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A Virginia, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Tuesday to beating his best friend to death.
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A Virginia, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Tuesday to beating his best friend to death.
A 27-year-old Hibbing man struck a plea deal with prosecutors after admitting to causing the death of a 2-year-old girl in 2012. The St. Louis County Attorney's office says Russell Shannon Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Caroline Shenze Marie Medicine-Chavez.
Apparently, Florida isn't tops when it comes to retirement anymore. A new survey by Bank-Rate ranks the best cities to retire, and three of the top five are in Arizona.
Authorities say they have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with an 83-year-old woman's death in 1987 in northern Minnesota. The arrest was announced Wednesday by the Virginia Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Virginia, Minnesota, man faces a second-degree murder charge in Leona Mary Maslowski's death.
Want to explore some of the most historic sites in U.S. history? Check out this list of the top civil war sites in Virginia from Carlo DeVito, author of "Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden."
Two Iowa residents have pleaded guilty in a federal sex trafficking case in Virginia. Laura Sorensen and Aldair Hodza entered the pleas Friday in federal court in Richmond to sex trafficking and transporting a person across state lines for prostitution.
It may seem a little early, but this past week has seen an awful lot of activity in presidential politics.
Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway for two, or for the whole family at any of these wonderful destination cities. With lots of activities, romantic spots and other hidden fun, you'll be planning another trip out there as soon as possible.
Three Minnesota State Troopers and another driver were struck by vehicles in four separate accidents Thursday as blizzard conditions wreak havoc on Minnesota roads. The state patrol says troopers were hit by drivers in Virginia, Brooklyn Center and Marshall.
The relocation of U.S. Highway 53 to make way for a mine expansion on the Iron Range should follow a route that would require building one of the highest bridges in the state over an abandoned mine pit outside of the city of Virginia, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said Tuesday. The route known as E-2 is the northernmost route that was under consideration. The project is expected to cost about $220 million.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a land auction on Oct. 9. The DNR says plans to offer 30 parcels, all located in northern Minnesota. The parcels range in size from a half acre to 102 acres and offer opportunities for hunting and recreation, as well as cabin and residential development along prime lakeshore.
Authorities say a Hibbing man has been arrested in the 2012 death of a two-year-old girl. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Virginia police and the St. Louis County Attorney's office say a 26-year-old man is in custody for the death of Caroline Shenze Marie Medicine-Chavez.
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
The St. Paul school district plans to hand out iPads to all students in the next school year. That year, the district sought and won voter approval of a $9 million-per-year technology initiative that was to create a "teaching and learning platform," or Facebook-like webpage, through which teachers and students could interact, according to the Star Tribune. Its proponents insisted that the initiative was not about supplying devices to students.
A person of interest in connection to the killing of a Virginia, Minn., man was arrested Sunday evening by BCA agents and police in northern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will host a series of listening sessions for deer hunters to learn more about the state of deer after this year's winter.
A northern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in federal court to kidnapping his estranged wife. Forty-two-year-old Timothy Glen Caskey of Virginia admitted that on July 14, 2011, he kidnapped his wife from Virginia, Minn., and took her across state lines against her will. Court documents say Caskey jumped out of a pickup truck, grabbed his wife, shoved her into the vehicle and struck two people who tried to help the woman. Caskey kidnapped his wife just hours after being released from jail for violating a protective order she had against him.
An office at the St. Louis County courthouse will reopen Monday after a suspicious letter caused an evacuation. According to a news release from the county sheriff's office, a letter containing a powder was found around 11 a.m. Friday at the Court Administrator's office.
Former state House member Tom Rukavina says he's annoyed that the new Vikings stadium requires ore from overseas. Mortenson Construction executive John Wood told the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority that some high-grade steel will be imported from Europe. He says officials are ordering from a Luxembourg manufacturer that's a global provider of the extra-strength steel. Wood says the 7,000 tons of steel that make up the perimeter can be drawn domestically, but even that will probably have only small traces of Minnesota in it.
Virginia state police say the driver of a passenger tour bus has been charged after the bus went into a ditch along the Eastern Shore and 13 people suffered minor injuries. State police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says the crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday in Machipongo.
St. Louis County authorities have identified the man who died in a cabin fire on Aug. 17 outside of Tower, Minn. The remains of Josh Michael Haavisto, 37, of Virginia, Minn., were found in a destroyed shack that had burned.
Authorities say speed apparently contributed to last week's crash in Hibbing of a tanker truck carrying 40,000 pounds of an explosive material. The 62-year-old driver from Virginia, Minn., was trying to turn off a highway.
How did swing-swinging golf phenom Jack Holmgren win not only the state MGA junior boys championship, but also the PGA junior title, too? Why does the 17-year-old already have a scholarship in hand to compete at Iowa? What's the back story to how the rising senior has been part of three – and nearly four – team state titles for Wayzata?
The newest Virginia-class submarine built at Newport News Shipbuilding is undergoing a series of sea trials before being delivered to the Navy later this month.
Riley Dearring was well known at Minnetonka. But the big schools were not recruiting him hard -- except for Wisconsin. And his skills are a family affair.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
The Twin Cities will have a cold and quiet end to the workweek, with highs in the 30s, a dry feel and lighter winds.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
Attorneys say it's just the first wave and there may be dozens more to come.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
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.
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.
After 42 days of a partial government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — giving in to Democrats' key demand to keep ICE separate, plus more of the day’s top stories.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
Metro Transit says assaults against workers have nearly doubled on buses and light rail trains in about a year. Ashley Grams shows us the plan to lower the number of attacks.
A $38 million plan to train Minneapolis police, fire, and EMS under one roof is on pause. City council members are split: some say it's necessary to bring promised police reform, others say it's not a priority. Ubah Ali talks one-on-one with the city's top safety official about the future of the project.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
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.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
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 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.
Nate Heise is normally the first guy off the bench, but the product of Lake City, Minnesota, rose to the occasion, making a bigger impact as the Cyclones advanced to Friday's Sweet 16 game versus Tennessee.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored the winning goal with 4.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Florida Panthers 3-2.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
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.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
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.
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.
The Twin Cities will have a cold and quiet end to the workweek, with highs in the 30s, a dry feel and lighter winds.
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.
The Twin Cities will get a cool and quiet end to the workweek, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will back off tonight, but the temps plummet below average to the upper-20s.
Friday will be cold, but we’ll warm again over the weekend.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment Thursday in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
After 42 days of a partial government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — giving in to Democrats' key demand to keep ICE separate, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A shooting overnight Friday at a busy south Minneapolis intersection ended with one man dead and two others injured, police say.
Metro Transit says assaults against workers have nearly doubled on buses and light rail trains in about a year. Ashley Grams shows us the plan to lower the number of attacks.
A $38 million plan to train Minneapolis police, fire, and EMS under one roof is on pause. City council members are split: some say it's necessary to bring promised police reform, others say it's not a priority. Ubah Ali talks one-on-one with the city's top safety official about the future of the project.