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Working Group Explores Methods For Reducing Deadly-Force Encounters Involving MN Police
It's under the direction of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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It's under the direction of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
A fundraising campaign was launched to enhance the peace garden created by the public in honor of Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minnesota in 2016.
Flowers and pictures mark the spot where Philando Castile died in 2016, but just down the street at a neighborhood gathering, Sunday night is about healing.
A demonstration is planned for Wednesday evening in downtown Minneapolis to show solidarity with the victims of police shootings in the wake of the Mohamed Noor trial verdict.
After three weeks of testimony, a jury needed little more than a day to convict a black Minneapolis police officer of murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed white woman who had called 911 to report a possible crime, delivering a guilty verdict that immediately sparked questions about whether race played a role.
It has been nearly three years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer. Long before that, Philando was known as a beloved cafeteria supervisor at a St. Paul school.
The kit gives prosecutors and police ways to assess how prepared they are for police shootings, and see how they can be handled better.
A Minnesota man admitted Thursday that he hacked into state government databases in 2017 as an act of retaliation after the acquittal of an officer who fatally shot Philando Castile during a 2016 traffic stop.
For the first time, families with loved ones that were shot and killed by police teamed up with Twin Cities prosecutors to create a guide for law enforcement.
Family members of Philando Castile have been working tirelessly since his death to help decrease the number of people who die after interacting with police.
A Minnesota appeals court has overturned the conviction of the only person who was tried for blocking a freeway during a protest of the police shooting of Philando Castile.
Several had been scheduled for trial in mid-August. But City Attorney Lyndsey Olson determined moving forward wasn't in the city's best interest.
Community members renewed the call Thursday to put an end to what they call "fear-based training" for police officers.
Falcon Heights declared Saturday "Unity Day," just one day after the two-year anniversary of Philando Castile's death.
Castile's death joined the national movement and conversation about tensions between police and the community.
Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Twin Cities museum has created an exhibit in his honor.
The day after Jeronimo Yanez's acquittal, Vigilance, who used The Joker as a profile picture, tweeted that the state databases were hacked.
The woman who live-streamed her boyfriend's shooting death by police was sentenced Wednesday in her own unrelated assault case.
Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Twin Cities museum is getting ready to debut an exhibit in his honor.
The Minnesota police department that was criticized and accused of racial profiling after one of its officers shot Philando Castile has released its 2017 data on traffic stops and race.
Two Minnesota police departments won't attend BulletProof training at Mall of America this week.
The company behind the program says it teaches communication techniques, but Ramsey County authorities say the program is hurtful to some.
The woman who livestreamed the aftermath of a police shooting on Facebook is taking viewers on a new journey.
A jury has acquitted the girlfriend of Philando Castile of serious charges in an assault on a woman last year.
Last week the campaign, called Philando Feeds the Children, presented a $35,000 check to the school district.
A 37-year-old man was hurt on the job Thursday evening when he fell into a pit and was impaled in the leg with a rod.
A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Jayden Lee Kline right outside her family's Fridley home.
Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.
The Minnesota Vikings still harbor heavy thoughts about Khyree Jackson.
Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids. It's such a problem that some Minnesota prisons are changing their mailroom protocols.
A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Jayden Lee Kline right outside her family's Fridley home.
Minnesota has produced two vice presidents in U.S. history: Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale.
Erick Macias jumped into the water and saved a 19-year-old man, the sheriff's office said, but the other man went underwater and did not resurface.
Swimmers are being warned to stay away from a popular Twin Cities lake ahead of a hot and humid weekend.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.
A 37-year-old man was hurt on the job Thursday evening when he fell into a pit and was impaled in the leg with a rod.
Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids. It's such a problem that some Minnesota prisons are changing their mailroom protocols.
Minnesota has produced two vice presidents in U.S. history: Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale.
Police in central Minnesota say a man died after part of a crane fell on him Tuesday morning at a construction site.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.
WCCO's next Goin' to the Lake begins Thursday as Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames head to Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
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.
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.
Momentum is building for Vice President Kamala Harris barely a week into her campaign.
Minnesota has produced two vice presidents in U.S. history: Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale.
As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services.
Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump claimed that Harris helped bail out a man who then went on to murder a man on a St. Paul train platform. While parts of Trump’s statement are true, other portions of it are misleading.
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.
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.
A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Jayden Lee Kline right outside her family's Fridley home.
Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids. It's such a problem that some Minnesota prisons are changing their mailroom protocols.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.
An online fundraiser for the Allen family said, "It is with heavy hearts Chuck, Tasha and Christian would like to let everyone know they're in the process with Life Source for Covil Lee donating his organs."
A man who was shot in south Minneapolis Thursday afternoon may not survive, police said.
As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services.
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
Nineteen years ago, Dan Zimmerman's life changed forever. A stroke left his outlook grim. Now, he is the founder of Spokes Fighting Strokes, a nonprofit spreading awareness about the benefits of adaptive cycling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings still harbor heavy thoughts about Khyree Jackson.
Walking into The Lab next to the 18th hole at TPC Twin Cities, you'll forget you're even on a golf course.
The Minnesota Vikings' already sparse cornerback room got a little more barren Wednesday when Mekhi Blackmon went down with an injury.
Addison, after walking off the fields following the first full-team practice Wednesday afternoon, said he'd been advised by his attorney and agent not to address specific details about his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in California.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over Philadelphia Phillies.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.
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.
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 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.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the upper 80s on Friday and approach 90 again this weekend.
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.
Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the upper 80s on Friday and approach 90 again this weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says heat and humidity will be returning for the weekend.
Brittany Murnan from Ruff Start Rescue visits WCCO to discuss National Mutt Day.
Time has released its list of 100 greatest places to explore around the world.
A TikTok phenomenon is zeroing in on the feeling you have when you see someone and think, “Don't I know you from somewhere?"
The Summer Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday in Paris.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation union workers announced on Friday morning a tentative agreement had been made with the park board.