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WCCO Investigates digs into the process of suspending or revoking a teaching license in Minnesota, as part of a series of stories about laws and policies surrounding grooming.
Hannah LoPresto, a Minnesotan who came forward with what she calls a grooming experience in high school, is fighting for stronger laws to protect kids. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle shows us why LoPresto's proposals are getting bipartisan support in Minnesota.
WCCO investigated the laws and policies surrounding grooming. We heard from a young woman who is sharing her story in hopes of creating change and keeping kids safe.
"My hope is to get people's attention and hope that they listen and understand and see that this isn't just about what happened to me," Hannah LoPresto said.
She told police her band director groomed and sexually assaulted her in high school, but he was never charged. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle digs into why and how a change in law could lead to more accountability in future cases.
She thought she was receiving extra attention as a high school student. She now says she realizes she was being groomed.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation admits he executed a fraud scheme to take customers' money.
Charles Workman is accused of fraudulently soliciting more than $750,000 from Twin Cities families, promising a swimming pool and instead leaving backyards in ruin or without any work done at all.
Imagine paying to donate a truckload of items, only to find out they were trashed. That's what happened to one local family.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
WCCO Investigates discovered the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) could have alerted Eagan residents whose health was at risk from lead exposure sooner.
WCCO Investigates is looking at safety on the roads, and how local law enforcement train for a PIT maneuver, after a recent high-speed chase through the streets of Ramsey County.
In the last year, the Supervised Release Board has paroled a higher percentage of prisoners than any commissioner in the past 30 years.
A Minnesota woman, adopted as a baby, wanted to make sure she had citizenship papers. That started a domino effect that now has her on a mission to share what she's learned with others.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
A legislative audit found "widespread financial mismanagement" at the top of Minnesota's state government.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office is facing criticism after an audit released on Tuesday shows a dozen findings of financial mismanagement.
Here’s what some voters had to say when asked about their excitement and concerns on Election Day.
Voters are deciding on who will lead St. Paul, but that’s not all that’s on the ballot.
Fifteen candidates are running for Minneapolis mayor, but these top four fundraisers have different visions for the future of the city.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
A federal agent from Minnesota has pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed late last month.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Monday to several charges involving child sexual abuse material.
Lyndon Wiggins was found guilty Monday of the 2019 kidnapping and killing of realtor Monique Baugh after a weekslong retrial.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Newcomers Cade Tyson scored 30 points and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had a double-double, giving new coach Niko Medved a victory in his Minnesota debut, 87-60 over Gardner-Webb.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact activities on the court.
A full-circle moment is unfolding on the basketball court this pre-season in Minnesota. During a fall league happening at St. Michael-Albertville High School on Sunday, three generations of women are growing the game.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Mild weather continues in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, with a pleasant fall day on tap.
Wednesday will feel cooler in the Twin Cities with highs in the mid 50s, temperatures still remain above average for early November.
600 primary care physicians at dozens of Allina Health’s Twin Cities clinics and urgent care locations plan to walk off the job on Wednesday, but just for a day.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office is facing criticism after an audit released on Tuesday shows a dozen findings of financial mismanagement.
Mahesh Johari is the founder and president of the Johari Family Foundation, and he shares about the launch of the new campaign.
Here’s what some voters had to say when asked about their excitement and concerns on Election Day.
Voters are deciding on who will lead St. Paul, but that’s not all that’s on the ballot.