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Authorities said one man is dead after being shot by an officer in Minnetonka Wednesday night. Police responded to the Claremont Apartments on the 10700 block of Smetana Road at about 8:24 p.m. on a report of a person with a gun.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s third-quarter earnings inched up 1 percent in a rare performance that failed to trump Wall Street expectations. The nation's largest health insurer also gave a less-than-reassuring vibe to investors by narrowing its 2013 forecast instead of raising it.
The mother of a teenage girl who's hockey equipment was stolen calls the generosity they've received "overwhelming." Someone broke into Robin Tomaszewksi's car and stole her 13-year-old daughter Jordyn's goalie gear, worth $2,700. The Tomaszewksis have been searching online for the items to show up. But now, strangers are helping Jordyn get back on the ice, and have pitched in to get her new gear. Jordyn was fitted with near gear Saturday at Total Hockey in Minnetonka with the help of Gongshow Gear.
A night before heavy rains were to descend on Minnesota, it was time to start thinking of high school football playoffs and conference champions. As usual, we had cameras at Friday night's biggest games. And for our featured game, we sent David McCoy to watch Eden Prairie taken on Minnetonka.
There is yet another huge Friday night on our hands in high school football across Minnesota as we're turning the corner on the regular season. It's hard to believe that just three weeks remain for teams to get big victories and to position themselves for the playoffs.
At least one person was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving four vehicles in Minnetonka, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities responded to the crash at about 7:42 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 7 at County Road 101.
If you weren't able to attend some of the last high school football games of summer, we've got you covered. Below you will find our featured game as well as highlights from many others.
There's always that one week in the football season that means a little more than all the rest. You've put in the practice time, you've been in the weight room and you've watched the film. It's time to go out under the lights and get that big victory.
Minnesota freshman Tommy Vannelli of Minnetonka has decided to leave the Golden Gophers' hockey program.
Last week nearly a million Minnesota young people went back to school. This week we're going back to school. From new ways to learn to a new kind of lunchroom, we're sharing what we learned.
For as many as 21 Minnesota football teams, they've been practicing for two full weeks now, and all that hard work will be on display Friday night. It's "Zero Week" in prep football around the state, meaning that high school football is already kicking off officially.
The hot weather forecasted for Tuesday will have lots of people looking for some relief. It should be a popular day for lakes, pools and water parks around the Twin Cities. Lake Josephine in Roseville is likely to be a popular spot in Roseville Tuesday as much of the Twin Cities is under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You'll probably have to go back a long way in the history books to figure out the last time Eden Prairie lost two football games in a season, much less a regular season. Losing the last two games of the year heading into the 2012 postseason gave the Eagles plenty of fuel as they rebounded for five straight wins on the way to another state championship.
Thousands of rare collectible items are on the auction block in Minnetonka in a once-in-a-decade sale of the contents of abandoned safety deposit boxes.
Autographed baseball cards, other sports memorabilia, rare coins, notable artwork and vintage jewelry taken from abandoned safe-deposit boxes are up for grabs at an auction being staged by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
State health officials said Friday at least three people have been diagnosed with E. coli from swimming near Big Island on Lake Minnetonka over the Fourth of July holiday. Health officials said the illnesses happened with young adults that were all within the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s second-quarter net income rose almost 8 percent, buoyed by steady enrollment growth. The nation's largest health insurer's earnings topped Wall Street estimates. It also raised the low end of its full-year earnings forecast Thursday.
A pilot project in the works for this fall replaces those reams of voter sign-in sheets at polling places with electronic rosters. The Legislature approved the e-roster project in a limited number of precincts. The results will determine if it gets expanded more broadly in future elections.
Brandon "Tollie" Tolliver had been wake surfing on Lake Minnetonka for years before most people knew what it was. After enough friends and water enthusiasts alike asked him to show them how to surf on the lake, Surf Tonka was born.
Five days away from Father's Day, many families don't have any plans yet -- or gifts. Dads don't seem to get quite the attention that Moms do. This year, people said they planned to spend an average of $168 on Mother's Day, compared with only $120 on dad, according to a survey in Forbes magazine.
