Hennepin County expands intervention program to address youth violence
The goal is to give kids access to mentors and resources before they get involved in the criminal justice system.
The goal is to give kids access to mentors and resources before they get involved in the criminal justice system.
Dozens of students and parents rallied to support diversity programs, but some board members are threatening to block the budget of the state's largest district if it doesn't make some major changes.
Dozens of students and parents rallied to support diversity programs, but some board members are threatening to block the budget of the state's largest district if it doesn't make some major changes. WCCO's David Schuman explains.
The Robbinsdale Police Department says officers were called to the 3600 block of West Broadway Avenue on a report of a possible armed domestic situation.
Around 7:30 p.m., residents of Hennepin County received a message instructing them to shelter in place due to police activity in Robbinsdale.
Newly released documents show that nearly $47,000 was deducted from former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson's $240,000 taxpayer-funded workers' compensation settlement, signed in November 2023.
The state's largest police organization is doubling down on calls to have the case against trooper Ryan Londregan reassigned.
Rice was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty on seven counts related to a 2023 double murder.
A new lawsuit claims Hennepin County refused to address a former sheriff's alleged racist and discriminatory behavior.
There are first responders and there are last responders — those who try to save a life and the ones who come after a life is taken by gunfire.
Jenny Kedward with Hennepin County talks about the Trash or Cash campaign to cut down on food waste.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz requesting that the attorney general take over the case of a state trooper who killed a man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer.
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.
Some Minnesotans are being offered an opportunity to change their lives after serving out their debts to society.
The 29-year-old suspect has been charged with "felony robbery and theft offenses," according to the sheriff's office.
Police say a snow plow owned by Hennepin County struck and killed a man in Minneapolis Wednesday.
Wednesday, activists are continuing a call for Hennepin County's trash incinerator to close as soon as next year. Months ago, county leaders said they plan to shut down the burner as new state law doesn't recognize it as renewable energy. There's been a clash over that timeline and what is feasible.
The garbage burner near Target Field has been running since 1989, and about 40% of all the county's trash goes there. Months ago, county leaders announced plans to shut down the burner, as new state law doesn't recognize it as renewable energy.
The lawsuit says that Lucas Bellamy died in agonizing pain after suffering for several days, as Hennepin County guards and medical staff ignored his repeated pleas for help.
Lucas Bellamy died after his family says the jail guards and medical staff ignored his repeated pleas for help.
From Nov. 27, 2023 to this week, Meet Minneapolis partner businesses and individuals worked to gather new, warm clothes to help patients who had greater need, especially at this time of year.
With the latest Arctic blast, the question many are asking is whether it is finally cold enough for the ice to be safe to walk on, skate on, fish on, or even drive on. Warning signs are still up at the site of the U.S. Pond Hockey championships this weekend. Esme Murphy give us a look at the state of our ice.
The Hennepin County street outreach team is working overtime to make sure no one gets left out in the cold.
There are big changes for police who patrol Hennepin County. The county attorney says it will make court cases stronger. Ubah Ali explains the policy.
The changes primarily center around their "Brady-Giglio policy," which refers to information that must be turned over any time a police officer is called as a witness in a case.
Two people were killed last week in a head-on crash north of the Twin Cities after police say a driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Police in the central Minnesota city of Willmar arrested a 72-year-old man who allegedly threatened to open fire inside a business Wednesday afternoon.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
So-called "flushable" wipes and other paper products are causing major problems for Roseville's sewer pipes, officials say.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Two people were killed last week in a head-on crash north of the Twin Cities after police say a driver fell asleep at the wheel.
So-called "flushable" wipes and other paper products are causing major problems for Roseville's sewer pipes, officials say.
Is the Minnesota accent one of the nation's sexiest? You betcha, according to a new ranking.
Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment that has occupied a portion of the University of Minnesota campus since Tuesday have started to pack up following a tentative agreement with university administration.
Police are searching for the shooter who targeted a victim early Thursday morning inside a Minneapolis bus shelter.
Police in the central Minnesota city of Willmar arrested a 72-year-old man who allegedly threatened to open fire inside a business Wednesday afternoon.
Is the Minnesota accent one of the nation's sexiest? You betcha, according to a new ranking.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
The Coalition of Asian American Leaders puts on the yearly tradition to celebrate and call on local lawmakers to pass legislation important to Asian communities across the state.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
The U's interim president announced early Thursday an agreement was made with pro-Palestinian protest organizers to end the encampment.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment that has occupied a portion of the University of Minnesota campus since Tuesday have started to pack up following a tentative agreement with university administration.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Police in the central Minnesota city of Willmar arrested a 72-year-old man who allegedly threatened to open fire inside a business Wednesday afternoon.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Police are searching for the shooter who targeted a victim early Thursday morning inside a Minneapolis bus shelter.
Investigators say a confidential informant led them to the group's ringleader.
According to the search warrant, notes in the 911 call indicated the caller was asking to get liquor bottles out of the vehicle following the crash.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Natalie Spooner scored twice and Toronto clinched first place in the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Max Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Byron Buxton, the oft-injured center fielder for the Minnesota Twins, left Wednesday's against the Chicago White Sox after unsuccessfully trying to steal second base.
Chris Finch is planning to be in Denver with the Minnesota Timberwolves when they begin their Western Conference semifinal series against the Nuggets. The team is working on a way for him to safely be on the bench following his knee surgery.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sana Wazwaz, the president of the local chapter of American Muslims for Palestine.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The rain will begin to taper off Thursday afternoon, and sunshine will return to end the work week on Friday.
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.
Moderate to severe drought persists across most of northern Minnesota, and 18% of the state is now in a moderate drought or worse, down from 47% at the start of the year.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the raindrops are still coming, and drought conditions are continuing to improve in Minnesota as a result.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says we'll see steady rain on Thursday in the Twin Cities before a lovely end to the workweek.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines.
The Coalition of Asian American Leaders puts on the yearly tradition to celebrate and call on local lawmakers to pass legislation important to Asian communities across the state.
The rain will begin to taper off Thursday afternoon, and sunshine will return to end the work week on Friday.
Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment occupying a portion of the University of Minnesota campus since Tuesday have started to pack up following a tentative agreement with university administration.
Because the holiday falls on the weekend this year, Pajarito is going all out with a two-day festival.