Gaza waits for aid amid airstrikes; Israeli troops told to "be ready" to invade
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
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No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
President Biden is asking Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, including aid for Israel and Ukraine.
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
"This is a moment for our nation to lead the world and to lead by an example, of calling for peace and, most important, in this moment, calling for a cease fire," Jaylani Hussein with CAIR Minnesota said.
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
As fighting intensifies in the Gaza Strip, opposing rallies are growing across the United States as aid to Israel is stalled by gridlock in Congress.
Jehad Adwan, a nursing professor at Minnesota State Mankato, and his wife, Fatma, are struggling to understand the scope of their loss.
The effort is being led by a number of Jewish organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace. They said even though the conflict is happening thousands of miles away they can still do their part to help prevent even more innocent people from dying.
As war between Israel and Hamas continues, President Biden said he does not believe the two-state solution is dead.
The exhibit is open until November 11 but the photographer and activist hope visitors will continue to educate themselves and be aware of the impact of this conflict on all of those involved.
It's been a tough couple of days as the death toll rises, as the war continues between Israel and Hamas. The pain is being felt around the world, including here in Minneapolis.
More than 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, including 27 Americans, and over 1,500 have been killed in Gaza, according to officials.
Officials say the 10-month-old twins had been hidden and alone for 14 hours before emergency services arrived at the scene of the Kfar Aza kibbutz massacre.
A Gazan college student tells CBS News that Israel's war with Hamas is "not even an attack anymore," calling the retaliation "genocide."
The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.
Abbey Onn's relatives were taken on Saturday during Hamas' attack on Israel, but she said she is hoping for a diplomatic solution.
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out a devastating attack on Israel, which was praised by the Lebanese group Hezbollah and ignited a war with the Jewish state.
When a Hamas militant stood over him at Israel's Supernova music festival and shot him in both legs, Gal Levy thought, "I'm gonna die."
The United States will offer "every kind of support" to Israel when it comes to civilians taken hostage by Hamas, Jon Finer said.
Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
Some senior Palestinian militants and fighters are among the dead, along with women and children, as Israel fends off rocket barrage.
Israeli authorities said an Italian tourist was killed and five other Italian and British citizens were wounded when a car rammed into a group of tourists in Tel Aviv.
The Academy for Sciences and Agriculture Charter School, which has facilities in the Twin Cities communities of Little Canada and Vadnais Heights, is set to close in June after being deemed "financially unsustainable," according to administrators.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, on Friday is unrelated to a killing that occurred blocks away just over a week ago, according to police.
A number of rallies are underway across the Twin Cities on May Day as organizers push for better wages and benefits.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Video captured in the woods near Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park shows the first documented evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in more than a century.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, on Friday is unrelated to a killing that occurred blocks away just over a week ago, according to police.
A number of rallies are underway across the Twin Cities on May Day as organizers push for better wages and benefits.
Police are still investigating what led to the shooting, but said there is no threat to the public.
Two teams, two game sixes and the high stakes drove fans to hit the town on a school night.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an effort to extend the pre-eviction filing notice period by 15 days, weeks after shooting down a similar measure that would have extended the period by 30 days.
Video captured in the woods near Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park shows the first documented evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in more than a century.
The research adds to the understanding of the species and how populations adapt and survive in a landscape heavily influenced by humans.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
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.
Across the country, more than 152 million Americans — or 45% — are living with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
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.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
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.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an effort to extend the pre-eviction filing notice period by 15 days, weeks after shooting down a similar measure that would have extended the period by 30 days.
Nurses and faith leaders rallied around Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital. Leaders warn HCMC is just months away from closing.
The federal government is putting another funding freeze on Minnesota.
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.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, on Friday is unrelated to a killing that occurred blocks away just over a week ago, according to police.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a use-of-force incident in Virginia, Minnesota, after what appears to have been an officer shooting Friday morning.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
Police are still investigating what led to the shooting, but said there is no threat to the public.
A mother, father and daughter have all been indicted for allegedly assaulting a TurningPoint USA contributor.
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.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
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.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
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.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Quinn Hughes scored 2 goals in Game 6 as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2, clinching the franchise's first playoff series win in 11 years.
Next up, Minnesota has a date with MVP candidate and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games in round one.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.
Two teams, two game sixes and the high stakes drove fans to hit the town on a school night.
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.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
The only open Congressional race in Minnesota is in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the incumbent Rep. Angie Craig is not running for reelection but running for U.S. Senate.
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 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?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
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.
Temps on Friday will remain below average, and some clouds will be moving through the state on Saturday.
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.
Temperatures jump a bit into the weekend with the trough in the jet stream lifting northward, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Friday will be cool and mostly dry, with highs in the 50s.
Friday will see frost early and then again late, ahead of a mild weekend in Minnesota with spotty rain chances.
Temps on Friday will remain below average, and some clouds will be moving through the state on Saturday.
AFSCME Local 17 has helped set up picket lines outside a number of Twin Cities businesses.
“Northern News Now” is reporting that an official with knowledge of the situation told them than an officer responded Friday morning to reports of a man walking around on the sidewalk with a gun.
Law enforcement is asking the public to avoid the area of York Avenue in Edina.
Video captured in the woods near Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota shows a rare sighting of three cougar kittens and their mother.