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Locksmith Tyler Martinez with Central Lock and Safe says most people who take these key programmers don't understand what they have.
A metro police department is sounding the alarm about a new way crooks may be trying to steal cars. WCCO's Reg Chapman explains.
Car thefts are rising around the metro and around the country. While the majority of cars are recovered, police only clear or make arrests in a fraction of those cases.
Car thefts are rising around the metro and around the country. While the majority of cars are recovered, police only clear or make arrests in a fraction of those cases.
Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
According to the Bemidji Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stolen red 2009 Smart car from the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center shortly after 10 a.m.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
A St. Paul family is asking for your help finding a furry family member. Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
The Burnsville Police Department is searching for Ollie, a 3-year-old Dachsund who was inside a 2000 Honda Civic when it was stolen around 6 p.m. Sunday.
Jennifer Mayerle talked to the one victim who noticed something strange, and helped police crack the case.
Jennifer Mayerle talked to the one victim who noticed something strange, and helped police crack the case.
A 16-year-old boy from Minneapolis is facing charges after authorities say he crashed a stolen car into a tree while trying to flee police last month.
New video shows the brazen theft of a Porsche, taken right out of a Minnetonka family's driveway.
A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to murder charges Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of beloved St. Paul youth hockey coach Michael Brasel in May.
A Minneapolis woman says she is at her wit's end after her Kia was stolen for a fourth time Thursday night.
A Minneapolis woman says she is at her wit's end after her Kia was stolen for a fourth time Thursday night. Her surveillance system has caught every theft but she says actually catching the thieves seems to be a problem for police.
Officers say they arrested a man that was positively identified as the suspect in an auto theft from Morrie's Cadillac last Sunday, as well as one of the suspects for the thefts at Morrie's Recon Center and Porsche Minneapolis.
Officers responded to a call around 5:20 a.m. Thursday at the Porsche dealership on the 9500 block of Wayzata Boulevard.
"The citizen recognized the vehicle from seeing a picture of it on the news and said you don't normally see a car like that in North Minneapolis," Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green said.
Police in Golden Valley say seven vehicles – including a brand new luxury car – were stolen from a local business early Tuesday morning.
Two armed carjacking suspects are in custody following a police pursuit that began in Brooklyn Park and ended with a crash in Brooklyn Center, police said.
Police in Golden Valley say seven vehicles – including a brand new luxury car – were stolen from a local business early Tuesday morning.
A thief stole a pick-up truck Thursday morning next to one of Minnesota's most iconic tourist attractions.
A woman took a short joyride on a stolen motorcycle Thursday in the Twin Cities before taking an embarrassing tumble -- in front of an arresting officer.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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Conditions will be a step cooler on Wednesday ahead of the snowiest day of the season in the Twin Cities.
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Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
Six voters linked to the missing ballots at the center of the election contest in a south metro Minnesota House race testified on Tuesday that they voted for DFL incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke.
The settlement, which is yet to be signed, is for nearly $28 million.
It was a Christmas miracle Tuesday for a dozen single mothers who got the keys to a free car.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
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An 8-year-old boy is in the hospital after falling from a ski chair lift in central Minnesota.
A potentially impactful snowstorm is heading for Minnesota late Wednesday, with plowable snow in areas across the state.
Adam Fravel, the 30-year-old southern Minnesota man convicted of killing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday afternoon.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Roughly 70,000 gallons of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.
A northern Wisconsin tribe along with a coalition of groups moved Thursday to block plans to reroute an aging pipeline around the tribe's reservation, arguing state regulators have underestimated the environmental damage that construction would cause.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
As an equestrian with years of experience, Jen Kelly has taken a tumble or two — until a tumble in September 2020 where she broke three vertebrae in her neck and crushed her spinal cord.
A Vikings Hall of Famer is experiencing all kinds of emotions. Cris Carter is dealing with the announcement by Randy Moss of his cancer condition. Saturday night he surprised kids on behalf of the Salvation Army with a gift bag that lacked for nothing.
United Heroes League is helping military moms just like Sadie Grinsell with its first "Great Holiday Gift Giveaway."
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Robyn Harbison, a recent U of M alumni, is facing a fourth-degree assault charge in connection to the takeover of Morrill Hall in October in protest of the university’s investments in Israel.
Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national bird. It may soon become official, however, thanks to a Minnesota-led bill making its way to President Biden's desk.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
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The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Before Adam Fravel learned his punishment for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, her family and friends gave emotional victim impact statements inside a Winona County courtroom, where the proceedings were filmed and livestreamed at their urging.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Minneapolis' police chief is asking for the public's help to find out who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy on Monday night in the Phillips neighborhood.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
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The Safe Drinking Water Act was the first time a national set of regulations and standards were set and followed by all public water suppliers in the United States.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
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Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
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Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
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The Minnesota Vikings' defense made things difficult for Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in a 30-12 victory on Monday night.
"We love you Randy!" Jefferson shouted toward the ESPN camera as he formed the shape of a heart with his fingers in front of his chest.
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Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
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In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
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There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
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An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
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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.
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.
WCCO weather alerts will help keep you in the loop when the weather takes a turn, with information regarding school closings.
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.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest on the storm system set to bring the season’s biggest snowfall of the season.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says snow moves into western Minnesota by about midnight and will spread east through the day. The morning commute will have falling snow, and the evening commute will also have snow, but with breezy winds which could cause a visibility issue.
The waiting game is in effect Wednesday in the Twin Cities as the biggest snowfall of the season approaches, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO weather alerts will help keep you in the loop when the weather takes a turn, with information regarding school closings.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest on the storm system set to bring the season’s biggest snowfall of the season.
MACV and WCCO partner every holiday season to help end veteran homelessness, explains Samantha Braesch.
Relationship expert Dr. Michael Walker shares some tips for finding moments of zen amid the shopping, the wrapping, the baking, the traveling, the parties, the decorating ...
CBS News political analyst Major Garrett unpacks the many topics surrounding the re-election of Donald Trump, including tariffs, promises to mass deport, and more.