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A former Minnesota federal probation officer under investigation for alleged sexually inappropriate conduct with women he supervised has pleaded guilty to two counts of lying to the FBI.
The Polk County Sheriff's office says a man may have been making a bomb when an explosion occurred at his St. Croix Falls home, resulting in the loss of his hand. Eric Kenneth Schueller, 50, also suffered burns to his body in the explosion, which happened Tuesday evening.
Federal authorities are offering a $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted for illegally obtaining U.S. technology that was later used in improvised explosive devices in Iraq.
The number of hate crimes in Minnesota rose in 2017 for the third year in a row.
Ward discusses why she wanted to be on CBS's new crime drama and what she learned working with Tom Hanks.
The FBI says hate crimes reports were up about 17 percent in 2017, marking a rise for the third year in a row.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Minnesota and the FBI are hosting a community meeting in response to last week's deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
The FBI is investigating the deaths of two men on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota.
A former FBI agent in Minnesota who admitted to leaking classified defense documents to a reporter was sentenced Thursday to 4 years in prison.
A former FBI agent in Minnesota who admitted that he leaked documents to a reporter is scheduled to be sentenced in U.S. District Court.
Terry James Albury is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 18 on two counts of unauthorized disclosure or retention of national defense information.
The FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez, who's accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when he was a Yale student, as part of the bureau's investigation of the Supreme Court nominee.
CBS will premiere Dick Wolf's all new series, FBI, tonight at 9:00 PM ET/PT. FBI centers around New York City's Federal Bureau of Investigation and stars Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki as agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan.
CBS' brand new drama, FBI, premieres tonight at 9:00 PM ET/PT. From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the "Law & Order" franchise, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
The relatively new Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmundson pointed the finger Thursday at his own department and the FBI about how they handled Jacob Wetterling's disappearance.
More than 40,000 pages of documents were released Thursday, and 4,000 of those pages were left out because a judge ordered them to be returned to the FBI. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office held a press conference to detail the release of the files.
An elaborate Social Security scam seemed to work to steal tens of thousands of dollars from a Twin Cities woman.
Former agent Peter Strzok was removed from Robert Mueller's team a year ago after the text messages were discovered.
A new special agent in charge of the FBI took over the Minneapolis division in April.
The FBI says a suspicious letter sent to a building near the MSP Airport has tested negative for concerning chemicals.
A three-time convicted bank robber is in custody in connection to a robbery in Fridley last month.
A former Minnesota FBI counterterrorism agent who was caught in a Trump administration crackdown pleaded guilty Tuesday to leaking classified documents to a national media organization, saying he knew it was illegal but felt FBI investigations treated minority communities with "suspicion" and "disrespect."
Attorney: Federal agents have seized documents from Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer.
Terry J. Albury faces two counts of unauthorized disclosure of national defense information.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
United Kingdom native Nahla Summers has biked across America before, but this time is different. Now in Minnesota, she's doing it this time on a quadcycle she bought off Facebook Marketplace.
Anglers are just days away from the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and you can bet lakes and rivers are going to be busy.
The move comes after a district court judge ordered the government to turn over the evidence regarding a case where a man is accused of dragging ICE agent Jonathan Ross with his car in Bloomington, Minnesota, six months before Ross shot and killed Good.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
The move comes after a district court judge ordered the government to turn over the evidence regarding a case where a man is accused of dragging ICE agent Jonathan Ross with his car in Bloomington, Minnesota, six months before Ross shot and killed Good.
Severe weather season has arrived in Minnesota, and there's a chance for you to help the National Weather Service when the next round of storms rolls in.
Michael Coffey, a Cottage Grove officer who has worked as the assistant police chief of the fair since 2022, filed the whistleblower lawsuit last week.
Two new bills signed by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could help families going through a traumatic time.
United Kingdom native Nahla Summers has biked across America before, but this time is different. Now in Minnesota, she's doing it this time on a quadcycle she bought off Facebook Marketplace.
Anglers are just days away from the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and you can bet lakes and rivers are going to be busy.
The woman believed to be the biological mother of "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota in 2011, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor on Tuesday.
The Minnesota DNR is keeping a three-walleye daily limit in place for Mille Lacs Lake starting with the May 9 fishing opener, with harvested fish required to be at least 17 inches and only one allowed over 20 inches.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
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.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Two new bills signed by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could help families going through a traumatic time.
Two new bills signed by the governor could help families going through a traumatic time.
The campaign to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz is now on hold.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
The woman believed to be the biological mother of "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota in 2011, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor on Tuesday.
Raul Gutierrez, of Inver Grove Heights, pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Brittany Haeg is living with the deep scars of gun violence. Her three children attend Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, and her 6-year-old son David was hurt during the deadly mass shooting on Aug. 27, 2025.
St. Paul Automotive says it is working on four vehicles, all with the same problem: someone drilled a hole in the gas tank and took the gas.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Brittany Haeg is living with the deep scars of gun violence. Her three children attend Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, and her 6-year-old son David was hurt during the deadly mass shooting on Aug. 27, 2025.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Anglers are just days away from the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and you can bet lakes and rivers are going to be busy.
Before Cheryl Reeve became the winningest coach in the WNBA, she got her first job in the league in 2001, making $5,000.
Vonn, who suffered a complex tibia fracture at the Milan Cortina Games that nearly led to amputation, is among 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.
The Minnesota DNR is keeping a three-walleye daily limit in place for Mille Lacs Lake starting with the May 9 fishing opener, with harvested fish required to be at least 17 inches and only one allowed over 20 inches.
Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime period and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to record the shutout as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series on Tuesday.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will warm back into the 60s tomorrow.
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.
Severe weather season has arrived in Minnesota, and there's a chance for you to help the National Weather Service when the next round of storms rolls in.
A frost advisory is in effect through Thursday morning for the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Severe weather season is here, and there's a chance for you to help the National Weather Service when the next round of storms rolls in.
The federal government has turned over evidence in the shooting death of Renee Good, according to attorney Eric Newmark.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will warm back into the 60s tomorrow.
She's brought her kindness from England to show it's more than a word. Photojournalist Tony Peterson shows us how a bicyclist is spelling it out across Minnesota and Iowa
New video shows a thief yanking open a Minneapolis brewery's locked door, then wheeling out his loot. Police are still looking for that brewery burglar. But as Jason Rantala reports, that thief was in for an unexpected adventure when he figured out what he stole.
Hard to believe with today's chilly weather, the governor's fishing opener is this weekend. WCCO Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Frankie McLister have the expert advice so you'll be ready to catch the big one.