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Officials in Fargo have identified the two officers who fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday.
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Officials in Fargo have identified the two officers who fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday.
Fargo police say officers fatally shot a suicidal person just before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed last year by North Dakota's largest city that challenged a new state law that limits the ability of local governments to regulate guns and ammunition.
A community will honor several North Dakota police officers as heroes Wednesday morning.
Law enforcement officials on Thursday released video footage related to the shooting ambush last month in Fargo that left one police officer dead and two others and a bystander wounded. It's an attack authorities say could have been much bigger.
The gunman who last month killed a Fargo police officer and wounded two others and a civilian admitted to owning about 10 guns and 6,000 rounds of ammunition in a 2022 police interview following a kitchen fire at his home.
The heavily armed man who killed one Fargo police officer and wounded two as they were investigating a traffic stop had been interviewed about his guns in 2021 after the FBI received a tip.
Squad cars poured in one by one before a crowd of hundreds as they waved flags Saturday morning, leading Officer Jake Wallin's procession toward his service at Pequot Lakes High School.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said the gunman who ambushed Fargo police officers, killing one, used a legal device called a binary trigger.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is discussing the investigation into Mohamad Barakat, who officials say shot four people - killing one police officer - on a busy Fargo street last week.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley will provide an update Friday morning on a shooting in Fargo last week that killed one police officer and injured two others.
A funeral service for fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin is scheduled for this weekend in northern Minnesota.
Police in Fargo confirmed that an officer was dead and two others injured after a shooting on Friday afternoon. The suspect was also killed, and a civilian sustained serious injuries.
Law enforcement groups across Minnesota are offering their condolences and support following a shooting in Fargo that left an officer dead and two others injured.
An iconic movie directed by the Coen brothers has been ranked as the best movie set in Minnesota.
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
The 28-year-old man was hospitalized and is expected to survive, according to the Fargo Police Department.
A convicted felon shot and wounded a 21-year-old woman and her 8-month-old child in an altercation that began Wednesday afternoon inside a crowded restaurant in south Fargo, police said. The suspect later killed himself.
Moderate flooding is expected along the Red River heading into the spring thaw and that would be a happy medium considering the major drought in 2021, weather service officials said Thursday.
A storm system coming in Monday behind unseasonably warm weather has led to a chain-reaction crash that shut down part of an interstate in eastern North Dakota and forecasts for heavy snow in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Drone video shows blizzard conditions in Fargo, North Dakota Friday. Some stranded vehicles can be seen on Interstate 29 amid blowing snow.
A 35-year-old man with a long criminal record was charged Thursday with three counts of murder in the shooting deaths at a Fargo factory of a man and a woman who was eight months pregnant.
A Fargo woman has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison for fatally stabbing her boyfriend.
A 62-year-old semi-truck driver from Maple Grove was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon in the northwest metro.
This weekend will be the warmest since the start of the month.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.
A 42-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of assaulting two men, one of whom died three days after the incident, according to charges filed in Hennepin County.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are searching for a man accused of three sexual assaults that allegedly happened over the last two years.
UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant's Medicare billing practices.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are searching for a man accused of three sexual assaults that allegedly happened over the last two years.
UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant's Medicare billing practices.
More people are relying on food shelves than ever before — there were a record 9 million visits last year — as the high cost of living stretches family budgets thin.
AI cameras are being deployed in Minnesota for the very first time, and the first spot they will watch is known as a dangerous stretch of road.
A 72-year-old man died in a snowmobile crash near Minnesota's border with Canada Thursday night, authorities say.
"Every farm in the state will be tested once a month," said Dan Glessing, who owns Glessing Family Farm near Waverly. It's a reality he has already come to terms with.
Avid viewers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam may see some new additions in the coming weeks.
A man is in critical condition after his home exploded in Princeton, Minnesota late Wednesday evening.
At a presentation on Thursday, historian Karen Sieber will share her findings on Minnesota's connection to freeing enslaved Black Americans via the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s.
The college, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
An extreme cold warning will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet to the double digits below zero and wind chills will be even worse.
With extreme cold continuing on Tuesday, hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have announced closures and delays.
