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Mother blackmailed by former Minnesota sheriff details why she trusted him

A mother who was blackmailed by a Minnesota sheriff is speaking out for the first time in a WCCO Investigation. Darcey Duncan recently received a multi-million-dollar settlement for the abuse she endured. The former Chisago County sheriff pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct in 2023.

Randle's 32 points lead Timberwolves in 116-104 win over Suns

Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104.

Immigration attorney says Somali asylum cases are being rushed after TPS ruling

A federal judge in Massachusetts is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the U.S. The judge issued an administrative stay on Friday.

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.

Wolves sideline Anthony Edwards for the next 1 to 2 weeks

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games with inflammation in his right knee with the team in the thick of the race for playoff position in the Western Conference.

Minnesota fires women's hockey coach Brad Frost

Minnesota has dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons.

Paige Bueckers donates $50K for food shelf in Hopkins

She's one of the biggest names in basketball, but has never forgotten her hometown roots. Paige Bueckers is giving back to the Minnesota community that raised her.

HCMC could close without action on sales tax, officials say

Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action​.

Data: 5 times more cars were stolen in Minneapolis than in St. Paul so far this year

A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.

Allina Health to be acquired by California-based nonprofit health system

A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.

Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

Wis. legislator pleads no contest after feud over Hispanic resolutions

A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.

Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.

Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.

Bill: Warrants that let police sweep data near crime scenes should be illegal

As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.