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A 19-year-old man is dead and four people are in custody in a shooting overnight Saturday in northwestern Minnesota.
A former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary received a stayed prison sentence on Tuesday, and will instead pay for her crimes via work release.
Nicole Mitchell, the former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, received a stayed prison sentence on Tuesday, and will instead pay for her crimes via work release.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
A Minnesota state senator will resign from office after she was found guilty Friday of burglarizing her stepmother's home, her attorney said in a statement.
A Minnesota state senator will resign from office from her seat after she was found guilty Friday of burglarizing her stepmother's home, plus more of Monday's top stories.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, took the stand on the third day of testimony.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, has taken the stand on the third day of testimony.
The burglary trial of a Minnesota DFL state senator could go to the jury as soon as Thursday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday afternoon after several hours of testimony, including from Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd.
The prosecution rested its case on Wednesday in the trial of a Minnesota Democratic state senator charged with burglary.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Both sides started making their case in the high-profile trial of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell today. She's accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in northern Minnesota last year. WCCO's Caroline Cummings shows us what police body camera video reveals about what unfolded that night.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
A high-stakes trial is now underway for a Minnesota state senator. DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell faces two felony burglary counts. Prosecutors say she broke into her stepmother's home. Mitchell says she was checking on a loved one with Alzheimer's. Our Caroline Cummings has the latest.
The trial for Nicole Mitchell, a Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, is set to start Monday. Criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino, who is not affiliated with the case, breaks down what you need to know as jury selection begins.
Nicole Mitchell, the Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in April 2024, is seeking to have one of her criminal charges dismissed, citing "prosecutorial vindictiveness."
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is now facing a second charge in connection with a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home.
The trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will now happen within 60 days of May 19, 2025.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
A community is in mourning after a Minnesota missionary was killed abroad.
Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes says it was notified on Friday that Beau Shroyer died in the African nation of Angola, the victim of "an act of violence while serving Jesus."
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
After hours of debate on Tuesday, a Minnesota Senate ethics panel decided to hold off investigating embattled state Sen. Nicole Mitchell.
A man was arrested and charged after threatening to kill a state senator on Facebook.
In St Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old—and it still works.
Nearly two weeks after the announced drawdown, court records claim around 400 federal agents are still operating here. The documents were 4,000 in Minnesota in January.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
The number of ICE agents in Minnesota is continuing to drop, with new numbers revealed by local federal leadership in recent court filings.
In St Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old—and it still works.
Nearly two weeks after the announced drawdown, court records claim around 400 federal agents are still operating here. The documents were 4,000 in Minnesota in January.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
The number of ICE agents in Minnesota is continuing to drop, with new numbers revealed by local federal leadership in recent court filings.
Federal and local officials on Wednesday announced charges against a dozen people allegedly associated with a Minneapolis gang involved in drug trafficking.
A man was arrested and charged after threatening to kill a state senator on Facebook.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
The number of ICE agents in Minnesota is continuing to drop, with new numbers revealed by local federal leadership in recent court filings.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash Sunday afternoon in southern Minnesota.
The winners of this year's Name a Snowplow contest pay homage to beloved Minnesota filmmakers, legends of rock and pop music and more.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
One of the largest hospitals in the Twin Cities says it's closer to needing life support itself. Hennepin Healthcare, or HCMC, is facing a dire funding crisis. Adam Duxter has the plea from hospital leaders to the state.
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will press pause on about $260 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns.
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
Consumers are urged to stop using the pressure cookers and dispose of them immediately.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Trump's economic plan late last week: tariffs. But the president fought back, slapping a 15% global tariff on imported goods.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
A man was arrested and charged after threatening to kill a state senator on Facebook.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
Federal and local officials on Wednesday announced charges against a dozen people allegedly associated with a Minneapolis gang involved in drug trafficking.
Police Chief Brian O'Hara called the shooting "senseless" and asked anyone with information to come forward.
Fleet Farm says it'll change its policies and pay Minnesota $1 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the retailer of selling guns to straw purchasers, who then sold them to others.
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.
Hennepin County leaders, along with top brass from Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center, opened the books in front of a panel of Minnesota senators Wednesday.
Members of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee voiced their frustrations and concerns Monday as they work to tackle the crisis in the state's autism programs.
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Measles cases in the U.S. are rising at the fastest rate in a generation, and the trend now includes five cases in Minnesota since the start of the new year.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and made five 3-pointers to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121, their fourth win in their last five games.
Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul will be home to Minnesota's first Major League Volleyball team, sharing the space with the Wild and Frost during their seasons. Pedro Mendes and CC McGraw will be the two leading the new era of pro volleyball in the state. Both have a strong love for Minnesota already in their DNA.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
In St Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old—and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
We are expected to hit the 40s on Thursday, with the temperature lingering through Friday. We cool off over the weekend before things heat back up. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares how long those warmer temps stick around and when we could see snow.
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.
We could see high temps in the 40s on Thursday. Those warmer temps hang around Friday before dropping back down to the 20s over the weekend. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when parts of Minnesota could see snow.
Thursday will warm up, and Friday will be even warmer with more clouds and a bit of a breeze, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
There's a chance for some flurries Wednesday before a warmup to end the week.
We are expected to hit the 40s on Thursday, with the temperature lingering through Friday. We cool off over the weekend before things heat back up. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares how long those warmer temps stick around and when we could see snow.
The Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park is home to more than 700 radios, televisions and video games. Some dating back to the 1930s.
Thousands of federal agents have left Minnesota. Despite this, local businesses don't feel relief from their departure and are still worried about their economic future.
A man made threats to kill a Minnesota State Senator on facebook if he didn't get back money he lost during the shutdown in 2020.
Several members of a gang known as the Family Mob were charged on Wednesday. Federal officials allege the gang members of drug trafficking along Lake Street.