Watch CBS News
A Red Wing couple faces more than a dozen felony charges for allegedly abusing their four young children, including confining them to makeshift cages for hours and withholding their food.
Wisconsin Republicans are joining a national push to outlaw child sex dolls and robots.
All three children said Borders would choke them, force them to stand outside in the cold for long periods of time, hit them with belts, and more.
A 25-year-old Lakeville man, who is a registered predatory offender, is facing more charges of child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Minnesota said that 26-year-old Devon Johnson, of Hibbing, was sentenced Monday to 66 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.
A northern Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child over several years.
A Minneapolis woman is facing charges of child abuse following the suspicious death of one of her young children earlier this week.
A Shakopee woman faces charges after she allegedly hit her 3-year-old son.
The child's mother reported to police about a history of domestic assault incidents involving her and Jonason, and she told investigators that he sometimes "gets angry."
A 30-year-old Twin Cities woman is facing manslaughter charges in the death of her 10-month-old son, whom she had regained custody of just weeks before his death. She has been charged with abusing the boy last year.
Kristopher Henderson, of Mankato, is accused of causing fatal injuries to his daughter in September. The child died earlier this month. The 39-year-old Henderson was originally charged with first-degree assault.
In Hennepin County Court, Hjermstad, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty by Judge Martha Ann Holton-Dimick, delivering her verdict from the bench. He earlier waived his right to a jury trial.
The Mankato Department of Public Safety reported that the child passed away on Wednesday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
A northern Minnesota man pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually abusing a child over the course of six years.
Two Elk River parents were each sentenced to 40 years in prison on Thursday for the child endangerment and ultimate death of 8-year-old Autumn Hallow in 2020.
A Fridley mother suffering through a nightmare scenario is warning other parents to be wary of who looks after their children.
A Minneapolis dance instructor is charged with raping one of his teenage students earlier this week.
A former Twin Cities basketball coach, who is already charged with sexually assaulting players that stayed the night at his home, is facing new charges connected with an older case.
A former youth basketball coach in the Twin Cities is accused of sexually assaulting young players who stayed the night at his home.
The FBI is issuing a warning after an increase in reports of "Zoombombing" with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being displayed during Zoom meetings.
A Twin Cities mother told investigators that she pushed her 11-year-old son off the balcony of her fourth-floor apartment Monday because she was in a fit of rage and lashed out at her disabled child.
A 16-month-old baby is on life support in southern Minnesota and the child's mother is accused of abuse.
Just two days before he was set to stand trial, a Minneapolis man pleaded guilty to abusing his mentally disabled adult twin daughters. One of them he raped. The other he beat so severely she lost sight in one eye. Meanwhile, his other preteen daughter witnessed the abuse.
A Fargo man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a toddler and child pornography.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office was looking for 32-year-old Dionne Allen and her children this weekend after a warrant was put out for Allen's arrest.
The state patrol says the pursuit started around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday after the motorist failed to stop for a trooper near I-94 and Cretin Ave. in St. Paul.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota state trooper Brett Seide.
Antwan Kimmons is a 6-foot super senior point guard who has been scoring in bunches this winter as the Golden Bears are experiencing newfound success.
The head of the St. Paul teachers' union is calling President Trump's list of executive orders "long and dangerous."
A number of popular restaurants in St. Paul announce imminent closures.
The state patrol says the pursuit started around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday after the motorist failed to stop for a trooper near I-94 and Cretin Ave. in St. Paul.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota state trooper Brett Seide.
Antwan Kimmons is a 6-foot super senior point guard who has been scoring in bunches this winter as the Golden Bears are experiencing newfound success.
The head of the St. Paul teachers' union is calling President Trump's list of executive orders "long and dangerous."
A number of popular restaurants in St. Paul announce imminent closures.
The semifinalists are out for the 2025 James Beard Awards — the restaurant industry's most prestigious honor — and many Minnesotan chefs and eateries are among those listed.
The "Unleashing America's Energy" order, which Trump signed the day he took office, says undue burdens on mines should be rescinded immediately.
A police officer who shot and killed a man at a northern Minnesota homeless shelter last summer will not face charges, authorities announced Tuesday.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
Opinions about childhood vaccinations have become increasingly polarized, leaving many parents overwhelmed and unsure of who to trust.
The red Toyota Camry that was being driven by Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong was found, unoccupied, in Superior.
