Fargo officers who shot, killed 65-year-old armed man identified
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.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Amidst the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his legacy is alive — and will be for generations to come — in Minnesota.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A stretch of Highway 8 near Taylors Falls was closed for hours Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
A man is dead and police are investigating after a crash in Crow Wing County Sunday afternoon.
A 3-year-old boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself Sunday night in west-central Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
A stretch of Highway 8 near Taylors Falls was closed for hours Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally selected a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A North Dakota judge has sentenced the adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy's vehicle, killing the deputy.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Amidst the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his legacy is alive — and will be for generations to come — in Minnesota.
Here in Minnesota, we have the largest population of bald eagles in the country outside of Alaska. So it's the perfect place to celebrate the majestic creature being officially named the national bird.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
A North Dakota judge has sentenced the adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy's vehicle, killing the deputy.
Police say officers at the Minneapolis Police Department's Fourth Precinct heard gunfire coming from outside the building around 12:37 p.m.
Police arrested a St. Paul gas station employee in connection to a shooting that injured two people early Sunday morning.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for a Sunday night matchup to determine the winner of the NFC North and the conference's No. 1 overall seed.
Donte DiVincenzo scored 26 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110.
Josh Norris broke a tie on a power play with 7:18 left, Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game and the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Sunday night.
Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth consecutive victory.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
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.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the new year will bring colder air, with highs in the teens by the end of the week.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the new year will bring colder air, with highs in the teens by the end of the week.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the new year will bring colder air, with highs in the teens by the end of the week.
If staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve is too tough for your family, or you're looking for a more unique experience than watching a sparkly ball drop, watch this video.
Jacob Frey says Minneapolis is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress.” John Lauritsen sits down with the mayor.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the science behind Minnesota’s recent foggy spell.
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