Ali has the latest.
Police say a man shot and killed one person and injured another in western Minnesota before being taken into custody following a domestic violence-related standoff on Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police are dealing with more questions than answers as they investigate the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy on Monday.
There are more questions than answers right now as Minneapolis police are dealing with as they investigate the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy. A 911 call sent first responders to the Hook and Ladder Apartments in northeast Minneapolis on reports of a child shot. WCCO's Reg Chapman has the latest on the search for answers.
Minneapolis city leaders are working to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
Police say a man is in custody following a domestic violence-related standoff on Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis, but details have yet to emerge about "crimes" and "tragedy" that occurred before the suspect was arrested outside of the city.
A protest continues outside the Hennepin County Jail on Tuesday after police arrested 11 people during a pro-Palestinian protest on Monday at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Police say a "verbal altercation" between a man and a woman turned violent overnight Tuesday inside a Minneapolis apartment, leaving her with apparent life-threatening injuries and him in custody with a stab wound.
Officials at the University of Minnesota released an emergency alert on Monday afternoon, saying protesters have stormed Morrill Hall in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police are looking for the driver of a car that rolled over on the city's northside early Friday morning, killing one person and injuring another.
A man accused of fatally shooting another man in a Minneapolis Target parking lot initially told police the decedent was "acting crazy" and shot himself, but his clothing betrayed his alibi, investigators say.
A man accused of fatally shooting another man in a Minneapolis Target parking lot at the beginning of the year is no longer facing any charges.
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
Police in Minneapolis are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist and a pedestrian early Monday.
One person was found in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in a western Twin Cities suburb Monday morning, but their injury is unrelated to the wreck, police said.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Highs will top out right around 70 in the Twin Cities, with lighter winds and plenty of sunshine.
Police in Minneapolis are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist and a pedestrian early Monday.
One person was found in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in a western Twin Cities suburb Monday morning, but their injury is unrelated to the wreck, police said.
A new pay to park program is underway in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, just blocks away from the Minnesota State Fair.
A sports bar institution in Minneapolis is serving customers for the last time on Sunday.
A new beer at the Minnesota State Fair is making waves for more than just its taste.
The sheriff's office says a 48-year-old woman from the Cloquet area and a 59-year-old man from out of state died in the crash.
A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter, unveiled just last month, is being put to the test.
A Northstar Commuter Rail train hit a truck "stopped on the tracks" Friday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, according to Metro Transit police, halting service in both directions.
Charges say when he was asked why he touches the children, the man said "he hasn't had sex in a long time," and he did it because he had "access."
Nineteen-year-old Owen Thurnau is being credited with saving a man's life after the Owatonna, Minnesota, Hy-Vee employee successfully gave the Heimlich maneuver to a choking man last month.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
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.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
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.
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
There are now more than 2,000 National Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital, and some of them are now carrying weapons.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
A federal judge has ruled that religious colleges in Minnesota that require students to sign a statement of faith cannot be excluded from a program allowing high school students to take college courses for credit.
While the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together brought in big bucks for vendors, some families say the price of participation is expensive.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
Visitors to this year's Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods.
Local organizations are stepping up to help families in need have a successful school year, from end-of-summer celebrations to free haircuts and full backpacks of essentials.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Federal prosecutors seek a 41-month sentence for the woman who pleaded guilty to illegally buying weapons for her children's father, who then used them in the killing of three Burnsville first responders in 2024, according to court records.
Two men are recovering after they were shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
A man and a woman are expected to be in court on Friday for charges related to a Minneapolis drive-by shooting that left a 79-year-old woman who was inside her home at the time seriously hurt.
A hit-and-run driver plowed into a 27-year-old woman pulling children in a wagon in a crosswalk on Thursday night in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, leaving one child in critical condition.
Charges say when he was asked why he touches the children, the man said "he hasn't had sex in a long time," and he did it because he had "access."
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Today, the program has nine helicopters, 45 pilots and it airlifts about 2,600 patients a year.
The southern Minnesota city of Waseca has closed several beaches, boat ramps and bodies of water due to possible water contamination.
One in every seven police officers worldwide suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and one in every 10 struggles with other mental illnesses. Officers in Bloomington, Minnesota, are making sure to check in and take care of their fellow officers.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
As the curtain prepares to rise for the stage adaptation of Prince's iconic film "Purple Rain", producers have released the names of those whose talents will be on display later this year at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota's senior U.S. senator, says someone used AI to simulate her voice, making a "vulgar and absurd" critique of the controversial American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
No one understands the importance of a strong team like athletes. Bill Walsh's family has helped him take care of Walsh Field in Gaylord for decades. But this summer, life threw him a curveball. He lost his wife. Mike Max shares a story of love, loss and legacy.
Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
Taj Bradley got off to a rough start in his first game with the Minnesota Twins after he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay.
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
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.
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.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
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.
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.
Highs on Monday will reach the mid-70s, and then Minnesota is entering a dry stretch.
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.
Highs will top out right around 70 in the Twin Cities, with lighter winds and plenty of sunshine.
Highs will top out right around 70 in the Twin Cities, with lighter winds and plenty of sunshine.
Monday will get off to a chilly start before warming to the 70s.
Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes sell a rotisserie-baked Hungarian pastry shaped like a cone.
You can find a lot more than just books at the library, and now the American Heart Association has launched a new program with county libraries throughout the state of Minnesota called Libraries with Heart.
Highs on Monday will reach the mid-70s, and then Minnesota is entering a dry stretch.
Katie Steiner has been working for the past year to perfect her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
It’s one of the most popular free exhibits at the fair, where nearly 200 animals are born each year.