Rochester Police Department Considers Social Media Policy
On the heels of a police officer being placed on leave over Facebook posts, one department is considering a social media policy.
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On the heels of a police officer being placed on leave over Facebook posts, one department is considering a social media policy.
A Rochester fire official says a deadly fire that killed a 25-year-old woman and 2-year-old girl does not appear suspicious.
Two people were killed Thursday night in an apartment fire, according to the Rochester Fire Department. Officials say the fire started just before 6 p.m. at a fourplex on the 400 block of 27th Street Northeast.
In the past month, a St. Paul police officer resigned after admitting to a controversial Facebook post. And an officer in Rochester was placed on leave over posts.
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is returning to Minnesota a day ahead of the state's precinct caucuses on Super Tuesday.
Whether you want your child to be the next Mozart or simply seek well-rounded intellectual and emotional development, take a look at these options for making music a part of his or her life.
Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman is speaking out about his battle with throat cancer and the remarkable progress he is making as part of a clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic.
Rochester police say an investigation has found there was no threat to children who reported an attempted abduction at a bus stop last week.
The Dalai Lama will be in Minneapolis this weekend to give a talk at the convention center.
Authorities in Rochester are investigating attempted child abductions from elementary school bus stops.
The necktie has not quite gone quietly away. There are still enough suit and tie occasions. Several stores in Minnesota have attractive men's neckties. Some also have style consulting services for the discerning customer. Time to suit up and tie one on.
If you want to be social and enjoy Minnesota's wintry outdoors then Rochester is the place for you this week. Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester is being transformed into an outdoor ice bar experience.
All night long, a group of "Super Plungers" in Rochester have been braving the cold and diving into an icy lake. Sounds crazy right? But it is an annual tradition to kick off the city's Polar Plunge.
A new species of Lyme disease-causing bacteria has been discovered by Mayo Clinic scientists.
Some roads in southern Minnesota closed due to Tuesday's blizzard-like conditions have reopened Wednesday morning.
Southern Minnesota is facing the brunt of the Groundhog Day snowstorm -- school was canceled for kids in Rochester and Albert Lea.
Some students have the day off in Minnesota as a powerful storm approaches the state. The storm is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to far southern Minnesota through Tuesday night. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph could cause whiteout conditions.
After an almost spring-like weekend in the Twin Cities, weather conditions are about to get interesting. Forecasters say Rochester, Albert Lea and other cities in that region will likely get hit with up to a foot of snow and blizzard-like conditions.
It likely made no major dent in his pocketbook, but a Saudi Arabian prince visiting the Mayo Clinic in Rochester learns the hard way that he can't discriminate against women in Minnesota. Three women limo drivers from Rochester filed a federal lawsuit last fall after they were fired.
Work on a proposed high-speed train line between the Twin Cities and Rochester has been suspended, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The suspension is pending a decision by the Olmsted County Regional Railroad Authority, which is expected next week.
A couple rushing to a Rochester hospital for the imminent birth of their daughter didn't quite make it to the delivery room -- but they came so very close. Kannon Schultz was born on the sidewalk in front of the Mayo Clinic Methodist hospital entry door with the help of an employee who was just leaving work.
Democratic Sen. Jim Metzen, whose 42 years in the Legislature make him one of Minnesota's longest-serving state lawmakers, said Saturday that he won't seek re-election. Metzen said in September that he was being treated for a recurrence of lung cancer.
Michael and Mathew Hurt anchor the Rochester John Marshall basketball team -- one a future Gopher, and the other with quite a future.
The clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, said in a statement Wednesday that the 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader is being treated for a prostate condition "that is common for men of his age."
The Dalai Lama was traveling Tuesday to the United States for prostate treatment and a medical checkup, the Tibetan spiritual leader's website said.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Hoyo now works out of a $1.6 million facility. It had a stand at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair and its sambusas are served in school lunchrooms around the state.
Aside from some clouds early Sunday morning, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 60 to wrap up the weekend.
