
Hoffman family releases statement detailing night of shooting
State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife released a new statement detailing the night they were both shot in their home.
Watch CBS News
State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife released a new statement detailing the night they were both shot in their home.
The NWS says the Plains and the Midwest region will see the "hottest temperatures of the season" this weekend.
Juneteenth, now recognized as a federal holiday, is more than a day off; it's an important reminder of freedom delayed but never denied.
Leaders hope what's called the Grappler will cut down on the need to chase in the first place.
The largest playground in Crystal, Minnesota, was deemed off limits on Thursday afternoon because police warned of a planned "takeover" event from hundreds of teens.
A woman was "severely injured" and later died in Wabasha County Wednesday, and a man is in custody in connection with her death, authorities said.
The Hortmans ended up keeping the last dog they trained, Gilbert, after he flunked out because he was too friendly.
American cyclist Ian Andersen said Iranians' warm welcome and hospitality changed abruptly when Israel started bombing.
The man responsible for one of the greatest quarterback seasons in Minnesota Vikings history is effusive about the team's future at the position.
The NWS says the Plains and the Midwest region will see the "hottest temperatures of the season" this weekend.
Neither tornado caused any injuries or fatalities, the National Weather Service said.
Storms popped up quickly in and around cabin country Monday, making people activate their emergency plan where they play.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s diet-friendly, there may be a snack just for you.
Liz Stock from the ASI visited WCCO to share more about the Midsommar celebration.
Roxanne Heaton, Executive Director of Minnetonka Center for the Arts, stopped by WCCO with drawing teacher Bill Reynolds to demonstrate pen and ink drawing.
There's a chance for severe weather in northern Minnesota Friday night, followed by extreme heat this weekend.
This is the first year Minnesota is celebrating with the bald eagle as the official national bird.
Once they got the paperwork out of the way, the new players hit the court with the pros.
Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including the second of back-to-back shots with Kody Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers had a homer and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to end a six-game losing streak.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The man responsible for one of the greatest quarterback seasons in Minnesota Vikings history is effusive about the team's future at the position.
Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a rain-shortened game.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
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.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
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."
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.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
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.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
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."
One man is dead and another injured after a shooting just south of downtown Minneapolis early Friday.
Leaders hope what's called the Grappler will cut down on the need to chase in the first place.
Healing is the next focus for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, residents. After Saturday's assassination and attacks, the city held an event to help residents do just that.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, released a new statement detailing the night they were both shot in their home over the weekend.
After nearly a decade in business, a popular pizzeria in Lowertown St. Paul has decided to close.
A woman was "severely injured" and later died in Wabasha County Wednesday, and a man is in custody in connection with her death, authorities said.
The guard, 44-year-old Lindsey Adams of Farmington, was charged last September with third-degree possession of methamphetamine and introducing contraband into a state correctional facility.
The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, Minnesota, around 7:20 p.m., according to the state patrol.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved next year's operating budget, which features tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and a 7% cut to academic programs.
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.
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.
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.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
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.
President Donald Trump says he'll decide within two weeks about whether or not to order U.S. strikes on Iran.
Neighbors said a break-in at Melissa Hortman's house on Wednesday made it feel like the Hortmans were attacked again. Now, those neighbors are banding together to regain a sense of safety. Frankie McLister shares their story.
The Hoffmans released a statement Thursday recounting what they call the "horrible circumstances" of June 14th. They say John Hoffman lunged at the gunman impersonating an officer in their doorway that night.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, released a new statement detailing the night they were both shot in their home over the weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday the Legislature should reconsider allowing people to carry firearms inside the State Capitol in wake of the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses inside their homes over the weekend.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
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.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
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.
A woman was "severely injured" and later died in Wabasha County Wednesday, and a man is in custody in connection with her death, authorities said.
One man is dead and another injured after a shooting just south of downtown Minneapolis early Friday.
Leaders hope what's called the Grappler will cut down on the need to chase in the first place.
A man is in jail Thursday after the Minnesota GOP says he threatened violence at the Minnesota State Capitol, just days after Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it has no plans to drop the state charges against Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband this past weekend inside their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
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.
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.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
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.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.