Man killed in shooting outside north Minneapolis apartment
The sound of gunshots alerted police to the 2000 block of West River Road North just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
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The sound of gunshots alerted police to the 2000 block of West River Road North just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
West St. Paul police responded to a shooting just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
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Minneapolis police are actively investigating a series of violent robberies and car thefts that have shaken the city over the past two days. At least 13 robberies and one auto theft have been reported. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell spoke with a victim who saw her purse on surveillance video and is urging people to be vigilant.
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
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Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
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Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
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Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
West St. Paul police responded to a shooting just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
A man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg during a shooting outside of an apartment complex in St. Paul, police say.
A man in his 20's was found slumped over in a vehicle Friday night, suffering from at least one potentially life-threatening gunshot wound, police say.
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The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says clouds will continue to increase throughout the day as temps peak around 60.
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.
Rain is expected to arrive in the Twin Cities after 4 p.m.
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WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says clouds will continue to increase throughout the day as temps peak around 60.
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The sound of gunshots alerted police to the 2000 block of West River Road North just after 7 p.m. Saturday.