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Missing Teen And Her Baby Found Safe
Hopkins police say a young mother and her child have been found safe after they were missing for several days. Jolean Sheppard and 15-month-old Angel have been taken to a secure location, according to police.
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Hopkins police say a young mother and her child have been found safe after they were missing for several days. Jolean Sheppard and 15-month-old Angel have been taken to a secure location, according to police.
A hidden camera confirmed what a Twin Cities woman feared was happening to her mother at a home for seniors: She was being abused by her care giver. Police say it happened at The Glenn Hopkins senior home, formerly called St. Therese Southwest.
Two drivers were unscathed after an accident involving a train in Hopkins Tuesday afternoon. Hopkins police say that accident happened at about 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Jackson Avenue.
We have four huge match-ups on Friday across the state in basketball and hockey, and virtually all are top-10 teams squaring off. A big win can give a team momentum heading into the playoffs, and while nobody likes to lose, it can serve as a gauge for where your team needs to get better.
It's a big weekend for many high school basketball teams as conference races around the Twin Cities are heating up. There are some big games Friday night with conference implications featuring highly-ranked teams facing each other across the Twin Cities both in boys and girls basketball.
A huge high school basketball matchup Tuesday night was about more than just the game -- the top-ranked North High School Polars faced the top-ranked Hopkins Royals.
It might be early January and our winter weather is finally turning frigid after a mild start, but conference races in the winter high school sports are starting to heat up and take shape.
More musical instruments are getting into the hands of eager young musicians thanks to a new donation program.
Critics of the proposed Southwest Light Rail line are trying something new in their attempts to stop the project. On Saturday they tied green ribbons on trees that they say would be taken out to make way for the tracks along the Kenilworth Corridor in Minneapolis.
It's section championship weekend in high school football. Across the state Friday and Saturday, state tournament bids are on the line as teams battle to become one of the eight left battling for a championship among the seven classes in the state.
We're told from a young age that the ideal we should strive towards is a successful career that is as stimulating as it is profitable. It's this idea that motivates many people as they make their way through their careers. But it's also this same idea that motivates others to leave their jobs, create brand new businesses and live their 'American Dream.'
The Gophers got their biggest local recruit in about a decade on Monday, as Hopkins star guard Amir Coffey announced he will accept a scholarship to Minnesota and play for the Gophers next year. Coffey is the top rated player in Minnesota's high school senior class and is a consensus top-50 player nationally.
After a summer of frustrating road closures, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced part of Highway 169 will be closed for up to a year! A stretch of Hwy. 169 in Hopkins, Minnetonka and part of Edina will close in fall of 2016 to the fall of 2017. Lanes in both directions will be closed for the whole year.
Trying to do a favor for someone may have cost a Hopkins woman her car. Gayle Thomas is an accomplished violinist, but her daily routine has hit a sour note. She thought she was doing a good thing last month by letting her friend's boyfriend borrow her car.
A video of two Hopkins police officers dancing with some kids during National Night Out earlier this week is going viral. The video was taken by Haleigh Jo Heitkamp, who posted it on Facebook Tuesday.
A woman from Hopkins is accused of stealing money from her property estate clients. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says she's illegally collected nearly $150,000.
From Hopkins to Broadway, with a stop at Fargo in between. Marcus Williams was a two-sport star in high school, decided to pursue football and is now a member of the New York Jets.
With the cost of tuition rising every year, crowd fundraising site GoFundMe reports more people are turning to the internet to ask for help. The College Board estimates the average college student graduates with $30,000 in loans.
Strong storms rolled through Minnesota Sunday night and dumped two to four inches of rain across the Metro. That water raised parts of the Mississippi River seven inches and some sections of Minnehaha Creek about two and half feet.
For a state crisscrossed with hundreds of miles of trails of all kinds, keeping your bicycle in tip-top shape is just a Minnesotan thing to do.
Saturday will be a special day -- a day to appreciate something old that is new once again. It's National Record Store Day across the country. "As a long-term record buyer, I can tell you it's the funnest day of the year."
It's transition time in Minnesota's prep sports scene. The winter season is over and the champions have been crowned. While we have the time, let's look back on an eventful winter season and reflect on the teams and games that gave us excitement and allowed us to appreciate high schools sports for what they are: Fun, competitive and entertaining.
The Girls State High School Basketball Tournament starts Tuesday at Target Center and the University of Minnesota. And in the biggest class, the top two seeds have set themselves apart. Which has their coaches preaching a very similar message today, saying all the things coaches are supposed to say.
We're sprinting towards the end of February, but March Madness is already in full effect on the Minnesota high school sports scene. Our top match-ups this week feature two Friday hockey games with state tournament bids at stake, a top-five match-up in girls basketball and a couple of interesting games in the boys basketball playoffs.
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3.
Ticks can be a real pain in the summer. If you have ticks your yard, pest control companies like Orkin can help.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
A 19-year-old woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg on Tuesday night on St. Paul's east side, according to police.
The WRC has admitted more than 15,000 patients this year — about 2,500 more than this time last year.
A suburban police force is dealing with a dramatic number of departures.
Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a missing 56-year-old Dakota County woman.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
A man found dead in a burning apartment last week in Duluth has raised the suspicion of authorities, prompting further investigation.
As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen outbreaks — including in Benton County.
Volunteers stepped up to save a deer sanctuary in central Minnesota.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
The courtroom in Hudson, Wisconsin was packed Wednesday with those who wanted to learn Miu's fate, as well as to hear victims give their impact statements before the judge.
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
Two women were killed in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night, and authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Former President Donald Trump took questions from Black journalists in Chicago, but the appearance quickly turned hostile.
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about the roadmap proposed for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport.
The courtroom in Hudson, Wisconsin was packed Wednesday with those who wanted to learn Miu's fate, as well as to hear victims give their impact statements before the judge.
A 19-year-old woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg on Tuesday night on St. Paul's east side, according to police.
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
From Washington Avenue to Grant Street, all along Nicollet Mall, there will be notice an electric golf car with two friendly faces inside.
A 39-year-old Twin Cites man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for murdering his cousin at a transit center last year.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
The mother of a woman who overdosed twice and died in a Brooklyn Park assisted living facility has filed a lawsuit alleging medical negligence.
Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has joined a lawsuit with other tribal nations alleging social media companies have exacerbated the mental health crisis engulfing Native American teenagers.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
Minnesota Twins fans who subscribe to Comcast will soon be able to watch their favorite sports team again after it reached an agreement with their distributor.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau.
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadline.
Suni Lee and USA Gymnastics won team gold on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Some of the closest people to Lee watched her compete during a watch party at Little Canada's Midwest Gymnastics, where the Olympian trains.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about the roadmap proposed for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as storms move across Minnesota.
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 Mike Augustyniak is tracking the latest round of storms, and potential severe weather ahead.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest forecast for Wednesday afternoon with severe weather possible.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest forecast early Wednesday afternoon. Severe weather is possible, so stick with WCCO for the latest.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as storms move across Minnesota.
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
You may be swatting at fewer mosquitoes during the last few weeks of summer.
Former President Donald Trump took questions from Black journalists in Chicago, but the appearance quickly turned hostile.
The man who killed a teenager on the Apple River will now spend the next 20 years in prison.