MN College Students Escape Hostel Fire In Brussels
A group of college students from Minnesota escaped a youth hostel in Belgium after it went up in flames.
Watch CBS News
A group of college students from Minnesota escaped a youth hostel in Belgium after it went up in flames.
Students at the University of Minnesota were walking around in short sleeves on Tuesday. Golfers were playing through brown grass and around white, snow-filled sand traps. The Blessed Trinity youth basketball team in Richfield even practiced outside Tuesday.
Natalie Darwitz used to start for the gophers -- she even served as an assistant coach for the university. But now she is the head coach of her own high school program at Lakeville South.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team plans to raise money for a Twin Cities high school player paralyzed in a game.
Ralph Sampson III came to Minnesota more than three years ago with a famous name and a 6-foot-11 frame, bringing plenty of potential to coach Tubby Smith's program.
Matt Gatens had 19 points, six rebounds and three steals to lead Iowa's second-half surge past Minnesota for a 64-62 victory on Wednesday night.
Minnesota star Trevor Mbakwe has had reconstructive surgery on his injured right knee.
Brandon Paul scored a breakaway dunk that put Illinois ahead in double overtime Tuesday night and Meyers Leonard hit the layup that sealed the 81-72 victory over Minnesota.
It's the time of year when we get together with our families and celebrate. And this year, one Twin Cities family really has a lot to be thankful for.
Ralph Sampson III had 15 points, six rebounds and four blocks and Rodney Williams added 14 points and eight boards to lift Minnesota to a 63-59 victory over plucky North Dakota State on Thursday night.
Kiara Buford has been playing against Tayler Hill for years. The two guards -- Buford with St. Paul Central and Hill with Minneapolis South -- have had their share of battles in high school and now in college.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear the University of Minnesota's appeal of a $1 million civil verdict against the school and men's basketball coach Tubby Smith over the hiring of an assistant coach.
Former UFC heavyweight champion and professional wrestler Brock Lesnar paid a fine Tuesday to resolve hunting charges against him in Canada.
The University of Minnesota Libraries are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a series of exhibits and events.
Former UFC heavyweight champion and professional wrestler Brock Lesnar has been accused by Canadian wildlife officials of shooting a mule deer buck in southern Alberta but keeping only the trophy head.
A group of graduate assistants at the University of Minnesota are beginning a union drive.
An art major meets a chemical engineer who would someday have 10 patents under his belt. It may not sound like a traditional Hollywood romance, but it is the story of the new University of Minnesota president and his wife, who are now back in the state where he proposed three times.
Police are investigating after finding a man deceased near the Mississippi River. While they initially ruled the death suspicious, they are now saying it's not.
The Gophers women's basketball team is trying to get back on track after a 4-5 start to the season.
Ralph Sampson III scored a season-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds in his return to the starting lineup, leading Minnesota to its fourth straight win, 69-47 over Saint Peter's on Saturday.
The Gophers women's basketball team beat Air Force Wednesday night at Williams Arena and once again they were led by freshman Rachel Banham with 18 points. She's definitely making her presence felt on the floor.
The regents of the University of Minnesota are considering tacking a surcharge on the tuition bills of undergraduate students in the university's business school to hire and retain faculty.
Doing business in Africa was the topic of a meeting of prominent business experts in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Rodney Williams tied a career-high with 18 points as Minnesota held off Appalachian State 70-56 Tuesday night.
A new study shows a flexible workplace leads to healthier employees.
A tattoo design inspired by Minnesota's state bird and the Rebel Alliance symbol from "Star Wars" is appearing on arms and legs across the Twin Cities, as some residents turn to art to express solidarity and community during a tense moment.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Heise is one of five Minnesotan women's hockey players heading to Italy to compete in the Winter Games. Three of them play for the Frost.
Minneapolis police officers worked $3 million in overtime in just 12 days during Operation Metro Surge.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
A tattoo design inspired by Minnesota's state bird and the Rebel Alliance symbol from "Star Wars" is appearing on arms and legs across the Twin Cities, as some residents turn to art to express solidarity and community during a tense moment.
Minneapolis police officers worked $3 million in overtime in just 12 days during Operation Metro Surge.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
The League of United and Latin American Citizens, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis Tuesday with heavy hearts and clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.
Between 50 and 1,000 people are expected to take part in a memorial ride for Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis.
A woman who pleaded guilty to killing a 76-year-old man she lived with in Faribault, Minnesota, in 2024 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
ChongLy Thao was brought out of his St. Paul home last week in handcuffs, wearing only his underwear and Crocs as neighbors shouted their concern and anger. It turns out ICE agents had the wrong man, mistaking Thao for a sex offender who had already been in prison for a year.
A man accused of abducting a 7-year-old girl in central Minnesota on Wednesday now faces charges.
Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities were closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.
As dangerously cold air settles across Minnesota, doctors are warning residents not to underestimate the risk of frostbite, which can develop in just minutes under extreme conditions.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
The League of United and Latin American Citizens, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis Tuesday with heavy hearts and clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.
A federal judge in Texas blocked ICE from deporting a 5-year-old boy and his father. The family was legally living in Minnesota and has pending immigration court cases. That family's case is just one of the reasons why the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group is now in town. Reg Chapman has more on the demands of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
We're getting new details into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. A congressional memo obtained by CBS News shows the entire incident taking place in just 5 minutes. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle breaks down the latest in the investigation.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
The League of United and Latin American Citizens, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis Tuesday with heavy hearts and clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.
A woman who pleaded guilty to killing a 76-year-old man she lived with in Faribault, Minnesota, in 2024 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
The former executive director of a Twin Cities faith-based addiction organization was handed a stayed five-year prison sentence Monday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
A man is dead after a report of a shooting in a Burnsville, Minnesota, parking lot.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Pedro Mendes, a former Gopher volleyball assistant coach, has been named the head coach and general manager of Minnesota's new Major League Volleyball team.
Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 17 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night in a game missing much of its usual star power.
An Academy of Holy Angels senior basketball player says he's determined to play at the collegiate level after suffering a season-ending injury earlier this month.
A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to make him their defensive coordinator.
The Gopher women's gymnastics season is off to a strong start, with two major upsets against No. 6 Arkansas and No. 10 Michigan. Now, the Gophers are climbing in the national rankings.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
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.
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says our highs will be locked 15 degrees below average for the rest of the week.
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.
Dry, arctic air is settling in Tuesday, with no flurries expected until the end of the week.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.
The Frost have one more game before they go on a long Olympic break. Ren Clayton spoke with a couple Minnesotans on the team who will be competing for a gold medal.
Minneapolis police officers worked $3 million in overtime in just 12 days during Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement operation that has sent 3,000 agents to Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says our highs will be locked 15 degrees below average for the rest of the week.
Some people are choosing to wear hope on their sleeve following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jason Rantala show us the online design that's becoming a popular pick at tattoo parlors.
A federal judge in Texas blocked ICE from deporting a 5-year-old boy and his father. The family was legally living in Minnesota and has pending immigration court cases. That family's case is just one of the reasons why the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group is now in town. Reg Chapman has more on the demands of the League of United Latin American Citizens.