An anniversary canoe trip to the boundary waters turned tragic for a Minnetonka couple. Dick and Elaine Barber had paddled into the Basswood River rapids before, but this time the water was high and fast and the canoe they were in tipped over.
UnitedHealth Group is raising its quarterly dividend by another 32 percent, to 28 cents per share. The new payout represents an increase of nearly 7 cents from the insurer's current dividend of 21.25 cents. The largest U.S. health insurer says the dividend will be paid on June 21 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business June 14.
While many high school seniors will be spending their last days of school taking it easy, seniors at Minnetonka High School have a different plan. The entire senior class will be spending their final hours of high school helping others. The students camped out in the rain for a chance to volunteer.
Students at Minnetonka High School are earning their way to the star-studded We Day Minnesota event coming up this October, and they're doing it one sandwich at a time.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. kept CEO Stephen J. Hemsley's salary stable in 2012 but bumped up his total compensation for a year in which the nation's largest health insurer grew earnings and enrollment and launched a major acquisition.
A Minneapolis police squad car collided with another car Saturday night. Both officers expected to be ok.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Lake Street E just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered to support people experiencing homelessness.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Drew Allar passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, rushed for a score and completed a late fourth-down conversion to help No. 4 Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 on Saturday and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Lake Street E just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered to support people experiencing homelessness.
On Saturday, it was a jam packed house chamber, despite zero session. This time, filled with young adults.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight Saturday near the 2400 block of 17 Avenue South. Minneapolis police say they responded to a 911 call around 4:45 a.m. on reports of gunshots and a man down in the middle of the street.
In Minneapolis' north loop, an inaugural Christkindl Market is now open at North Loop Green.
A man is dead and another seriously injured in a head-on crash in Independence.
Rochester police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday evening. The shooting happened just before 7pm near 10th Street Southeast and 1st Avenue Southeast.
Authorities recovered multiple guns and a "significant amount of ammunition" from the home of a man accused of threatening his neighbor over her sexual orientation, charges say.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered to support people experiencing homelessness.
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now President-elect Donald Trump's choice for his AG after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday.
The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November.
"We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Lake Street E just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
The shooting took place just after midnight Saturday near Lowry Avenue North and Fremont Avenue North.
Rochester police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday evening. The shooting happened just before 7pm near 10th Street Southeast and 1st Avenue Southeast.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight Saturday near the 2400 block of 17 Avenue South. Minneapolis police say they responded to a 911 call around 4:45 a.m. on reports of gunshots and a man down in the middle of the street.
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
After almost a decade of "Disney on Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center.
Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Meet a student athlete from Chisago Lakes with endless drive, despite a surprise diagnosis. Plus, Becker and Totino-Grace battled at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 4A championship.
Drew Allar passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, rushed for a score and completed a late fourth-down conversion to help No. 4 Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 on Saturday and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Rasmus Andersson scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames held off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 after blowing a two-goal lead late in the third period Saturday.
Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route and determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
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.
Sunday will be similar to Saturday, with temps in the low 40s. Starting Sunday night we have precipitation that will continue through Monday morning. Temps will drop into next week into the high 20s or low 30s. Lisa Meadows breaks down the precipitation timing and what you need to know.
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.
We have one last quiet day before a dramatic change in our weather. Sunday night into Monday is when we see our next chance at precipitation. Temps then drop. WCCO's Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and what days you'll need to bundle up.
More of the same for Saturday, until snow moves in for some on Sunday night.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and he says it'll be a relatively quiet weekend with a chance for snow in some parts of the state Sunday night.
Getting kids ready for college early is the goal of a new partnership rolled out in St. Paul on Saturday.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know Sunday, Nov. 24.
As holiday shopping ramps-up, a reminder of some of the talented makers right here in our communities. Photojournalist Ray Campos takes us to Richfield for the Mujeres Latina Expo, where these entrepreneurs are not just showcasing their work but a growing support system for women in the business world.
Caroline Cummings has the latest headlines and updates.
The crash happened on Highway 12 near Lake Haughey Road in the city of Independence just after 10 p.m. Friday.