Brooklyn Center Mayor Issues 11 P.M. Curfew MondayThe curfew will last until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Derek Chauvin Trial Is In Jury's Hands After Both Sides Make Closing ArgumentsTwelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Trial: How Jury Deliberations Will WorkAfter more than two weeks of witness testimony and hours of attorney arguments, the fate of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is now in the hands of a jury that will decide if he is responsible for George Floyd's death.
Derek Chauvin Trial: The 12 Jurors Deliberating His FutureThe jury deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd 's death, is a racially diverse group that pledged before testimony began that they could set aside any preconceptions and decide the case based on the evidence.
COVID Vaccine Appointments Widely Available In Minnesota Even After Pause On Johnson & JohnsonMore than half of Minnesotans ages 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine ranking the state among the best at getting shots in arms.
'I Hope That Love Will Be Spread': Minnesota High School Students Walk Out Of Classes To Call For Racial JusticeStudents at a number of Minnesota schools organized walkouts Monday.
Derek Chauvin Trial, April 19 Live Updates: Derek Chauvin's Fate Is Now In Jury's HandsAfter 14 days of testimony, with 44 witnesses taking the stand, the attorneys in the Derek Chauvin trial will give their closing arguments Monday in the biggest criminal case in Minnesota history. After that, the case will be handed to the jury, which will be sequestered until they come to a decision.
Stimulus Check Update: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
Biden Administration Weighing How To Respond After Chauvin Trial VerdictThe Biden administration is privately weighing how to handle the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, including considering whether President Joe Biden should address the nation and dispatching specially trained community facilitators from the Justice Department, aides and officials told The Associated Press.
Local News
Andrew Thomas Faces Federal Charge After Allegedly Shooting At Minnesota National Guard MembersA Minneapolis man faces a federal charge after allegedly shooting at a Minnesota National Guard vehicle in north Minneapolis Sunday.
Brooklyn Center Mayor Issues 11 P.M. Curfew MondayThe curfew will last until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Derek Chauvin Trial Is In Jury's Hands After Both Sides Make Closing ArgumentsTwelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Trial: How Jury Deliberations Will WorkAfter more than two weeks of witness testimony and hours of attorney arguments, the fate of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is now in the hands of a jury that will decide if he is responsible for George Floyd's death.
Derek Chauvin Trial: The 12 Jurors Deliberating His FutureThe jury deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd 's death, is a racially diverse group that pledged before testimony began that they could set aside any preconceptions and decide the case based on the evidence.
COVID Vaccine Appointments Widely Available In Minnesota Even After Pause On Johnson & JohnsonMore than half of Minnesotans ages 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine ranking the state among the best at getting shots in arms.
Video
COVID Vaccine Appointments Widely Available In Minnesota Even After Pause On Johnson & JohnsonMore than half of Minnesotans 16 and older have at least one COVID-19 vaccine, Liz Collin reports (2:00). WCCO 4 News At 6 - April 19, 2021
Protests Outside Government Center As Deliberations Begin In Derek Chauvin TrialCrowds are gathered right now outside of the government center in downtown Minneapolis waiting for the verdict, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports (1:40). WCCO 4 News At 6 - April 19, 2021
Derek Chauvin Trial Is In Jury’s Hands After Both Sides Make Closing ArgumentsTwelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd, Esme Murphy reports (3:21). WCCO 4 News At 6 - April 19, 2021
High Schoolers Walk Out Of Class To Highlight Racial InjusticesJohn Lauritsen spoke to the organizers of Monday’s walkout at Osseo High School (1:32).
WCCO 4 News At 5 - April 19, 2021
Protesters Rally Downtown As Chauvin Jury DeliberatesAs people all around the world await the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, hundreds of Minnesotans are rallying for a conviction outside the courthouse, reports Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield (3:29).
WCCO 4 News At 5 - April 19, 2021
Chauvin’s Fate Now In Jury’s HandsThe prosecution and the defense made their closing arguments Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial, reports Esme Murphy (3:11).
