Edina's Southdale Mall goes into brief lockdown after gunfire shatters windows
There were reports of shots fired Wednesday night at Southdale Center in Edina, with witnesses saying they were locked down inside the complex.
The death of Zaria McKeever: Gov. Tim Walz intervenes to move juvenile murder case to AG Keith Ellison's office
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz intervened in the Zaria McKeever murder case Thursday, moving it out of the hands of newly-elected Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, and into those of Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Metro Transit PD chief helps woman struggling with mental health issues while WCCO camera rolls
For Friday's Twins game, the plan includes the visible presence of Metro Transit police and staff.
Baseball teams across Minnesota delay opening games due to extended winter
Our next wave of weather is forcing baseball teams at all levels to put some of their opening games on hold.
Woman shot in Cannon Falls, suspect found dead by law enforcement after hourslong standoff
The woman was treated for a non-life threatening injury and later released.
Minnesota homeowners far more likely to have flood than fire, yet state ranks last for flood insurance holders
Minnesota homeowners are 27 times more likely to have a flood than a fire during a 30-year mortgage. And one inch of floodwater can cause $25,000 dollars in damage.
Mosquito season could be rough due in part to Minnesota's very snowy winter
Mosquitoes didn't do well during last year's drought, but now experts say our big snow piles could create prime conditions for a major comeback.
Brawl erupts inside Target Center during high school basketball championship game
A melee and a report of gunfire at the Target Center caused a large police response Saturday night during the Minnesota high school boys basketball tournament.
Push at State Capitol to end subminimum wage for people with disabilities
For decades, it's been legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage, but there's momentum building to get rid of the practice.
Brooklyn Park's "Alternate Response Team" pairs social workers and paramedics on mental health calls
David Schuman looks at the early success of a Brooklyn Park program that has the support of both police and many community members.
Metro Transit's new police chief promises beleaguered agency's "brightest chapter yet"
Two days before his swearing in, a car was crushed between two trains, raising questions about who is at fault. Also this week, WCCO presented footage shot on the light rail that showed an alarming amount of drug use out in the open.
WCCO cameras capture flagrant drug use on Metro Transit light rail trains
David Schuman gives us an up-close look at what longtime riders say has gotten out of control.
Minneapolis community group unveils its vision for Roof Depot site, which city wants demolished
Activists are determined to knock down a controversial demolition plan in Minneapolis.
Hastings veterans home getting new leadership after complaints
The man in charge of helping Minnesota's veterans faced tough questions Tuesday.
Minneapolis couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
So far this year in Minneapolis, there have been 1,978 car thefts. That's an 85% increase compared to this time last year, when there had been 1,066.