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Two Ramsey County men face felony charges after being found to have untaxed tobacco in their possession. Mushtak Sadoun AlSayab and Hussam Masoud have each been charged with two counts of possession of untaxed tobacco products.
In the past month, a St. Paul police officer resigned after admitting to a controversial Facebook post. And an officer in Rochester was placed on leave over posts.
Ramsey County 911 operators are following new protocol as of Tuesday. In the past, operators would dispatch an officer to those calls to mental health calls. Now, they are referring the calls that don't involve weapons or immediate danger to a separate mental health line.
Surveillance video showed Deputy Brett Berry beating his dog, Boone, at a casino resort in Carlton last summer. Berry pleaded guilty to animal cruelty last month.
Officials in Ramsey County say they've charged a man with stealing the identities of more than 100 people, and are asking for who anyone who believes they might be a victim to contact them.
Treasure hunters are now out in full force looking for a hidden medallion, as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival's annual Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt. The St. Paul Winter Carnival officially begins this Thursday, but already a few clues have been released to those hoping to score big.
Police say a Vikings fan who was tailgating at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds broke into a police substation after the team's loss to Seattle, apparently thinking it was his own home.
A 16-year-old St. Paul student was sentenced Tuesday to probation, anger management therapy and 150 hours of community service after pleading guilty last month to assaulting a teacher.
A Ramsey County deputy's instincts led to the discovery of a gunshot victim on Interstate 694 early New Year's Day morning. The sheriff's office says a deputy was driving eastbound on I-694 at about 12:40 a.m. when the vehicle in front of them suddenly pulled over.
As the holiday season comes to an end, it's time to clean up after Christmas, and for many families, that means figuring out how to dispose of your tree and decorations.
A 23-year-old man from North St. Paul is accused of blowing through a crosswalk last week and sending a mother and her young child flying through the air.
One person is dead after driving the wrong way down Interstate 694 near Vadnais Heights Thursday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, around 6:30 p.m. an SUV was driving westbound on the eastbound lanes of I-694 at Labore Road when it sideswiped a minivan, driven by 44-year-old Armie C. Victorio, of Maplewood.
A Roman Catholic diocese in northeastern Minnesota has filed for bankruptcy protection after a jury found it partially responsible in a clergy sex abuse case.
A Ramsey County grand jury has determined the use of deadly force was justified for two police officers who fatally shot a homicide suspect. The officers killed 18-year-old Jonathon Dean Mar, of Kennewick, Washington, last December along Interstate 694 in Shoreview following a police chase.
Work to clean up and clear what once was Minnesota's largest contaminated Superfund site has reached a milestone. Ramsey County officials say the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills has been cleaned to standards for residential development, paving the way for the Rice Creek Commons development.
A 59-year-old Minnesota man is suing the Boy Scouts of America, claiming he was abused by his scout leader in St. Paul and the organization did nothing meaningful to stop the man, whom they knew was a pedophile.
Authorities in southern Minnesota are treating the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found in a field as suspicious. The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office was called around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday about a car sitting in a field off of Highway 68 northwest of Mankato.
The prosecution of a large sex trafficking ring concluded Thursday with the fifth and final defendant pleading guilty and subsequently sentenced, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office announced Friday.
The mother of one of the five young terror suspects is speaking out, saying her son is being treated more harshly than the four other suspects.
A former top Minnesota Lottery official suing over her termination has pleaded guilty to a drunken-driving charge stemming from a serious car crash last December.
A man now faces murder charges in the weekend shooting death of a 24-year-old mother in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
The Ramsey County Poor Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1918 on White Bear Avenue in Maplewood. Some of the original structures included a nursing home and cattle barn. The barn could fit up to 75 cows and was a full production dairy farm at one point.
An anonymous Minnesota resident is suing the state over its decision to drop UCare for public health care programs in a competitive bid process.
Police say Raymond Krueger, 73, was last seen leaving the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center in St. Paul on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:15 p.m. He's described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision Tuesday declaring that law enforcement must have a warrant before giving a blood test to a suspected impaired driver. The opinion, written by Judge Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, states that the 2012 subdivision of Minnesota's Driving While Impaired laws that makes it a crime for refusal to submit to a chemical test -- blood, breath or urine -- is unconstitutional.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday morning to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to temporarily extend an eviction notice period for renters.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday morning to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to temporarily extend an eviction notice period for renters.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.
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.
A bill intended to stop predatory behavior in schools before it becomes a sexual assault is moving on in the Minnesota Senate.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing members' children to be on the chamber floor with them, which is a first in the institution's nearly 170-year history.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
Charges say law enforcement was called to St. Cloud State University after a student informed campus public safety that another student made threats to "shoot up a fraternity."
A 33-year-old man accused of shooting a woman in the chest last year pleaded guilty on Friday.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
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.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday morning to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to temporarily extend an eviction notice period for renters.
Minnesota lawmakers will discuss a bill Thursday morning that would set age verification on social media and require parental consent for anyone under 15 and default accounts to the most private settings.
A bill intended to stop predatory behavior in schools before it becomes a sexual assault is moving on in the Minnesota Senate.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing members' children to be on the chamber floor with them, which is a first in the institution's nearly 170-year history.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Gas prices have been rising in the weeks since the Iran war started and WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
The mother of the man who orchestrated the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
Charges say law enforcement was called to St. Cloud State University after a student informed campus public safety that another student made threats to "shoot up a fraternity."
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.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing five of their top seven players for most of their record-setting overtime rally to beat the Houston Rockets.
Hayley Scamurra and Lina Ljungblom each scored their third goal of the season, Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her fifth shutout, and the Montréal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 3-0 to sweep the season series.
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.
On Wednesday, Minnesota Wild and Frost in-game host Kirsten Krull returned to Grand Casino Arena for the first time, since the death of a friend, who may as well have been family.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The U.S. Senate has begun debate on a controversial elections bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship with a birth certificate or passport. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
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.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
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.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
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.
A cold front dropping southward will bring several changes Thursday, including cooler temperatures, 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.
Thursday will be cooler in the Twin Cities with early scattered showers, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday will be cooler in the Twin Cities with scattered showers early in the day.
Thursday will be cooler in the Twin Cities with early scattered showers, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Susy Patrito, of Casa Artusi, shares a preview of the Esperienza cooking tutorial.
Becky Lindblom, with Big Rock Creek, previews what guests can expect from their sixth spring boutique.
Anna Marie Skogen, with Bachman's, shares some tips for gardeners ready to get outside now.
A cold front dropping southward will bring several changes Thursday, including cooler temperatures, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The family of a boy who was shot in the head in 2023 at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a major settlement with the city.