'We Are Banding Together': Minneapolis Neighborhood Watch Groups On High AlertIf anyone drives past the intersection of East 51st Street and South 34th Avenue in Minneapolis' Nokomis neighborhood, they better believe there are eyes on them.
Minneapolis Residents Finding Incendiary Devices, Gasoline Stashed Around Yards, AlleysInvestigators say they have found devices meant to start fires hidden in neighborhoods around Minneapolis.
Virus-Proofing Sports Facilities Presents A Big ChallengeThe problem is that even the cleanest of air can’t keep the coronavirus from spreading; if someone coughs or sneezes, those droplets are in the air. That means outdoor ballparks have high contaminant potential, too.
'People Get It': Michael Brown Sr. Sees Unity In Aftermath of George Floyd's DeathPerspective on what this George Floyd movement is all about. That's something Mike Brown Sr. can provide. A police officer in Ferguson, Missouri shot and killed his son six years ago. On Sunday, Brown Sr. sat down with WCCO's Norman Seawright.
Nat'l Guard Discusses Scaling Back Presence In MinnesotaThe National Guard wants to make it clear they are not leaving altogether - just supporting personnel will be leaving.
DPS: Preliminary Investigation Indicates I-35W Truck Incident Was Not IntentionalThe world held its breath on Sunday afternoon when a semi-truck drove into a crowd of thousands of protesters on Interstate 35W, speaking out against the death of George Floyd.
Donations Pour In To Help Shattered Lake Street BusinessesChicago and Lake is possibly the worst hit area, where store after store is burned and broke, such as what remains of a popular Chinese restaurant, nail salon and plumbing supply shop all on the same side of the street.
Illinois Man Matthew Rupert Charged With Rioting, Possessing Explosives In Minneapolis, Chicago George Floyd ProtestsThe U.S. Attorney's office has charged Galesburg, Illinois resident Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, with causing civil disorder, a riot and possessing unregistered explosive devices in an effort to stoke chaos Friday night during protests for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
‘Peace On The Left, Justice On The Right’: Terrence Floyd, Brother Of George Floyd, Visits Memorial SiteOne week after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody ignited unrest across the country, his brother visited his memorial site and called for peace.
Local News
Dozens Of Peaceful Protesters Arrested For Breaking Curfew Outside Of Minnesota State CapitolPolice say that roughly 2,000 people are seen peacefully gathering outside of Gov. Tim Walz's mansion on Monday evening in St. Paul.
'We Are Banding Together': Minneapolis Neighborhood Watch Groups On High AlertIf anyone drives past the intersection of East 51st Street and South 34th Avenue in Minneapolis' Nokomis neighborhood, they better believe there are eyes on them.
Minneapolis Residents Finding Incendiary Devices, Gasoline Stashed Around Yards, AlleysInvestigators say they have found devices meant to start fires hidden in neighborhoods around Minneapolis.
Virus-Proofing Sports Facilities Presents A Big ChallengeThe problem is that even the cleanest of air can’t keep the coronavirus from spreading; if someone coughs or sneezes, those droplets are in the air. That means outdoor ballparks have high contaminant potential, too.
'People Get It': Michael Brown Sr. Sees Unity In Aftermath of George Floyd's DeathPerspective on what this George Floyd movement is all about. That's something Mike Brown Sr. can provide. A police officer in Ferguson, Missouri shot and killed his son six years ago. On Sunday, Brown Sr. sat down with WCCO's Norman Seawright.
Nat'l Guard Discusses Scaling Back Presence In MinnesotaThe National Guard wants to make it clear they are not leaving altogether - just supporting personnel will be leaving.
