Minneapolis legal observers barred from immigration hearings
Outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, protests continue. Advocates say what’s happening inside the courtrooms is also alarming.
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Outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, protests continue. Advocates say what’s happening inside the courtrooms is also alarming.
WCCO is documenting other instances where ICE are detaining American citizens looking to act as legal observers.
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of immigrants from Somalia who had Temporary Protected Status.
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
As ICE raids ramp up across the Twin Cities, local observers are taking to the streets. One of them, Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne, says he was assaulted by immigration officials.
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
A large crowd gathered outside the Richfield Target over the weekend, just days after ICE agents took two employees into custody, as community members implore the corporation to speak out about what's happening in the Twin Cities.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Plaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend.
Demonstrators continue protests Monday in Minneapolis amid news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sends hundreds of more federal agents to the Twin Cities five days after an ICE officer killed Renee Good.
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of 3, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Her father describes her as warm and witty and someone who cared deeply about others.
Members of Education Minnesota talked about how ICE activity near schools has incited anxiety and fear.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she is filing articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
President Donald Trump claimed that the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in south Minneapolis Wednesday "viciously ran over the ICE Officer" prior to her death, though the video evidence he shared showed no sign of an officer being run over in the incident.
Federal agents are arriving in the Twin Cities en masse as they begin what Homeland Security calls the "largest immigration operation ever."
A hotel in the Twin Cities canceled reservations for at least one room meant for federal law enforcement officers and agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.
A Minnesota hotel is changing course after getting put on blast for cancelling the reservations of federal agents.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tagged along as federal agents Tuesday in the Twin Cities as they made some arrests.
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
The Trump administration has ordered a stunning surge of federal agents to the Twin Cities, sources tell CBS News.
Minneapolis officials have banned government officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, from using city lots and ramps as a staging area to enforce federal immigration laws, according to an updated city ordinance.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the federal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities "political theater" by President Trump in a news conference with city and community leaders on Tuesday.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members are set to vote Monday on canceling and paying off the contract with the company.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members are set to vote Monday on canceling and paying off the contract with the company.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
After years of public debate and planning, construction began Monday morning on the redevelopment of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say that lightning caused two new fires to pop up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly fire in central Minnesota early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Dozens of infrastructure projects around Minnesota will move forward following the ceremonial signing of a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill by Gov. Tim Walz on Friday.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A 54-year-old Minnesota immigrant from Somalia is one of 17 people the Trump administration is targeting in its latest denaturalization campaign.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 to take three of four games in the series.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Natasha Howard had a season-high 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting, Olivia Miles added 19 points, six assists and six rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 88-68 for their seventh win in a row — the last six by double figures.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
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.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer.
Tuesday looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer. And it stays humid, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
After a rainy morning, it's expected to dry out in Minnesota Monday afternoon, followed by a hot Tuesday.
The people who deliver food and water to airplanes at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say they need better safety measures. SkyChefs, the company they work for, refuted claims made by employees on Monday.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what it wanted: a big boost from lawmakers. Now, the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield spoke to Hennepin Healthcare CEO Dr. John Cumming, who says they'll now work to make sure a financial crisis doesn't happen again.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer.