Community members fear ICE agents are disguising themselves in Minn.
Constitutional observers tell WCCO that reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities metro and rural areas of the state.
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Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Lisa Demuth emerges from caucus as leading GOP gubernatorial candidate
In a crowded field, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth had a very good caucus night; she won the straw poll by about 32%.
Ron Handberg, who helped define WCCO's legacy, dies at 87
Under Ron Handberg's leadership, the station developed both a local and national reputation for outstanding news and public affairs programming.
Fact checking Trump's claims about "paid" Minnesota protesters
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
Naz Reid ejected after scuffle with Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye in 4th quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation early in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 138-116 win.
Timberwolves cruise to 138-116 win against Hawks
Anthony Edwards scored 21 of his 30 points in the first half as the Minnesota Timberwolves used a dominant second quarter to cruise to a 138-116 win against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks.
Questions of partisanship arise amid Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office shakeup
A question for applicants wishing to fill vacancies in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota is sparking concerns from some attorneys who are concerned that politics is getting in the way of a once apolitical job.
Resolution to lift mining ban in BWCA could be called to Senate floor this week
Last month, congressional Republicans moved closer to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium through the House.
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Slight cool down Saturday, back to upper 30s on Sunday
Seasonable cold air returns Saturday with temperatures reaching the 20s for southern and central Minnesota and teens for northern Minnesota.
Warmer weather, snow possible Sunday
Saturday will still feel cold, but it will be warmer than what we've seen. Temperatures are expected to hit the double digits by Saturday afternoon.
How is wind chill calculated?
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year around the Twin Cities
Chinese New Year is almost here and a local brewery wants you to join in on their celebration of the year of the horse. Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso are joined by Margaret Wong and Tim Naumann to learn more about this Lunar New Year festival
St. Paul Public Library hosting Black History Month Doc-N-Dine event
February is Black History Month and St. Paul Public Libraries is celebrating with a special event. Jenaya Myvett and Derek Francis talk more about it on WCCO Saturday Morning.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Feb. 9, 2026
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says above-average temperatures will continue through the entire week.
Are Minneapolis protesters paid, like the Trump administration says?
The ICE surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests. Some draw tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen. The Trump administration claims money motivates critics to hit the streets. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner investigates if there's any truth behind the assertion that protesters get paid.
Target cutting 500 jobs to combat store complaints
Target says it's going to add more staff to its stores because shoppers have reported sloppier shelves, longer checkout lines, and items out of stock.
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Naz Reid ejected after scuffle with Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye in 4th quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation early in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 138-116 win.
Timberwolves cruise to 138-116 win against Hawks
Anthony Edwards scored 21 of his 30 points in the first half as the Minnesota Timberwolves used a dominant second quarter to cruise to a 138-116 win against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks.
Wild's Gustavsson, Wallstedt to represent Team Sweden in Olympics
In a surprising move to some, the Wild have two goaltenders playing in the Milano Cortina Winter Games: Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt, who is in his first full NHL season.
Minnetonka dance team makes jazz state tournament after 21 year absence
The Minnetonka Skipperettes finished in a top-three spot in jazz, earning a ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2005, after a 21-year absence.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
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Fact checking Trump's claims about "paid" Minnesota protesters
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
Do body cameras improve policing?
According to the Police Executive Research Firm, 82% of police departments in the United States equip officers with body cameras. That number comes from 2023, meaning it could be even higher by now.
What does it mean to self-deport?
With the new $2,600 stipend, DHS said the cost of a single self-deportation is $5,100. That's significantly less than the cost to arrest, detain and deport an undocumented immigrant, which DHS said costs more than $18,000.
How is wind chill calculated?
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
Here are the rules and data for Minnesota permit to carry
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
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Minnesotans band together to cover rent for their immigrant neighbors
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
As ICE activity increases in Northfield, neighbors step up to support each other
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging"
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
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Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
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Minneapolis man pleads guilty to role in deadly Elliot Park shooting
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man on Monday pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a man in the Elliot Park neighborhood last summer.
Man sentenced for straw purchasing guns connected to 2 killings
A judge sentenced a man to nearly three years in prison for straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in 2021.
Minnetonka dance team makes jazz state tournament after 21 year absence
The Minnetonka Skipperettes finished in a top-three spot in jazz, earning a ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2005, after a 21-year absence.
Teen brother legal observers compare ICE tactics in Twin Cities, Chicago
Teenage brothers born in Minneapolis and now living in Chicago documented federal immigration agents in both cities for months.
Pop-up street blockades cause safety concerns
The Minneapolis Fire Department says the pop-up nature of the blockades makes emergency response especially difficult.
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Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate killed in St. Cloud
The daughter of a Minnesota gubernatorial candidate was killed Friday in an apparent attempted murder-suicide involving her husband.
2 more GOP candidates bow out of Minnesota gubernatorial race
Two Republican candidates in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race have dropped out: one for a heartbreaking reason, while the other is entering a different race.
Community members fear ICE agents are disguising themselves in Minn.
People describing themselves as constitutional observers tell WCCO that in the past week, reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities Metro and rural areas of the state.
Resolution to lift mining ban in BWCA could be called to Senate floor this week
Last month, congressional Republicans moved closer to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium through the House.
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Three dead after western Wisconsin house fire
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
Frosty's got nothing on Jeffery the snowman
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Wis. man convicted of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota, Wisconsin report first measles cases of 2026
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of Minnesota, Wisconsin schools closed on Friday due to cold
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
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Fact checking Trump's claims about "paid" Minnesota protesters
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
Immigrant speaks out after he says federal officers gave him life-threatening injuries
A Mexican immigrant working in Minnesota says federal officers arrested and beat him. Court documents detail a laundry list of head injuries that hospital workers called life-threatening, including eight skull fractures and five brain bleeds. Ashley Grams is learning more from those documents.
Questions of partisanship arise amid Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office shakeup
A question for applicants wishing to fill vacancies in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota is sparking concerns from some attorneys who are concerned that politics is getting in the way of a once apolitical job.
Teen brother legal observers compare ICE tactics in Twin Cities, Chicago
Teenage brothers born in Minneapolis and now living in Chicago documented federal immigration agents in both cities for months.
Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
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Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
TurnSignl app connects people stopped by ICE to lawyers
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Students call on Walz to impose moratorium on evictions amid ICE surge
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
Demonstrators in Dinkytown call for Target to speak out against ICE
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging"
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
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Philly men plead guilty to defrauding Minnesota housing program
Two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money," pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday.
Minneapolis man pleads guilty to role in deadly Elliot Park shooting
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man on Monday pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a man in the Elliot Park neighborhood last summer.
Man sentenced for straw purchasing guns connected to 2 killings
A judge sentenced a man to nearly three years in prison for straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in 2021.
Teen brother legal observers compare ICE tactics in Twin Cities, Chicago
Teenage brothers born in Minneapolis and now living in Chicago documented federal immigration agents in both cities for months.
Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
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Fear in Minn. Somali community stalling progress on measles vaccination
Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota.
Doctors say fear of ICE is keeping some patients away from critical care
Patients in Minnesota are canceling appointments and deferring critical health care needs because of fear of immigration enforcement as the federal crackdown continues, doctors say.
Children's Minnesota plans to pause some gender-affirming care for kids
Children's Minnesota announced Tuesday it plans to pause some gender-affirming care for children amid "threats" from the federal government.
ICE says man shattered his skull running into wall; HCMC staffers skeptical
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
Minnesota, Wisconsin report first measles cases of 2026
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
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Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party"
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
Dave Chappelle to perform in St. Paul as way to "stand with" Twin Cities
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
The Grammy Awards were Sunday. Here's how to watch a replay and what to know.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."