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Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that his office has reached a settlement Network 46, a California-based student loan debt relief company, for illegally collecting fees and misrepresenting services.
After a two-year investigation, Danny Serafini, 49, and Samantha Scott, 33, were arrested separately, hundreds of miles apart.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the $464 million grant to the state Department of Commerce and its partners for five high-voltage transmission lines will spur about $1 billion in private investments.
Americans from Oregon to Texas were able to view this weekend's eclipse.
A Minnesota horticulture teacher has set a new world record in California for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
The end of Labor Day would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa caucuses as candidates battle for their party's presidential nomination.
Bob Barker hosted CBS' "The Price is Right" for 35 years.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Facebook of putting profits over people's safety during Canada's wildfire emergencies.
Residents are cleaning up after the first tropical storm to hit the West Coast in more than eight decades.
Forecasters expect the storm could bring catastrophic flooding to large swaths of the southwest.
The flag stood outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen, California.
The West Coast is dealing with its first tropical storm since 1939.
People across Southern California are bracing for what could be a once-in-a lifetime event.
California’s governor has declared a state of emergency.
In California, film and television production accounts for more than 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion a year in wages.
Parts of the U.S. are continuing to sizzle as July creeps toward setting a record for the hottest month ever recorded.
The Biden administration rule penalizes migrants who don't request protection in another country before crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
The National Park Service said park rangers suspect heat may have been a factor in the 71-year-old's death.
The billion-dollar ticket was sold at a mini-market in downtown L.A.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
After his arrest, Ray Brewer claimed he saved several soldiers from a fire while serving in the Navy, but later admitted, "these were both lies meant to curry favor with law enforcement."
A rundown of national headlines Monday morning.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
The man injured in a shootout with a St. Paul police officer on Thursday afternoon died of his injuries Friday.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
The man injured in a shootout with a St. Paul police officer on Thursday afternoon died of his injuries Friday.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
A letter sent on behalf of Muslim families in St. Louis Park threatens legal action unless parents are notified and allow their children to opt out of classroom discussions about sexuality and LGBTQ+ topics.
A cat-themed cafe in the Twin Cities says the same crook is behind two recent break-ins, and both were caught on camera.
Urban League says these laptops will help families finish homework receive telehealth and connect with community resources.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
Nashke Native Games, founded by local educator Tony Drews, aims to make entertaining games that are focused on teaching and preserving the Ojibwe language and culture.
A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Urban League says these laptops will help families finish homework receive telehealth and connect with community resources.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
The holidays are here and they can pose some challenges for people, especially our older neighbors. Santa's Senior Helpers is an agency making life easier and less lonely for seniors.
In the corner of the room, James McCloden, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans outreach coordinator knows coming here he has a good chance of talking to and helping a veteran.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Late Thursday, prosecutors formally charged President Joe Biden's son with evading federal taxes.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Two House Democrats have faced censure votes this fall.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
A cat-themed cafe in the Twin Cities says the same crook is behind two recent break-ins, and both were caught on camera.
Video shows a suspect fleeing the scene on foot after a trooper pursuit in the south metro early Friday morning.
The son of a former Minnesota state representative was indicted by a federal jury Thursday on drug- and firearm-related charges following a crash earlier this year that claimed the lives of five young women.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Timberwolves clinch best record in the NBA thanks to their latest five-game winning streak.
Elijah Hawkins scored 12 points with 11 assists and Minnesota overcame a 15-point halftime deficit and the loss of leading scorer Dawson Garcia to beat Nebraska 76-65.
Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours. Click here for the full story.
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Snow showers move into northwestern Minnesota this evening. A second storm Saturday morning will pass to our south. Snow amounts will be minimal (coating-1"), but could make roads icy. Snow wraps up for all by Saturday night
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says enjoy Friday's warmth, because a wintry feel returns this weekend.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we may break a 33-year-old record for warmth Friday.
We're challenging highs for one more day Friday, with highs back near 50 — which would tie the record set in 1990.
The commission choosing the new state symbols landed on a loon design to be the new state seal.
Why are Americans still feeling bad about the economy, despite a positive jobs report?
A team in northern Minnesota uses a different tactic to keep its police force afloat.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner identified the man as 24-year-old Brandon Keys of Maplewood.
Traffic cameras from the Minnesota Department of Transportation show a suspect fleeing the scene on foot after an overnight trooper pursuit in the south metro.