Girlfriend accused of straw purchase in Minnesota first responder shootings
Burnsville shooter Shannon Gooden's girlfriend Ashley Dyrdahl was indicted for what authorities said was a straw purchase in the killing of three first responders.
Burnsville shooter Shannon Gooden's girlfriend Ashley Dyrdahl was indicted for what authorities said was a straw purchase in the killing of three first responders.
We now know a second gun used in the killing of those first responders is being investigated as a straw purchase. That's when someone buys a gun for someone who is prohibited from having one.
WCCO has learned the U.S. Attorney's office convened a federal grand jury in the investigation into the killing of three first responders in Burnsville.
In Apple Valley, folks at Bogart's Entertainment Center took to the lanes to support a good cause.
A nursing home aide who sexually assaulted a woman under his care has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Sunday marks three weeks since Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, along with firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were killed in the line of duty.
A public memorial for three slain Burnsville first responders will be removed Sunday, three weeks after they were killed in a shooting during a standoff, officials said.
The Burnsville Police Department says Jack Kilby was last seen leaving his residence in Burnsville around 11 a.m.
Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita sat down with WCCO's Ubah Ali to give everyone a glimpse into the life they shared.
Adam Finseth's family would like to gather those stories to create a book they can share with Finseth's children and other loved ones.
The sculpture, by Burnsville artist Mary Pat Lutz, features three life-sized bronze sculptures of a firefighter, a paramedic and a Police officer.
The three first responders killed in Burnsville were honored with a public memorial and procession on Wednesday. Find all of WCCO's coverage here.
The law enforcement and firefighting communities remembered three fallen Burnsville first responders at a public memorial Wednesday.
A Burnsville police sergeant wounded in the same shooting that killed three first responders paid tribute to the men at their public memorial Wednesday.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
Thousands across Minnesota on Wednesday will say goodbye to the three Burnsville first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here are the details you need to know.
On Tuesday, the nonprofit Backing the Blue Line hosted women at a Savage fire station to prepare 4,000 roses for the memorial.
The family of Matthew Ruge issued a statement the night before his funeral, calling him "the light of [their] lives" and "a true hero."
Sitzmann owns Firehouse Subs in Richfield, and along with her teammates, are prepping 1,500 free meals for the police officers and firefighters attending Wednesday's funeral for Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth.
School for all students in the Bursville-Eagan-Savage district will be canceled on Wednesday due to road closures for the funeral service honoring three first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month.
The memorials to officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth have been a source of comfort for Burnsville's first responder family.
WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle has confirmed that the firearm, an AR-15 lower receiver, was a transfer purchase from The Modern Sportsman in Burnsville.
The Burnsville police officers and first responder killed in a shooting earlier this month will be memorialized with a public service Wednesday morning.
The community held a celebration of life Sunday for officer Paul Elmstrand at Cambridge-Isanti High School, where he graduated in 2015.
The wives of two slain Burnsville first responders released statements this weekend, giving the public an idea of what the men were like before their tragic killings.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
A driver without a license slammed into 17-year-old Lauren Olson's SUV while she was making a lefthanded turn off Highway 7 in Minnetonka on March 5.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
A driver without a license slammed into 17-year-old Lauren Olson's SUV while she was making a lefthanded turn off Highway 7 in Minnetonka on March 5.
With his fractured jaw, Hercules' tongue hangs out a lot. An animal talent agency was looking for cats with unusual faces.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
Police in Moorhead are investigating the death of a child that they called "suspicious."
A crash on Highway 22 in southern Minnesota Sunday evening killed both drivers involved, authorities said.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash between two semis in western Minnesota over the weekend.
Since 2020, Republicans in at least 27 states have outlawed or restricted private elections grants.
Alcohol was likely involved in the crash, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
A ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is raising the bar for religions to show that their charity arms deserve tax exemptions.
Republicans who control the state Senate have fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity efforts.
Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin, leaving a 2-year-old as the only survivor.
