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A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked.
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A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked.
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.
Last month, congressional Republicans moved closer to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium through the House.
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm on the potential harm of a precious metals mine that could be built on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters. Meanwhile, those who support the project say it will bring hundreds of jobs, pump billions of dollars into the regional economy and make the U.S. less dependent on other countries for vital minerals. Our Charlie De Mar spoke to those on both sides of the controversial issue as a potential Senate vote is just days away.
While some Twin Cities families are staying home to avoid ICE agents, some class sizes are shrinking. “If they take me and leave the children,” - that's how one St. Paul woman is framing up her efforts to prepare her children if she is taken by ICE. Laurie Perez shares her story.
Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of federal agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and in some cases anti-ICE activists in Minnesota.
On GOP caucus night, a straw poll for governor among 13 candidates saw House Speaker Lisa Demuth emerge as the winner. House Speaker Demuth will be front and center for the next three months during the upcoming legislative session. She spoke to Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Border Czar Tom Homan says a drawdown in Minneapolis will happen when there is more local government cooperation and people stop interfering with federal agents. The Trump administration has called those people violent agitators. Ashley Grams has more on who they're charging.
A government lawyer who told a judge that her job "sucks" during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post.
Children's Minnesota announced Tuesday it plans to pause some gender-affirming care for children amid "threats" from the federal government. In a statement Tuesday, the Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus said the Trump administration is "forcing specialized medical professionals and hospitals into an impossible position."
The GOP and DFL both held party caucuses and conducted straw polls for candidates for governor on Tuesday.
The first steps toward a November election that could have major consequences for Minnesota happened Tuesday night. The GOP and DFL kicked off their party caucuses and held straw votes for candidates for governor. Esme Murphy breaks it down.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
More prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis.
The ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is poised to take center stage at the State Capitol on Feb. 17 when the Legislature returns.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota is expected to be a hot topic at the State Capitol soon. The Minnesota Legislature returns for the 2026 session on Feb. 17. Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings explains some proposals we might see once they gavel in.
Party caucuses kick off the mid-term election season on Tuesday and party leaders on both sides are worried ICE raids and protests could cause disruptions.
Party caucuses will kick off the midterm election season on Tuesday. Party leaders on both sides of the aisle are worried U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and protests could cause disruptions. Esme Murphy reports on plans to keep caucuses safe.
The father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
On Jan. 24, the same day as Alex Pretti's killing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, suggesting the ICE surge would end if the state did three things. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon called the demand extortion. He talked about it with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad are back in Minnesota after being held in a Texas detention center by ICE.
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota's motion for a temporary restraining order to halt "Operation Metro Surge" on Saturday. The court documents, filed on Saturday, state that Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have not met their burden of proof.
Hundreds of people formed a human distress signal on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday as part of a community art project organized by people who say American democracy is under attack.
Border Czar Tom Homan says cooperation needs to come from jails. That could be key to determining when the feds decide to scale back. WCCO's Mahsa Saeidi takes a closer look at where things stand.
Retirement, like everything else, is getting more expensive. And more Minnesotans are worried they could outlive their savings.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
A Coon Rapids, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun outside a high school graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota last spring.
Federal authorities have apprehended a teenager in Georgia who is accused of opening fire near a popular University of Iowa nightlife district.
Retirement, like everything else, is getting more expensive. And more Minnesotans are worried they could outlive their savings.
A Coon Rapids, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun outside a high school graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota last spring.
A 38-year-old man and 37-year-old woman are in custody awaiting charges, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
A judge sentenced a man who intentionally started a fire at a northeast Minneapolis duplex, killing his childhood friend, to more than 18 years in prison on Monday.
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
Rio is currently the oldest ocelot in human care — a remarkable achievement for a species that typically lives far shorter lives in captivity. Now living at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, Rio spends her days enjoying hammocks, enrichment, sunny platforms, and the peaceful retirement every wild cat deserves.
A 16-year-old boy from Bemidji, Minnesota, is accused of shooting three people — including his parents — because they took away his cellphone privileges.
With energy prices putting pressure on families, one Minnesota company is utilizing the power of the sun to help ease the pain.
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college, according to court documents.
A former Winona, Minnesota, teacher and track coach accused of having sexual relations with three different high school students has been sentenced, court records said.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
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.
The Minnesota House passed a bill with broad bipartisan Tuesday setting guardrails for social media accounts for kids, which is top of mind for parents across the state, and some students who testified during this process that they see the harms first hand in school.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."
Pressure is building on a top Minnesota lawmaker to take action in the wake of a deadly school shooting.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
A Coon Rapids, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun outside a high school graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota last spring.
Federal authorities have apprehended a teenager in Georgia who is accused of opening fire near a popular University of Iowa nightlife district.
A 38-year-old man and 37-year-old woman are in custody awaiting charges, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
A 16-year-old boy from Bemidji, Minnesota, is accused of shooting three people — including his parents — because they took away his cellphone privileges.
A judge sentenced a man who intentionally started a fire at a northeast Minneapolis duplex, killing his childhood friend, to more than 18 years in prison on Monday.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
If it feels like your health insurance premiums are going up, there's a good chance you're right.
Several hundred nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital are taking an unfair labor practice strike authorization vote Monday.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama is playing in Game 5 of the Spurs' Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after getting ejected early in Game 4 for throwing an elbow.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a mid-series lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The durability of Anthony Edwards has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year among his many superpowers on the court.
In her pro debut, Sophia Boman has had six goals, one of them a header.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
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.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
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.
The sky clears out and the wind drops Tuesday night as the metro cools back to the upper-40s, says 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.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s Friday and near 80 Saturday before a soaking rain becomes possible Sunday into Monday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Tuesday will be sunny, with highs in the 70s, but plenty of wind.
A red flag warning denoting critical fire weather conditions is out for western Minnesota until 9 p.m., WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The bird population in North America is on the decline. One of the biggest problems is artificial light emitted from buildings and homes. A Minnesota woman has started a new warning system hoping you can help.
The sky clears out and the wind drops Tuesday night as the metro cools back to the upper-40s, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The Minnesota House passed a bill with broad bipartisan Tuesday setting guardrails for social media accounts for kids, which is top of mind for parents across the state, and some students who testified during this process that they see the harms first hand in school.
Firefighters believe lithium-ion batteries are responsible for an overnight fire in St. Paul that killed three family pets. Jason Rantala has more on the safety concerns with so many of these batteries in our homes.
As retirement savings targets rise in the Twin Cities, a local financial advisor is pointing to 2 widely used guidelines — the 4% rule and the 25x rule — to help people estimate how much they actually need.