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Minneapolis City Council approves Judge Toddrick Barnette as new community safety commissioner
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to approve Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's new community safety commissioner.
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The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to approve Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's new community safety commissioner.
The judge presiding over the trial for the man accused of killing a youth baseball coach has banned yellow clothing inside the courtroom.
Hennepin County judge is at the center of a legal battle between prosecutors and public defenders.
The Hennepin County judge in the case against four officers charged in George Floyd's death issued a gag order in the case Thursday.
Judge Peter Cahill has been assigned to oversee the cases of all four former Minneapolis Police officers involved with George Floyd's death.
Mohamed Noor will be back in court Friday morning when a judge will give him his sentence for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond in 2017. So, how do courts determine these felony sentences? Good Question.
An Ohio judge had enough of being repeatedly interrupted by a chatty defendant and had the man's mouth taped shut during a sentencing hearing.
Voters recalled a California judge over a sexual assault sentence that garnered national attention.
A judge in Minnesota is forcing a Minneapolis suburban township to issue a permit for an Islamic cemetery.
A Minnesota legislator tried unsuccessfully last month to personally intervene with a judge who ordered a business owner in his district to pay a legal judgment of more than $240,000. State Rep. Jim Newberger's effort to win his constituent and one-time campaign donor a do-over drew a curt response from Stearns County District Court Judge William Cashman.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says they have been granted more time to make a charging decision involving four men arrested in connection with the shooting of Minneapolis protesters Monday night. County Attorney Mike Freeman says a Hennepin County District Court judge has given his office until Monday to formally charge ...
The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards has reprimanded a senior judge for his postings on Facebook about cases over which he was presiding, including one which resulted in a vacated verdict.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has temporarily suspended an Anoka County judge. Judge Alan Pendleton is accused of violating residency rules.
A federal judge who ruled Minnesota's sex offender program unconstitutional is warning state leaders he may resort to a "more forceful solution" if they don't prove willing to fix the program on their own.
The judge hearing the Adrian Peterson child abuse case in Texas has declined to recuse himself after a motion was filed by prosecutors. Judge Kelly Case had called attorneys on both sides of the case "media whores," but later recanted on the comment.
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is expected in court Wednesday to face child abuse charges stemming from an incident in May. Peterson's lawyer said Tuesday, if a judge asks him for a plea, it will be not guilty.
Minnesota's new online voter registration system must be shut down because it was improperly established, a judge ordered Monday. But the Legislature could quickly turn it back on. Ramsey County District Judge John Guthmann said in his ruling that Democratic Secretary of State Mark Ritchie was wrong to set it up without legislative permission. He ruled that Ritchie must close the system down by midnight Tuesday. Any registrations previously made through the site will be valid.
The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards has publicly reprimanded Wabasha County Judge Terrence M. Walters for rules violations. The board says in one case, Walters was discourteous to a deaf psychologist who was being retained to see if a deaf defendant was competent. The psychologist withdrew.
A federal judge is refusing to throw out a lawsuit challenging Minnesota's treatment system for sex offenders and again suggesting he might scrap the whole program. A judge writes in a ruling that the lawsuit from residents of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program "easily survives dismissal" despite the state's attempt to get it thrown out.
The head of the Catholic Church in the Twin Cities will soon answer questions from lawyers about alleged church abuse.
A Cokato man has been ordered to pay more than $37,000 after drunkenly causing a car crash that killed three generations of a family last year in Kandiyohi County.
Judge Edward Cleary is starting his stint as head of the Minnesota Court of Appeals at his former high school. Cleary was to be sworn in as the court's chief judge Monday at Cretin-Derham Hall High School.
A drive to unionize Minnesota home day care workers will be allowed to continue while opponents appeal. U.S. District Judge Michael Davis refused Tuesday to grant opponents an injunction pending appeal.
The Minnesota Senate has voted unanimously to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure. The Senate voted Monday against the continued service of Judge George Perez.
Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the state Senate to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure. The Senate Taxes Committee voted Sunday to reject the confirmation of Judge George Perez. Dayton wants the full Senate to follow suit.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says it received reports of a crash at the intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 52/Two Rivers Road in Avon around 2:17 p.m.
On Tuesday, a jury found a 27-year-old man guilty for his role in the 2023 New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.
As WCCO celebrates Disability Pride Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how kids of all abilities can have access to fair play.
One is already a winner on the PGA Tour, the other still an amateur. On Tuesday, Ben Warian and Erik Van Rooyen played a practice round together.
The Minnesota Vikings and Christian Darrisaw agreed on a four-year contract extension reportedly worth up to $113 million.
On Tuesday, a jury found a 27-year-old man guilty for his role in the 2023 New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.
As WCCO celebrates Disability Pride Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how kids of all abilities can have access to fair play.
One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases has pleaded guilty.
A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to setting off a bomb in a hair salon.
Metro Transit police responded to the crash near the intersection of University Avenue and Syndicate Street North shortly after 3:30 p.m.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says it received reports of a crash at the intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 52/Two Rivers Road in Avon around 2:17 p.m.
As WCCO celebrates Disability Pride Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how kids of all abilities can have access to fair play.
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate in the 2024 election, Sen. JD Vance, are set to visit central Minnesota this weekend.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke to WCCO about the Democratic nominee for president process, if he'd like to be the vice presidential nominee and more.
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
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.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
As Vice President Harris’ support among delegates grows, the focus shifts to who her vice presidential pick will be — and one of the people being discussed is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
An enthusiastic crowd in Milwaukee welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday afternoon during her first campaign rally as the likely Democratic nominee.
Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate in the 2024 election, Sen. JD Vance, are set to visit central Minnesota this weekend.
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.
A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
On Tuesday, a jury found a 27-year-old man guilty for his role in the 2023 New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.
One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases has pleaded guilty.
A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to setting off a bomb in a hair salon.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Police said they have "limited information" about what happened, but they are investigating.
Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
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.
For two years, three simple numbers have helped countless people struggling with mental health: 988, the national suicide prevention lifeline abbreviated from its original 10 digits to three.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.
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.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
One is already a winner on the PGA Tour, the other still an amateur. On Tuesday, Ben Warian and Erik Van Rooyen played a practice round together.
The Minnesota Vikings and Christian Darrisaw agreed on a four-year contract extension reportedly worth up to $113 million.
Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp.
Joe Mauer has had just as big of an impact on the baseball diamond as he has off of it.
There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.
There has been so much attention on the developments in the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the US Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
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.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
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 sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says isolated showers will move out tonight and it will get less humid.
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 temperatures will steadily rise this week, with highs in the low 90s by the week's end.
Temps today will hit the high 70s, overnight we drop back down to the 60s. Wednesday we see temps back in the low 80s and those temps will climb throughout the week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and shares when we might see another 90 degree day.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames is tracking the latest rounds of heavy rain falling in parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning.
It's 3M Open week and a couple of University of Minnesota graduates are teeing it up. Ren Clayton has more from TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says isolated showers will move out tonight and it will get less humid.
It's an issue we talk about often at WCCO: The push for kids to have access to fair play. As WCCO celebrates Disability Pride Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how kids of all abilities can get in on the mission.
Minnesota is getting a big boost to help our food system go green.
Charred boxes, beams, and even a car's bumper were all trashed by a suspicious fire in Uptown. Police think someone set dumpsters and garbage cans on fire in the Minneapolis neighborhood. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the toll fire is having on an Uptown staple.