Two men indicted for targeting elderly victims in online romance fraud scheme
Two Minnesota men have been indicted for their alleged role in a romance fraud scheme that netted them millions of dollars.
Two Minnesota men have been indicted for their alleged role in a romance fraud scheme that netted them millions of dollars.
While the Florida woman was able to buy herself a new home, cars and luxury goods, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from Manhattan lost his life savings, prosecutors say.
Court documents say Liban Yasin Alishire, 42, enrolled services he helped operate -- Community Enhancement Services and Lake Street Kitchen -- in the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.
Charles Workman is accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from Minnesota families and not finishing the job. Now, there's a major update in the civil investigation filed by the state's attorney general.
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday a plan to prevent fraud and improve oversight of federal grant dollars.
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
A 37-year-old Minnesota man has been federally indicted in a $1.6 million cryptocurrency scam that targeted a Colorado woman who was looking for romance.
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted efforts Sunday to protect seniors from fraud as the holidays approach.
"This law will make a huge difference for our seniors and bring some peace of mind to the millions of sons and daughters who worry everyday about their grandparents and parents," Sen. Klobuchar said.
Rep. Joe Harding is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic aid loans.
A class-action lawsuit claims that government agencies are failing to reimburse families when their benefits are stolen.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
A fifth person pleaded guilty Friday to her involvement in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Attorney General Keith Ellison on Friday insisted his office did "everything we could" in how they handled the investigation into Feeding Our Future, the group at the center of an alleged $250 million scheme to defraud the federal government.
Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan reports now on what’s behind the finger-pointing and the lessons for the future.
A 51st person has been indicted for their role in the $250 million fraud scheme involving Feeding Our Future.
Abdul Abubakar Ali pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud Wednesday.
Abdul Abubakar Ali pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud Wednesday.
Robert Anderson, mayor of Good Thunder, was charged with one count each of embezzlement of public funds, theft-by-swindle, theft, and four counts of interest in contract violation.
Robert Anderson, Mayor of Good Thunder, was charged with one count each of embezzlement of public funds, theft-by-swindle, theft, and four counts of interest in contract violation.
The cases have drawn out for years, both civil and criminal, state and federal — and "it's not a total coincidence that it's all coming together at once."
A Maplewood woman pleaded guilty after she stole more than $2.4 million in pandemic-related unemployment benefits and small business loans.
Three guilty pleas have been made in connection to a massive Feeding our Future fraud case in Minnesota.
A man who claimed he was a victim of a politically-motivated attack now admits he made it all up.
Kayla McBride hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 32 points, Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat Seattle 83-64 and snapped the Storm's six-game win streak.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
Police in Hopkins issued an emergency alert on Sunday morning for Waeys Ali Mohamed, a missing 4-year-old boy with autism.
Two Ukrainian refugees are pedaling with purpose. Friends, Ganna Bubnova and Oleksander Koroliuk, are cycling across the U.S. to raise money for the troops fighting the war in their homeland.
Manuel Margot hit an RBI triple to start a seven-run outburst in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins ended a five-game losing streak with an 11-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
Police in Hopkins issued an emergency alert on Sunday morning for Waeys Ali Mohamed, a missing 4-year-old boy with autism.
Two Ukrainian refugees are pedaling with purpose. Friends, Ganna Bubnova and Oleksander Koroliuk, are cycling across the U.S. to raise money for the troops fighting the war in their homeland.
A man was sentenced Friday to probation and restitution for starting a fire inside a Shoreview barbershop.
A man who was among the people injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis late last month has died, according to a medical examiner's report.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
A man was sentenced Friday to probation and restitution for starting a fire inside a Shoreview barbershop.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
A man who was among the people injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis late last month has died, according to a medical examiner's report.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Kayla McBride hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 32 points, Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat Seattle 83-64 and snapped the Storm's six-game win streak.
Manuel Margot hit an RBI triple to start a seven-run outburst in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins ended a five-game losing streak with an 11-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
Liam Fraser scored his first career goal to help FC Dallas earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast for Sunday evening.
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 Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast on late Sunday afternoon.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities. Monday will continue the trend, with a bit less wind.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast for Sunday evening.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but we may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood. David Schuman explains why the new "Explore Minnesota Film Office" could mean big-time money for the local economy.
An amazing drone video shows a critical road between Wyoming and Idaho closed after a catastrophic landslide.
New details continue to emerge from that risky rescue of Hamas hostages. An enormous morale boost in Israel, a stinging blow to Hamas, and more suffering for the civilians caught in the middle. CBS's Chris Livesay has more.
More than 12 hours after his disappearance, the search continues Sunday evening for a missing Hopkins 4-year-old boy with autism.