Judge strikes down Minnesota ban on permit to carry law for applicants under 21

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge has sided with the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit aimed at the state’s permit to carry law, which required applicants to be at least 21 years old. Judge Katherine Menendez declared that the age limit violated the rights of 18-20-year-olds to bear arms, as protected in the Second and Fourteenth…

Cleanup begins in western Minnesota after train derailment, with lawmakers pursuing answers

RAYMOND, Minn. —  Cleanup is getting started Friday after a train derailment and fire in the small town of Raymond in Kandiyohi County Thursday morning. Heavy equipment was brought in to move the 22 Burlington Northern Santa Fe train cars. The freight train jumped the tracks early Thursday morning about 90 miles west of the Twin…

MPD settlement agreement approved, altering the future of policing in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city’s policing practices following the murder of George Floyd. The vote was unanimous among those present for the vote, with two council members not present during the proceedings. An announcement on the vote is scheduled for 11…

Police find missing 14-year-old Wyoming boy

WYOMING, Minn. — Authorities in eastern Minnesota say they found a boy they were searching for after he left his home Thursday evening The Wyoming Police Department said the boy left his home on foot just before 6 p.m. but has since been located. Top Featured Tags: – Minnesota News Press Release Distribution Service

Reese Barry to kick off Masters Tournament: “I’ve thought about for such a long time”

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A dream almost too epic to imagine is coming true for a young west metro golfer. Four years ago, WCCO met Reese Barry while covering the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine, where she said she wanted to be a professional golfer in the LPGA when she grew up. Now, at 13…

Good Question: What is the dark web?

MINNEAPOLIS — You’ve likely heard that computer hackers accessed the Minneapolis Public School system. They stole private data in a cyberattack that the district called an “encryption event.” The hacker group then posted some of that information on the dark web. So, what is the dark web? Good Question. Ty Hollins is the Chief Information Security…

Wisconsin Election Officials Push Back Against 2020 Probe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election officials pushed back Friday against a Republican-hired investigator’s review of the 2020 election, branding his findings as inaccurate and insisting the contest was conducted fairly and accurately. Republicans have refused to accept that President Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in Wisconsin by almost 21,000 votes, despite recounts, a state…

‘Rolling For Freedom’ Truck Caravan Travels Across I-94 In Minnesota

Originally published March 3 SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (WCCO) — Truck drivers are caravanning across Minnesota on Interstate 94 Thursday. The “Rolling For Freedom” rally has a series of stops planned for the rest of this week. Drivers will spend Thursday night in Sauk Centre, and then roll through the Twin Cities Friday. (credit: CBS) The…

MN Weather: Messy Weekend Storm Looks To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain & Thunder

Stay Informed: WCCO Weather App | Live Radars | More More Certain — Location: Duluth to Fergus Falls and points south — Worst travel: Before sunrise and after sunset Saturday — Precipitation: A bit of everything Less Certain — Snow: Amounts depend on temperatures, changeover times — Icing: Under 1/10th of an inch likely, with higher amounts locally — Thunder:…

Woman Shot In North Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLS ( WCCO) — A woman was shot in north Minneapolis Sunday evening. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to the incident near the area of 52nd and Bryant Avenue North at about 1:32 p.m. Police say the woman was transported to North Memorial Health Hospital and is in critical but stable condition. Authorities are investigating the…

Highland Park Students Plan Walkout Against Sexual Assault In School District

MINNEAPOLIS ( WCCO) — Highland Park students plan to hold a walkout against sexual assault culture within the St. Paul Public School District. Highland Park Senior High School students said the walkout will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. to “bring awareness to and fight against how the school has handled reports of sexual violence…

Guthrie Audience Member’s Pre-Show Rant Delays Opening Night For ‘Christmas Carol’

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Guthrie Theater brought back a holiday tradition this week after keeping its stage dark during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for the opening night audience, the show was delayed just a little bit longer. A video posted on Twitter has gone viral overnight, showing a woman standing and screaming at other people…

Addison Perdew Charged For Allegedly Beating Infant Son To Death

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A mother faces second-degree murder charges for allegedly beating her 2-month-old baby to death in what marked Minneapolis’ 83rd homicide of the year. Addison Perdew, 23, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder in Dakota County on Friday. According to the criminal complaint, police in Minneapolis responded to the 900 block of…

Fight Over U.S. Wolf Protections Goes Before Federal Judge

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. government attorney urged a federal judge Friday to uphold a decision from the waning days of the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country, as Republican-led states have sought to drive down wolf numbers through aggressive hunting and trapping. Wildlife advocates argued that…

Minnesota Weather: 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Possible In Twin Cities Saturday

WHAT WE KNOW – Strong winds Friday of 25+ mph could lead to visibility issues, especially to the west and north – A much colder weekend is expected to follow the Friday snow. – More snow possible Saturday into Sunday morning WHAT WE DON’T KNOW – How much snow will fall Saturday evening into Sunday…

Dozens Fall Ill At Wisconsin School Due To ‘Strong Epoxy-Like Odor’

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — More than 40 students and staff members at a Wisconsin school fell ill Wednesday after a “strong epoxy-like odor” circulated through the building. Spooner Area School District officials say the incident occurred at Spooner Middle School. At least 24 students and 20 staff members sought medical attention for “physical discomfort and illness.”…

‘I’d Do It All Over Again’: A Look At The Minnesotans Who’ve Served Their Nation

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On this Veterans Day, many have taken the opportunity to thank a friend, neighbor or family member for their service. Across Minnesota, there are 304,000 veterans — about 5.5% of the population. There are just less than 6,000 World War II veterans in the state. They make up 2% of our vets,…

A Brain Tumor Took Her Wedding Memories, But The Community Stepped Up To Make New Ones

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) — For most of us, photos are reminders. For Jennifer Schmidt, photos are proof. “I don’t remember walking down the aisle, saying our vows, I don’t remember the details,” she said. As much as she’d like to remember her 2012 wedding day, there’s a lot over the past few years the…

Minnesota Leaders Stress Need For More Veterans Centers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four Minnesota political leaders toured a veterans center in St. Paul on Thursday to pay tribute to those who served in the military and call for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for veterans. Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips…

MN Weather: Snow To Fall Overnight, ‘Worst Commute’ Expected Friday Morning

WHAT WE KNOW – Snow to fall across Minnesota late Thursday and into the overnight hours – Worst commute across the region will be Friday morning – Strong winds Friday of 40+ mph could lead to visibility issues, especially to the west and north – Much colder weekend to follow – More snow possible Saturday…

8th Minnesota School Staffer Dies Of COVID, Matching Death Toll Of All Last School Year

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — An eighth school staff member in Minnesota has died of COVID-19 since the start of the school year roughly 10 weeks ago. Minnesota Department of Health data released Thursday shows that one school staffer died of the virus in the last week. The data doesn’t show where the staffer worked. The number…

Dalvin Cook’s Ex-Girlfriend Sues Over Alleged Abuse; RB Says ‘I’m The Victim’

Content warning: The following story contains descriptions and pictures of alleged domestic violence. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -– A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, alleging he physically abused her in a November 2020 incident at his home in Minnesota. Gracelyn Trimble, Cook’s ex-girlfriend, filed the lawsuit in Dakota County Tuesday.…

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