Central Minnesota man accused of SNAP, medical assistance fraud
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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Shireen Gandhi appointed as permanent Minnesota DHS commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Shireen Gandhi as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, just over a year after appointing her to the role in a temporary capacity.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Some Minnesotans stranded in Mexico after violence erupts
Andrea Shapiro, a Minnesotan, spoke with WCCO from a hotel looking over the city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
Roller-coaster temperatures this week in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities metro is in for some late-winter temperature whiplash this week.
Maxey scores 39 in 76ers' win over Timberwolves to snap losing streak
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Minnesota DFL, GOP have dueling priorities for 2026 legislative session
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
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Colder weekend before a warm up next week
This weekend will be cold with temperatures in the low 20s on Saturday, but feeling more like single digits throughout the day.
Birkebeiner track is holding up despite recent warm weather
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
Hovland sees 34 inches of snow in Minnesota storm. See the latest totals.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
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Winter Restaurant Week comes to the Twin Cities
Justine Jones, food and drink editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, shares a preview of the culinary event.
Minnesota fraud investigator says state's problems are fixable
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud problem says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable.
Flights canceled in the wake of TSA suspension confusion
Two DHS officials told CBS News early Monday that TSA PreCheck should remain open after the decision reversal but noted that "that's being handled airport by airport."
Video shows panic at Jalisco, Mexico airport after killing of cartel leader
Violence continues in several areas in Mexico following the killing of drug cartel "El Mencho" during a military operation on Sunday.
4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Feb. 23, 2026 | NEXT Weather
We have two rounds of snow passing through in the next two days. The first round arrives Tuesday morning, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
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Rondale Moore, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, dies at age 25
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Cade Tyson drains seven 3-pointers, scores 27 points and Minnesota drops Rutgers 80-61
Cade Tyson had 27 points and 10 rebounds, making seven 3-pointers, and short-handed Minnesota defeated Rutgers 80-61.
Mike Conley is glad he could come back to the Timberwolves, even if his playing time will be minimal
Mike Conley reunited with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week as if he hadn't ever left.
Gophers men's team injury woes worsen with Crocker-Johnson out indefinitely
Minnesota junior forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson will be sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury that has kept him out of the last two games.
Twins pitcher Pablo López set for season-ending elbow surgery as expected
Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.
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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.
Here's what your body does to handle extreme cold
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
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Edina woman who went viral after Alex Pretti shooting reflects one month later
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Crowd shows support for 3 women protesting after confrontation
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Somali community hesitantly hopeful amid news of ICE drawdown
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
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Paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
"Red Bulls" celebrate Minnesota veteran's 103rd birthday
Don Halverson's fellow members of the Minnesota National Guard's Red Bull 34th Infantry Division threw him an early celebration in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
2 killed in north Minneapolis shooting, police say
Police in Minneapolis are investigating after a 14-year-old boy and a man were killed in a shooting on Monday afternoon.
At least 1 police officer fires weapon in Brooklyn Center, mayor says
At least one police officer fired their weapon in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Monday, according to Mayor April Graves.
Faith leaders denied from providing pastoral care to Whipple detainees, lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed Monday against the Department of Homeland Security accuses federal agents at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building in Minneapolis of barring faith leaders from offering prayer and pastoral guidance to detainees.
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Paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Central Minnesota man accused of SNAP, medical assistance fraud
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Shireen Gandhi appointed as permanent Minnesota DHS commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Shireen Gandhi as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, just over a year after appointing her to the role in a temporary capacity.
Man stabbed Duluth officer's leg during attempted arrest, police say
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
Five rescued from garage roof during fire, no injuries
The Faribault, Minnesota, fire department and police department responded to a house fire around 12 a.m. on Wednesday, on reports of people trapped inside the home.
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Birkebeiner track is holding up despite recent warm weather
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
Wis. GOP leader Robin Vos to leave office after reshaping state
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
Wis. poised to leave Ark. as only state without expanded Medicaid for new moms
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats.
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.
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Paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Minnesota paid leave program is $70M under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Minnesota fraud investigator says state's problems are fixable
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud problem says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
Minnesota's fraud crisis "can be fixed," Walz-appointed investigator says
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud problem says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable.
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Mpls. restaurant workers lament losses from ICE surge, demand change
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
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.
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Central Minnesota man accused of SNAP, medical assistance fraud
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Some Minnesotans stranded in Mexico after violence erupts
Andrea Shapiro, a Minnesotan, spoke with WCCO from a hotel looking over the city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
Man stabbed Duluth officer's leg during attempted arrest, police say
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
Hastings man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material
A southern Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
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Paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Minnesota has seen 5 measles cases so far in 2026
Measles cases in the U.S. are rising at the fastest rate in a generation, and the trend now includes five cases in Minnesota since the start of the new year.
Hennepin Healthcare seeks Target Field sales tax amid financial crisis
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
Understanding contagiousness following recovery from a virus
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
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Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
U2 drops six-track EP with song honoring Renee Good
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Bruce Springsteen kicking off next tour in Minneapolis in March
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.