Born on Jan. 17, 2017, the resolution says Merkel, "embraced the world with his inquisitive nature, and brought joy to everyone he met." He also enjoyed all sports, including the Green Bay Packers, ...

On Aug. 26, Annunciation Catholic School volleyball players had their first practice of the season. Harper Moyski, 10, was among the students excited for games to begin and excited to play a sport she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday presented family of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel , who was killed in a mass shooting at ...

The two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting were an 8-year-old boy who loved to fish and cook and a 10-year-old girl known for her laughter and kindness. Fletcher Merkel, ...

Mollie Merkel stood next to her murdered 8-year-old son’s bed. She picked up a little green blanket, nuzzled it to her face and inhaled. “This is his baby blanket,” she said. “It still smells like ...

On the stage of Annunciation Catholic School's auditorium in Minneapolis, Jesse and Mollie Merkel walked to the podium to express their gratitude for the community that filled the space in front of ...

The city of Minneapolis honored 10-year-old Harper Moyski on Thursday by declaring November “Harper Moyski Month” and urging others to carry on her legacy. Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel were ...

The gun debate is back on the table in Edina, drawing dozens of Minnesotans to City Hall Tuesday night to speak out for and against a proposed gun safety ordinance. Among those addressing the City ...

The Minnesota Legislature faces Friday deadlines to move bills without a price tag. Those that don’t make it will likely get funneled out for the year.

Conor Wight joined WCCO after cultivating his skills as an award-winning investigative reporter in Syracuse, NY. As a newcomer to Minnesota, he's excited to explore this beautiful state and all that ...