Hopkins man sentenced to prison for murdering ex-girlfriend
A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse.
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A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse.
A Twin Cities man has pleaded guilty to murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse.
A 4-year-old boy who went missing in Hopkins on Sunday morning has been found dead, police said.
Dozens rallied Wednesday outside Hopkins High School after an alleged attack that Minnetonka police are investigating as a possible hate crime.
On Monday, more than 500 people heard Fine Sternberg speak at Hopkins High School for a special assembly commemorating Yom Hashoah, the Jewish day of remembrance for the Holocaust.
"Zero earned his name because he loves to spin in circles and because he is dark like the midnight hour also known as the zero hour in military time," HPD officials said.
A local business in Hopkins is getting a lot of love from the community.
More than 30 inflatable, 9-foot-tall Santa Clauses decorate Blake Road, spreading both across Hopkins and Edina.
A Hopkins man has been charged with murdering a woman who had a no contact order against him for domestic abuse.
Minnesota children's author Kate DiCamillo is known for her books. Now, her work is taking on a whole new form.
An overnight fire in Hopkins caused the evacuation of a seven-story apartment building.
"Everybody plays their best against us," said senior forward Sunaja Agara. "So you can't really count a team out. But you gotta just go with one game at a time."
Minnesota kids led the charge, and now kindness is overflowing for a Twin Cities elementary school.
It's the kind of update we love to share. A dream -- a really expensive dream -- is coming true.
His comrades came together Wednesday to celebrate his life and service to community, and Main Street was flanked with police squads, fire engines and trucks in honor of a man who served his community well.
"Today is shock. It'll be a hard few weeks," said Alyssa Kennedy, one of 10 grandchildren to Herb and Sharon Vassar.
A 43-year-old California man faces charges in connection to Monday morning's apartment shooting in Hopkins that left one man injured.
The shooter and victim "are believed to be related," police said.
Gronk completely surprised the Hopkins High School student body Monday, and delivered a check for $15,000 from his foundation.
On Friday, 60 students at Hopkins West Junior High learned just how powerful the sun can be.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the unlikely way a dream came true for a teen who has an incredibly rare disease.
"Hopkins is a small town sitting in the shadow of a major city, so it's very Mayberryesque," said John Haga, owner of Bongo's and Bud's Music Center.
"I think there's a reason why I'm back here and why I'm getting the opportunity again," Paige Bueckers said. "It's crazy what God does in your life."
Players at Hopkins High School and Minnehaha Academy are heartened by the increased attention Paige Bueckers and the Final Four are bringing to women's basketball.
On a recent afternoon, 15-year-old Elif Ozturk took a trip after class at Hopkins High School to the Minnesota State Capitol. She wasn't there for a tour. She was there to testify.
Minnesota Vikings insider, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin, has the latest as the team prepares for another challenging game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, fly through this airport for a more satisfying trip.
A boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin.
The police chief said this is "probably the third shooting we've had associated with this particular encampment" and police will clear it once the crime scene has been processed.
Wednesday will feature highs in the mid-80s, an increase in cloud cover and evening storms in the Twin Cities.
The police chief said this is "probably the third shooting we've had associated with this particular encampment" and police will clear it once the crime scene has been processed.
Inside Minneapolis American Indian Center, building trust and community safety is at the top of mind Tuesday night.
Dozens of Minnesota students took a terrifying turn this week when their school bus suddenly left the road and plowed its way through a field.
In total, more than 6% of the population in Minnesota is Hispanic. As the population grows, businesses grow too.
An annual Twin Cities winter tradition will look different next year thanks to a new partnership.
A North Branch man faces multiple charges in connection with a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old and hurt three others north of the Twin Cities on Saturday.
September has been a very dry month in Minnesota. Here's how it compares to the driest on record.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A North Mankato man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving drunk early Sunday after he escaped his SUV before it was struck by a Union Pacific train.
There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this season, plus another 54 projects to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.
A boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened on County Highway B at the interchange of Interstate 94 in Dunn County near Menomonie just before 4 p.m.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
CBS News’ Jarred Hill has the latest from the campaign trail.
The move comes after the Minnesota Star Tribune published previously unreported court filings detailing several accusations against Rep. Jeff Dotseth, R-Kettle River, who is seeking a second term in the legislature.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
The police chief said this is "probably the third shooting we've had associated with this particular encampment" and police will clear it once the crime scene has been processed.
Inside Minneapolis American Indian Center, building trust and community safety is at the top of mind Tuesday night.
A North Branch man faces multiple charges in connection with a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old and hurt three others north of the Twin Cities on Saturday.
An early morning shootout has left two Iowa police officers hospitalized and a suspect dead.
A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend which killed a 16-year-old girl and injured five others.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
Allergy season is upon us and this season is expected to be a doozy. Wet rain means more mold, and this summer has been plenty wet.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Currently, there's a small indie film being shot down in southern Minnesota, one gearing up for production in Duluth and even a couple more indie films slated for the rest of the year.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Minnesota Vikings insider, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin, has the latest as the team prepares for another challenging game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The Minnesota United have six games to go in the regular season and are fighting for a postseason berth.
Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 and stay locked into the final AL wild card.
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points and passed to Bridget Carleton for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 78-76 on Tuesday night to secure the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs.
Napheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're the end of what has been quite the impressive streak of warm weather.
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.
We're nearing the end of what has been an impressive streak of warm weather, but highs will remain in the mid-80s on Wednesday.
Wednesday will feature highs in the mid-80s, an increase in cloud cover and evening storms in the Twin Cities.
Minnesotans can expect another hot day Wednesday as we wait for a seasonable cooldown to arrive.
There are plenty of places where you can find ones that are Minnesota-grown, explains Rachel Wandrei with Minnesota Grown and Jack Pahl of Pahl’s Farms.
Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is inviting the public to its 10th annual Lantern Lighting Celebration coming up this weekend, explains Julia Gillis.
National Cheeseburger Day is a day to honor the iconic American sandwich, whether you grill or fry it at home, or visit your favorite burger joint.
For some people, the ability to get to sleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling rested may mean sleeping without their partner. But Dr. Shonda Craft says that can be a tricky conversation to have.
There are specially trained experts who provide comfort, joy, and support to young patients and their families, explains Kayla Shafer from Children’s Minnesota.