How the ICE crackdown is impacting Minnesota's economy
According to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, nearly 60% of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.
Minnesota sisters "burnt out" 1 week after parents detained by ICE
Kristi Noem says DHS has arrested 3,000 "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists and incredibly dangerous individuals" in the past six weeks. Among those people is a couple who have called Minnesota home since 1999. WCCO spoke with the three daughters they left behind, who are now fighting to get their parents back home.
Donations pour in for Minnesota families impacted by ICE, Border Patrol surge
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.
Somali Minnesotans opting to stay home out of fear amid ICE influx
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
What is the cost of the ICE operation in Minnesota?
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
Feds sending more agents into Mpls., days after killing of Renee Good
Families of people who have been killed by law enforcement in Minnesota gathered Monday to extend their support to Renee Good's family, less than a week after the 37-year-old was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
A look back at the Renee Good killing and the days that followed
WCCO is taking a moment to pause and look back at what's unfolded over five historic days.
Arrested protester shares what it's like in Border Patrol custody
Now that he's had an inside perspective, Connie Olson says he has one key takeaway: "No one knows what's going on."
Construction bids due for Nicollet Ave Kmart site
After 50 years of listening to complaints, the city of Minneapolis is one deadline closer to changing what used to be the Kmart property in south Minneapolis.
Costs down compared to a year ago for food staples
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
How do actors memorize their lines?
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
What is microneedling? And why is it so popular?
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
Santa's assistant gets new kidney with help of friend
One year ago, Dan Reed could barely walk. His kidneys were shutting down and he had little hope of getting a transplant. Now, he's well on the road to recovery.
How eggnog came to be a holiday tradition
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
Why do we wrap gifts?
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.