As the largest race of its type, the Birkie brings 12,000 ski competitors and 25,000 spectators from all 50 states and two dozen countries.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
More people are relying on food shelves than ever before — there were a record 9 million visits last year — as the high cost of living stretches family budgets thin.
This time of year, filing taxes can be tough. But a new program could actually save families money.
Caleb Vitello was installed by President Trump to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an acting capacity at the start of his second administration in January.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Many miles away from Washington, the fate of the country's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took center stage in a Minnesota Senate committee on Thursday.
Managing money can be a tricky task, whether you're just trying to set a budget or set yourself up for retirement.
A beloved local bookstore is facing an unimaginable loss after a water main break flooded their store.
The bird flu is leading to skyrocketing egg prices in Minnesota and across the country.
A 42-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of assaulting two men, one of whom died three days after the incident, according to charges filed in Hennepin County.
AI cameras are being deployed in Minnesota for the very first time, and the first spot they will watch is known as a dangerous stretch of road.
Two more people have been charged with murder in the death of a man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
A Maple Grove man is accused of inappropriate conduct with girls when he was an elementary school teacher, according to charges filed in Hennepin County.
A woman who pleaded guilty to bribing a juror during a Feeding our Future trial was arrested on Friday evening in Mendota Heights, Minnesota for allegedly driving three times over the legal limit, a move that resulted in a summons back to federal court.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 25 million people in the U.S. have aerophobia, which often affects younger people from their late teens to mid-30s.
Minnesota health officials are warning health care facilities after a Twin Cities child with the flu developed a case of rare brain inflammation.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
"Every farm in the state will be tested once a month," said Dan Glessing, who owns Glessing Family Farm near Waverly. It's a reality he has already come to terms with.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
The lineup, announced Thursday, includes headliners John Summit, Tiesto and Alison Wonderland.
The Twin Cities-based group Sounds of Blackness is celebrating 54 years of performing this month.
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
Less than a year after his highly praised stop in St. Paul, Sturgill Simpson will return for another Twin Cities show.
Meet the Richfield basketball player who is thriving and honoring loved ones over a decade after a tragic car accident. Plus, a look at the Minnesota Gymnastics State Meet 2025.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.
The Minnesota Timberwolves should soon get a boost, with two key contributors set to return from injury.
It takes a lot of food to serve a crowd at Target Center for a Timberwolves or Lynx game. The stadium chefs prepare a lot, but whatever is not sold is not wasted because a new program is giving back to the community.
President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Minnesota Attorney General's Office opined on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts.
Minnesota farmers say they are in a valley of uncertainty amid the layoffs and cost-cutting measures of the first few weeks of President Trump's second term.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts to federal programs.
The Republicans have a trifecta with the presidency, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House under their control. All Democrats can do is voice their opposition. One of those voices is Rep. Ilhan Omar.
As the Trump Administration continues cuts to the federal government, Republicans in Washington are limiting the ability to pushback.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Winter is more than halfway over, and we've definitely had our share of cold weather, but so far this season, the Twin Cities have only seen 16 inches of snow.
Managing money can be a tricky task, whether you're just trying to set a budget or set yourself up for retirement.
Starting May 7, Minnesotans age 18 and older will no longer be able to use their standard driver's license to fly domestically or enter certain federal facilities.
The Agriculture Department predicts egg prices could rise another 20% this year. That might have some families rolling up their sleeves to go straight to the source.
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.
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.
This weekend will be the warmest since the start of the month.
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 Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including how long this "heat wave" intends on sticking around.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps in the Twin Cities may reach the low 30s on Saturday.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures in the 40s may be possible on Sunday.
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Looking for something fun to do today? Here's a look at four different events happening around the metro today.
In celebration of Black History Month, Electric Root will at O'Shaughnessy performing a special event called "The Sound of (Black) Music."
From ice festivals to watching skiers get pulled by horses through a rigorous snowy track, here's a look this weekend's Saturdates.
Rose McGee with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie joins WCCO Saturday Morning to help Adam and Reg celebrate National Cook a Sweet Potato Pie Day.