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A much-anticipated veterans home finally opened in the town of Montevideo earlier this week. It's expected to serve veterans across western Minnesota.
The charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II allege the deadly force he used was not reasonable given the situation.
A judge has ruled that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers can be asked questions related to his role serving as a Democratic elector in the 2020 presidential election as part of an ongoing lawsuit against former President Donald Trump's attorneys.
A bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota may have the momentum to pass this upcoming session.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
For the past 18 years, a local barber has dedicated his talent and time to people experiencing homelessness.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed a bill that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy.
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
On the evening of Dec. 19, 2023, officers were called to the 900 block of Newton Avenue North, according to police, where they found a seriously injured man inside a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Organizers of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships say the last weekend of the tournament is canceled due to warm weather.
After a WCCO viewer sent in a striking photo of drooping snow formations, our NEXT Weather team came up with a possible explanation.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday passed a resolution supporting a cease-fire in Gaza, despite protestations from Mayor Jacob Frey that it was "one-sided" and would increase fear among Jewish people in the city.
Bud Light said it will return to the Super Bowl in 2024 with a humorous ad featuring "fan-favorite characters."
The resolution has been a topic of heavy controversy this week. It already went through at least eight amendments Tuesday, in front of a capacity-capped crowd of Palestinian rights supporters and local Jewish leaders.
A lawsuit from a former employee alleges that McMahon pressured her to have sex with him, other WWE employees and wrestlers.
Georgia is known for growing peaches, Florida for oranges. But what about Minnesota? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why this cold climate is a hot place to plant.
Rain and storms will be off and on starting Tuesday and going through Thursday, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
After more than three decades in St. Paul’s skyway, Pino’s Pizzeria was forced to shut its doors this spring when the building was condemned. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show why the return is more than just reopening the doors.
Sen. John Hoffman talked about the rehab process for him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, on the "Al Travis Show" Monday. It marked his first interview since he and his wife were shot at their Champlin home as part of what authorities say was a politically motivated attack.
Minneapolis police are investigating after one person was seriously injured in a shooting Monday afternoon.
New affidavits filed in court detail how witnesses were arrested immediately after the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Video shows Alex Pretti giving Mac Randolph's father his final salute after he died. Randolph says Pretti was his father's intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital.
"If we have the federal government actively preventing [the Minnesota BCA] from [investigating Alex Pretti's killing] and ignoring a court order, that's a power grab that's deeply concerning," said Professor Rachel Moran.
ChongLy Thao was brought out of his St. Paul home last week in handcuffs, wearing only his underwear and Crocs as neighbors shouted their concern and anger. It turns out ICE agents had the wrong man, mistaking Thao for a sex offender who had already been in prison for a year.
People in neighborhoods around the Twin Cities gathered on sidewalks, in parks and on street corners Saturday night to mark the death of another person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
ChongLy Thao was brought out of his St. Paul home last week in handcuffs, wearing only his underwear and Crocs as neighbors shouted their concern and anger. It turns out ICE agents had the wrong man, mistaking Thao for a sex offender who had already been in prison for a year.
A man accused of abducting a 7-year-old girl in central Minnesota on Wednesday now faces charges.
Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities were closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.
As dangerously cold air settles across Minnesota, doctors are warning residents not to underestimate the risk of frostbite, which can develop in just minutes under extreme conditions.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
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."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
New affidavits filed in court detail how witnesses were arrested immediately after the shooting and brought here. Jonah Kaplan spoke with one of those witnesses who says he was one of dozens of what he said agents referred to as U.S. citizens in custody.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
A rally demanding justice for the two Minnesotans shot and killed by federal agents brought hundreds of people to downtown Minneapolis. Our Reg Chapman was there and he joins us live from the scene of the growing memorial for Alex Pretti.
Greg Bovino is telling people to stop speculating on what happened during Saturday's shooting. Marielle Mohs shows how Border Patrol's messaging has changed in the last 24 hours.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
"If we have the federal government actively preventing [the Minnesota BCA] from [investigating Alex Pretti's killing] and ignoring a court order, that's a power grab that's deeply concerning," said Professor Rachel Moran.
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."
ChongLy Thao was brought out of his St. Paul home last week in handcuffs, wearing only his underwear and Crocs as neighbors shouted their concern and anger. It turns out ICE agents had the wrong man, mistaking Thao for a sex offender who had already been in prison for a year.
The parents of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal immigration enforcement in south Minneapolis Saturday morning, issued a statement calling their son "a good man."
People in neighborhoods around the Twin Cities gathered on sidewalks, in parks and on street corners Saturday night to mark the death of another person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have returned to the court after their game was postponed following the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past Minnesota 111-85 in the fifth straight loss for the Timberwolves and their longest skid in more than three years.
Taylor Heise and Kendall Coyne Schofield scored first-period goals just 12 seconds apart to help the Minnesota Frost beat the New York Sirens 6-2.
Brad Marchand scored twice, with his second coming 3 minutes into overtime, and the Florida Panthers won their third-straight road game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
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.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will have increasing clouds and a high in the mid-teens.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a NEXT Weather Alert is in place for extreme cold until tomorrow morning.
Temps stay below average all week in the teens for highs. Snow chances remain minimal, if not absent, all week as well, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
Cold weather advisories are in effect for all of Minnesota from Sunday night through Monday morning for wind chills as low as minus 35 degrees.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will have increasing clouds and a high in the mid-teens.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
A guardsman on the scene told WCCO this is their "demonstration of safety and security."
Clergy members at the Basilica of St. Mary honored and prayed for Alex Pretti and his family, with a message for those who say federal officials are making him the villain.
The Department of Homeland Security must preserve all evidence related to the shooting of Pretti. That's according to a federal judge's order prohibiting federal agents from destroying or altering anything collected at the scene. It came at the request of state investigators who say they have been shut out. Caroline Cummings reports.
