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If the plea deal is accepted, he will be convicted of one count of distribution of child pornography and all other charges from his indictment will be dropped.
The goal, Minnetonka police say, is to cut response times, give officers more information before arriving on scene and improve community outcomes.
New technology is giving police in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a new look at what's happening on patrol.
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
Abang Yoli's chef Jamie Yoo didn't know until he was a teenager that he wanted to be in a kitchen.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer from Minnesota has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
Twin Cities veteran Michael Kollar is serving up fresh, meticulously roasted coffee at several Dunn Brothers shops he owns.
A Minnetonka doctor isn't wavering in his commitment to help Ukrainian soldiers injured during the war with Russia.
A dogged divide drew crowds to a Minnetonka, Minnesota, park board meeting as the city debates its new leash rules.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Officials say 17-year-old Lucas Knudson was driving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq on Highway 7 in Minnetonka on the night of Oct. 17, 2024, when his vehicle left the road and struck a light pole.
AI cameras are being deployed in Minnesota for the first time, and the first spot they will watch is a dangerous stretch of road.
Minnetonka goaltender and University of Minnesota commit, Layla Hemp, spoke to WCCO about her goals, aspirations and family legacy.
A Minneapolis man will not spend time in prison for his role in a Minnetonka crash last year that put a girl in a coma.
A 27-year-old former Minnetonka school employee is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student.
The Anoka-Hennepin is facing a $21 million budget deficit, which the administration blame on many factors.
Felicia Raschiatore, a former three-time grand slam tennis pro is teaching the next generation of athletes in the Twin Cities' first-ever wheelchair tennis club.
Two men accused of violently carjacking a family in Minnetonka last summer have submitted plea deals to the court.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Thursday it sentenced a 22-year-old man to nearly six years in prison for violently stealing a Minnetonka family's vehicle.
Local leaders gathered Monday to commemorate one year since Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on an Israeli music festival, killing more than 1,200 people.
Alcohol played a factor in a deadly motorcycle crash on Saturday night in the Twin Cities, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A Minnetonka realtor is using his Spanish-speaking ability to build generational wealth for other immigrants.
An important deadline arrives Monday in the legal standoff between Minnesota and the federal government, as the U.S. Department of Justice plans to respond to a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of ICE operations in the state through a temporary injunction.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
The festivities, music and speakers that honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis on Monday held extra meaning for community members this year.
Former Minneapolis City Councilmember Alondra Cano Espejel was sentenced shortly after she pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI earlier this month, according to Hennepin County court records.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
The festivities, music and speakers that honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis on Monday held extra meaning for community members this year.
Former Minneapolis City Councilmember Alondra Cano Espejel was sentenced shortly after she pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI earlier this month, according to Hennepin County court records.
The 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast will honor a Civil Rights Movement leader while raising funds for students in the Twin Cities to further their education.
A 36-year-old man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis died while under the custody of federal law enforcement in Texas on Wednesday, according to the agency.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
A damaged pipeline caused an explosion in Pine County, Minnesota, on Friday.
While many of the headlines have focused on the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota is feeling the impacts of the immigration crackdown, too.
The American Civil Liberties Union is filing a class action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of three Minnesotans — two Somali men and one Latino man — "whose constitutional rights were violated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agents," the ACLU of Minnesota announced Thursday morning.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
An important deadline arrives Monday in the legal standoff between Minnesota and the federal government, as the U.S. Department of Justice plans to respond to a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of ICE operations in the state through a temporary injunction.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
An important deadline arrives Monday in the legal standoff between Minnesota and the federal government, as the U.S. Department of Justice plans to respond to a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of ICE operations in the state through a temporary injunction.
Former Minneapolis City Councilmember Alondra Cano Espejel was sentenced shortly after she pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI earlier this month, according to Hennepin County court records.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional.
The Department of Labor recently posted: "One Homeland. One People. One Heritage. Remember who you are, American." Several Trump critics on the social media site drew a parallel to a notorious Nazi slogan, "One People, One Realm, One Leader."
Hani Duglof and his brother Mohamad Duklef left Libya more than a decade ago, unable to find relief for a rare condition that threatens to leave their skin torn and blistered at even the slightest provocation.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied on Sunday after a fall on stage to win first in D1A pom for the fourth season in a row. This was the program's 24th national title.
Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins have agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract.
Kevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
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.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
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 suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The sky will be clear tonight, and we have a good shot of seeing the northern lights. But you'd better bundle up, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it'll stay colder than average throughout the week.
The bitter cold holds firm with a brief midweek pause, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
It was a celebration of hope as the Twin Cities honored the man who had a dream of freedom, though this year those intentions were intertwined with the raw emotions of ICE impacts in the community.
The sky will be clear tonight, and we have a good shot of seeing the northern lights. But you'd better bundle up, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
A new CBS News poll just out gauges how Americans generally feel on a whole range of issues, including Greenland and ICE operations. WCCO anchor Amelia Santaniello spoke with CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto about the findings.
Video from St. Paul's Eastside shows ICE agents pulling an elderly man from his home. His family says Chongly Scott Thao is a U.S. citizen who was later released after agents confirmed his identity.
The event's goal was to invest in young men and women in the Twin Cities to help them through college.