Video
Police Arrest Minneapolis Community Watch Members After CurfewSome south Minneapolis community members took matters into their own hands Monday to protect their businesses. Mike Max was at the corner of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue, where he witnessed law enforcement arrested two residents doing just that (4:50).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Protesters Arrested Outside State CapitolJohn Lauritsen reports on Monday's protests in St. Paul (8:09).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Mourners Gather At Site Of George Floyd's DeathThe Twin Cities marked one week since George Floyd's death with calls for reform and reflection, report Jennifer Mayerle (8:51).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Minneapolis Neighborhood Watches On High AlertJeff Wagner visits the Nokomis area, where neighborhood watch has taken on a new meaning (6:16).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Mpls. Residents Finding Hidden Incendiary Devices In YardsInvestigators say they've found devices meant to start fires hidden in neighborhoods around Minneapolis, report David Schuman (2:30).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Ill. Man Charged With Rioting, Giving Out Explosives At Mpls. ProtestInvestigators say an Illinois man brought bombs to Minneapolis on a mission to destroy parts of the city, reports Frank Vascellaro (1:00).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – June 1, 2020
Politics
Officials See Extremist Groups, Disinformation In ProtestsAs demonstrations spread from Minneapolis to the White House, New York City and overseas, federal law enforcement officials insisted far-left groups were stoking violence.
Attorney General Keith Ellison To Lead Prosecution Of George Floyd's DeathGov. Tim Walz announced Sunday that he has asked Attorney General Keith Ellison to assist Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in the forthcoming case surrounding the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Tim Walz Announces Extension Of Curfew, Highway Closures For Sunday EveningMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending the curfew, put in place in the Twin Cities to quell unrest, into Sunday evening. The curfew will be in effect at 8 p.m.
'Most Complex Public Safety Operation In The History Of Our State': Walz Deployed 5,025 National Guard Soldiers Saturday Night"I want to thank everyone who participated in our ability to restore trust in our streets," Gov. Walz said at a Sunday morning press conference. He said he appreciated the actions of the community, those who stayed home, the national guard, and first responders.
As Cities Burn, Credibility Of Minnesota's Top Leaders Suffers Major BlowBy early Saturday morning, it was Gov. Walz who found himself struggling with the enormity of the challenge, conceding that he didn't have enough people to cope with the protests.
Biden Ally Sees Klobuchar As Less Likely Biden Running MateMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar seems a less likely choice to become Joe Biden's running mate on his presidential ticket following this week's death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a key ally of the former vice president said.
Weather
Minnesota Weather: National Weather Service Issues Red Flag WarningExtreme fire conditions today across much of Minnesota have resulted in the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning for many counties.
Is Winter Really Over Yet?If there’s one constant about Minnesota weather, it’s that it can change at a moment’s notice.
Minnesota Weather: Rain Showers And Cooler Temps TuesdayRain showers and cooler temperatures are moving into the state Tuesday morning.
Crime
'We Are Banding Together': Minneapolis Neighborhood Watch Groups On High AlertIf anyone drives past the intersection of East 51st Street and South 34th Avenue in Minneapolis' Nokomis neighborhood, they better believe there are eyes on them.
Minneapolis Residents Finding Incendiary Devices, Gasoline Stashed Around Yards, AlleysInvestigators say they have found devices meant to start fires hidden in neighborhoods around Minneapolis.
'People Get It': Michael Brown Sr. Sees Unity In Aftermath of George Floyd's DeathPerspective on what this George Floyd movement is all about. That's something Mike Brown Sr. can provide. A police officer in Ferguson, Missouri shot and killed his son six years ago. On Sunday, Brown Sr. sat down with WCCO's Norman Seawright.
DPS: Preliminary Investigation Indicates I-35W Truck Incident Was Not IntentionalThe world held its breath on Sunday afternoon when a semi-truck drove into a crowd of thousands of protesters on Interstate 35W, speaking out against the death of George Floyd.
Donations Pour In To Help Shattered Lake Street BusinessesChicago and Lake is possibly the worst hit area, where store after store is burned and broke, such as what remains of a popular Chinese restaurant, nail salon and plumbing supply shop all on the same side of the street.
Illinois Man Matthew Rupert Charged With Rioting, Possessing Explosives In Minneapolis, Chicago George Floyd ProtestsThe U.S. Attorney's office has charged Galesburg, Illinois resident Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, with causing civil disorder, a riot and possessing unregistered explosive devices in an effort to stoke chaos Friday night during protests for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Entertainment
Grand Casino To Reopen Both Locations June 1After 77 days of being closed, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley will be opening on Monday with strict safety measures in place.
St. Anthony Main Movie Theatre Plans To Reopen June 5The theater said that they are going to be selling fewer tickets than normal, and blocking off rows and seating groups to ensure that viewers are sitting at least 6 feet apart.
