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Vance Boelter is already serving a federal life sentence for the attack on Minnesota lawmakers that killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. It's the same sentence he'd receive if convicted on state charges.
Some of the best soccer players in the country took to pitch in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
It'll get slightly cooler on Wednesday, with some strong winds.
Vance Boelter is already serving a federal life sentence for a political assassination. So why bother pursuing state charges against him?
Jordan Collins Sr. is accused of killing his 16-year-old son, and is representing himself in court.
For a second night in Edina, neighbors gathered at city hall expressing concerns about recent gun violence incidents.
The U.S. Men’s National team faced their rivals, Canada. The competition is good for Minnesota’s capital city.
A Minnesota college campus is closing and it could be just the first in a statewide effort to get ahead of major money problems.
Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break.
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College says it is closing its Detroit Lakes campus due to low enrollment.
A Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man charged with killing his own 16-year-old son will make his own losing argument Wednesday morning.
A Minnesota marathon runner took on a 26.2-mile portage to give the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness a voice.
It's been a year of large healthcare mergers in Minnesota, and some state lawmakers are concerned that it will increase costs for patients.
There's some cooler air on the way, and a chance for rain early next week.
A Minnesota marathoner took on a 26.2-mile portage to give the Boundary Waters a voice.
Lawmakers are pushing for a community benefits agreement for the Sutter and Allina proposed merger.
Police say they haven’t been able to arrest anyone because of the lack of cooperation from family, friends and witnesses.
It'll get slightly cooler on Wednesday for what will still be a warm fall day.
The 46-member orchestra says they’ve been operating without a contract for more than 3 months.
As many as 100 scooters have reportedly gone missing, charges say.
According to ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit newsroom, ICE picked up more than 500 American citizens over the past year.
Police say they’re searching for solutions to what they call Somali gang violence across the metro.
Cornell University said Tuesday it is bringing on a former Justice Department official to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house.
Libby Stegger with the “Minnesota: Land of Neighbors” project shares some updates.
Jaimee Lucke Hendrickson shares some fun St. Paul activities.
It'll be a cooler day Wednesday compared to Tuesday, but temperatures will still be in the 70s.
Members of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra could be going on strike.
Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.
Several law enforcement leaders in the Twin Cities are pushing for new policy to address what they describe as a spate of gun violence from gangs tied to "East African and Somali" communities.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says in order to make progress on crime in the Twin Cities, more needs to be done to stop what he says is a problem with Somali gangs.
Edina Mayor James Hovland invited residents to attend Tuesday night's City Council meeting, saying they'd get another chance to ask to speak directly to their elected leaders about gun violence in the area.
The Twin Cities may hit 80 degrees Tuesday, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The NFL Referees Association says it will challenge the severity of the suspensions of two officials following incidents last weekend, calling the punishment excessive and inconsistent with past precedent.
World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, and WCCO lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer discusses how to turn a familiar greeting into a meaningful moment of connection.
Monisha Washington, director of the Breast Cancer GAPS Project, visits WCCO to discuss the "Live. Laugh. Learn." event this weekend in Minneapolis. Click here for more information.
Police believe a man may be tossing Lime scooters off a bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota, with nearly 100 recently reported missing.
October is a good time to start preparing for open enrollment season. Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group visits WCCO to discuss what you need to know.
Starting Tuesday, you can go to McDonald's and play Monopoly for free food and a chance at $1 million cash.
For decades IQ scores were going up. It seemed like we were getting smarter. But then, IQ test scores started going down. So what happened? Are we getting less intelligent?
A big fall warm-up is upon the Twin Cities Tuesday, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Police believe a man may be tossing Lime scooters off a bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota, with nearly 100 recently reported missing.
At The Fox and Pantry in Plymouth, coffee is just the beginning. Owner Kym Joles says she wants customers to find more than a good cup of coffee when they walk through the door.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, say a Minneapolis shooting victim was treated overnight Tuesday at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.
Police in Bloomington, Minnesota, say one person suffered minor injuries when multiple armed people fired around 100 shots overnight Tuesday in a residential neighborhood.
Crafted coffee, cocktails and classes. A growing shop in Plymouth, Minnesota, is keeping connection at the center of its offerings.
Four people were detained after a shooting at a gas station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, that left no one injured Monday evening, according to police.
A judge ruled Monday that the state trial for the man convicted in federal court earlier this year for a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers will be delayed until May 2027, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, say a person who was shot overnight Tuesday in Minneapolis showed up at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.
WCCO was at the scene of a possible shooting overnight Tuesday in Bloomington, Minnesota.
A big fall warm-up is upon the Twin Cities Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees with breezy winds.
Highs could reach near 80 degrees Tuesday in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Four people were detained after a shooting at a gas station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, that left no one injured Monday evening, according to police.
If you're planning on flying for the holidays, prepare to dig a little deeper into your wallet.
It was a line out the door to get inside the packed house at Edina City Hall Monday night, as not only city, but state, county and federal authorities gathered, saying they need to work together to solve a metro-wide problem. The meeting comes after two instances of gun violence in Edina in recent months that remain…
High temperatures in the Twin Cities will be in the 70s for the rest of the week, with Thursday being the lone exception, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
If you're flying for the holidays, prepare to dig a little deeper into your wallet. Prices are rising and so is demand. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner learns strategies to save money and avoid airport mayhem.
