
Cousins finish Minnesota-to-Maine bike ride benefiting nonprofit
The pair spent 17 days biking from Minnesota to Maine, traveled through seven states, one Canadian province and averaged 85 miles a day.
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The pair spent 17 days biking from Minnesota to Maine, traveled through seven states, one Canadian province and averaged 85 miles a day.
A second state has barred former President Donald Trump from the ballot.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's primary ballot for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Departing somewhat from Maine lottery rules, the jackpot winner was allowed to be identified by the company through which his ticket was purchased.
CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.
Leaders of the Maine gunman's unit said he was "behaving erratically" while training at the U.S. Military Academy in New York last summer.
Hundreds of state and local police and federal agents have been involved in the search for Robert Card since the shootings Wednesday night.
"He picked up a butcher knife and went after the gunman to try and stop from killing other people," Joseph Walker's father said, "and that's when he shot my son to death."
Authorities pressed their manhunt for Robert Card, the suspect in the shooting that killed 18 people and injured 13 more at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has previously been unsupportive of gun control legislation passed by House Democrats.
Robert Card, the gunman in the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead, law enforcement sources told CBS News on Friday. Here's what to know.
Residents are sheltering in place as the search for the gunman continues.
A timeline of the Maine shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 injured in a bowling alley and local restaurant.
Police are searching for Robert Card, the suspect in a Maine shooting that killed at least 18 people.
"It was just a fun night playing cornhole," the co-owner of the bar told a local news outlet. "...I still feel like this whole thing is a nightmare."
The man said he scrambled down the length of the alley, sliding into the pin area and climbing up to hide in the machinery.
Authorities said they identified a suspect after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place.
None of the hazardous materials aboard the train caught fire, railroad officials said.
"Depending upon the type of meteorite this is, specimens could easily be worth their weight in gold," said an official at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
The discovery is a one-in-2 million find, according to the New England Aquarium.
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
Breezy winds over the weekend are expected to drop temperatures as low as -30 degrees by next week.
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
Napheesa Collier of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled's 1-on-1 tournament.
Several Minnesota organizations are working together to help immigrant families in Minnesota through a new initiative called the Immigrant Defense Network.
A new federal law gives U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the right to operate on school grounds.
Minnesotans are paying 50 cents more on large package deliveries thanks to a law change that took effect last summer — designed to raise more funding to support road and bridge repairs.
A couple celebrates 30 years of love that started on a crowded train platform in Amsterdam, and ended with a home in Minneapolis.
A 4-year-old is reunited with their mother Friday after a vehicle the child was inside was stolen in South Minneapolis.
A fourth person has been charged in connection with a drug cartel-related kidnapping in St. Paul.
A driver in a truck struck a house in southern Minnesota early Thursday morning, then fled before authorities arrived, police said.
Light snow made for a messy Valentine's Day evening in the Twin Cities.
Federal immigration officials are in Minnesota this week and WCCO has learned of at least two men who were detained in Rochester.
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running for reelection in 2026.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
As the largest race of its type, the Birkie brings 12,000 ski competitors and 25,000 spectators from all 50 states and two dozen countries.
A few inches of snow fell across Minnesota and Wisconsin after a snow storm Friday night into Saturday.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Authorities say slick road conditions contributed to a western Wisconsin crash that killed a 38-year-old man on Thursday.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announced on Tuesday that 2,414 entries submitted for the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A new federal law gives U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the right to operate on school grounds.
Minnesotans are paying 50 cents more on large package deliveries thanks to a law change that took effect last summer — designed to raise more funding to support road and bridge repairs.
President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.
The White House is citing the news outlet's decision declining to recognize the Trump administration's name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Many Minnesota families are buried under a pile of medical debt, and the state's top attorney wants to change that.
Tuesday in Minneapolis, Canadian ministers met with local business leaders to discuss issues related to the now-delayed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Fighting fraud will be front and center for lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a busy year ahead with the state legislature back in session, clashing with new federal policies ordered by President Trump and mulling over whether to run for a third term.
Esme Murphy speaks with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about, or avoiding, during Trump's second term of his presidency.
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
A 4-year-old is reunited with their mother Friday after a vehicle the child was inside was stolen in South Minneapolis.
A fourth person has been charged in connection with a drug cartel-related kidnapping in St. Paul.
Two women were shot along Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway while crowds gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl LIX victory parade on Friday.
A man was shot during an attempted carjacking near Loring Park on Thursday afternoon, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Many Minnesota families are buried under a pile of medical debt, and the state's top attorney wants to change that.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
More than half of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 use popular social media sites like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, according to the Pew Research Center. While social media allows teenagers to connect, safety advocates say it also presents harmful content.
Hennepin Healthcare hospital is set to embark on a $2.5 billion renovation project, the most expensive in the hospital's history.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
Less than a year after his highly praised stop in St. Paul, Sturgill Simpson will return for another Twin Cities show.
Organizers of the Basilica Block Party on Wednesday announced their decision to cancel this year's event.
Officials on Wednesday morning announced the winners of this year's Name a Snowplow contest.
Musical drama "Paradise Blue" is set to open this month at the Penumbra Theatre.
Napheesa Collier of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled's 1-on-1 tournament.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman was hit with a beer during the team's Super Bowl 2025 parade, later saying,"I bleed for this city."
Tommy Ahneman is the top-ranked player in Minnesota on the top-ranked team in Minnesota, Cretin-Derham Hall.
The Ottawa Charge scored as many goals in one game on Thursday night as they had in their last seven games combined for an 8-3 win over the Minnesota Frost.
Cotie McMahon scored 25 points and Elsa Lemmila finished with six points and a pivotal last-second block as No. 9 Ohio State beat Minnesota 87-84 in overtime.
New polling from CBS shows positive numbers for President Trump's opening weeks.
Esme Murphy speaks with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about, or avoiding, during Trump's second term of his presidency.
President Donald Trump has proved his policy announcements are unpredictable. But what does that mean for your money? In Talk Points, Esme Murphy spoke with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about or avoiding during a second Trump Presidency.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Starting May 7, Minnesotans age 18 and older will no longer be able to use their standard driver's license to fly domestically or enter certain federal facilities.
The Agriculture Department predicts egg prices could rise another 20% this year. That might have some families rolling up their sleeves to go straight to the source.
Eagles fans likely had a stress-free time watching the Super Bowl. Their hair might be especially thankful for that.
It's no secret that many of us are glued to our phones. After all, 98% of Americans own one.
The Bakken Museum in South Minneapolis allows people to learn about the awkward and sometimes painful feeling.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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.
Breezy winds over the weekend are expected to drop temperatures as low as -30 degrees by next week.
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 Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when you can expect these freezing temperatures to ease up.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Saturday will be cloudy and breezy with a possible quick burst of light snow late.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there may be close to an inch of snow accumulation in the Twin Cities by Saturday morning.
Here are your top digital headlines from WCCO, including a call put out to the community for help on the revitalization of George Floyd Square and a temporary restraining order that temporarily blocks President Trump's executive order to end federal funding to medical institutions who provide gender-affirming care.
Looking for something fun to do today? Here are four things happening around the metro this weekend.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation has a variety of opportunities for residents to connect with Black history during the month of February. Newmann Thomas, a manager for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, joins WCCO Saturday morning to showcase some of those events.
The daughters of the late founder of Target are speaking out against the company's decision to rollback on diversity and inclusion efforts.
Looking for something to do today? Here's a look at this weekend's Saturdates.