U of M police investigating kidnapping, robbery
Police say the victim was followed to residence halls and then forced into a car.
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Police say the victim was followed to residence halls and then forced into a car.
A person was followed after leaving a bar and robbed at gunpoint on the University of Minnesota campus early Sunday, authorities said.
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
After Schanda Handley's abduction, she found video recordings made by her estranged husband, Michael Handley, that authorities said show him planning the whole thing.
A 70-year-old man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a North Dakota student in 2003 has been moved from death row to a Florida prison.
A man appeared from the woods and held the 8-year-old girl's mouth shut. Her brother saw it and acted quickly.
At one point, the two survivors said the cartel tried to make them have sex.
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
A jury found a 38-year-old man guilty of all charges against him for kidnapping a woman outside a south Minneapolis gas station last year.
Police said the woman was given little food and only let out of the closet for an hour each day.
A photograph of five men face down on the pavement and bound accompanied the apology letter.
Court documents say on Christmas Day, the two used force, violence and fear of injury to steal a Nissan Rogue from an Uber driver.
Two of the four U.S. citizens who went missing after a violent kidnapping in Mexico last week have been found dead and two are alive, Mexican authorities said on Tuesday.
Court documents say on Christmas Day, the two used force, violence and fear of injury to steal a Nissan Rogue from an Uber driver.
"Putin seeks to rob Ukraine of its future by taking its children," said U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
Authorities said in December he and his niece had gone missing, apparently to keep the girl from her mother on orders issued by Warren Jeffs from prison.
At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.
Minneapolis Police are looking for an 18-year-old woman and her two young children, who she is accused of abducting during a court-ordered supervised visit Tuesday afternoon in Minneapolis.
A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping a woman from Minneapolis and driving her to Wisconsin will spend 14 years in prison, authorities announced Wednesday.
A person of interest was taken into custody Tuesday. He is in critical condition after attempting suicide, authorities said.
A 56-year-old St. Paul man faces robbery and kidnapping charges after he allegedly carjacked a woman from Arden Hills and forced her to withdraw $1,500 from her debit and credit cards.
A 24-year-old Hamel, Minnesota woman is accused of absconding with her baby during a parental visitation at a Shakopee government center Tuesday. The baby has since been found safe.
A 25-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly abducting a woman in downtown Minneapolis and driving south of the Twin Cities, where the victim escaped and called for help, prompting a series of police chases.
A woman is safe after police said she was abducted by a stranger in the Twin Cities. The Cannon Falls Police Department said a woman in her mid-30s arrived at a Casey's General Store in Cannon Falls shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday, and told employees she had escaped being abducted.
A jury has convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an earlier trial of the two men.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
The three areas were scheduled to be aerially managed this spring with an insecticide used to kill spongy moth caterpillars, but federal funding delays and uncertainties forced the department of agriculture to pivot, officials say.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
With its ample green space, vibrant arts and food scenes and generally genial denizens, is it any wonder Minneapolis ranks among the world's happiest cities?
Veigel will be remembered as a "mentor, a father figure to many, and a fierce advocate for the underdog," according to a statement posted on the coffee shop's Instagram.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
Minnesota state investigators say a Twin Cities senior living facility is to blame for a resident's death after he was found trapped in the bed rail in December.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
The three areas were scheduled to be aerially managed this spring with an insecticide used to kill spongy moth caterpillars, but federal funding delays and uncertainties forced the department of agriculture to pivot, officials say.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
X in its lawsuit is asking a federal judge to block enforcement of the law for violating free speech protections.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media site formerly known as Twitter, is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law regulating the use of "deepfakes" to influence elections.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media site formerly known as Twitter, is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law regulating the use of "deepfakes" to influence elections.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
A 51-year-old Chaska, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sex abuse charges — a crime he's been convicted of before.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Here's a look back at every draft pick Adofo-Mensah has made with the Vikings since taking over as general manager in 2022.
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Rain showers will clear out overnight and the clouds will follow on Friday.
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.
A high pressure system returns Friday, allowing for a dry day with sunshine returning in the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when the next round of severe storms will be coming through the state.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says low pressure will throw showers across most of the state into Thursday afternoon and evening.
Rain showers will clear out overnight and the clouds will follow on Friday.
A popular fish up north has seen its numbers drop dramatically over the past decade.
An estimated 14 million people in the United States have medical debt, according to an analysis done by Kaiser Family Foundation.
X in its lawsuit is asking a federal judge to block enforcement of the law for violating free speech protections.
Firefighters worked all night to rescue a plumber who got buried alive.