Eden Prairie police say they're looking into the possibility that recent gun violence in Edina is connected to the shooting that shut down their homecoming game on Friday. Ashley Grams was at the stadium when the Eagles and Minnetonka restarted their matchup on Monday and shares what the city's mayor is saying…
The mayor of Edina is echoing concerns from residents about gang violence. But others are warning against scapegoating an entire community. Jason Rantala was in Edina, where state, county and local authorities spoke with community members on Monday about the violence.
Minnesota Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson likely will miss the rest of the regular season because of a torn meniscus in his knee that will require surgery.
Medica announced it will no longer fully cover at-home nursing for families of children who need 24/7 care. Minnesota lawmakers didn't stop the change. The governor didn't either. Here's what happens now.
Caleb Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
The two candidates for Minnesota governor each pitched their plan for the economy on Monday.
Tuesday will be sunny in the Twin Cities with a high temperature of around 77 degrees, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
A University of Minnesota professor is taking his artwork all the way to the Vatican. As photojournalist Ray Campos shows us, he is one of only three artists in the whole world picked for the exhibit.
President Trump says he'll start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks, using money from his super PAC instead of taxpayer dollars.
Time is running out for candidates to make their case to voters. Midterm elections are on Nov. 3. On Monday, the two candidates for Minnesota governor, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, each pitched their plan for the economy. Esme Murphy reports.
The fight to protect the most vulnerable children in the state is escalating. Medica announced it will no longer fully cover at-home nursing for families of children who need 24/7 care, saying it is within the law. Lawmakers didn't stop the change. The governor didn't either. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what…
There's an ambitious new restaurant with a refreshing mission in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.
For 40 years, Young Dance has welcomed dancers who are babies to dancers who are elders, as well as dancers of all abilities.
She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was young, and was able to find her footing with dance. Now she’s helping others find the freedom in dance.
It's about to get much warmer, even though we're well into fall. Tuesday temperatures are expected to reach into the 70s.
It’s a major delay for the man convicted for last year’s deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers.
Before the players got back on the field, leaders from both Eden Prairie and Minnetonka acknowledged how students might be affected by the shooting outside the game on Friday.
Square Roots is planted in an area that’s still finding its footing, but they have a mission to support people interested in food service careers.
A Minnesota woman is preparing to launch her debut novel while sharing her journey with cystic fibrosis.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hopes these cameras will make work zones safer.
A new media outlet in the Twin Cities is on a mission to tell stories of Somali Americans.
Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week with temps reaching into the 70s.
Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.
The NFL has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games for swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team's loss to the New York Giants.
A Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty in August to drinking before getting behind the wheel and killing a 69-year-old Ukrainian refugee in a wrong-way crash earlier this year was sentenced Monday to over seven years in prison.
A 20-year-old man faces sexual assault and attempted kidnapping charges in connection with separate attacks on teenage girls last month in the Twin Cities, according to online court records.
Temperatures will reach the high 60s across the Twin Cities and much of central Minnesota, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The state trial against Vance Boelter, the man already convicted of killing and attacking Minnesota lawmakers, will not start until next May.
New traffic cameras going up today in Burnsville are tracking speeders. As Beret Leone reports, Minnesota transportation officials say the goal is to improve safety.
Drivers traveling through a work zone on Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, will see new signs and a new tool aimed at getting them to slow down.
Authorities in western Wisconsin are investigating two deadly hit-and-run crashes that occurred this weekend.
A 34-year-old Minneapolis man has been sentenced to prison for burglarizing multiple businesses across the city in May.
Ashely Bolden founded Lynnmonade as a backyard lemonade stand during the pandemic. Now, it's a full-fledged Minneapolis-based beverage and hospitality company.
Andy Lindus, owner of Lindus Construction, visits WCCO about what homeowners need to know about which home warranties are actually worth the money, which are marketing tricks — and the exact questions homeowners must ask before signing a contract.
A Delta flight from Minneapolis to New York City was forced to return to MSP Airport Sunday due to an apparent landing gear issue.
An after-school music program will be hosting a free Find Your Pride Arts and Culture Summit next week in St. Paul. William Williams, a former ComMUSICation youth participant and current teaching fellow, visits WCCO to discuss the inaugural summit.
WCCO's AJ Hilton is featured in this month's Lakeville Magazine, where he dishes on his favorite fall music — and how he works the early morning shift without caffeine!
A Hennepin County judge ruled Monday that the state trial for Vance Boelter, the man convicted in federal court earlier this year of murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, will be delayed until May 2027.
Police are searching for a 52-year-old Watertown, Minnesota, man who escaped deputies twice on Sunday by fleeing into a corn field.
After a chilly start, Monday will be mostly sunny and mild in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Recalled Gatorade sold in 37 states could cause temporary "adverse health consequences," a federal regulatory agency says.
High school students in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, returned to class Monday after two people were shot during Friday night's homecoming football game.