Almost a decade after his murder, a permanent memorial will be dedicated to Barway Collins.
Officials are investigating a fire up on the Red Lake Reservation, two people were found dead.
Saturday was the annual St. Patrick's day parade.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after a man was shot.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty laid out her plan for a new youth diversion program Wednesday. But not everyone is feeling her approach to handling juvenile crime.
The clock is ticking and Minnesota lawmakers are scrambling to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
A Minnesota congressman's decades of service were honored Monday morning in downtown Minneapolis.
Rep. Elliott Engen of White Bear Lake is introducing a bill that would essentially override Minneapolis' ordinance and prevent any city or municipality from setting their own rules for rideshare driver pay.
Experts say home prices could come down since commissions are often baked into the price. Others are skeptical of the impact — saying if the sellers aren't paying the buyer's agents, the buyer would still have to.
Whether they were first time visitors or returning home from a long work trip, Uber and Lyft's threats to leave Minneapolis have left some travelers' future up in the air.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook announced plans to build a new data center in Rosemount, Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted in favor of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of its ordinance that aims to raise wages for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft would have to pay drivers minimum wage, more than $15 dollars an hour.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
A St. Paul man has changed his plea to guilty in the fatal stabbing of his wife at a Bible study last year.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
As Congress debates a bill to potentially ban TikTok, Minnesota lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on social media companies and make platforms safer for children.
Jennifer Cramer-Miller, board chair of the National Kidney Foundation Minnesota, spends her time supporting kidney patients and sharing her story.
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring a clinic in Minnesota that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who was loved by millions of fans, died Feb. 5. His posthumous induction did not violate the rules against inducting an artist in the year of their death because he was selected before he died.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Jurassic Quest, dubbed North America's most popular interactive dinosaur experience, returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys in a new court filing accused prosecutors of "unfairly stacking the deck" against him in grand jury proceedings.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
For the first time, an Irish football club is playing an American club, and it's happening in Minnesota.
Both of the University of Minnesota basketball teams are headed to the National Invitation Tournament after missing out on the big dance.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Among all the issues being debated in the 2024 presidential race, there is one issue that is especially personal. The issue is memory. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the issue of memory and when experts say we all should be concerned.
Supporters say this could be the year medically assisted dying becomes Minnesota law. Opponents say not so fast — the danger of abuse will cost unwilling patients their lives.
If you have kids in youth sports, you have seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee.
If you have kids in youth sports you've seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at a bill that would make those kinds of behaviors rather costly.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
The inconspicuous little building on East 25th Street was once a famous studio called Sound 80.
This time of year, many gas stations switch from winter to summer blend gas. So what's the difference? Good Question.
Maple syrup is getting bottled up, and it can pack a sweet punch. What's the healthiest way to consume sugar? And how does maple syrup fit into that equation? Good Question.
The sounds of spring are singing across trees and lakes. Some birds are returning to Minnesota as others are just passing through. How do birds know when to migrate? And will our record-warm winter impact their schedule? Good Question.
This weekend we lose an hour of sleep as we spring forward into daylight saving time. The twice-a-year clock change has long been debated, and that might have you wondering: What would happen if daylight saving time was year-round?
It's safe to say women's sports are having a moment right now thanks to a record-breaking college athlete.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The SF 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefts in Super Bowl LVIII. Here are some of the top shots.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see some snow.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says spring begins Wednesday — but we may see our biggest snowfall of the season on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says tomorrow will be the warmest day of the forecast period with highs back in the 40s.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says below-average highs will reign this week, and we may see the season's biggest snowfall on Thursday.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see some snow.
Gars are some of the oldest and strangest-looking fish you'll find in Minnesota. And researchers at the University of Minnesota believe they may be able to help us fight diseases.
For the first time ever, an Irish football club is playing an American club. It’s happening right here in Minnesota. This Wednesday, the St. Patrick’s Athletic FC takes on Minnesota United. WCCO’s Marielle Mohs caught up with the Irishmen training for their Minnesota match-up.