Woman pleads guilty to burglary for vandalized mosque in St. Cloud
Victoria Veliz, 26, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary on Friday for her role in vandalizing a mosque in St. Cloud.
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Roberto Williams found guilty of federal firearms charges
A St. Cloud man was found guilty in federal court of illegally possessing multiple firearms as a felon.
St. Cloud State University is first state school to offer an online certificate in cannabis education
Those eager to cash in on a budding marijuana industry in Minnesota or cultivate plants of their own can turn to St. Cloud State University this fall to learn how.
St. Cloud State University to offer online cannabis education programs
For the first time in Minnesota, you can get certified in going green.
St. Cloud SWAT team arrests domestic assault suspect
The St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team was called in to arrest a man making threats with a shotgun inside his home Saturday morning.
St. Cloud man in critical condition after hit-and-run
Police in St. Cloud say that a 66-year-old man had by been by a car around 3 a.m. on the 800 block of 9th Avenue South.
Speeding motorcyclist killed in crash in St. Cloud, state patrol says
Authorities say a speeding motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday evening in St. Cloud.
St. Cloud State sends out active shooter alert before quickly shifting message
Minutes after sending the alert, St. Cloud State sent another message saying to disregard it.
Charges: Charles Hollins broke into woman's Cottage Grove home, attacked her, kidnapped their infant child
The infant had suffered some non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
BCA identifies man found dead in St. Cloud's Heritage Park after police encounter
According to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, Daniel Eugene Salinas, 39, died from undetermined causes.
Charges: Boy, 16, used stolen car to intentionally hit and kill 70-year-old man in St. Cloud
A 16-year-old boy from Sauk Rapids faces life in prison after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian on purpose Friday night, killing him.
St. Cloud man arrested for domestic assault, burglary after running from police
A central Minnesota high school went into lockdown briefly on Wednesday while police searched for a domestic assault suspect.
Kayaker rescued by Good Samaritan after capsizing on raging Sauk River
A kayaker capsized in the raging Sauk River Saturday afternoon before a Good Samaritan saved him.
Driver in serious condition after police say she fled, crashed
The incident happened Monday at about 8 p.m. Police say that the driver was involved in a possible violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order.
Jury acquits Kenneth Carter of charges in connection to murder of Keisa Marie Lange
Kenneth Carter was one of four people charged in Lange's death, which happened on July 3, 2021.
Teen strikes pedestrian in St. Cloud parking lot, leads police on chase
Investigators say the driver, who was in a Volkswagen Passat, also struck at least two vehicles in the lot along with the victim, a 29-year-old man who was taken to the hospital but sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Family, friends of Charlie Boike remember him fondly: "He made everything a little bit happier"
Hundreds filled the gym at St. Cloud's Tech High School Saturday morning to say goodbye to Charlie Boike.
Wild honor Charlie Boike, teen hockey player killed in crash near St. Cloud
Before Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Wild staged an homage to Boike, leaving sticks out in the locker room for him, his family and his hockey community.
Woman dead, man arrested after shooting in St. Cloud
A woman died at the scene. A 36-year-old man whom police called a "person of interest" was arrested.
St. Cloud Priest accused of sexual assault set to be released
A St. Cloud Priest, convicted of one felony count of third-degree sexual conduct, will soon be released from prison.
Police searching for Mpls. murder suspect who may be in St. Cloud
Minneapolis police say they're searching for a murder suspect, and they want the public's help.
St. Cloud police investigating 2 separate Sunday shootings at same intersection
The first incident happened at about 4 a.m. near 11th Street South and 6th Avenue South. Police responded to a number of reports of shots fired.
Amtrak train strikes, kills man on tracks southeast of St. Cloud
An Amtrak train struck and killed a man who was standing on railroad tracks southeast of St. Cloud Friday morning.
"I know the pendulum will swing back": St. Cloud police chief retires after quarter-century
Blair Anderson is known for stressing the service aspect of the job and emphasizing positive police-community relations.
Man found dead on St. Cloud lawn
Police say the man didn't show "obvious signs of trauma."
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Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Weekend rainfall a mixed blessing for some Minnesota farmers
Yields will be average to below average, and now the most recent rainstorms are making crops more difficult to harvest.
