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President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
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President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
D.C. leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard members to the city.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
On Friday, President Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law while he and the First Lady celebrated the Fourth of July at the White House. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports from Washington D.C.
WCCO’s Jonah Kaplan got the chance to speak with Sarah Milgrim’s family. He shares more about that conversation.
Sarah Milgrim's parents and older brother spoke to CBS News for their first network TV interview since the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago.
The FBI hauled boxes of evidence from the Albany Park home of the man charged with killing two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington D.C. Wednesday night.
World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were a couple about to become engaged, said Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter.
Hundreds of police officers and their families from Minnesota are in Washington, D.C. for National Police Week to honor those recently killed in the line of duty.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 25 million people in the U.S. have aerophobia, which often affects younger people from their late teens to mid-30s.
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers. Here's what we know about the incident so far.
Officials said it'll take several days to remove all of the wreckage from the D.C. plane crash.
Meanwhile, federal investigators are working to piece together what led to the crash and recovery crews are set to pull more wreckage from the water.
Margaret Brennan from “Face the Nation” shares the latest on yet another busy week in Washington D.C.
Recovery teams are still at work trying to retrieve bodies and wreckage from the icy Potomac River.
The search for victims and answers continues Friday in the wake of the collision between an American Airlines regional jet and military helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington D.C.
Multiple flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport have been canceled following the deadly collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
Top figure skaters from the United States and Russia were on board the plane that crashed in Washington, D.C., after colliding with a military helicopter.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is dropping 25% tariffs on a long list of U.S. products to ease trade tensions.
A day after an endorsement by the Minneapolis branch of the DFL for state Sen. Omar Fateh in the city's mayoral race was revoked at the party's state level, those against the decision are voicing their concerns.
Iowa's state party officials say it was a mistake that the party's 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
A Wisconsin court commissioner has resigned after asking to see an immigration arrest warrant, highlighting tensions between judges and the Trump administration over immigration policies.
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 day after an endorsement by the Minneapolis branch of the DFL for state Sen. Omar Fateh in the city's mayoral race was revoked at the party's state level, those against the decision are voicing their concerns.
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.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asking for your help in finding a missing 35-year-old Maple Grove, Minnesota man.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
The Le Sueur Police Department on Monday announced the passing of Karl Haugen, 41, who the department said served the Le Sueur-Henderson community since 2008.
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.
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.
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.
Caroline Cummings has the latest on the growing controversy in the Minneapolis mayoral race between incumbent Democrat Jacob Frey and state Sen. Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist.
A day after an endorsement by the Minneapolis branch of the DFL for state Sen. Omar Fateh in the city's mayoral race was revoked at the party's state level, those against the decision are voicing their concerns.
Iowa's state party officials say it was a mistake that the party's 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will visit Minnesota on Friday in a show of support for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running for the Senate.
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.
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."
A Seattle man pleaded guilty to his role in bribing a juror in the Feeding Our Future trial with a bag of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
A Champlin, Minnesota man is facing multiple charges for allegedly impersonating an officer - again.
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.
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.
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.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
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.
Allisha Gray scored 27 points, Rhyne Howard added 16 and the Atlanta Dream held on for a 75-73 victory to hand the Minnesota Lynx consecutive losses for the first time this season.
The Tommies are coming off their worst record, regardless of level, in 17 years. Still, they're not sneaking up on anybody.
Tyler Soderstrom went 4 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 19 games and the Athletics swept the Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 victory.
"The State of Hockey" got some big news on Thursday: plans are in the works for a $70 million Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
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.
Tuesday will mark one month until early voting begins in local municipal and school board elections around the state. That includes the Mayor's race in Minneapolis. In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the candidacy of State Sen. Omar Fateh.
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.
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.
Fairgoers will likely feel the coolest temperatures in years this weekend at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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 Joseph Dames says we are looking at the possibility for some of our State Fair days to top out in the upper 60s next week.
Morning storms will exit Minnesota on Friday, but some lingering showers are possible into midday or even early afternoon, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
An approaching cold front will continue to throw clouds across the Twin Cities on Friday morning.
Friday is Governor's Fire Prevention Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. WCCO's Shayla Reaves talks with Maple Grove Fire Chief Maddison Zikmund and State Fire Marshal Daniel Krier about fire safety.
Fairgoers will likely feel the coolest temperatures in years this weekend at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Caroline Cummings has the latest on the growing controversy in the Minneapolis mayoral race between incumbent Democrat Jacob Frey and state Sen. Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist.
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.
Nate Janousek previews the Bad Apple Honeycrisp Lager, the Strawberry Rhubarb Runway and the Pink Prickly Pear Agave Altitude.