How gun rights are restored in Minnesota following a lifetime ban
Even though it's considered a lifetime ban, it isn't for everyone. In Dakota County, since 2019, 109 people there tried to have their gun rights restored. Of those, 72 succeeded.
Even though it's considered a lifetime ban, it isn't for everyone. In Dakota County, since 2019, 109 people there tried to have their gun rights restored. Of those, 72 succeeded.
The deadly shooting of three, Burnsville first responders raised questions about gun rights. The killer couldn't legally own a gun or ammo because of a prior conviction for a violent crime. But a few years ago: He did file a petition to overturn his lifetime ban, which a judge rejected. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle dug into cases across the state to get answers.
Hundreds of gun safety advocates were at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday for an annual rally in support of tighter gun laws.
Hundreds of gun safety advocates, as well as gun violence survivors, are gathering at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday to call for tighter gun laws.
As the families of three Burnsville first responders grieve Sunday's unthinkable tragedy, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Tuesday it's incumbent on policymakers to think about solutions to ensure this doesn't happen again in the future.
The ruling by Hawaii's high court saying that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit cites the hit HBO series.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
A new law is in effect aimed at keeping guns away from people who are a danger to themselves or others. Minnesota now joins 20 other states, plus Washington D.C., with so-called "red flag" laws.
Minnesota's "red flag" gun laws went into effect Monday, giving courts the power to remove guns from people who could be a risk to themselves or others.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said he didn't know the pistol was in his briefcase when he packed for his vacation in Asia.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
The Minnesota House is on track Monday to send a big public safety package to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for his signature.
Authorities announced the amnesty as part of a crackdown on gun ownership after 17 people were killed in 2 separate attacks, including a school shooting.
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
Democrats all the way up to the White House accuse the Tennessee Republicans of focusing on political retribution over efforts to keep children safe.
A judge has sided with the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit aimed at the state's permit to carry law, which required applicants to be at least 21 years old.
There are once again calls for action in the wake of the school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Sonali Rajan, an associate professor of health education at Columbia University, spoke with CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano about what the nation can do to try to prevent further school shootings.
Rob Doar of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus says none of the gun control measures being debated at the Capitol would have prevented this weekend's tragedies in St. Paul. But he says this could be the year one or more of these bills finally passes.
Wind, solar, and other renewable energies are changing the way Minnesota families power their homes. Harnessing all of that juice is the goal of a new project launched by Great River Energy.
With the ribbon officially cut, the center opened its doors to well over 100 people with wide eyes and smiles as several generations soaked in the newly renovated space that originally opened in 1975.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
His death is being investigated as a homicide and another man was taken into custody, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Wind, solar, and other renewable energies are changing the way Minnesota families power their homes. Harnessing all of that juice is the goal of a new project launched by Great River Energy.
With the ribbon officially cut, the center opened its doors to well over 100 people with wide eyes and smiles as several generations soaked in the newly renovated space that originally opened in 1975.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
His death is being investigated as a homicide and another man was taken into custody, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
A 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint was caught when his stepfather turned him in, according to charges filed Tuesday.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces.
A 63-year-old man was crushed to death Monday morning at a southeastern Minnesota manufacturing company.
The crash occurred in the city of Clearbook around 1:40 a.m. Monday, according to the Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sana Wazwaz, the president of the local chapter of American Muslims for Palestine.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
His death is being investigated as a homicide and another man was taken into custody, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces.
A 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint was caught when his stepfather turned him in, according to charges filed Tuesday.
A woman had been walking her 7-year-old French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix named Clementine, or Tiny, near North Arkwright Street and York Avenue when she noticed two men following her.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Max Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Byron Buxton, the oft-injured center fielder for the Minnesota Twins, left Wednesday's against the Chicago White Sox after unsuccessfully trying to steal second base.
Chris Finch is planning to be in Denver with the Minnesota Timberwolves when they begin their Western Conference semifinal series against the Nuggets. The team is working on a way for him to safely be on the bench following his knee surgery.
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley has received the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a second time.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sana Wazwaz, the president of the local chapter of American Muslims for Palestine.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
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.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be breezy and cool on Thursday with some rain.
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.
Some rain is expected to move through on Thursday morning, with a marginal risk for severe weather in southeastern Minnesota.
We've got more rain on the way, but there's also a #Top10WxDay in the extended forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that conditions are improving in the latter part of Wednesday.
Police say they've pulled the plug on an organized copper theft ring.
Consumer Reports found that hidden fees cost a typical family nearly $3,300 dollars every year.
Family has made a Minnesota mom rich in more ways than one.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be breezy and cool on Thursday with some rain.
A new beginning for Minnesota's Indigenous community was cause for celebration today. The newly-renovated Minneapolis American Indian Center had its grand reopening and WCCO's Jeff Wagner was there.