Former police chief speaks out on Minneapolis crime after his son was beaten downtown
A retired police chief is speaking out after his son was brutally beaten while leaving a downtown Minneapolis bar.
A retired police chief is speaking out after his son was brutally beaten while leaving a downtown Minneapolis bar.
Mekhi Speed was sentenced to 195 months in prison for the murder of Otis Elder in St. Paul earlier this year.
A federal judge on Friday sided with two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights, ruling that the guidelines for their sentences will be calculated in a way that could mean substantially less prison time for them. Both are set to be sentenced on Wednesday.
No one else but the suspected shooter was hurt in the incident, police say.
A hospital employee was reportedly held up at gunpoint early Sunday morning in Minneapolis.
A 2-year-old's death that authorities were investigating as "suspicious" has now been ruled a homicide.
A 30-year-old man faces charges after police say he fired his gun during a standoff in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday.
Minneapolis Police are searching for an individual they believe robbed two Twin Cities fitness studios three times in less than one week.
Officer Hassan Robertson, who has been with the department for five years, fired his squad rifle during a standoff with a 30-year-old Brooklyn Park man.
A Twin Cities man is in custody after leading police on a chase Friday afternoon through the south metro.
Three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
A Cottage Grove man was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars from three Twin Cities banks last November.
The man accused of firing the bullet that struck and killed a 9-year-old girl in north Minneapolis last spring is facing new, harsher charges.
A 42-year-old man convicted of murdering his grandmother in late 2015 was sentenced Friday to more than 30 years.
A standoff in the north metro Thursday afternoon in which an officer exchanged gunfire with a suspect ended with a man being taken into custody.
Big KAT is officially headed to the Big Apple.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga recently made an appearance in the land of 10,000 lakes while attending a house party with her fiance and Minnesota native, Michael Polansky.
A 29-year-old man charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May entered a guilty plea on Wednesday.
Kawsar Jama, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
The campaign, called "Be the Solution" aims to keep people and drivers safe while better connecting people to resources.
A semi truck driver from Iowa was engaging in online sex chats in the minutes before causing a chain reaction crash on a southern Minnesota highway that terminally injured a baby in their mother's womb and hurt several others, charges say.
On Sept. 17, Gruver was on patrol when he heard a call that an 18-year-old driver had lost control of his Honda Pilot. The car malfunctioned, continuing to accelerate despite attempts to turn it off, brake, put it in neutral, or use an emergency brake.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
New numbers show tourism slumped this summer in Minnesota.
An investigation is underway after a pilot in a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Morrison County Monday afternoon.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Gov. Tim Walz during the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday night revealed that his teenage son Gus had witnessed a shooting at a community center in St. Paul last year.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
Minnesota lawmakers are sharing their thoughts after Tuesday night's vice presidential debate between Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
In a 90-minute showdown, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance sparred on issues like the economy and abortion rights in their first and only debate ahead of the November election.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A 29-year-old man charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May entered a guilty plea on Wednesday.
Kawsar Jama, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
A 39-year-old man is accused of stealing a car while St. Paul police conducted a field sobriety test on the driver on Sunday.
A man accused of drunkenly driving into a restaurant patio in St. Louis Park and killing two people will soon be released from jail, court documents reveal.
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Big KAT is officially headed to the Big Apple.
It's October, and there might not be a scarier team in the NFL right now than the Minnesota Vikings, who share a perfect record with only the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece.
The Vikings are in first place in their division and are the NFC's sole unbeaten team.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming to terms with the departure of franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Windy, dry, hot weather on Wednesday means elevated brush-fire risk, and our temperature roller-coaster continues Thursday.
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 Wednesday will feel like summer again with highs near 80.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday will feature another trip to the 80s and elevated fire concerns.
A temperature seesaw is in full effect this week in Minnesota, with Wednesday on the warm side with sunshine and elevated fire concerns.
Windy, dry, hot weather on Wednesday means elevated brush-fire risk, and our temperature roller-coaster continues Thursday.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
Chef Michael Shaughnessy discusses what items are on the menu at the new Hopkins establishment.
Cynthia Smith and Bick Smith, with Cyn City Tours, share a preview of the Halloween-friendly tours.
Dr. Kirsten Lind Seal talks about the psychological importance that apologizing and forgiving have in relationships.