What could happen next in Minnesota lawmaker shootings case
Joe Tamburino joins WCCO's Maria Lisignoli to discuss Vance Boelter's current state and federal charges what could happen next in shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers.
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Joe Tamburino joins WCCO's Maria Lisignoli to discuss Vance Boelter's current state and federal charges what could happen next in shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is not just a colleague but a close friend of both Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. She joined WCCO's Esme Murphy in studio earlier Sunday morning to talk about this tragic loss.
The manhunt has continued for the suspect accused of shooting and killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in their home in Brooklyn Park. Beret Leone has new information on the search for Vance Boetler.
Friday will mark 32 years since the brutal murder of Jeanie Childs in Minneapolis. The case caught the attention of a college professor who teaches forensics in criminal justice. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle uncovered why this case is a good study for students.
Three shootings in the Twin Cities recently share one connection: Somali youth, leaving a community in crisis. The disturbing pattern is forcing community conversations in mosques, schools and homes. Ubah Ali has been listening to their concerns
Right now, there is a countywide manhunt for a suspect who could be armed with a crossbow. The Hennepin County Sheriff says Randy Mathews then threatened deputies with that weapon in Hanover last night. WCCO's Adam Duxter explains why neighbors worry Mathews could threaten them next.
A Twin Cities activist accused of attacking federal agents during a raid last week is out of jail. Isabela Lopez was protesting against federal agents in south Minneapolis when prosecutors say she interfered with their investigation. Her attorney told WCCO's Reg Chapman why he thinks her case is designed to silence demonstrators.
Operation Safe Summer is wrapping up a weeklong crime sweep across Minnesota's largest city. Reg Chapman rode along with law enforcement during part of the crackdown.
Nearly four months after a man was found dead in Hastings, Minnesota, one of his friends is still pushing for answers. Frankie McLister explains where the investigation stands.
A series of shootings involving young people across the metro is leading to an urgent call for action. In the span of just seven days, the Twin Cities saw gunfire at two high school graduation ceremonies and a north metro mall. Police say a common thread ties all three cases together: young people in the Somali community.
Two men now face federal charges connected to shootings at two recent high school graduation ceremonies. WCCO's Reg Chapman explains the connection that got the fed's attention.
Homeland Security and local law enforcement say a raid in Minneapolis was part of an investigation into a transnational drug trafficking and money laundering operation. But community concerns about immigration arrests created chaos on Lake Street last week. Now, a community activist is facing federal charges for pushback that prosecutors say turned violent.
Investigators revealed new details about the federal raids that sparked this clash near a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis last week. In just-filed court documents, federal authorities say they searched multiple homes and businesses across half a dozen cities. WCCO's Adam Duxter shows us what they uncovered, and why they say it points to an international crime ring operating in Minnesota.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting near Beech Street and Frank Street.
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was convicted Wednesday of strangling his cellmate to death.
Minneapolis police say a fight broke out and multiple weapons were pulled on Sunday night.
A man was shot and killed early Wednesday afternoon south of Downtown St. Paul in the city's Riverview neighborhood.
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is declaring a state of emergency on its reservation.
The State Department said that it does not have an operating embassy or consulate in Venezuela and warned of "severe risks" there.
Joseph Neumayer, who has U.S. and German citizenship, had three Molotov cocktails in his backpack when he went to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv earlier this month.
Prosecutors are facing a major roadblock in the high-profile murder case against a former state lawmaker's son.
Loved ones marked four years since 6-year-old Aniya Allen was killed.
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation recently turned himself in to jail, and WCCO was there.
This jail stay was for violating a domestic order for protection.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
State GOP Rep. Elliott Engen, who represents Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and is running for State Auditor, was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey released their plan Thursday for the $7 million in allocated funds to help small businesses recover from the effects of Operation Metro Surge.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey released their plan Thursday for the $7 million in allocated funds to help small businesses recover from the effects of Operation Metro Surge.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health say they are investigating "sheens" that are appearing along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing members' children to be on the chamber floor with them, which is a first in the institution's nearly 170-year history.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
Delta Air Lines is currently at the center of a growing debate over immigration enforcement.
Vice President JD Vance hosted the first meeting of the Task Force to eliminate fraud Friday morning at the White House.
Minnesota state Rep. Elliott Engen, who's campaigning to be state auditor, was picked up for driving drunk in the Twin Cities early Friday.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul on Saturday for the No Kings rally against the Trump administration. It's an all hands on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
State GOP Rep. Elliott Engen, who represents Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and is running for State Auditor, was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The fraud crisis in Minnesota has been a big focus for the Trump administration, and Vice President JD Vance hosted the first meeting of a new fraud task force Friday at the White House.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
One man is dead and two other men are hurt after a shooting overnight Friday in south Minneapolis, according to police
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Nate Heise is normally the first guy off the bench, but the product of Lake City, Minnesota, rose to the occasion, making a bigger impact as the Cyclones advanced to Friday's Sweet 16 game versus Tennessee.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored the winning goal with 4.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Florida Panthers 3-2.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing five of their top seven players for most of their record-setting overtime rally to beat the Houston Rockets.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
High pressure starts to move into Minnesota Friday afternoon, setting us up for some weekend improvements, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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.
High pressure starts to move in this afternoon setting us up for some weekend improvements, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The Twin Cities will get a cool and quiet end to the workweek, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
High pressure starts to move into Minnesota Friday afternoon, setting us up for some weekend improvements.
High pressure starts to move into Minnesota Friday afternoon, setting us up for some weekend improvements, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Delta Air Lines is currently at the center of a growing debate over immigration enforcement.
Vice President JD Vance hosted the first meeting of the Task Force to eliminate fraud Friday morning at the White House.
Minnesota state Rep. Elliott Engen, who's campaigning to be state auditor, was picked up for driving drunk in the Twin Cities early Friday.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul on Saturday for the No Kings rally against the Trump administration. It's an all hands on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.