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Authorities in the Twin Cities are searching for a woman who randomly shot at people while driving in the east metro.
The Minnesota Department of Health wants Minnesotans to get tested for COVID-19 before seeing family for the holidays. But there are different options now. So, which type of test is more accurate, and when might you want to take more than one?
As cities ask homeowners to conserve water, it's bringing up questions about how we get our water in the first place.
Before any snowflakes had fallen, Jim Olsen was busy in his garage Thursday evening. He changed in the oil in his snow blower and gave it fresh fuel, giving him a calm confidence that his trusty winter tool would be ready.
Minnesota regulators have signed off on higher electric and natural gas prices for Xcel Energy residential customers.
A WCCO Investigation uncovered more complaints lodged against a Twin Cities landlord.
A second student has died this year as a result of a school-related COVID-19 infection, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted on five counts Thursday evening on charges he orchestrated a fake hate crime against himself nearly three years ago, while jurors acquitted him of one other count.
After a day of new body camera footage from the day of the incident and compelling testimony from Wright's mother, the state is calling more witnesses to the stand, including the woman who was inside the vehicle with Wright.
An investigation is ongoing into a police pursuit that ended in a crash in northeast Minneapolis that left two dead and three others injured.
A Minnesota county attorney says he will decide by early next week whether to charge the Hennepin County sheriff with drinking and driving.
Another Republican has joined a crowded field of GOP candidates looking to oust Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison next year.
Police in Bemidji are asking for assistance in finding a 12-year-old who was reported as a runway on Thursday
After a day of new body camera footage from the day of the incident and compelling testimony from Daunte Wright's mother, the state called more witnesses to the stand, including the woman who was inside the vehicle with Wright.
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is being investigated for potentially driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday morning in central Minnesota.
An important deadline is fast approaching for those who care for some of Minnesota's most vulnerable.
The newly chosen Klondike Kate, Ame' Jo Peach from Zimmerman, visits WCCO to discuss achieving her lifelong dream.
Light snow is coming to the Twin Cities on Thursday, with a weekend clipper bringing accumulating snow and an arctic chill early next week, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Light snow is coming to the Twin Cities on Thursday, with a weekend clipper bringing accumulating snow and an arctic chill early next week, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
An ask on social media led to one NBA fan, battling Leukemia, to courtside seats and an encounter with Anthony Edwards.
Two special elections Tuesday for seats in the Minnesota House will determine the makeup of the chamber heading into next month's Legislative Session.
The former executive director of a Twin Cities faith-based addiction organization was handed a stayed five-year prison sentence Monday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
In a new statement, Alex Pretti's sister says the man federal agents killed in Minneapolis "always wanted to make a difference in this world."
A man is dead after a report of a shooting in a Burnsville, Minnesota, parking lot.
A day after the demotion of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and his expected departure from Minnesota, Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is also under internal scrutiny, sources tell CBS News.
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.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has been reassigned from Operation Metro Surge, a source tells CBS News, as Border Czar Tom Homan arrived in Minnesota Tuesday to meet with Gov. Tim Walz.
Two special elections Tuesday for seats in the Minnesota House will determine the makeup of the chamber heading into next month's Legislative Session.
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
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.
The former executive director of a Twin Cities faith-based addiction organization was handed a stayed five-year prison sentence Monday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
A man is dead after a report of a shooting in a Burnsville, Minnesota, parking lot.
A person has been federally charged after court documents said they bit the tip of a Customs and Border Protection officer's finger off in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
A federal judge on Saturday ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to preserve evidence related to the fatal shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
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.
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.
Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 17 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night in a game missing much of its usual star power.
An Academy of Holy Angels senior basketball player says he's determined to play at the collegiate level after suffering a season-ending injury earlier this month.
A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to make him their defensive coordinator.
The Gopher women's gymnastics season is off to a strong start, with two major upsets against No. 6 Arkansas and No. 10 Michigan. Now, the Gophers are climbing in the national rankings.
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 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.
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
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.
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.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.
Expect sunshine and cold temperatures for most of the week.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has been reassigned from Operation Metro Surge, a source tells CBS News, as Border Czar Tom Homan arrived in Minnesota Tuesday to meet with Gov. Tim Walz.
If you're looking for some winter fun, the 39th Annual Snowball Open is coming up this Saturday at Birch’s on the Lake in Long Lake.
Our lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer offers a few easy, hearty slow cooker recipes.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group talks about what he’s watching in 2026.