WCCO 4 News At 5 - April 19, 2021
Politics
Biden Administration Weighing How To Respond After Chauvin Trial VerdictThe Biden administration is privately weighing how to handle the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, including considering whether President Joe Biden should address the nation and dispatching specially trained community facilitators from the Justice Department, aides and officials told The Associated Press.
Tensions High In Twin Cities Amid Wright Protests, Upcoming Chauvin Trial VerdictTensions are high around the Twin Cities Sunday night, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is calling for calm as jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial are expected to be handed the case Monday.
Gov. Walz Says Additional Law Enforcement On Twin Cities Streets Is About ResponsibilityAs the state braces for more unrest in Brooklyn Center with protests and the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, the state of Minnesota has taken the step of turning to other states asking for help.
Bill Calling For Expansion Of Supreme Court Slammed As 'Court Packing' By Republicans -- But What Does That Mean?The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by a group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday, calls for an expansion of the Court from nine to 13 justices.
Bill At Capitol Would Repeal Law Banning Objects Hanging From Rearview Mirror, An Issue In Daunte Wright's CaseA bill introduced Thursday in the Minnesota Legislature would repeal a law that prohibits objects hanging from the rearview mirror while driving, a traffic violation in Minnesota that Daunte Wright's mother said her son told her on the phone was the reason he was pulled over before he was shot and killed.
Daunte Wright Shooting Puts Pressure On Minnesota Legislature To Pass More Police ReformsOutrage over the police shooting that killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop is mounting pressure for more police reforms at the state capitol, following the changes approved last year in wake of George Floyd’s death.
Weather
MN Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings In Southern, Central Minnesota After Record WarmthLoving the summer temperatures? Get outside and enjoy even more. The Twin Cities tied a record for high temperatures on Monday. But there is severe weather possible in the evening.
National Weather Service Issues Red Flag WarningThe National Weather Service has included the majority of Minnesota counties in a red flag warning, as strong winds and low humidity are creating extreme fire risk conditions.
Ice Out Declared On Lake Minnetonka, About 2 Weeks Earlier Than Average DateThe county says the average ice out date is around April 13. The record for the earliest ice out was March 11 in 1878 -- while the latest was recorded on May 5 in 2018.
Crime
Andrew Thomas Faces Federal Charge After Allegedly Shooting At Minnesota National Guard MembersA Minneapolis man faces a federal charge after allegedly shooting at a Minnesota National Guard vehicle in north Minneapolis Sunday.
Derek Chauvin Trial Is In Jury's Hands After Both Sides Make Closing ArgumentsTwelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Trial: How Jury Deliberations Will WorkAfter more than two weeks of witness testimony and hours of attorney arguments, the fate of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is now in the hands of a jury that will decide if he is responsible for George Floyd's death.
Derek Chauvin Trial: The 12 Jurors Deliberating His FutureThe jury deliberating in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd 's death, is a racially diverse group that pledged before testimony began that they could set aside any preconceptions and decide the case based on the evidence.
Biden Administration Weighing How To Respond After Chauvin Trial VerdictThe Biden administration is privately weighing how to handle the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, including considering whether President Joe Biden should address the nation and dispatching specially trained community facilitators from the Justice Department, aides and officials told The Associated Press.
Suspect In Deadly Wisconsin Bar Shooting Identified As Rakayo VinsonThe man in custody in connection with a shooting at a southeastern Wisconsin tavern that left three men dead and three others injured was involved in a fight at the bar before coming back with a handgun and opening fire, authorities said Monday.
Entertainment
'We've Had Enough': Twin Cities Reggae Musicians Join Forces For Song About Racial InjusticeMusicians in the Twin Cities reggae community have come together to make a music video calling for social justice.
Unreleased Prince Album From 2010, Focusing On Social Justice, To Be Released In July"Welcome 2 America" is said to deal directly with racial inequality and social justice, and includes nods to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Fewer Than Half Feel Comfortable Returning To Movie TheatersMore theaters are opening their doors to moviegoers and studios are eager to finally release big blockbusters, but are people ready to return?
Chanhassen Dinner Theater Scraps 'Cinderella' Plans Because Cast Wasn't DiverseArtistic director Michael Brindisi says the cast did not align with its work toward equity and inclusivity because it was 98% white.
