Bahjo Mohamed, Pioneering Light Rail Operator, Dies In Somalia Suicide BombingA suicide bombing in Somalia over the weekend killed a young mother who lived in Hopkins for many years.
State Officials Believe There's Enough Supply For Timely Vaccinations Of 12 To 15 Year Olds In Wake Of FDA ApprovalVaccinations can begin as early as Thursday, though Minnesota Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann cautioned that not every single person newly eligible will be able to get their shot the very day they are allowed.
Gov. Walz Highlights Minnesota's Vaccination Efforts On Bipartisan RoundtableGov. Tim Walz joined a virtual roundtable with President Joe Biden Tuesday.
Wisconsin GOP-Led Legislature Approves Election Law ChangesThe Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed bills Tuesday that would make it more difficult to vote absentee — proposals that were all but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers but that GOP lawmakers said were needed to address issues that arose during last year's presidential election.
Future Of Downtown Minneapolis Looking Up, New Economic Numbers ShowTwo years ago, downtown Minneapolis was bustling. One year ago, it was a ghost town. These days, it's somewhere in between.
After Daunte Wright Killing, Brooklyn Center Stands In Middle Of Police Reform DebateWhile police reform bills are being considered at both the state and federal level, Brooklyn Center, a city of 30,000 people, has decided to take up the issue on its own.
'Every One Of Us Loved Them': Family Mourns Mother, 2 Young Kids Killed In Maple Grove CrashKiara Jones and her two children, 3-year-old Lily and 2-year-old Joshua, died in a crash on Saturday after their car crossed the median on Dunkirk Lane in Maple Grove.
Minneapolis Reverend 1 Of 4 Candidates For Nevada Episcopal BishopFour church leaders from Virginia, Arizona, California, and Minnesota have been nominated to serve as the new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada.
Texas Officials Support Pardoning George Floyd For 2004 Drug ArrestTop leaders in the Texas county where George Floyd grew up supported a resolution Tuesday calling for him to be posthumously pardoned for a 2004 drug arrest by a former Houston police officer now facing murder charges in a separate case.
Local News
Zoomies, Head Tilts And Grins: Why Do Our Dogs Do What They Do?Dogs often have head-scratching, eye-opening traits that can leave an owner with a curious smile.
Saints 1st Season Opener As Twins Minor League Team Features Walk-Up Vaccine ClinicThis is first time hometown fans have a chance to see up-and-coming players in the Twins organization in St. Paul.
Bahjo Mohamed, Pioneering Light Rail Operator, Dies In Somalia Suicide BombingA suicide bombing in Somalia over the weekend killed a young mother who lived in Hopkins for many years.
State Officials Believe There's Enough Supply For Timely Vaccinations Of 12 To 15 Year Olds In Wake Of FDA ApprovalVaccinations can begin as early as Thursday, though Minnesota Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann cautioned that not every single person newly eligible will be able to get their shot the very day they are allowed.
Gov. Walz Highlights Minnesota's Vaccination Efforts On Bipartisan RoundtableGov. Tim Walz joined a virtual roundtable with President Joe Biden Tuesday.
Wisconsin GOP-Led Legislature Approves Election Law ChangesThe Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed bills Tuesday that would make it more difficult to vote absentee — proposals that were all but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers but that GOP lawmakers said were needed to address issues that arose during last year's presidential election.
