Brett Favre denies wrongdoing in Mississippi welfare fraud case
Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
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Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
The Viking Cruise company says the water level on the Mississippi River is just too low to continue traveling. The company says it won't make it back in time for their next cruise departure on October 15, but they do expect their future trips will leave on time.
A man died and a woman was injured after two boats collided Thursday night on the Mississippi River near the Hastings Bridge.
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
Brett Favre’s radio show and podcast have both been benched after new text messages show he put pressure on then-Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to divert state welfare funds to fund an indoor football practice facility for his college alma mater.
A Mississippi man is in custody after he stole a plane and threatened to fly it into a Wal-Mart. Officers say the man had no pilots license.
CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel breaks down LSU vs. #12 Mississippi and other key college football matchups.
A federal judge in Mississippi on Friday blocked a state law that prohibited abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks into pregnancy. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves said in the ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy."
Authorities say a Tulane University student was killed at an Interstate 10 rest stop in Mississippi when two tires came loose from a passing tractor-trailer and struck her.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will not at this time proceed with a request to temporarily lower the elevations of the Mississippi River in the intermediate pool between Upper and Lower St. Anthony Falls locks and dams.
A man needed to be rescued after falling 150 feet down over a cliff near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Monday morning.
Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday night that the declaration will make state resources and personnel available to areas affected by the storm.
The Animal Humane Society's Golden Valley shelter received the 29 dogs and puppies early Sunday morning.
This weekend, more than 30 remaining shelter dogs will arrive in Minnesota from down south after 11 died during a trip to the Twin Cities earlier this month.
The federal government has reopened its investigation into the slaying of Emmett Till, the black teenager whose brutal killing in Mississippi shocked the world and helped inspire the civil rights movement more than 60 years ago.
President Donald Trump has honored figures of the civil rights movement, some famous, some not, at a ceremony that exposed stark divisions among Americans about his commitment to that legacy.
A fast-moving storm called Nate brought flooding and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast early Sunday after it sloshed ashore outside Biloxi, Mississippi — the first hurricane to make landfall in that state since Katrina devastated the region 12 years ago.
Authorities in Mississippi say a suspect is in custody after eight people were killed in a shooting, including a sheriff's deputy.
The search for a missing boater in the Mississippi River will continue Saturday. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of someone falling out of a boat just after midnight by Shepard Road near the Ramsey County – Dakota County border.
At $1.5 billion, Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot is the largest ever seen in the world. But not everyone in the U.S. can take part, forcing some to go to great lengths.
Right now 16 Twin Cities college students are paddling down the Mississippi towards Winona, Minnesota, and that is merely the beginning.
The man suspected of fatally shooting college professor Monday was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound early Tuesday morning.
Delta State University in Mississippi is on lockdown after reports of an active shooter on campus.
As we reflect on the 10-year anniversary of our nation's worst natural disaster, one of our own shares her story. WCCO reporter Jennifer Mayerle captured one man's heartache during Hurricane Katrina, and his determination to keep a promise to his late wife
As Saturday approaches, marking the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in and around New Orleans, Isame Faciane's memories of what happened that day are still vivid, and continue to impact him a decade later.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Anthony Edwards had 22 points, with a key 3-pointer late, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 points off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory Friday night.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
Minneapolis is shining brighter this spring. Crews have spent the last year fixing more than 700 broken streetlights. Here's why.
Since Operation Metro Surge started, there have been many stories of Minnesotans stepping up to help their neighbors. A Twin Cities man told WCCO what drove him to go all the way to Texas to help total strangers.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
A teenager involved in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle last April near Clear Lake sustained a spinal injury and a significant brain injury. Since then, he's had 30 surgeries.
Two Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, residents are accused of making false claims to receive over $860,000 in medical assistance payments, according to court records filed Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the cyberattack "disrupted critical systems and digital services."
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the cyberattack "disrupted critical systems and digital services."
We're hearing from lawmakers after a shocking conversation with a United States soldier who survived the drone strike that killed Master Sergeant Nicole Amor last month in Kuwait. During an exclusive interview with Jonah Kaplan, that surviving soldier says Army leadership knew they were at risk, but failed to protect them.
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Two Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, residents are accused of making false claims to receive over $860,000 in medical assistance payments, according to court records filed Thursday.
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Federal charges accuse a payroll manager of embezzling more than a million dollars from a Minnesota company "to fund her gambling and pull-tab addiction."
A shooting on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Thursday evening left a woman wounded, police say.
A Twin Cities mother says nearly 3 ½ years later, she still doesn't know who killed her son.
A man who stole $1.1 million in federal funds in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme pleaded guilty to money laundering on Thursday.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The video shows the patient on a mental health hold striking hospital support staff. Then, the patient takes a swing with the bed rail at EMT Rob Madsen who was waiting to transfer a patient.
Twin Cities doctors are sending a serious warning to families after seeing a surge in injuries tied to e-bikes and scooters.
City leaders referred four ordinances to staff that would create licensing, zoning, and health regulations for establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Anthony Edwards had 22 points, with a key 3-pointer late, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 points off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory Friday night.
Just wait until the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The Twins fell 10-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, snapping Minnesota's four-game win streak
They were already locked in as first-round opponents, but home-ice advantage has yet to be decided.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
Julie Le, who was removed from her post after telling a judge "this job sucks," is now challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th District.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
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.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
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.
Cloudy Saturday with temperatures in the 50s. Rain will move in on Saturday night. Sunday will be considerably warmer with temperatures potentially hitting the 70s. Katie Steiner breaks it all down and shares just how long our wet weather sticks around.
Minnesotans in central and southern areas of the state could see rain showers on Saturday morning and afternoon, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach the 50s on Saturday, though conditions will be wet.
Robots are undoubtedly a big part of the future. In this edition of Home Team, Mike Max introduces Kanon Nakajima, a local robot buff in Minnesota whose story started in Japan.
The wake of Operation Metro Surge is still causing problems for business owners with Plaza Mexico in Minneapolis. They say they're in need of financial relief for the economic damages caused during the operation.
Psychedelic mushrooms were known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, there are two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol that would make it easier to access the fungi. Esme Murphy talks with the doctor recommending the push for change.
Cloudy Saturday with temperatures in the 50s. Rain will move in on Saturday night. Sunday will be considerably warmer with temperatures potentially hitting the 70s. Katie Steiner breaks it all down and shares just how long our wet weather sticks around.
WCCO's Adam Duxter gives an update to the news of the day.