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Agencies in Hennepin County train together with dispatch, EMS, police and fire to help prepare them to better respond when there's the potential for people being hurt.
We've heard it too many times around the country. A person has opened fire, hurting people and killing others. There were more mass shootings than days in 2023. WCCO wanted to know how ready Minnesota is to respond.
Those worst-case scenarios threaten all kinds of critical infrastructure, from highways to hospitals to communications to finance. State lawmakers recently earmarked an extra $32 million to MNIT's budget specifically to bolster cyber defenses.
Is Minnesota ready to respond when an emergency strikes? The WCCO Investigates team is digging in and getting answers from top officials tapped with keeping us safe from all kinds of threats.
Is Minnesota ready to respond when an emergency strikes? That's a question WCCO is investigating all week long. The WCCO Investigates team is digging in and getting answers from top officials tapped with keeping us safe from all kinds of threats.
Minnesota's "red flag" gun laws went into effect on Jan. 1, and a WCCO Investigation uncovered four cases moving through the courts seeking to remove guns from people who could be a risk to themselves or others.
WCCO Investigates uncovered new information about the abrupt circumstances leading to the school's closure, which was voted on by the school board on Jan. 5.
A manufacturing plant at the center of a years-long WCCO investigation is filing for bankruptcy. It comes as Water Gremlin faces more than 95 civil lawsuits.
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
The EPA says that Smith Foundry in south Minneapolis violated the Clean Air Act, but the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency questions its methods.
The proposed ban on TCE would take effect in one year, being phased out in some limited cases.
Someone is killed by gunfire in Minnesota roughly every three days. Those left behind are often left with the unexpected financial burden of burials and other costs just as they are stricken with grief.
Patnode was 23 when she was last seen leaving a bar in South St. Paul in October of 1982. Remains found 80 miles away along Highway 61 in Wabasha County seven years later wouldn't be identified until 2009.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota family whose inflatable Grinch was swiped from their front yard is ending the week with a bigger, brighter Grinch and a new story to tell about their local police.
Family members are searching for answers more than a month after authorities say someone spotted the body of a woman in Wood Lake in Richfield, Minnesota.
A CBS News analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index shows pet food prices have climbed more than 20% since 2022.
Minnesota's first winter storm of the season has arrived, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult. Get the latest updates below.
Federal agents and city police in St. Paul, Minnesota, clashed with a crowd Tuesday afternoon in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood, where law enforcement deployed chemical irritants onto the gathering protesters.
After being deported from Minnesota last week, a young mother says she's back in Honduras without her 8-month old child.
WCCO took a drive through the fog on Tuesday to Northfield High School in Northfield, Minnesota, to meet a shy sophomore with a big heart.
Minnesota's first winter storm of the season has arrived, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult. Get the latest updates below.
A growing list of Minnesota schools has decided to close early as a winter storm is expected to bring snow — with significant totals possible in parts — to the state beginning Tuesday night.
A speeding driver may have been drinking before causing a crash that killed a woman southwest of the Twin Cities on Sunday, according to authorities.
Organizers at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable say there's no shortage of reasons to head north.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered that a pair of three-judge panels hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state's congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.
Slender Man stabbing defendant Morgan Geyser was captured in Chicago's south suburbs after cutting off a monitoring bracelet, leaving a group home and going missing.
While Wisconsin's Northwoods struggled to find winter last year, one area made its own.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
After being deported from Minnesota last week, a young mother says she's back in Honduras without her 8-month old child.
After being deported from Minnesota last week, 22-year-old Kimberlyn Yaritza Menjiver Aguilar says she's back in Honduras without her 8-month old child.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered that a pair of three-judge panels hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state's congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.
The White House says it's not giving up after the cases against James Comey and Letitia James were thrown out.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC products on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
Over the past couple of years, a number of breweries across the state have announced closures.
Get ready to see self-driving vehicles cruising across Minneapolis.
The overall price of a Thanksgiving meal might be cheaper than last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the average cost this year for a 10-person meal is just over $55.
An investigation is underway after a police officer shot a man while responding to a domestic disturbance in Plymouth, Minnesota, early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Wright was originally charged with one count of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. His charges were upgraded Monday to include one count of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of first-degree murder.
A 24-year-old man has been ordered by a federal judge to pay nearly $48 million in restitution and sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the U.S., the Department of Justice said Monday.
A speeding driver may have been drinking before causing a crash that killed a woman southwest of the Twin Cities on Sunday, according to authorities.
A 36-year-old man has become the 78th person charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Health care for an estimated 1 million Minnesotans is what's at stake as leaders from the University of Minnesota attempt to reach an extended partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Legendary rock 'n roll band Guns N' Roses is hitting the road again next year and will make a stop in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard Award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, appeared Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book, "Turtle Island."
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Anders Dreyer scored in the second half and Pablo Sisniega made three saves to lead expansion side San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United in a Western Conference semifinal at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings took advantage of Minnesota's second straight stunning collapse, rallying late in regulation and outlasting the Timberwolves 117-112 in overtime.
Eighty-seven-year-old Myrna MacKinnon proves there are no limits to doing what you love.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.
A mural honoring Minnesota hockey and Indigenous culture is set to be displayed in St. Paul during the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled. One group has not given up, and those are the survivors and loved ones of those directly affected.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
The Department of Justice now has 30 days to release the files, though legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. That's because President Trump instructed the DOJ to investigate links between prominent Democrats and Epstein.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts Amy Frederiksen, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat about the fight over the documents and Mr. Trump's varied positions regarding releasing the files.
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
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.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer said that weather watchers in north-central and western Minnesota were reporting snow accumulation, with some areas seeing up to 7 inches. Flurries are expected to fall in the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into Wednesday.
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 Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast for an incoming winter storm expected to impact the Twin Cities overnight.
Minnesota's first winter storm of the season is fast approaching, bringing wind, snow and a sharp temperature drop that will make travel difficult, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Minnesota is set to see a wet, heavy snow that could drop 3 to 6 inches from the metro area on north, with less as you head south, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer said that weather watchers in north-central and western Minnesota were reporting snow accumulation, with some areas seeing up to 7 inches. Flurries are expected to fall in the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast for an incoming winter storm expected to impact the Twin Cities overnight.
Thieves on a joy ride robbed an Osseo, Minnesota, family of their joy last Friday night and police stepped up in a big way to make things right. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Frankie McLister show us how one family got their holiday cheer returned.
A family is asking for answers after a woman's body was pulled from a Twin Cities metro lake. It happened more than a month ago in Richfield, Minnesota. As Jason Rantala reports, the woman's sister is worried something sinister may have happened.
For the second time in a week, protesters violently clashed with law enforcement during an immigration operation. St. Paul's mayor says he has concerns about how his officers controlled the crowd. Our Connor Wight was there for the clash in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.