Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting, Crash In North Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Police Department learned of the shooting on the 500 block of 49th Avenue North via a ShotSpotter activation around 8 p.m.

Recently Opened Fridley Brewery Wins Gold Medal For German Dark Lager

Forgotten Star Brew Co. took home the top prize last week in the German Dark Lager category for their Schwarzbier.

Jacob Frey To Face Two Challengers In Minneapolis Mayoral Debate

The debate will almost certainly touch on the argument over the future of the city’s police department.

Judge Rules Against Parents In Lawsuit Seeking Statewide School Mask Mandate

"The judiciary cannot order a co-equal branch of government to exercise its discretionary, political judgment to implement policy."

Democrats Expel Rep. John Thompson From DFL Caucus

The embattled St. Paul Democrat was again asked to resign by members of his own party.

Minnesota ​Schools Ranked Among 2022’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence, and more.

How Many Fully Vaccinated People Have Died Of COVID In MN?

Almost all COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota are now in people who weren't fully vaccinated.

Breakthrough COVID Cases Continue In MN, But Make Up Small Number

The 18,790 cases of COVID in vaccinated people, called "breakthrough cases," represent 0.610 percent of fully vaccinated Minnesotans.

Military Charity Banned For Defrauding Donors: Minnesota AG

Contributing 2 Combatants posed as a charity while the owner kept all the money, Attorney General Keith Ellison's office said.

Minnesota Firefighters Are Helping Louisiana First Responders

Firefighters from nine Minnesota departments have traveled to Louisiana to help first responders as the state continues to recover from Ida.

Jewish Cemetery In St. Paul Vandalized

Earlier this week, someone vandalized headstones at a Jewish cemetery on Christie Place in St. Paul.

Hmong Museum Opening Will Be Delayed Due To Vandalism

The Hmong Cultural Center's new expanded museum opening will be delayed several weeks due to vandalism damaging the building last week.

MN Weather: Soaking Rain Will Hit Twin Cities Tonight

Meanwhile, the relatively chilly weather will continue this week throughout central Minnesota.

1.4 Million MN Workers Would Fall Under New Biden Administration's COVID Vaccine Rule

That’s about half the state’s workforce, according to figures shared by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Man Dies In St. Paul Stabbing

Officers were called to Seventh Street East and White Bear Avenue on Friday around 9 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man lying in t ...

Moorhead Police Investigate Homicide

When police arrived at the 3000 block of 17th Street South, officers found a bystander treating a victim.

‘Nobody's A Hero, We Were Just Survivors': Minnesotan Recounts Frantic Race Out Of North Tower On 9/11

“Nobody's a hero, we were just survivors,” Scott Wallace said. “We were just trying to get out and stay alive."

Minnesota Defers OK For Permit Linked To North Dakota Coal-Fired Power Plant Deal

John Tuma, the commissioner who asked for the delay, said he expects the approval process could be held up a couple more months.

‘I Hate It For All The Victims': Ponzi Scheme Victim Speaks Out After Losing Investment To Shakopee Couple

“He’s from our hometown area, this panhandle of Oklahoma, in a little town, area called Shaddick, Oklahoma. Everybody knows everybody.”

Grand Rapids Police Free Deer Stuck In Hammock

The apparently frightened animal struggled to free itself before the officers stepped in, cutting the hammock to release the antlers.

‘Nobody's A Hero, We Were Just Survivors': Minnesotan Recounts Frantic Race Out Of North Tower On 9/11

“Nobody's a hero, we were just survivors,” Scott Wallace said. “We were just trying to get out and stay alive."

1 Dead, 4 Hurt In Separate Minneapolis Shootings

A man is dead and four others are wounded after two separate shootings within two hours apart Thursday evening in north Minneapolis.

MN Weather: Cold Front Coming Through

Highs will drop into the mid and low-70s, with lows near 50 next week.

Almost All Of Minnesota's COVID-19 Deaths Now Among Unvaccinated

As of Thursday, more than 3.1 ​million Minnesotans — or 56.7 percent of the state — are fully vaccinated. ​

Republican State Sen. Jeremy Miller Elected As Majority Leader

He is taking over for Sen. Paul Gazelka, who is stepped down from his post last week to run for governor.

MN Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Increase Miscarriage Risk

Research from Minnesota-based HealthPartners finds that the COVD-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women.

Paul Gazelka Announces Run For Governor Of Minnesota

Paul Gazelka joins Sen. Michelle Benson and former Sen. Scott Jensen as Republicans who hope to unseat Gov. Tim Walz next year.

Students In Minneapolis Return To Classrooms With Masks Required

WCCO's Heather Brown visited Bryn Mawr Elementary School in Minneapolis, where students and staff will need to mask up for their first day.

Minneapolis Convention Center Reopens For Free COVID Testing

Starting Wednesday, the Minneapolis convention center downtown will once again open it's doors to free COVID testing.

Elk River Priests Look Back At Role They Played In NYC On 9/11, And The Coffee That Saved Their Lives

WCCO first met the men walking the streets of New York City after the Twin Towers fell 20 years ago.

Strong Ending For Unusual Minnesota State Fair

The gates to the State Fairgrounds are officially closed, marking the end of an unusual year for the Great-Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota Artist Commissioned To Create 10 Frescoes For Catholic Church In Rome

So instead, Balma has been painting his frescoes in a studio in uptown Minneapolis. Soon he will be shipping them to Italy.

‘Nasty' Strain Of RSV Spikes In Minnesota Children As School Year Begins

Just last month, more than 1,000 patients tested positive for infections that are not COVID-19.

Urban Roots Works To Have Students Pull Lifelong Lessons From City Gardens

“Every summer I want to do something. I don’t want to stay home. I want to feel like I accomplished something.”

Unsolved Crime Rate Increases In Minneapolis, With 88% Resulting In No Arrests

Arrests have yet to be made in the high-profile shootings of three children since April, which killed two of them.

Special Ceremony To Honor First Responders At 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

Lake Elmo is where the ceremony is happening, Shayla Reaves reports.

MN Gophers' Star Running Back Out For The Season: Fleck

"There is no replacing Mohamed Ibrahim,'' P.J. Fleck told the media Monday. "He's such a special player."

Families Take Advantage Of Long Holiday Weekend Before End Of Summer

Families were seen spending their day at Tony Schmidt Regional Park in Arden Hills. Some spent it by the beach to swim and cool off.

Stearns County Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Family; Children May Be In Danger

If you see the Herringtons or have information on their whereabouts please contact the sheriff’s office at 320-251-4240 or call 911.

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized After Vehicle Fleeing Street Race Crashes In Minnetonka

Eden Prairie police received a complaint about vehicles racing near Flying Cloud Drive and Crosstown Circle around 1:30 a.m.