Green Day, Weezer And Fall Out Boy Postpone Target Field Show Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy were slated to play in the Twin Cities this summer, but the show has been postponed until 2021.
Starlite Drive-In Theater To Open For Business Friday NightThe Starlite Drive-In Theater’s screens stand 50 feet tall. And people have been waiting for months for the main features to come back.
Film Chronicling Zach Sobiech's Music And Life Coming To Disney+ This FallA feature film highlighting the inspirational life of a Minnesota teenager whose music touched millions is coming to Disney+.
Prince 'Purple Rain' Concert Streaming On YouTube To Support COVID-19 FundPrince and the Revolution are helping with coronavirus relief through song.
Health
Coronavirus (WI): Wisconsin Nears 600 COVID-19 DeathsThe percentage of new positive COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin continued a downward trend on Monday, based on the latest figures reported by the state Department of Health Services.
A List Of Minnesota Restaurants Reopening For Outdoor DiningOn Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz gave Minnesota restaurants the green light to open their patios starting on June 1, with a maximum of 50 guests. Here is a list of restaurants that have announced they will be opening for outdoor dining.
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Latest Headlines From June 1, 2020Here are the latest updates in the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Latest Headlines From May 31, 2020In Minnesota Saturday, the COVID-19 death toll breached 1,000 with total cases nearing 25,000. Check out the latest headlines for Sunday below.
MDH: Minnesota's COVID-19 Death Toll Has Passed 1,000, With 660 New Positive CasesCurrently, 589 people are in Minnesota hospitals battling COVID-19, with 263 in intensive care beds, slightly up from the previous day's total.
Coronavirus (WI): Wisconsin Reports 733 More COVID-19 Cases And 18 DeathsWisconsin health officials have recorded 18 more COVID-19 related deaths in the state since Thursday.
Consumer
Target Closes 24 Stores Around Twin Cities As Protests Continue"We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing our community. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores until further notice."
Is Reopening A Restaurant Worth It?Many restaurants are once again reopening for table service, but coronavirus has fundamentally changed the calculus of eating out.
Nice Ride Rolls Out Ebikes Fleet In Minneapolis, Extends Program For Essential WorkersNice Ride has rolled out ebikes with pedal-assist technology in Minneapolis.
Hudson Becomes Escape From Restrictions For Many Minnesotans, Causing Problems For BusinessesThe longer wait for restaurants to reopen in Minnesota has lead to some unforeseen problems for the border town.
Minneapolis Unveils Next Steps For Reopening Restaurants And BarsAs part of Gov. Tim Walz's Stay Safe Minnesota order, restaurants and bars are allowed to resume serving dine-in customers on June 1, with a number of restrictions.
Good Question: Can Air Conditioning Put Us At Risk For COVID-19?As the weather heats up, homes and offices will start running air conditioners, circulating what people breathe. So, that had some WCCO viewers wanting to know: Can AC put us at risk for COVID-19? Good Question.
Water Cooler
Faribault Woman's Stand Offers State Fair Favorite Pronto Pups, Cotton Candy This SummerKathy Heise has been making cotton candy and Pronto Pups at the end of her driveway for five weeks now and plans to stay open until a fair or festival actually opens.
Minneapolis Ranked 9th Worst City For 'Green Thumbs'The average temperatures are too cold, the precipitation levels are less than ideal and the growing season is only 161 days.
Survey Suggests 57 Years Of Age Is Considered 'Officially Old'According to the survey, 39% of people worry about their declining health, making it the number one aging-related concern.
Minnesota's All-Hockey Hair Team Show Off Their 'Flow' While Salons Are ClosedThe creator of the hockey hair Minnesota videos just added a new one - he talked to the top 10 hockey hair boys from the state tourney this year to see how their “flow” is doing with salons being closed.
Coffee Consumption Is On The Rise In America, Study FindsThe average American drinks over 3 cups a day. Seven of 10 Americans drink coffee every week, and 62% drink it every day.
Take A Nap On The Job? It's National Napping DayThe day, tellingly, falls on the first workweek day after most people have "sprung forward" and set their clocks ahead an hour.
