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Arrest Made After Gun Threat Puts Orono Schools On Lock Down
Orono Schools are on lock down Wednesday due to a threat of gun violence against one of the schools.
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Orono Schools are on lock down Wednesday due to a threat of gun violence against one of the schools.
Eden Prairie Center has reopened from a lockdown after a report of a person with a weapon.
Authorities say three people are in custody Monday morning after a fight prompted a lockdown at St. Paul Central High School.
A letter is going home to parents of kids at 10 east side St. Paul schools following a nearby shooting late Thursday morning.
A man yelling about a gun prompted a brief shutdown at the Dakota County Government Services Center Thursday morning, according to county officials.
From the continued lockdown in Brussels to the iconic dress from the Wizard of Oz going up for auction, here are the four stories to know for Monday, Nov. 23.
According to a press release from the Inver Grove Police Department, officers responded to a report of a distraught female on the 6900 block of Claude Avenue at around 3:00 p.m. Upon arrival, police determined the 50-year-old woman fired a gun in the house.
Normandale Community College is currently on lockdown due to an emergency in the area. Normandale Director of Media and Public Relations Steve Geller said the students are being advised to stay where they are and remain off campus until told otherwise.
Hinckley High School went into lockdown late Tuesday morning after a man was spotted on the school's roof. The Pine County Sheriff's Office says two teachers saw the man just after 11 a.m. When one of the teachers confronted him, the suspect gave an evasive answer and disappeared.
Police are searching for a suspect they believe shot two people in a Chaska home late Thursday night.
Como Park High School in St. Paul has been locked down after a student overheard another student mention a gun was brought to school, according to a school official.
Delta State University in Mississippi is on lockdown after reports of an active shooter on campus.
Regions Hospital was locked down for about 20 minutes Thursday night because of a possible gunman.
More than 100 Somali students and adults gathered outside St. Cloud Technical High School Wednesday afternoon in protest of recent administration decisions, according to the St. Cloud Times.
A western Wisconsin elementary school went into a lockdown Wednesday after a third-grade girl saw a man she didn't recognize.
Cretin-Derham Hall, a private high school in St. Paul, went on lockdown Thursday morning after school officials say a gunman was spotted nearby.
Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after reports of gunfire outside of the hospital, according to sources. The incident happened sometime after 3 p.m. near the area of 8th Street and Chicago Avenue, which is near the hospital's 8th Street ER entrance
Roseville Area High School was put on lockdown Thursday morning after a suspect fled towards the school following a bank robbery. Roseville Police say the TCF Bank located inside of Cub Foods near Har Mar Mall was robbed just after 9 a.m. The suspect was last seen fleeing northeast from Har Mar Mall towards the school, which is one mile away.
Staff and visitors at Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis had a tense morning after a man's threat caused the building to go into lockdown. The incident happened at about 11 a.m. when a hospital staffer reported that a man was threatening to use a gun.
Two people were arrested Thursday after witnesses saw someone with a gun on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. The school was put in lockdown when a UMD employee called 911 after seeing a man drop a weapon. The university says a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested, and a pellet gun was recovered.
A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he verbally threatened a student at Somerset (Wis.) Elementary School and forcing the school district to go into a lockdown, according to the Somerset Police Department.
Pine County Schools have escalated their security measures after a 15-year-old student reportedly ran from his home with guns Friday.
A police standoff with a man in southeastern Minnesota that put a high school on lockdown Wednesday night ended Thursday morning with the man taking his own life, authorities said. Lake City Police responded to a residence on the 500 block of South 6th Street in Lake City at about 5:19 p.m. Wednesday after a report of threatening text messages and weapons inside the residence.
A WCCO crew's en route to Lake City after reports of an apparent standoff. The Lake City Police Chief said the lockdown situation in his town was precautionary, but the Rochester Post-Bulletin reports the standoff began at 5:30 p.m. outside a Lake City man's home.
A south metro school went into lockdown briefly Wednesday morning, police say, after someone walked into the nearby woods and fired a shotgun into the ground. The Bloomington Police Department said an adult male who lives in the area of the school had taken his grandfather's shotgun and fired it behind Life Academy, on 2201 West 108th Street.
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Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
Sunday may bring more spotty storms to parts of Minnesota in the afternoon.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
Residents in Waterville are still working to clean up after historic flooding.
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Police in St. Paul say they're investigating a homicide Friday afternoon.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.
Video at the scene captured the mess that happened, as young people chaotically shot off fireworks towards others, towards the streets and towards cars.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcyclist crashed into a guard rail while traveling southbound on Interstate 35W at Hennepin Avenue on Monday.
Residents in Waterville are still working to clean up after historic flooding.
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
A person has minor injures after a plane crashed in Kandiyohi County.
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
An hour east of the Twin Cities in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July early and with a bang.
The six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire were a former pastor, two of his daughters and three of his granddaughters, authorities and church officials said.
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court's liberal tilt and remarks a liberal justice made on the campaign trail about how she supports abortion rights.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
President Biden will hit the campaign trail again, telling voters and leaders of his own party that he is staying in the 2024 race.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Joe Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance earlier this week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Minnesota is going to be more competitive heading into the 2024 election cycle.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The application portal opened at 11 a.m., and at 11:19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced it had "received enough submissions to fill the applicant pool."
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
Police in St. Paul say they're investigating a homicide Friday afternoon.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.
Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.
The weather is a wildcard for many official July 4 celebrations but the impromptu gatherings, especially among teenagers, have police and neighborhoods on high alert.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
A team at Brigham Young University looked at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate.
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
Jose Miranda matched a major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances and Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73.
Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
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 a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
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.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
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