
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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Victoria Veliz, 26, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary on Friday for her role in vandalizing a mosque in St. Cloud.
A St. Cloud man was found guilty in federal court of illegally possessing multiple firearms as a felon.
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.
For the first time in Minnesota, you can get certified in going green.
The St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team was called in to arrest a man making threats with a shotgun inside his home Saturday morning.
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.
Authorities say a speeding motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday evening in St. Cloud.
Minutes after sending the alert, St. Cloud State sent another message saying to disregard it.
The infant had suffered some non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
According to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, Daniel Eugene Salinas, 39, died from undetermined causes.
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.
A central Minnesota high school went into lockdown briefly on Wednesday while police searched for a domestic assault suspect.
A kayaker capsized in the raging Sauk River Saturday afternoon before a Good Samaritan saved him.
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.
Kenneth Carter was one of four people charged in Lange's death, which happened on July 3, 2021.
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.
Hundreds filled the gym at St. Cloud's Tech High School Saturday morning to say goodbye to Charlie Boike.
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.
A woman died at the scene. A 36-year-old man whom police called a "person of interest" was arrested.
A St. Cloud Priest, convicted of one felony count of third-degree sexual conduct, will soon be released from prison.
Minneapolis police say they're searching for a murder suspect, and they want the public's help.
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.
An Amtrak train struck and killed a man who was standing on railroad tracks southeast of St. Cloud Friday morning.
Blair Anderson is known for stressing the service aspect of the job and emphasizing positive police-community relations.
Police say the man didn't show "obvious signs of trauma."
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.
Yields will be average to below average, and now the most recent rainstorms are making crops more difficult to harvest.
The annual event that honors Minnesota's 243 fallen firefighters takes place on the last Sunday in September.
An SUV went into the Catholic Charities building near Chicago Avenue and 17th Street East after police say it collided with an ambulance.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The annual event that honors Minnesota's 243 fallen firefighters takes place on the last Sunday in September.
An SUV went into the Catholic Charities building near Chicago Avenue and 17th Street East after police say it collided with an ambulance.
The group behind preserving the protest murals created after the murder of George Floyd is preparing for a big move.
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
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.
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.
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Arlen Erdahl, who represented Minnesota's First Congressional District between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 92.
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
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.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
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.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
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.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
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.
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.
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.
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
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.
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.
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
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."
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.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
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.
"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.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
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.
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
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 is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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 was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
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.
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.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers and storms will persist through Monday.
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.
Yields will be average to below average, and now the most recent rainstorms are making crops more difficult to harvest.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will linger through Tuesday.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers and storms will persist through Monday.
The day of atonement that's considered one of the most important and sacred of Jewish religious holidays.
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.
The possible deal between the Writers Guild of America and the big four studios comes as the work stoppage went into its 146th day.