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We watch female agents catching bad guys every week on the "FBI" shows that air on WCCO. Our local field office hopes Minnesota women will consider real-life careers as special agents. Jennifer Mayerle experienced part of the training to see what it takes.
"We need to have sort of a common resolve that violence is not acceptable, whether it's against a community members, or it's against law enforcement or the rule of law," FBI Special Agent Michael Paul said.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says 40-year-old Charles William Dexter III "knowingly recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, and advertised a minor victim to engage in a commercial sex act, knowing that the victim had not attained the age of 18 years."
The Feds are back tonight with a three-part crossover event for 'FBI,' 'FBI: Most Wanted' and 'FBI: International.'
Missy Peregrym & Zeeko Zaki preview a brand new season of "FBI" on CBS and share what it is like to play special agents on television.
Simmons was seen in several posts wearing DHS gear and displaying badges and firearms, "referring explicitly and implicitly to himself as a federal agent."
Investigators believe a teenager is responsible for an emailed bomb threat that led to the closure of several Twin Cities schools in May.
A St. Paul man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening a member of the United States House of Representatives.
When rioters set fire to parts of the Twin Cities last summer, the world was watching. And so were investigators, who were about to take on one of the biggest tasks of their careers.
"If you can build trust, you might start to have some influence, and if you get influence you might be able to do behavior change," Special Agent Christopher Langert said.
CBS announced today the renewals of the CBS original series FBI and FBI: Most Wanted for the 2021-2022 season as well as the brand new series FBI: International
Homeowners and business owner have complained about the shootings in the area. Some say they feel like they are being held hostage in their own neighborhood.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent out a bulletin Wednesday, warning that domestic violent extremists may be "emboldened by the breach of the U.S. Capitol Building to target elected officials and government facilities."
He said he left the voicemail to cause "political pain" to the representative's career, the complaint says.
Concerns of follow-up attacks on all 50 state capitols led to a warning from the FBI, stating that armed protests will be happening around the buildings later this week and leading up to the inauguration for President-Elect Joe Biden.
In the wake of last week's violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, tensions ran high Monday in Minnesota as Gov. Tim Walz and state House and Senate leaders met in a virtual forum.
During the unrest that followed George Floyd's death, rioters set fires and looted stores. Vandals also burglarized ATMs, a crime that's up in Minnesota this year.
Jeremy Sisto and Zeeko Zakki discuss the new season of 'FBI' premiering Wednesday, November 17th at 9:00 PM ET/PT, only on CBS.
A man charged in an alleged conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor also made threatening online comments about President Donald Trump, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and other prominent political figures, an FBI agent said in a federal court filing.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is working with the FBI to monitor and respond to a web service breach after information from more than 200 police departments, fusion centers and other U.S. law enforcement agencies was compromised this summer.
CBS has announced the 2020-2021 Fall premiere dates for five more series.
Police say a woman was the victim of a possible chemical attack carried out by her ex-husband during a child custody visit at a Roseville park Wednesday night.
City officials in Bloomington, Minnesota, have asked the FBI to investigate after a piece of rope resembling a noose was found in a Black firefighter's locker.
The FBI is asking the public's help in identifying "violent instigators" who looted and burned buildings during nights of rioting last week following the death of George Floyd.
The FBI is issuing a warning after an increase in reports of "Zoombombing" with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being displayed during Zoom meetings.
Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen's husband, Josh, died unexpectedly in December 2020. The day after his funeral, she learned she was pregnant.
Minneapolis police say a 51-year-old woman is in custody for stabbing a man overnight Wednesday near downtown.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
Minneapolis police say a 51-year-old woman is in custody for stabbing a man overnight Wednesday near downtown.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued formal demands to federal authorities this week for evidence in the shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
The memorial for Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, was set on fire Tuesday night, a Minneapolis City Council member said.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
Footage is now public of the deadly Feb. 10 encounter in Duluth, Minnesota, between deputies and a homicide suspect.
Some schools in northern Minnesota have announced closures and delays on Wednesday as a winter storm hits the area.
Last fall, Hannah LoPresto came forward to say she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. She told WCCO she wants her experience to change laws to better protect kids. Now, lawmakers are set to introduce legislation this session.
Chad Aanerud, 36, pleaded guilty in December to two counts of second-degree assault and one count each of first-degree murder, kidnapping and first-degree burglary.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
In January, the U.S. House narrowly passed the bill from GOP Rep. Pete Stauber to overturn the mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in north Minnesota. On Wednesday, lawmakers including DFL U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, environmental groups and BWCA outfitters gathered at the State Capitol to sound the alarm.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued formal demands to federal authorities this week for evidence in the shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
The Minneapolis City Council debated the renewal of two liquor licenses on Tuesday, focusing on two hotels allegedly housing federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
More than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week. Ubah Ali was there.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
Minneapolis police say a 51-year-old woman is in custody for stabbing a man overnight Wednesday near downtown.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued formal demands to federal authorities this week for evidence in the shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
Footage is now public of the deadly Feb. 10 encounter in Duluth, Minnesota, between deputies and a homicide suspect.
Police searched for the suspect, but did not find one, and said the motive for the shooting is unclear.
Last fall, Hannah LoPresto came forward to say she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. She told WCCO she wants her experience to change laws to better protect kids. Now, lawmakers are set to introduce legislation this session.
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland has died two days after collapsing during an offseason workout.
Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove scored 13 points and Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak by beating Oregon 61-44.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing the veteran guard two weeks after trading him away.
A nearly perfect regular season record for the Breck Mustangs this girls hockey season (25-1-1) earned them the No. 2 seed in Class A of the girls state hockey tournament starting on Wednesday.
Blake sophomore Ella Anderson delivered the game-winning goal during overtime in the section final against the Academy of Holy Angels. The squad is now taking aim at an eighth state title.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist and former Twin Cities NAACP president Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church where the leader of a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office serves as a pastor. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with Armstrong to discuss the protest, her arrest, and her reaction to what she calls a “diabolical” attempt to degrade her image.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
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.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
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.
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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.
We are currently in a Next Weather Alert until 9 p.m. Expect light snow and wind, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday as winter makes a comeback, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
There is a winter weather advisory for counties in the metro along I-94 and southwest from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for snow & visibility issues due to wind, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Rain will transition to snow across central Minnesota on Wednesday.
Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen's husband, Josh, died unexpectedly in December 2020. The day after his funeral, she learned she was pregnant. Now, the nurse practitioner turned flower farmer from St. Joseph has written a memoir about rebuilding her life after his sudden death.
Author Jay Gabler shares a preview of some of the attractions that are featured in his list of great Duluth features.
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
We are currently in a Next Weather Alert until 9 p.m. Expect light snow and wind, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
WCCO spoke with ICE observers in both the north and southwest metro, including Dan Kessler. He is a state senate candidate and constitutional observer in Chaska. He says eight immigration enforcement vehicles were spotted in the area Tuesday morning.