Chance north Minneapolis encounter leads to new family, outlook on life for young boy
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
"You can really tell that they care,": Minnesota veteran gets support from local nonprofit
Far too many Minnesota veterans don't have a safe place to call home or are on the brink of homelessness. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is trying to change that.
Minneapolis City Council rejects plan to provide MPD bonuses
The Minneapolis City Council on Friday voted to reject a $15 million plan to help hire and retain the city's police officers.
5 families of those killed in deadly force incidents file lawsuit against Minnesota BCA to release case info
Their loved ones were killed by law enforcement, and now five Minnesota families are fighting for closure. And they say they're racing against a statute of limitations that could close the door on any future court challenges.
Officials announce charges against alleged Twin Cities gang members in crackdown on fentanyl trafficking
Federal and local law enforcement officials announced charges against more than a dozen alleged Twin Cities gang members Wednesday afternoon.
One organization is taking a new approach to tackle crime in north Minneapolis
The goal is to bring peace and opportunities to people in the community.
Minneapolis church hoping music will offer youth a path away from violence
For Leon Gresham, inviting people to attend a gospel concert at Shiloh Temple is personal.
Minnesota leading the nation in foster care opportunities for veterans
"My passion is to make their last days their best days," Fallon Hagy said. "If it's five days or 15 years, how can I help that person love life and love the season that they're in."
Richard Zimmerman recognized for 38 years of service with MPD, promoted to commander
The longest-tenured employee of the Minneapolis Police Department was recognized for his years of service on Wednesday night and given a big promotion.
After community leader Andre "Debonaire" McNeal's death, wife shares message of love, togetherness
A single-car crash Sunday night took the life of a pillar in the community.
O'Hara reflects on first year as Minneapolis police chief
Chief O'Hara arrived at a time when officer numbers were low, and crime in Minneapolis was at the highest level in a generation.
Kids and senior citizens unite for a spooky Halloween treat
WCCO's Reg Chapman went to Anoka for a special Halloween trick-or-treat event that benefitted not only the children of the community, but the senior citizens.
LaDavionne Garrett Jr. defies all odds, celebrates 13th birthday two years after being hit by stray bullet
Two years after he was struck by a bullet in the backseat of his parents' car, LaDavionne Garrett is defying the odds.
Police officer exchanges gunfire with man at Lake Harriet boat launch in Minneapolis, park board says
No one was hurt, but the Minneapolis Park Police officer's squad car sustained bullet damage.
Plymouth car crash survivor searches for hero who comforted her
"She was laying parallel on the ground, you know, right by my face talking to me, and she just kept encouraging me, you know, 'Just stay with me, stay with me, help is on the way,'" Rachel Simon said.