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A 4-year-old is reunited with their mother Friday after a vehicle the child was inside was stolen in South Minneapolis.
A 28-year-old man will spend just over 61 months in prison for a crash that caused a death of a Twin Cities man, and injuring a Minneapolis police officer during an attempted arrest.
A Twin Cities man hoping to buy a new vacuum had his vehicle stolen during a Facebook Marketplace exchange Friday in Minneapolis.
Two minutes was all it took for a pizza delivery driver to get his car stolen. It happened outside Pizza Man in Columbia Heights Friday night.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
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.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says an officer was hurt in its parking lot early Sunday morning by a wanted man who came to pick up a friend freshly arrested for driving under the influence.
Police in the north metro say an attempted traffic stop of a stolen car filled with children led to a standoff in a wooded area early Wednesday.
Stunning new video shows brazen kids in stolen cars speeding right past police. Officers say they're seeing that every day in cities across the metro. The troubling trend took a tragic turn when four kids were shot this weekend. So how can we pump the brakes on these dangerous drives? Our Ubah Ali sat down with a half dozen police chiefs and hit the streets for a story you'll see only on WCCO.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
Police say two 15-year-olds, a 12-year-old and an 11-year-old were arrested while one suspect's age is unknown.
There is some positive news on crime coming out of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Car thefts have seen a big drop.
Some positive news from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department on crime: car thefts have seen a big drop. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at what's behind the trend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
Police say they're still seeking at least one of five people who fled a stolen vehicle after it crashed into two other vehicles, including a Minneapolis police squad car, Sunday evening. The youngest person who fled the scene was an 11-year-old boy, police say.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
Minnesota's largest city is calling on the federal government to better protect people from having their cars stolen.
Bullets flew when two armed men tried to steal a black Mercedes in north Minneapolis on Friday night.
Some Twin Cities drivers are experiencing a different kind of pain at the pump.
A thief hit the gas while the owner was getting gas! The victim says he never saw it coming. He's not the only one whose been ripped-off like that recently. Our David Schuman talked to two victims who want to help you protect yourself at the pump.
Police followed the car from north Minneapolis to St. Paul.
Dozens of Minnesotans gathered at the state capitol on Tuesday for an Earth Day rally, urging policymakers to double down on curbing climate change and protecting Minnesota's natural resources.
In the back of Beloved Studios in Roseville, Minnesota, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are equal parts tattoo artist and superfan.
Research shows 1% of the world's rivers are responsible for 80% of all plastic flowing into the ocean.
Minneapolis fire investigators are looking into what they call a suspicious fire at the Elks Lodge in north Minneapolis.
A suspected lightning strike is being blamed for a fire that damaged several booths at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
In the back of Beloved Studios in Roseville, Minnesota, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are equal parts tattoo artist and superfan.
Research shows 1% of the world's rivers are responsible for 80% of all plastic flowing into the ocean.
Minneapolis fire investigators are looking into what they call a suspicious fire at the Elks Lodge in north Minneapolis.
A suspected lightning strike is being blamed for a fire that damaged several booths at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Dozens of Minnesotans gathered at the state capitol on Tuesday for an Earth Day rally, urging policymakers to double down on curbing climate change and protecting Minnesota's natural resources.
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of Minnesotans who gathered at the state capitol today worry we're not doing enough.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
A community south of the Twin Cities says it's worried toxic tap water could hurt its youngest residents.
Last year, the website for Minnesota’s electric bike rebate program crashed due to a surge in interest. Caroline Cummings reports on the possible big changes ahead.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Minneapolis fire investigators are looking into what they call a suspicious fire at the Elks Lodge in north Minneapolis.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
Iowa's top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution. Some worry the proposal could hinder a defendant's rights in court.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
In the back of Beloved Studios in Roseville, Minnesota, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are equal parts tattoo artist and superfan.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
McCarthy enters the spring as the presumed starter for next season, with no real competition on the roster and team brass fully behind him.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another warm day before showers return 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.
The Twin Cities will enjoy another warm one on Wednesday, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The Twin Cities will enjoy another warm one on Wednesday, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Plenty of sunshine is in store on Tuesday and Wednesday, though rain chances return on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another warm day before showers return Thursday.
Topping the list of this year's most endangered rivers in America is our very own Mississippi River. It's driven by flooding and concerns around how prepared we are to deal with a disaster. In Climate Watch, Erin Hassanzadeh tells us how University of Minnesota researchers are looking at a way to target and remove plastics.
It's Game 2 in the Timberwolves' best-of-seven series against the LA Lakers. The players and coaches aren't the only ones prepping for the playoffs. Adam Duxter takes us to Roseville, where a postseason tradition is back in a big way.
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of Minnesotans who gathered at the state capitol today worry we're not doing enough.
There are burning questions after a fire broke out at this Elk's Lodge. Investigators are trying to figure out if someone set it on purpose. Members of that lodge say crews found Molotov cocktails on the roof.