Federal agent briefly kidnapped in Twin Cities, police say
An investigation is underway after police say a federal agent was briefly kidnapped in a northwestern Twin Cities suburb Wednesday afternoon.
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An investigation is underway after police say a federal agent was briefly kidnapped in a northwestern Twin Cities suburb Wednesday afternoon.
The FBI says an immigration agent thought he was being abducted after an operation in the west metro.
Ayub Ali pleaded guilty in September to second-degree assault and second-degree riot for the Jan. 28 attack.
Two people were taken to the hospital early Tuesday morning after a house fire in New Hope, Minnesota.
Officials say both people were taken to local hospitals.
Officers responded to the shooting at a house on the 5800 block of Drew Avenue North around 1:52 p.m.
A boil water advisory for three cities in the northwestern Twin Cities metro — Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope — has been lifted, officials said Monday afternoon.
Overnight, a valve malfunctioned in the Golden Valley water tower and there was a loss of water pressure in the system.
The City of New Hope said in a Facebook post that the issue stems from a malfunctioning valve in the Golden Valley water tower.
Despite an announced Middle East ceasefire on Monday, there are concerns about the impact the conflict there will have on oil prices and whether people will be paying more.
Despite news of a Middle East ceasefire, there are concerns about oil prices, and whether we will all be paying more. In this Price Check, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield found some hope for the wallets of consumers.
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
The first of five defendants charged in connection with an assault during a Twin Cities high school basketball game has pleaded guilty.
Can Do Canines from New Hope was featured in a second-half commercial for Google.
Five people have been charged in connection with an assault during a Twin Cities high school basketball game earlier this week.
Three men and two boys are in custody after a Twin Cities high school basketball player was attacked with a pipe at a game Tuesday night, according to the New Hope Police Department.
Three men and two boys are in custody following a brutal attack on a high school basketball player Tuesday night during a game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope.
Police in New Hope say five people are in custody following an assault incident at a Cooper High School basketball game Tuesday evening.
The 17-year-old and a 16-year-old friend were playing with a gun at the 17-year-old's house on Sept. 18 when it went off, hitting the 16-year-old in the eye.
A New Hope teenager faces charges in the shooting of another teen with a "ghost gun," court documents show.
A teenager drowned in a pool at an apartment building in New Hope Wednesday night, authorities said.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis.
Police say a man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Robbinsdale's West Broadway Avenue minutes after officers observed his speeding in New Hope.
A garage fire in New Hope took much more than some old rakes and supplies. It torched an invaluable tool that the family desperately needs back.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
The Minnesota Legislature quickly began discussing proposals in response to the federal immigration crackdown in the state on Wednesday when lawmakers began their work in earnest after pausing to honor the late Rep. Melissa Hortman on day one.
Hundreds of protesters packed into the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on Wednesday, the second day of the legislative session, to demand accountability and action, saying state leaders did not do enough during Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota Legislature quickly began discussing proposals in response to the federal immigration crackdown in the state on Wednesday when lawmakers began their work in earnest after pausing to honor the late Rep. Melissa Hortman on day one.
Hundreds of protesters packed into the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on Wednesday, the second day of the legislative session, to demand accountability and action, saying state leaders did not do enough during Operation Metro Surge.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
Footage is now public of the deadly Feb. 10 encounter in Duluth, Minnesota, between deputies and a homicide suspect.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
The Trump administration has given ICE the authority to detain refugees who entered the U.S. lawfully but don't have green cards yet, part of a bid to scrutinize the legal immigration system, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News.
A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
A former Minnesota corrections officer is facing deportation and criminal charges that accuse him of more than a decade of citizenship deception.
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland has died two days after collapsing during an offseason workout.
Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove scored 13 points and Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak by beating Oregon 61-44.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing the veteran guard two weeks after trading him away.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist and former Twin Cities NAACP president Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church where the leader of a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office serves as a pastor. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with Armstrong to discuss the protest, her arrest, and her reaction to what she calls a “diabolical” attempt to degrade her image.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
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.
High pressure is back thru the weekend, however it remains mostly cloudy, breezy and colder, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames 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 got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
Light snow will linger early before tapering off.
Wednesday's storm in Minnesota continues to exit to the north Thursday, taking the snow with it.
Brooke Beise, with Minnesota Bride Magazine, shares a preview.
Regan Birr, with the Lupus Research Foundation, and Ryan Sargent, with Gateway Fiber, share a preview.
Temperatures aren't quite where they need to be to start thinking spring, but your indoor plants might need some help.
The St. Paul City Council voted 6–0 to pass an ordinance requiring all law enforcement officers conducting operations in the city to do so without a mask or facial covering.
High pressure is back thru the weekend, however it remains mostly cloudy, breezy and colder, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.