Minneapolis police confiscate record amount of illegal guns, homicides down 17%
Despite being down several hundred officers, Minneapolis police have taken a big step towards making the city safer.
After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless veterans begins filling up
The growing number of tent cities across the state is proof there is a need for housing in Minnesota. Inside the scattered encampments, homeless veterans have found refuge. MACV sees a rise in veterans looking for help when temperatures drop.
MACV helps longest-running homeless veteran arrive at a place to call home
This holiday season, too many veterans have no place to call home, but the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is on a mission to change that.
Black women are 7% of MN population, 40% of its domestic violence victims
The findings were released in a new report from the Missing and Murdered African-American Women Task Force.
Twin Cities liquor store worker's generosity gains global attention
Video of Ta Leia "Ace" Thomas taking off her shoes and giving them to a man who had none has gone viral, and so have requests from people all over the globe who want to help.
MACV adapting to meet homeless Minnesota veterans where they are
Veterans need a home for the Holidays. That's why WCCO is partnering with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) to help make the season brighter.
Metro students band together to create "Winter Wonderland" for 200 north Minneapolis kids
"There's a lot of things happening around Nellie Stone Johnson that is not bright, not happy. But on this day, we're really gonna brighten up Nellie Stone Johnson," said Be the Change MN founder John Baker.
MACV "Stand Down" returns to Target Field to help Minnesota veterans
"This is like Christmas," said veteran Jackie Favors said. "This is so much fun."
Hennepin County EMTs, paramedics work together to keep unsheltered warm this winter
It's during the coldest part of the winter that paramedics and EMTs come across people who are constantly out in the elements.
MAC-V helping veterans take care of their mental health
Mental health is the primary health care concern of many veterans facing homelessness.
Minneapolis schools, police join forces to relaunch after-school program
For decades, the Minneapolis Police Activities League took young people on a journey of discovery. Learning more than sports, PAL taught lessons that last a lifetime.
Burnsville father called hero after saving his kids from carjacker: "I'm a dad doing dad things"
Derek Gotchie chased down his stolen SUV that had his four children inside, all of them under the age of five.
New data show decrease in downtown crime since beginning of Operation Endeavor
Minneapolis police say their efforts to combat crime and grow relationships in certain areas of the city is working.
Army veteran says MACV provided "life support" in escaping homelessness
Dawn Glaze is one of thousands of veterans who found the help she needed from MACV. The Army veteran had a sudden change in her job and housing status, which put her on the street.
Police concerned they weren't notified of gun at Robbinsdale school until days later
Robbinsdale school officials say the video was sent to them late Friday night but they didn't investigate until Monday.