Minneapolis police seek to ID four persons of interest in puppy theft case
Minneapolis police need the public's help to find a stolen puppy, and to identify several persons of interest in the case.
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Minneapolis police need the public's help to find a stolen puppy, and to identify several persons of interest in the case.
Someone shoved a 78-year-old man to the ground on Monday night near downtown Minneapolis and stole his puppy, and police have released a photo of a person of interest in the case.
The park closed on June 22 due to flooding on the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. It'll reopen Friday morning, and visitors can expect normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily.
From openings and closing to unionizing, there's been a lot of volatility in the industry, especially since the pandemic.
Former Rainbow Health workers held a rally at their now-closed downtown Minneapolis office on Thursday to share their frustrations after a scheduled bargaining session was canceled.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate. No arrests have been made.
We have new details on why heavily-armed SWAT officers stormed a home in north Minneapolis.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in Minneapolis for allegedly firing several gunshots and then entering a residence occupied by children as young as 5 years old.
During a meeting on Wednesday, commissioners with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board backed a proposed tax levy of about 10% to help maintain current park service and to care for park assets.
"They're charging the kid first-degree assault when he shot me in my neck," Amos Manneh said. "This is attempted murder."
Minneapolis park workers voted to approve a new contract after a historic 22-day strike.
Minneapolis police hope you can help reunite a 78-year-old man with his stolen puppy.
Minneapolis police say officers entered a north Minneapolis home late Wednesday evening after they heard gunshots.
Former Rainbow Health workers will hold a rally on Thursday morning to share their frustrations after a scheduled bargaining session was canceled.
After a historic strike and months of negotiations, union workers and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officially have a new contract.
A Twin Cities man and 14 others are charged in connection to what federal law enforcement officials call one of the most sophisticated international drug trafficking operations they've ever seen.
Minneapolis police say the third annual Operation Safe Summer took more illegal guns off the streets than had in any year prior.
Investigators say a 78-year-old man had the dog on this blue harness just south of downtown Minneapolis when someone pushed the man to the ground and took the puppy.
Minneapolis police say their latest crime-sweep was a success.
A bullet has left a man partially paralyzed. The victim says that bullet was fired by a 14-year-old boy. He's fed up and frustrated with how the case is being handled. Our David Schuman talked to him from his hospital bed.
Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state.
There are alarming new allegations Tuesday night against a Twin Cities day care worker. WCCO's Ubah Ali is in the newsroom with what parents need to know.
Crews are at the scene of a semi-truck crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis.
Live Your Healthy Lyfe, the health and wellness-themed block party. will once again bring health resources to the heart of north Minneapolis this Saturday. Click here for more info.
Some positive news from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department on crime: car thefts have seen a big drop. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at what's behind the trend.
Federal prosecutors said Brandon "Whitey" Simonson, 41, of Minnesota, conspired with fellow inmate Kristopher "No Luck" Martin to kill Matthew Phillips at FCI Thomson, a low-security federal prison in western Illinois in 2020.
A 44-year-old man is accused of stabbing the father of his ex-girlfriend's child during an altercation in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday.
A 12-year-old girl is missing from a Minneapolis suburb, and authorities say there is "concern for her safety and wellbeing."
A 19-year-old died and another was injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
A 12-year-old girl is missing from a Minneapolis suburb, and authorities say there is "concern for her safety and wellbeing."
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
A battle between Minneapolis officials and a property owner has been building for a month over a homeless encampment on his private lot on East Lake Street.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
A 19-year-old died and another was injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
A man and a child made it out safely, but two more children died in the fire, Mankato Public Safety said. An injured woman was airlifted to Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis.
A man is dead and a 5-year-old girl is hurt after a crash between a sedan and a semi truck in McLeod County on Sunday.
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 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.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
President Trump says he has removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the Fed's Board of Governors and accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
A University of Minnesota food education program is on the cutting board. It has been funded by the federal government until now. It's part of $190 billion in cuts to food stamps over the next decade. Jonah Kaplan reports how the ripple effect might be bigger than you think.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot nine times in his home in a politically motivated attack earlier this summer, told his fellow Democrats to choose "governance over grievance" and implored all Americans to reject political violence in his first public appearance since the tragedy.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
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.
A 44-year-old man is accused of stabbing the father of his ex-girlfriend's child during an altercation in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday.
The goal, Minnetonka police say, is to cut response times, give officers more information before arriving on scene and improve community outcomes.
A teenage boy was arrested Saturday in a northeastern Twin Cities suburb after shoplifting and fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Minnesota's Matt Wallner homered twice off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer on Monday night, his 18th and 19th, but the Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
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.
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.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the cool stretch continues, with only spotty midweek rain chances.
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.
Clouds will decrease as highs climb into the low to mid-70s on Tuesday.
A stretch of cooler weather continues Tuesday for Minnesota.
A stretch of cooler weather continues Tuesday for Minnesota. Morning lows across the state will be in the 40s and 50s, with a light breeze.
They had only a few items to grab, but did A.J. Hilton and Joseph Dames complete the task on time?
Lifestyles expert Jasmine Stringer shares some simple ways to start the school year off on a good foot.
Dustin Smith, with Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some advice for attending the Minnesota State Fair on a budget.
A.J. Hilton and Joseph Dames tackled one of the most social media-engineered beverages at the fair.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the cool stretch continues, with only spotty midweek rain chances.