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Republican-controlled Assembly with no support from Democrats.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
The City of Minneapolis is making moves to charge fees for off-duty police work.
Superintendents, principals and others from school districts large and small went before the Minnesota Senate Education Committee to share how they're staring down cuts to shore up their budgets.
Schools leaders from across Minnesota say they’re facing major budget problems. On Wednesday, several superintendents, principals and others went to the Minnesota Senate to ask for more cash.
U.S. Border Patrol agent David Maland, who was born in Blue Earth and raised in Fairmont, was killed on Friday near the Canadian border in Vermont.
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.
A number of popular restaurants in St. Paul announce imminent closures.
The semifinalists are out for the 2025 James Beard Awards — the restaurant industry's most prestigious honor — and many Minnesotan chefs and eateries are among those listed.
One Twin Cities resident is starting off 2025 with a big win thanks to the Minnesota Lottery.
Owners of Revival say the restaurants are permanently closed after nearly a decade in business.
It will be more expensive to attend the Minnesota State Fair this summer, officials announced on Sunday.
David C. Maland, the U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border, was a Minnesota native who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, according to his cousin, Minnesota State Rep. Krista Knudsen.
The shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, happened in the school cafeteria, police said.
Investigators believe a driver who survived a crash that killed another man in Fridley was drunk at the time, according to charging documents.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that it would not be filing charges against any of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the shooting death of Michael Ristow in June 2024.
A Twin Cities school worker faces 10 counts of child pornography possession after investigators say they found hundreds of digital files containing sexual abuse material.
Opinions about childhood vaccinations have become increasingly polarized, leaving many parents overwhelmed and unsure of who to trust.
As illness is spreading around the state, one patient says their senior living facility is keeping residents separated to prevent more people from getting sick.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Mariah Southwick says her friends, Rachel Kretchmer and Michael Shulze, died one week ago after buying what they thought was cocaine — instead, it was fentanyl-laced cocaine.
This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
It was a battle of north vs. south in boys hockey Friday night as Grand Rapids and White Bear Lake battled on the ice. Plus, a former University of Minnesota hockey player is feeling thankful amid his battle with a life-altering disease.
Antwan Kimmons is a 6-foot super senior point guard who has been scoring in bunches this winter as the Golden Bears are experiencing newfound success.
The Jets have hired former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach, the team announced Wednesday night.
"Our mission, starting this spring, is to win and to win now," Johnson said at his introductory news conference.
Dawson Garcia scored 20 points, Femi Odukale added 18 and Minnesota held off Iowa for a 72-67 victory.
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Esme Murphy talks about how the capitol drama could continue for weeks.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
The surgeon general says even if you have one drink once a week over a lifetime your odds cancer risk rises significantly.
The death of former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has left the Senate temporarily in a 33-33 tie. The special election in the heavily DFL district is Jan. 28. Republican Senate Leader Mark Johnson and DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy are currently working out a temporary power-sharing agreement.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
It might not feel like it, but we are climbing out of the frigid depths of this arctic outbreak. The cold served as a stinging reminder of what the Bold North is capable of this time of year.
When NHL hockey players go crashing into the boards, advertisers enjoy some air time. But the logos fans see along the boards on TV are different from what is seen in the arena.
Well before evacuation orders are declared, or even before an emergency happens, there are ways to prepare.
The brutal cold that settled in on Monday is enough to make you cry. All it takes is a few seconds outside before the tears start flowing.
Celebration turned into frightening chaos on New Year's Day when a driver barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Two days later, the FBI released a bulletin warning of copycat attacks.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the high temperature in the Twin Cities will be around 12 degrees Thursday, with warmer temps on the horizon.
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 Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast.
With 139 years and counting, the oldest winter festival in the U.S. is set to kick off on Thursday in St. Paul.
Highs will drop to the low teens on Thursday with lows will be in the single digits, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the high temperature in the Twin Cities will be around 12 degrees Thursday, with warmer temps on the horizon.
The St. Peter Woolen Mill prides itself on being one of the state's longest-running family-owned businesses.
A motorist hit several vehicles, including a Minnesota State Patrol squad car, during a police chase on Interstate 94 Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.
A three-page memo from the U.S. Department of Justice is instructing federal authorities to prosecute law enforcement officials who resist to enforce immigration laws.
Protesters shared strong words for House Republicans during controversial demonstration as the Minnesota Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about the ongoing partisan power struggle.