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Monday, September 29th – MnDOT workers across the state pause for a “Safety Stand Down” after two contractor deaths on Minnesota roads in the past week. In St. Paul, a 36-year-old woman is killed in a crash that ended in a neighborhood backyard. Students at Annunciation return to a full schedule for the first time since last month’s deadly school shooting. And Congress faces a looming deadline wit...

Friday, September 26th – Maplewood police are searching for the driver in a deadly early-morning hit-and-run. Two construction workers are killed in separate incidents just a day apart, leaving families demanding answers about safety on Minnesota job sites. In the state of hockey, a debate over whether youth players can pray on the ice after games sparks pushback from families. And five candidates...

Thursday, September 25th – Two brothers are facing federal kidnapping charges in a violent $8 million cryptocurrency heist that forced Mahtomedi Public Schools to cancel its homecoming football game. MnDOT is releasing new details about a construction worker killed on the job in Burnsville. The campaign office of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh was vandalized with a threatening, Islamopho...

Wednesday, September 24th – A deadly shooting inside an ICE facility in Dallas leaves two detainees dead and the FBI investigating the attack as targeted violence. In Savage, police continue investigating the death of a baby at a daycare. Two Texas brothers are charged in a violent kidnapping case that forced the cancellation of Mahtomedi’s homecoming football game. And the Minnesota Board of Pard...

Tuesday, September 23rd – Police in Savage are investigating the death of an infant at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare, and families with children there are being asked to closely monitor for unusual symptoms. In Minneapolis, one man is in critical condition after a shooting in Dinkytown, raising concerns about safety near the University of Minnesota campus. Former Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mit...

Monday, September 22nd – Safety is top of mind for University of Minnesota students as Turning Point USA holds an event on campus, just days after its founder, Charlie Kirk, was killed in Utah. A Capitol security panel debates new safety measures, including metal detectors, while St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter pushes for a “yes” vote on Ballot Question 1 as early voting begins. And authorities say a...

Friday, September 19th – Law enforcement leaders push back against Hennepin County’s decision to stop prosecuting felony charges from low-level traffic stops. Early voting begins in Minneapolis and across the state, with the mayor’s race already in the spotlight. Governor Tim Walz launches his campaign rally for a historic third term. And a CDC panel debates changes to the MMRV vaccine. Plus, a gu...

Thursday, September 18th – Eight people are charged in Minnesota with stealing more than $9 million from a housing program meant to help vulnerable residents, and prosecutors say more charges are coming. ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after backlash over his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk, sparking a conversation about free speech and a failed push to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar....

Wednesday, September 17th. Recreational cannabis is now available in the Twin Cities, with new dispensaries opening today. Governor Tim Walz signs an executive order aimed at stopping fraud in state programs, while mayors from across the country meet in Minneapolis to announce new plans to protect the Mississippi River. And MSP Airport holds on to its title as one of the most satisfying airports i...

Monday, September 16th. Thirteen people were shot in Minneapolis in just 12 hours from two mass shootings. One of the shootings happened at a controversial encampment, now the city is shutting it down. Then, Governor Tim Walz announces an unprecedented run for a third term, saying he’s not done fighting gun violence and political “cruelty.” Plus, voters head to the polls in a closely watched speci...

Monday, September 15th. Lawmakers are meeting at the Minnesota Capitol to discuss gun safety in the wake of the Annunciation Catholic School tragedy, though the Governor has yet to call a special session. Loved ones honored 10-year-old Harper Moyski at Lake Harriet Bandshell with a celebration of life. Annunciation students begin their return to the classroom this week with a focus on healing and...

Friday, September 12th — A suspect is now in custody in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. President Trump confirmed the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and says he will attend Kirk’s funeral. We also look at how family members helped investigators track Robinson down. Then, Senator Amy Klobuchar honors a fallen St. Paul firefighter while calling for new protections for first...

Thursday, September 11th . The FBI is leading a nationwide manhunt for the person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. Officials are offering a $100,000 reward for information. We also look at how Minnesotans are honoring the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks through service. Then, the latest update on 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, the...

Wednesday, September 10th. The woman who bought guns for the man who killed three Burnsville first responders is being sentenced today in federal court. Ashley Dyrdahl admitted to straw purchasing the firearms used in the deadly ambush. Prosecutors are pushing for over three years in prison. Then, service workers at the University of Minnesota continue their strike, Governor Tim Walz talks about a...

Tuesday, September 9th. A school bus crash on I-35W in Mounds View sent two drivers to the hospital and left dozens of students shaken. Target employees gather in downtown Minneapolis as a new in-office policy takes effect. The search continues for 24-year-old Logan Sampson, missing from New Prague for more than two days. And Governor Tim Walz meets with lawmakers to discuss a special session on g...

Monday, September 8th. We’re learning more about a deadly helicopter crash in Lakeville that killed two people, including Vietnam veteran and longtime Wisconsin business owner Dave Schmitz. Survivors of the Annunciation School shooting continue to recover, with 12-year-old Lydia Kaiser now home while 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition. Governor Tim Walz is calling a special s...

Friday, September 5th — Charges filed against a man after two young women were killed and a child critically injured following a police pursuit. We break down the man's lengthy criminal history. Across the country, students walk out of classrooms to demand action after the devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Church that left two children dead. Then, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor shares the...

Thursday, September 4th — A tragic crash during a police pursuit in north Minneapolis leaves two women dead and a child injured. We'll hear from Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. In a remarkable turn of events, a man convicted of a 1998 murder is freed after new testimony emerges, overturning a decades-old conviction. Then, lawmakers and paramedics open up about the emotional impact of recent...

Wednesday, September 3rd. One week after the Annunciation Church shooting, survivors continue to recover, including 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who remains in critical condition. Vice President JD Vance visits Minneapolis to pay respects, while families grieve the loss of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski. Blood drives and yard signs are helping raise support across the comm...

Tuesday, September 2nd. The first day of school feels different for many Minnesota families in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. Governor Tim Walz says he’ll call a special session on gun safety, while Chief Brian O’Hara promises a stronger police presence around schools and churches this week. Then, Twin Cities mayors push for a ban on assault weapons and high...

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Thursday, August 28th. WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh shares an update on the victims killed and wounded in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, August 27th. A tragic mass shooting during a Catholic school Mass in south Minneapolis leaves two children dead and at least 17 others injured. We hear directly from a fifth grader who survived, his grandfather, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who identified the shooter as 23-year-old Robin Westman. Doctors at HCMC describe treating young victims, while Senator Amy Klobuchar...

Tuesday, August 26th. The city of Minneapolis is weighing legal action against a property owner who opened his Lake Street lot to a homeless encampment — city officials say it’s a public health risk, but he argues the city isn’t doing enough to address homelessness. Then, voters head to the polls in two Minnesota special primary elections that could shift the balance of power in the state Senate....

Monday, August 25th. Minneapolis police are searching for a blue SUV after a bicyclist, and a pedestrian were critically injured in a South Minneapolis hit-and-run. Then, former Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright heads to trial on criminal sexual conduct charges. Plus, Minnetonka launches the state’s first “Drones as First Responders” program, and it’s State Patrol Day at the Minnesota Sta...