Court Rules For Photographer In Fight Over Warhol Art Based On Her Photos Of PrinceWarhol created a series of 16 artworks based on a 1981 picture of Prince that was taken by Lynn Goldsmith, a pioneering photographer known for portraits of famous musicians.
Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814' Added To National Recording RegistryAccording to the New York Times, Jackson's album received the most votes in the public nominating process.
Health
COVID In Minnesota: Positivity Rate Now 7.4%; Hospitalizations Per Capita Are SpikingThe state reports there have been 1,625,800 people who have completed their vaccine series, and close to an additional 667,000 have received at least one dose.
COVID In Minnesota: MDH Reports 1,847 New Cases, 15 More DeathsState health officials Sunday reported 1,847 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional deaths.
COVID In MN: Over 50% Of Eligible Minnesotans Have Received One Vaccine Dose; MDH Reports 2,429 New Cases, 10 DeathsOver half of Minnesota's eligible population has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as health officials report 2,429 additional cases of the virus and 10 deaths.
COVID In MN: Gov. Walz Says 'Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN' Vaccine Campaign Now Focusing On Manufacturing WorkersMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the statewide “Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN” vaccine outreach campaign will be focusing on “critical frontline workforce sectors” in manufacturing.
COVID In Minnesota: 2,299 New Cases, 6 Deaths; Cumulative Fatalities Near 7,000Health officials Friday reported an additional 2,299 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths, as the number of eligible Minnesotans who have received one dose of the vaccine nears 50% and the cumulative death toll approaches 7,000.
As Hospitalizations And ICU Numbers Climb, Some Hospitals Declare 3rd COVID SurgeSome Twin Cities hospitals have declared a third surge in the fight against COVID-19.
Consumer
Americans Buying Less Toilet Paper, Paper Towels And WipesSales of toilet paper dropped 32.7% in the 12 weeks ending April 3 from the same period a year ago, according to market research firm NielsenIQ.
Elk River To Soon Say Goodbye To Beloved, Family-Owned Meat Market After 50 YearsElk River Meats is closing for good next month. Owners Bob and Denise Robeck are retiring and will open for the last time May 1.
CDC Changes COVID Guidelines For Disinfecting Homes And SurfacesWhen the pandemic started, stores quickly ran out of disinfecting wipes and household cleaners. But now experts say the risk for catching COVID-19 from surfaces is low.
Downtown Businesses Celebrate The Return Of Sports Fans To StadiumsOn Thursday, 10,000 fans return to Target Field for the first time in over a year. On Monday night, Target Center welcomed 3,000 fans back.
Target To Spend More Than $2B At Black-Owned Businesses As 'Commitment To Advance Racial Equity'Target will spend a total of more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses by 2025 as part of its effort to advance racial equity.
As More Are Vaccinated, Restaurants Replacing 'Closed' Signs With 'Now Hiring'According to Hospitality Minnesota, employment numbers are still down in the industry, by about 100,000. But, there are signs of optimism with some restaurants hiring people back.
Water Cooler
Boy, 10, Who Took Minivan And Led Police On Chase Says He Just Wanted To Buy CheeriosThe boy fled when the officer activated his emergency lights, leading police on a chase that reached speeds of 50 mph.
GRAPHIC IMAGE: 494 Ramp To Nicollet Avenue Closed Due To Tanker Leaking BloodAuthorities said the blood was from an animal rendering plant. The ramp will remain closed until the blood is entirely cleaned up.
Survey: 2 Of 3 Parents Say They Haven't Had Good Sleep Since They Were A TeenOn average, people say they only get around five hours of sleep a night.
Wisconsin Mayor Wants Giant Robocop Statue In His City After Detroit Rejects ItStevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza told Wisconsin Public Radio he's been making calls to the artists about bringing the statue to his city.
Private Island In Bahamas Goes Up For SaleLittle Ragged Island, also known as St Andrew's, is the largest private island currently for sale in the Caribbean paradise.
Crystal Ball Causes House Fire Near Wisconsin DellsA crystal ball didn't predict a fire in Wisconsin -- but it did start one.
