Twin Cities Teen Musicians Record Song For Philando Castile
"I have a voice." It's the message a group of teens are sharing after the police shooting death of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights last week.
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"I have a voice." It's the message a group of teens are sharing after the police shooting death of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights last week.
The group Black Lives Matter is calling off a planned protest at the Rosedale Mall Sunday afternoon.
People around the metro are celebrating the life of Philando Castile. He would have been 33 years old Saturday.
The head of the Minneapolis police union says that officers will return to provide security at the Minnesota Lynx's Friday night game.
The Minnesota Lynx have heard it all since they donned black shirts before a game in remembrance of two men who were shot by police and the five Dallas police officers who were killed in an attack last week.
Students who got to know Philando Castile during his time working at a St. Paul School also remembered him on Thursday.
Thousands of people attended the funeral for Philando Castile Thursday at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
The chief of police in Roseville is upset with Gov. Mark Dayton for saying last week that Philando Castile did not receive CPR after being shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.
This week's "4 Shows To See" features a bunch of album/EP releases, along with a group of musicians who will be fundraising for the benefit of the family of Philando Castile.
The final moments before Philando Castile was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in suburban St. Paul revolved around a gun he was licensed to carry, trained to use safely and instructed to tell authorities about when stopped.
Here are images of Philando Castile's funeral procession on July 14, 2016.
This year, Officer Jeronimo Yanez completed active shooter, use of force and de-escalation training -- 23 hours in total.
The attorney for the family of Philando Castile -- Glenda Hatchett -- says he did in fact have a valid permit to carry a gun.
Over 40 people were arrested after a protest shut down southbound Interstate 35W near University Avenue Wednesday morning.
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate for the White House, called the recent shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana "terrible, disgusting performances" by the officers involved.
Protesters gathered on I-35W in Minneapolis Wednesday morning in response to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Philando Castile.
Philando Castile's family has confirmed to WCCO that he had a valid permit to carry a firearm when he was shot and killed by a St. Anthony Police officer last week.
While the vast majority of those interactions don't end in violence, people around the world now know last week's stop of Philando Castile did.
The city of St. Anthony has released statistics for warnings, citations and arrests in the cities the department polices.
A man accused of throwing rocks and construction debris at officers during a protest Saturday night is Philando Castile's cousin.
The family of Philando Castile now has a legal dream team to represent them in court.
The road in front of the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul remains closed Tuesday after officers were unsuccessful in trying to relocate peaceful protesters.
Several police unions in Minnesota are demanding that Gov. Mark Dayton retract and apologize for his statement last week that Philando Castile wouldn't likely have been shot and killed by a police officer if he were white.
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau responded Tuesday after four off-duty officers working Saturday's Minnesota Lynx game walked off the job.
The family of Philando Castile says his funeral will be held Thursday at St. Paul Cathedral.
Runners will take off in less-than-ideal conditions, with rising temperatures expected to progress to potentially dangerous conditions.
Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night.
Defender Anthony Markanich scored a goal in each half, Joaquín Pereyra had a goal and an assist and Minnesota United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expected to take place next week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Runners will take off in less-than-ideal conditions, with rising temperatures expected to progress to potentially dangerous conditions.
Defender Anthony Markanich scored a goal in each half, Joaquín Pereyra had a goal and an assist and Minnesota United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
A baby boy from Lakeville, Minnesota needed specialized medical care at a hospital across the country. Thanks to some committed parents and a Midwest nonprofit staffed with volunteer pilots, he made the journey.
Minneapolis police say one person has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries after he crashed a city-owned vehicle into a utility pole.
Hopkins police are asking neighbors to be on the lookout for a person who allegedly assaulted a woman while she was out running.
Authorities say bystanders were able to pull a person out of a burning vehicle near Ely, Minnesota, on Friday.
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.
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.
Hopkins police are asking neighbors to be on the lookout for a person who allegedly assaulted a woman while she was out running.
Police say they're searching for the person responsible for shooting a man late Friday on the east side of St. Paul.
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 accusations 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.
A baby boy from Lakeville, Minnesota needed specialized medical care at a hospital across the country. Thanks to some committed parents and a Midwest nonprofit staffed with volunteer pilots, he made the journey.
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.
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.
Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night.
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expected to take place next week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
The Minnesota Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve after he sustained his second concussion of the season in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Minnesota Vikings take on the Cleveland Browns at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are a number of ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game.
The Minnesota Wild have announced a five-year, $34 million contract extension for goalie Filip Gustavsson.
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.
With strong winds on Sunday, temps will make it up to the mid-80s, with possible storms midday.
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.
After a day of temps in the 90s, things will cool down slightly on Sunday, with a chance for some midday showers.
With mainly sunny conditions across the region on Saturday and winds coming from the south, expect more unseasonably warm temperatures to start the weekend.
Adam del Rosso is tracking temperatures that may break both day and nighttime records.
A high-ranking White House official texted sensitive information about deploying the Army in Portland. A local person saw those texts being sent over the app Signal and shared them with the Minnesota Star Tribune.
With strong winds on Sunday, temps will make it up to the mid-80s, with possible storms midday.
The heat didn't deter snowboard fans from going to Trollhaugen. Organizers saved snow from last season for this event.
Organizers are preparing for a hot Twin Cities marathon, and other headlines.
From the starting line to the Minnesota Capitol, everything is set for Sunday’s big race.