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Hoyo now works out of a $1.6 million facility. It had a stand at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair and its sambusas are served in school lunchrooms around the state.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
Hosted by Kingswood Security Consulting, more than 100 churches came to learn about the latest in securing places of worship on Saturday.
Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the National Guard, the war in Gaza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota on Friday.
Authorities say a Farmington, Minnesota, woman is dead after a crash late Friday morning in Blue Earth County.
An overnight crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, has left two teenagers dead and several other teens hurt.
Alison Feigh with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, a program of the Zero Abuse Project, says a child's isolation from their adult circle is a warning sign of grooming.
Over 160 additional DWI cases may have been impacted by errors in testing equipment, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Friday, bringing the total number to at least 394.
Dozens of people, including NBA players and a coach, are embroiled in federal investigations involving an alleged sports betting scheme and organized crime ring—the latest to put a spotlight on sports gambling. It's legal in 40 states, but Minnesota is not one of them.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
The federal shutdown is entering its 26th day with no end in sight. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with the head of the federal employees union from the Minnesota region about how 1.4 million federal workers across the country are coping, working without a paycheck.
The State of Minnesota says on Nov. 1, federal benefits from food assistance programs like SNAP will no longer be issued because of the government shutdown. More than 440,000 Minnesotans will lose their benefits. Executive Director of The Food Group Sophia Lenarz-Coy talks with Esme Murphy about the impact on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the National Guard, the war in Gaza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota on Friday.
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
A man is in custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of people in Prior Lake, Minnesota, late Friday night because he claimed they were being too loud.
Minneapolis police say a man is recovering after being shot during the overnight hours early Saturday morning.
One or more intruders broke into an Iowa mink farm and released 2,000 of the furbearing animals in what a trade group called a "terrorist act" under federal law.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday.
Logan Cooley scored twice in the first 3:29, Nick Schmaltz also had two goals and the Utah Mammoth won their sixth straight game, beating the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Saturday night.
Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz gave what he had with his left shoulder in a brace and his right arm seemingly out of magic.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
Ahead of the upcoming election, there's a battle happening in Minneapolis, along with other communities across the country. It's between Democratic Socialists and moderates of the party. As Esme Murphy reports in this week's Talking Points, a group of moderates are trying to win back the Minneapolis city council.
Mayor Frey's top opponents have formed a coalition, asking their supporters to not rank him second or third — thereby denying him votes that could win the election.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first, second, and third-round picks for municipal seats. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline University Professor David Schultz to learn why ranked-choice voting can create unexpected outcomes.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
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.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
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 look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
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.
Aside from some clouds early Sunday morning, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 60 to wrap up the weekend.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says wind will pick up today, but otherwise it will be mostly sunny with a high around 60.
Windy overnight and into Sunday. Sunday will be sunny with temps hitting the 60s. We do have chances for rain on Monday into Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks it all down.
Sunday will be a lot sunnier and a lot dryer than Saturday. Rain chances return on Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing of everything.
The federal shutdown is entering its 26th day with no end in sight. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with the head of the federal employees union from the Minnesota region about how 1.4 million federal workers across the country are coping, working without a paycheck.
The State of Minnesota says on Nov. 1, federal benefits from food assistance programs like SNAP will no longer be issued because of the government shutdown. More than 440,000 Minnesotans will lose their benefits. Executive Director of The Food Group Sophia Lenarz-Coy talks with Esme Murphy about the impact on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
The word for "mother "in Somali is "hoyo." In 2018, we introduced you to a company by that name. Mariam Mohamed, who came from Somalia for college, noticed how hard it was for Somali women to get jobs, so she started a company making a Somali delicacy: meat pies called "sambusas." Things have changed since then.
The nursing program at the University of St. Thomas is rapidly growing, nearly doubling in size in just five years. One woman behind that growth is founding dean Dr. MayKao Hang. She was recently honored with her investiture ceremony, which was delayed due to the pandemic.
Adoption is a complicated process and a Bloomington, Minnesota, resident has become a national expert on the subject. Cam Lee joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.