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The Lakeville store was evacuated, and explosive detection K9s helped search the building.
Bomb threats were made to homes owned by Brian Thompson and his widow hours after the United Healthcare CEO's killing on Wednesday, according to police documents and property records.
E-mailed bomb threats targeting election offices in Minnesota were among more than 100 threats across multiple states, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Thursday.
Bomb threats were sent to the email inboxes of more than a hundred election offices across the country after the election. More than half of Minnesota counties got one. Our Caroline Cummings has new reporting on the troubling threats and talked to an election worker who saw one firsthand.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
Sheriffs in northern Minnesota are investigating a bomb threat to attendees of a Pride Event in Grand Marais.
Officials for Spring Lake Park High School say it received a phone call of a bomb threat shortly after 12 p.m.
The West St. Paul Police Department says dispatch received a call around 5:40 p.m. reporting a bomb threat at Cub Foods on South Robert Street.
A brewery in northeast Minneapolis says a bomb threat targeted its drag queen storytime event over the weekend.
Officials in Pine City say a teenager is in custody after a bomb threat Thursday. The threat was later determined to not be credible.
A Wisconsin man who made a bomb threat against then-Gov. Scott Walker in 2018 has been sentenced to three years in prison and two years of extended supervision.
Authorities in Minnesota say they are investigating dozens of threats against schools and "Jewish facilities" on Wednesday, though none of the threats have been credible.
Police did not find any explosive devices or materials during their search of the school.
Police are investigating a bomb threat at Maple Grove Middle School Thursday afternoon, but said all students are safe.
Blaine police say a school bus needed to be searched by a bomb squad Tuesday after the report of a suspicious package.
The district says a voicemail was sent to Jackson Middle School which indicated a bomb had been placed in the school.
Police in Hastings responded to a report of a bomb threat posted on a bathroom door inside a Fleet Farm Thursday afternoon.
A bomb threat caused the Target in Minneapolis' Quarry Shopping Center to evacuate Friday evening.
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle was abruptly rushed off stage just a couple of songs into her Christmas concert in Milwaukee Sunday after a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate the theater.
A Minneapolis man faces felony charges due to a bomb threat he allegedly made after harassing women at the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union Wednesday evening.
Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus has been evacuated Wednesday evening due to a bomb threat, and police are asking people to stay away from the area.
Police in northern Minnesota responded Wednesday to a bomb threat at Cloquet High School.
Minneapolis City Council members are on alert after an apparent bomb threat.
A portion of Minnesota State Mankato's college campus locked down early Friday morning due to a bomb threat, but authorities found no risk after searching the buildings.
A northeastern Minnesota school was evacuated Thursday due to a bomb threat.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota announced that it welcomed a two-toed sloth on Wednesday, much to the surprise and delight of the guests who got to witness the rare moment firsthand.
The Minnesota Twins are facing off against the Houston Astros for Thursday's home opener.
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
Sophia Martha Franklin had been reported missing on Feb. 3, after she was last seen at her home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, about 60 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
A new head coach might not be the only major change coming to University of Minnesota basketball.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota announced that it welcomed a two-toed sloth on Wednesday, much to the surprise and delight of the guests who got to witness the rare moment firsthand.
A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
The Ely Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a fire on the 200 block of North Fifth Avenue East shortly after 11 p.m.
Police in southern Minnesota say no people were hurt when a building partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to multiple crashes Wednesday afternoon as road conditions deteriorate due to snow.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
Funding for Minnesota Energy Assistance could be burning out.
Lawmakers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are seeking a solution to a shared issue: boat owners "abandoning ship" on public land and leaving taxpayers on the hook for the clean-up. Photojournalist Tony Peterson spoke with the author of the bill proposing stiffer penalties.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
With economists sharing concerns a trade war may soon be in full swing, many shoppers worry grocery prices could be affected. One type of grocery provider says it may have a way to keep prices mostly stable.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The Minnesota Twins are facing off against the Houston Astros for Thursday's home opener.
A new head coach might not be the only major change coming to University of Minnesota basketball.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are prepping for a playoff run, and fans can get their hands on tickets starting Friday morning.
Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso delivers your latest forecast at Target Field in Minneapolis for the Twins home opener.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures are persistently hovering below average, and there aren't too many days in the extended forecast that look to buck that trend (yet).
If you're heading to the Twins’ home opener, you may want to bring a blanket and some gloves.
Minnesota Twins fans headed to the home opener on Thursday will stay dry as some sunshine works through mostly cloudy skies.
A drop in the stock market following the news of President Trump's new proposed tariffs has caused some to worry about their 401 (k) plans. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso delivers your latest forecast at Target Field in Minneapolis for the Twins home opener.
This Saturday is the deadline for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the app’s U-S operations or face a ban in the United States. CBS News has learned that Amazon has now put in a bid to buy TikTok. The New York Times reported that the Amazon offer was made in a letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Over the weekend, President Trump said there are a lot of potential buyers for TikTok
This Saturday is the deadline for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the app’s U.S.operations or face a ban in the United States. CBS News has learned that Amazon has now put in a bid to buy TikTok. The New York Times reported that the Amazon offer was made in a letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The stock market reacts negatively, dropping nearly 1,000 points, at President Trump's announcement of tariffs, planned to hit China and European Union the hardest. CBS correspondent Natalie Brand reports from the White House.