Video
Future Of Downtown Minneapolis Looks Bright, New Economic Numbers ShowNew numbers show things are looking up for the downtown Minneapolis economy, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports (1:54). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 11, 2021
After Daunte Wright Killing, Brooklyn Center Stands In Middle Of Police Reform DebateWhile police reform bills are being considered at both the state and federal level, Brooklyn Center has decided to take up the issue on its own, Esme Murphy reports (1:58). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 11, 2021
Family Remembers Mother, Children Killed In Maple Grove CrashA mother and her two young kids gone in an instant. The family they left behind is sharing their heartbreaking story, Reg Chapman reports (2:42). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 11, 2021
State Officials Believe There’s Enough Supply For Timely Vaccinations Of 12 To 15 Year OldsA CDC panel is scheduled to give final approval for the Pfizer vaccine for kids on Wednesday, meaning shots to younger teens can begin within days. But when can you sign your kid up for a shot and where can you get it? Caroline Cummings reports (2:13) WCCO 4 News At 5 - May 11, 2021
WCCO Digital Update: Afternoon Of May 11, 2021WCCO Digital Update: Afternoon Of May 11, 2021
MSHSL Votes No On Sanctioning Boys VolleyballThe Minnesota State High School League just made a big decision regarding the future of boys volleyball in high schools, Christiane Cordero reports (2:13). WCCO 4 News At Noon - May 11, 2021
Politics
Gov. Walz Highlights Minnesota's Vaccination Efforts On Bipartisan RoundtableGov. Tim Walz joined a virtual roundtable with President Joe Biden Tuesday.
Wisconsin GOP-Led Legislature Approves Election Law ChangesThe Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed bills Tuesday that would make it more difficult to vote absentee — proposals that were all but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers but that GOP lawmakers said were needed to address issues that arose during last year's presidential election.
For 1st Time, Minnesota House To Vote Thursday On Bill To Legalize Recreational MarijuanaThe Minnesota House is slated to take up a bill Thursday that would legalize recreational marijuana, marking the first time that the issue has advanced to the chamber floor for a vote.
Wisconsin To Vote On Requiring National Anthem Before Sporting Events The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding under a bill up for a vote Tuesday in the state Assembly.
Elk River Teacher's Discussion On Police Violence And Unrest Angers Some ParentsSome parents are calling for an Elk River teacher to be fired after a discussion about police violence.
Wisconsin Republicans To Vote On Election Law Changes, As Gov. Evers Readies Veto PenThe Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to vote Tuesday on bills making it more difficult to vote absentee, proposals that are all-but certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers but that GOP lawmakers say are needed to address issues that arose during last year's presidential election.
Weather
Climate 'Normals' Just Got Their Once-Per-Decade Update, With These Impacts In MinnesotaClimate normals are 30-year averages of temperature, rain and snow representing what is now considered normal for our ever-changing climate -- a normal that's just been recalculated.
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.
Crime
Joseph Ness Charged With Murdering Older Sister In Family's Chanhassen HomeA 21-year-old Twin Cities man is facing a murder charge in the Saturday shooting death of his older sister in Chanhassen. Inside the family home, investigators say they found six rifles, hundreds of spent shell casings, bullet holes in the walls and several shot-out windows.
Police In Twin Cities Investigating Thefts Of COVID Vaccine, Social Media Videos Showing Man Taking VialsPolice are investigating thefts of COVID vaccines, while a man who posted video of himself stealing vaccine vials on social media was arrested for something else.
Elk River Teacher's Discussion On Police Violence And Unrest Angers Some ParentsSome parents are calling for an Elk River teacher to be fired after a discussion about police violence.
'U' Officials: Several Students Robbed Of Cellphones In Past 5 Days On Minneapolis CampusUniversity of Minnesota officials say 10 students have been victims of cellphone robberies and thefts in the past five days on the Minneapolis campus's East Bank.
Mayor Frey: Calls To Defund Minneapolis Police Have Played Role In Crime SpikeShootings, some fatal, are all playing out in and around where people live and work in Minneapolis.
Ray McNeary, Accused Of Attempted St. Cloud Bank Robbery, Appears In CourtA judge set bail at $1 million Monday for the man accused of holding five bank employees hostage in St. Cloud.
Entertainment
Guthrie Theater To Reopen In July, With Shows Starting In OctoberMinneapolis' flagship theater has announced its plan for reopening.
