Minnesota governor says he welcomes fraud-terrorism investigation
Minnesota is in the hot seat again following two separate federal investigations: One that's digging into state dollars and another that's looking at state drivers licenses.
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Minnesota is in the hot seat again following two separate federal investigations: One that's digging into state dollars and another that's looking at state drivers licenses.
Federal charges were issued Wednesday against a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago this week.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
One or more intruders broke into an Iowa mink farm and released 2,000 of the furbearing animals in what a trade group called a "terrorist act" under federal law.
A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Maduro was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020, during the first Trump presidency on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
A 42-year-old man entered the Traverse City Walmart around 4:43 p.m. on Saturday and used a folding knife to stab five men and six women, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
The FBI says it's investigating a "targeted act of violence' after a man attacked several people with Molotov cocktails and a "makeshift flamethrower" on Sunday in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
The FBI says a man intentionally plowed into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day.
Witnesses told CBS News that a white pickup truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
Exactly one year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
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The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria after becoming radicalized expressed remorse and wept in court as he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces.
ISIS says its Russian branch carried out a deadly attack on a packed Moscow concert venue. Here's what we know about the assault.
The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.
A damning U.N. report backs long-standing claims of rape and other brutal sexual violence by Hamas militants.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is likely to raise threats of "lone offender violence" around events including New Year's Eve, the bulletin says.
An intelligence report says the most likely primary targets could include churches, synagogues, and members of the Jewish community.
At the Salvation Army North Division headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, volunteers have been busy collecting and sorting toys and clothes for families in need.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
A 25-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of killing one person and stabbing another at a homeless encampment earlier this month.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
At the Salvation Army North Division headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, volunteers have been busy collecting and sorting toys and clothes for families in need.
A 25-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of killing one person and stabbing another at a homeless encampment earlier this month.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
Your sweet tooth tends to kick into overdrive this time of year. One local shop is helping you fill that craving while offering local youth more than just a job opportunity.
At a celebration in the Macalaster-Groveland neighborhood, people gathered around a 6-foot-tall menorah as Mayor-elect Kaohly Her climbed a step ladder to light the candle.
A boy on the Stewartville High School wrestling team is still in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the school parking lot Friday morning by a former member of the team, authorities say.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Authorities say a man shot a student outside a southern Minnesota high school Friday morning before dying by suicide.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
A 25-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of killing one person and stabbing another at a homeless encampment earlier this month.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
A boy on the Stewartville High School wrestling team is still in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the school parking lot Friday morning by a former member of the team, authorities say.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Lou Ann Restad, Nancy Knoell, Karen Droegemueller and Elizabeth or "Betsy" Murnan are all retired teachers, ranging in age from 76 to 95. They may not be teaching, but they are still working, writing letters for Make it Better.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Much has been made of other highly ranked Minnesota recruits in this year's class, but with the season over and movement stopped, Howie Johnson, a four-star defensive lineman, sits number one in most of the rankings.
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Minnesota past the Sacramento Kings 117-103 in the Timberwolves' second straight game without star Anthony Edwards.
Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed his second straight game with soreness in his right foot.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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.
We will be above freezing for the first time in almost three weeks, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak 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.
Monday starts a noticeable warm up with highs climbing into the mid 20s under brighter skies, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Temperatures warm up Monday and continue rising Tuesday and briefly reach the upper 30s to near 40, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
In the Twin Cities, highs will climb into the mid-20s under brighter skies on Monday.
Justin Halerson, with Great Rivers Financial, shares some tips about finding ways to invest in yourself.
WCCO's Derek James and Amelia Santaniello share the latest news headlines and updates from Monday afternoon.
We will be above freezing for the first time in almost three weeks, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Right now, the Salvation Army says it's just under halfway to its fundraising target with only days left in the holiday season.
ICE agents were surrounded Monday afternoon by residents near Karmel Mall.