Minnesota's new "red flag" law goes into effect
Minnesota's "red flag" gun laws went into effect Monday, giving courts the power to remove guns from people who could be a risk to themselves or others.
Celebrity author James Patterson gifts $500 prizes to 18 independent bookstores across Minnesota
A celebrity author is brightening the holiday season for several Minnesota booksellers.
Hope melts for winter festivals as mild weather reigns in Minnesota
Another popular winter attraction has been forced to postpone opening thanks to this unseasonable weather.
Record high temperature recorded in Minnesota on Christmas Day
The low temperature on Christmas Eve, which took place at midnight, tied the highest temperature ever recorded on that day in the Twin Cities.
Cougar killed on Golden Valley interstate to be taxidermized for educational display
A cougar that traveled hundreds of miles from Nebraska to the Twin Cities before being hit and killed on an interstate highway will be taxidermized and put on display for educational purposes.
A woman's life saved by fellow gym member during cardiac arrest in south metro
An Eagan woman is recovering from cardiac arrest thanks to the quick thinking of gym staff and a stranger working out nearby.
Minneapolis police investigating potential drugging at Dinkytown bar
Two teenagers and a third unidentified woman were treated this weekend for what police are calling "similar symptoms of illness and alcohol-related issues."
Minnesota officials fight back against unlicensed security companies
Minnesota officials are fighting back against unlicensed security companies.
Following deadly shooting, Minneapolis' Ventura Village homeless encampment closure delayed
A man was killed at Camp Nenookaasi around 5:15 p.m Tuesday evening.
St. Paul police release footage of shootout that killed Brandon Keys, injured Officer Michael Tschida
The St. Paul Police Department released squad and body camera footage Tuesday of last week's deadly shootout between an officer and a Maplewood man.
Marvin Haynes' conviction overturned in 2004 Minneapolis flower shop murder
On Monday, a judge signed an order overturning Marvin Haynes' conviction for the murder of 55-year-old Randy Sherer. WCCO was there as Haynes was released from the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater.
Santa's Senior Helpers making sure everyone's holiday is bright and tasks accomplished
The holidays are here and they can pose some challenges for people, especially our older neighbors. Santa's Senior Helpers is an agency making life easier and less lonely for seniors.
Concerns rise after Minneapolis clears large homeless encampment near Eat Street
For weeks, WCCO has reported on Eat Street restaurant owners in Minneapolis trying to get the city's attention about the encampment. But now the question: where do the people go?
Lone cigar bar in Minneapolis fighting to stay open amid potential tobacco regulations
The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close.
City of Minneapolis would clear sidewalks for some residents through proposed pilot program
The City of Minneapolis is looking at doing something many people have wanted for years: clearing snow and ice from the sidewalks.