Basilica Block Party Will Happen In 2021 ... Just Later Than UsualThe two-day event, which usually happens in early July, will now be postponed until Sept. 10-11.
Renaissance Festival Announces Return In 2021 After Canceling During Pandemic
'The Simpsons,' 'Cheers,' 'All In The Family' Ranked Among Best Sitcoms Ever
Janet Jackson To Auction More Than 1K Items To Raise Money For Child Advocacy AgencySome of the items up for grabs include Jackson’s original multi-platinum record awards for the albums "Janet." and "Control," and a collection of iconic clothes and costume pieces.
Local Music Scene Mourning Sudden Death Of Billy Franze of Dr. Mambo’s Combo The local music community is mourning after a well-known Twin Cities guitarist, Billy Franze of Dr. Mambo’s Combo, died unexpectedly.
Health
State Officials Believe There's Enough Supply For Timely Vaccinations Of 12 To 15 Year Olds In Wake Of FDA ApprovalVaccinations can begin as early as Thursday, though Minnesota Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann cautioned that not every single person newly eligible will be able to get their shot the very day they are allowed.
Gov. Walz Highlights Minnesota's Vaccination Efforts On Bipartisan RoundtableGov. Tim Walz joined a virtual roundtable with President Joe Biden Tuesday.
Guthrie Theater To Reopen In July, With Shows Starting In OctoberMinneapolis' flagship theater has announced its plan for reopening.
COVID In Minnesota: 583 Cases, 9 Deaths Reported; 88% Of Seniors Have Received At Least 1 Vaccine DoseThe Minnesota Department of Health reported 583 positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths Tuesday, bringing the cumulative case count to 589,527 and total fatalities to 7,240.
Unnecessary Roughness? Former Gophers Claim Tough Practices Ended Football CareersFormer Gopher athletes have come forward with allegations of tough football practices that ended their careers -- and they're not alone.
Walz: Minnesota Ready To Vaccinate Children 12+ Once CDC Issues Guidance For Pfizer ShotGov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to vaccinate children ages 12 to 15 after the Food and Drug Administration earlier Monday granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer shot for that age range.
Consumer
'Unbelievable' Pandemic Furniture Demand Causing Extreme Delivery DelaysWith so many people spending more time at home, furniture sales are shooting up to record levels. But waiting for furniture to be delivered is taking more time than ever.
DPS: Minnesotans Can Now Submit Documents Online For REAL ID Pre-VerificationIn addition to having extra time, Minnesotans now have the option to submit documents online to speed up the process of getting the REAL ID or an enhanced driver’s license or ID.
Hospitality Industry Getting Creative To Quickly Attract Staff As Restrictions LiftMinnesota’s hospitality industry says it lost $11 billion over the past year. Now, as the state's restrictions ease up, restaurants, hotels and resorts are looking to fill jobs -- fast.
Restaurants, Venues Scramble To Adjust To End Of Pandemic RestrictionsGov. Tim Walz announced the easing of restrictions Thursday. The state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28 and lift the mask mandate by July 1.
'It Can Only Go Up From Here': Hospitality Industry Welcomes COVID Restriction RollbacksBars and restaurants welcomed the announcement from Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday to end all COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks and months, a new step forward for Minnesota as it moves closer to life after the pandemic.
Grocery Prices Up Steeply From Same Time Last YearYour grocery list could be eating away at your budget, without you noticing.
Water Cooler
U Of M's Mortuary Science Grads Hold Graduation Ceremony In Cemetery
Bemidji's Paul Bunyan Sports Broken Arm, Police InvestigatingPolice say that Paul's right arm is currently being held in place by rebar that runs throughout the statue, but the concrete has given way after several people are believed to have climbed onto the statue.
'The Simpsons,' 'Cheers,' 'All In The Family' Ranked Among Best Sitcoms Ever
Police In Annandale Address Concerns Over ClownPolice say that a number of residents have reported an individual dressed as a clown, and they are continuing to monitor the situation.
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.