James Scanlon, Chris Parsons honored at Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
The annual event that honors Minnesota's 243 fallen firefighters takes place on the last Sunday in September.
2 injured, building damaged after crash involving ambulance
An SUV went into the Catholic Charities building near Chicago Avenue and 17th Street East after police say it collided with an ambulance.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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James Scanlon, Chris Parsons honored at Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
The annual event that honors Minnesota's 243 fallen firefighters takes place on the last Sunday in September.
2 injured, building damaged after crash involving ambulance
An SUV went into the Catholic Charities building near Chicago Avenue and 17th Street East after police say it collided with an ambulance.
1,000 George Floyd protest murals on the move
The group behind preserving the protest murals created after the murder of George Floyd is preparing for a big move.
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats weekends return in celebration of all things spooky and fall
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
No injuries in Inver Grove Heights house fire Sunday morning
Shortly before 7 a.m., a resident reported a smell of smoke and a glow outside a home on the 10000 block of Albertson Court.
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WATCH: Flood warning in Duluth as sewer overflows
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
20-year-old man arrested after stabbing in Ely
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Inmate, 54, dies at Crow Wing County Jail
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Former Minnesota Congressman Arlen Erdahl dies at 92
Arlen Erdahl, who represented Minnesota's First Congressional District between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 92.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
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Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
17-year-old girl dies in western Wisconsin crash
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR defends lack of population goal in wolf management plan
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
Wisconsin child care industry on verge of crisis as pandemic-era subsidy comes to end
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
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Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
"I'm lost without her": Puppy missing after family van stolen in St. Paul
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
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Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Why one former Minnesota judge believes Trump shouldn't be on 2024 ballot
Paul Anderson is a former Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice and appeals court chief judge. He breaks down a lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump from being on the 2024 ballot.
Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Minnesota girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
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Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
University of Minnesota announces new "Kudos" apple variety
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Over $60 million in missing money returned to Minnesotans during 2023 fiscal year
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
Twin Cities art gallery selling "the rookie card of Bob Ross paintings" for $10 million
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
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Minor injuries for 1 after shooting in White Bear Lake parking lot
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
20-year-old man arrested after stabbing in Ely
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Police: 3 men found dead, 1 injured in Roseville early Saturday
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
Minneapolis man has bullet lodged in leg after 4 shot in Lyn-Lake
Minneapolis police said the shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. Friday, the same time popular bars and restaurants in Lyn-Lake start filling with customers.
2 armed gunmen arrested following police pursuit in stolen SUV
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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Recovery after addiction: "It's so worth it, and it's possible"
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Family fights for wide availability of fentanyl test strips following daughter's death
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man biking around America to raise money for cancer and schizophrenia
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
Minnesota's Fentanyl crisis: The families left behind
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats weekends return in celebration of all things spooky and fall
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Jeffers and Ryan lead AL Central champion Twins to 9-3 win over Angels
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack activated by Twins, 16 months after second Tommy John surgery
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
End zone INT gives Chargers 28-24 win over Vikings
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
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Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
Talking Points preview: Driver’s licenses for undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 3)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 2)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
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Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
100 years ago, the Minnesota State Fair hosted a camp for farm boys
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
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How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
What does it mean to "adopt" a highway? What does the job entail?
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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NEXT Weather: 11 p.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers and storms will persist through Monday.
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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.
Weekend rainfall a mixed blessing for some Minnesota farmers
Yields will be average to below average, and now the most recent rainstorms are making crops more difficult to harvest.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will linger through Tuesday.
WATCH: Flood warning in Duluth as sewer overflows
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
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The push to legalize selling homegrown cannabis
The new state law legalizing cannabis for those 21 and older says it shouldn't be legal to buy until the Office of Cannabis Management is up and running.
NEXT Weather: 11 p.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers and storms will persist through Monday.
Sunday marks the start of Yom Kippur
The day of atonement that's considered one of the most important and sacred of Jewish religious holidays.
Possible government shutdown draws closer
Congress now has just six days to pass a spending bill to fund the government. Rob Kirkpatrick explains how a small group of hardliners are holding up the process.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
The possible deal between the Writers Guild of America and the big four studios comes as the work stoppage went into its 146th day.