Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
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Children of Melissa and Mark Hortman speak out following fatal shooting
Sophie and Colin Hortman are responding to the fatal shooting of their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.
Vance Boelter went to other targets' homes the night he shot lawmakers, FBI says
Boelter is facing six charges in federal court, including stalking and murder.
Witness recounts spotting suspect in lawmaker shootings in rural area
People near the town of Green Isle, Minnesota, are reacting to an intense police search and manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of one of their neighbors.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Chisholm after "shooting incident," police say
An overnight shooting in the northern Minnesota city of Chisholm prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, police said.
Twin Cities food scene earns two James Beard Awards
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Quiet Wednesday in Twin Cities, but storms, heat and humidity are ahead
Wednesday will be warm and mostly dry in Minnesota, though isolated storms are possible down south.
Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with 5-1 Game 6 win over Oilers
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
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4 ways to stay safe on vacation if severe weather hits
Storms popped up quickly in and around cabin country Monday, making people activate their emergency plan where they play.
Tornado touches down in southern Minnesota, NWS says
A tornado touched down east of Nicollet on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Warm Father's Day ahead, chances for storms push into next week
A warm front will make for a beautiful Father's Day, putting temperatures in the 70s. However, the chance for isolated showers and storms will continue into the work week.
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BCA, Chisholm police investigating shooting that prompted shelter-in-place order
An overnight shooting in the northern Minnesota city of Chisholm prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, police said.
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from June 18, 2025
Wednesday will be warm and mostly dry in Minnesota, though isolated storms are possible down south.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on June 17, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet night with a mostly cloudy sky.
How to have your laundry come out perfect
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year. We all have our own methods, but what are the best practices when it comes to laundry? Turns out, a laundry whisperer happens to live right here in the Twin Cities.
Hoyo celebrates grand opening at Midtown Global Market
A Minnesota sister act has turned into a booming business.
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Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with 5-1 Game 6 win over Oilers
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
Lynx beat Aces 76-62, earn spot in Commissioner's Cup final
Courtney Williams scored 18 of her 20 points in the second half to rally the Minnesota Lynx to a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final with a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces despite losing Napheesa Collier to a bad back early in the third quarter.
How a Minneapolis teacher is providing opportunities for local hoopers
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Reds beat Twins 6-5 for third straight win
TJ Friedl hit a decisive two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for their third straight win, 6-5 over the Minnesota Twins.
Vikings' 2025 training camp features joint practices with Patriots
The Minnesota Vikings announced their 2025 training camp schedule Tuesday, with a dozen practices open to fans and plenty of ancillary activities.
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What are the best practices when it comes to laundry?
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
What happens when we sneeze?
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
What does it mean to "contain" a wildfire?
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
How have tariffs impacted fireworks prices?
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
Why do we struggle to spell certain words?
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
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MACV's Summer Salute connects veterans with lifesaving resources
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
First-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
From a foster home to a doctor's office: How a Minn. man defied the odds
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
Minnesota veteran aims to bike in 50-mile ride after recovering from illness
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Gallery: Vietnam through the lens of Arthur Phillips Sr.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Gallery: The new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
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St. Paul man pleads guilty to first-degree assault
A 22-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty on Monday to his role in the assault of a woman at his apartment earlier this year, according to court documents.
TC Planned Parenthood head remembers friend Melissa Hortman
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
Several Minnesota families stranded in Israel amid war with Iran
Several Minnesota residents are among the nearly 40,000 tourists stranded in Israel as the country's war with Iran rages.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Teenager pleads guilty after police confiscate machine guns, ghost guns
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to owning a machine gun after an investigation at a St. Paul home in March recovered a cache of weapons, including a ghost gun.
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Shelter-in-place order lifted in Chisholm after "shooting incident," police say
An overnight shooting in the northern Minnesota city of Chisholm prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, police said.
4 ways to stay safe on vacation if severe weather hits
Storms popped up quickly in and around cabin country Monday, making people activate their emergency plan where they play.
Ancient crop shows promise as sustainable jet fuel, researchers say
Every time we take flight, there's an environmental cost. Now, scientists are trying to grow a solution that could also be big business for Minnesota farmers.
Tornado touches down in southern Minnesota, NWS says
A tornado touched down east of Nicollet on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Witness recounts spotting suspect in lawmaker shootings in rural area
People near the town of Green Isle, Minnesota, are reacting to an intense police search and manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of one of their neighbors.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law weakening AG's power
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Migrant framed with penning threatening Trump letters released on bond
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Wis. lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1M checks to voters
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Migrant falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
White House urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
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Could the US get involved in the conflict in the Middle East?
As the sun comes up over Tel Aviv, there are growing signs that the U.S. military could join the fight between Israel and Iran. On social media Tuesday, President Trump taunted the Iranian leader as an "easy target" and called for the country's "unconditional surrender" in all caps. CBS' Taurean Small has the latest on this developing conflict tonight from Washington.
What the parents of assassinated Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman have to say
The heartbroken parents of an assassinated lawmaker urged all of us to live by the example their daughter set. Former Speaker Melissa Hortman's family joined this procession carrying her and her husband's remains to a funeral home in south Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon. Flowers and cards now line the couple's driveway next to crime tape, a reminder of the nightmare that showed up at their front door.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law weakening AG's power
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
TC Planned Parenthood head remembers friend Melissa Hortman
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
Planned Parenthood regional president speaks out on lawmaker shootings
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood are on Vance Boelter's hit list. Sources close to the investigation say they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights. For the first time since the attacks, Planned Parenthood Regional President Ruth Richardson is speaking out. Here's Esme Murphy.
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The numbers are in for REAL ID's Minnesota rollout
The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual.
Cub pharmcies filling prescriptions again after cyberattack
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
Nearly $400K in lottery prizes won this weekend in Minnesota
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers feeling the pinch of rising insurance costs
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
What popular items at Twin Cities grocery stores cost compared to three months ago
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
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Shelter-in-place order lifted in Chisholm after "shooting incident," police say
An overnight shooting in the northern Minnesota city of Chisholm prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, police said.
St. Paul man pleads guilty to first-degree assault
A 22-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty on Monday to his role in the assault of a woman at his apartment earlier this year, according to court documents.
TC Planned Parenthood head remembers friend Melissa Hortman
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
Man who allegedly threatened deputies with crossbow arrested
A man responsible for dozens of 911 calls and complaints from neighbors has been arrested after Hennepin County deputies say he threatened them with a crossbow.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
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TC Planned Parenthood head remembers friend Melissa Hortman
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
Data shows most suicides in Minnesota occur in June
In a release last month, the Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate stayed about the same in 2024 when compared to 2023.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Cub pharmcies filling prescriptions again after cyberattack
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
What happens when we sneeze?
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Twin Cities food scene earns two James Beard Awards
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of criminal sexual assault as jury reaches partial verdict
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.