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Fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell honored at Twins game Before he died, Jamal Mitchell had completed his hiring process to join the Twins as a game day officer. 2H ago

Years after it was destroyed, Coliseum building reopens in "game changing" redevelopment Hours before Juneteenth events began in south Minneapolis Wednesday, people in the Longfellow neighborhood already had reason to celebrate. 3H ago

Black Twin Cities leaders talk receiving Bush Fellowship: "There's almost nothing that we cannot do" While Juneteenth is rooted in the past, it's important to recognize what's happening in the present. WCCO sat down with three local leaders to talk about Black excellence in the Twin Cities. 4H ago

Vandals target co*kato fire hydrants, spilling 1 million gallons, fire officials say The fire department of a town west of the Twin Cities says vandals have targeted its water supply, wasting more than a million gallons overnight Sunday. 9H ago

1st of 9 defendants charged in Minnesota's largest fentanyl bust pleads guilty to conspiracy A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday for his role in a drug trafficking operation that led to the largest fentanyl bust in Minnesota history. 9H ago

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Life-changing bill for adoptees takes effect July 1 Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. 3H ago

2nd man involved in Babbitt workplace stabbing sentenced to 17 years A second man has been sentenced for his part in the 2021 stabbing of an employee inside a northeastern Minnesota business. 10H ago

Flooding damages areas in nothern Minnesota, including Superior National Forest Heavy rain across northern Minnesota on Tuesday damaged areas in the Superior National Forest, which could impact canoers over the coming days. 3H ago

Crews rescue 9-year-old boy in Boundary Waters after tree fell on him Search and rescue crews evacuated a 9-year-old boy from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Tuesday night after he was injured by a falling tree. 11H ago

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River Falls "Queer Crawl" brings together residents, small business to celebrate Pride The city of River Falls is more colorful than it's ever been. Jun 18

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to Gov. Evers' 400-year school funding veto The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' partial veto locking in a school funding increase for the next 400 years. Jun 17

Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps ban on mobile absentee voting sites in place for now The Wisconsin Supreme Court has kept a lower court's ruling banning the use of mobile voting sites in the upcoming presidential election in place for now, a win for Republicans. Jun 12

Americans celebrate Flag Day every year. The holiday started in Wisconsin. Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. Jun 12

Police update number of people injured in Madison rooftop shooting to 12 Police now say at least a dozen people were hurt in a shooting at a party in Wisconsin's capital city. More than 25 people were at the party on the roof of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Madison early Sunday when shots were fired. Jun 11

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Life-changing bill for adoptees takes effect July 1 Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. 3H ago

Adoptees share what life-changing Minnesota bill unsealing birth records means to them (part 3) Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Penny Needham about what's next for adoptees. 8H ago 04:40

Adoptees share what life-changing Minnesota bill unsealing birth records means to them (part 2) Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with 82-year-old Mary Jo Lindeberg, an adoptee who believes this law will finally allow her to connect with family. Murphy also spoke with Pat Glisky, a birth mother who welcomes the new law. 9H ago 11:06

Adoptees share what life-changing Minnesota bill unsealing birth records means to them (part 1) Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Gregory Luce, an adoptee and leader in the fight for adoption rights. 9H ago 06:45

Tens of thousands of Minnesotans to be impacted by Biden's new citizenship plan "It was just emotional being able to finally say, 'Oh my dad is going to be safe. My mom is going to be safe,'" said Miranda del Toro. 8H ago

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