Minnesota man pleads guilty to child exploitation charge
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty on a charge of producing and attempting to produce child pornography.
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A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty on a charge of producing and attempting to produce child pornography.
Imagine crossing an ocean and a continent, then climbing more than 19,000 feet above sea level and finding something from your hometown.
After nearly 40 years, an unknown man buried in a Minnesota cemetery has been identified.
A Minnesota man's federal indictment for child exploitation is leading to a call for action from federal investigators.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says an officer was hurt in its parking lot early Sunday morning by a wanted man who came to pick up a friend freshly arrested for driving under the influence.
Police are asking for the public's help to find missing 14-year-old Nevaeh Bishop.
Deundrick McIntosh, 45, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon in November last year in connection to the robbery.
Rescuers in Inver Grove Heights pulled a pilot from the Mississippi River this weekend after their plane flipped in the water.
A Twin Cities dog park remains closed due to possible issues with its proximity to an outdoor gun range.
Shortly before 7 a.m., a resident reported a smell of smoke and a glow outside a home on the 10000 block of Albertson Court.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says Chase's handler noticed something wrong with him while they were off-duty on June 23.
Joshua Richard Wallace Johnson was taken into custody on Tuesday for the June 9 bank robbery of a Wells Fargo bank in Inver Grove Heights.
First responders raced to rescue a driver who plunged their car into an Inver Grove Heights pond Friday.
Authorities say his family believes he may be in the midst of a mental health crisis, and his handgun is missing.
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
New video is out that shows a woman trying to outrun the law on a Twin Cities highway, before the law tracks her down and boxes her in.
"Everyone that was blessed to know Ben will remember him for his humor, giant personality, and an even bigger smile. His legacy has left a lasting impact that will never be forgotten."
Fotini West and Logan Slack of Minneapolis each received a 367-month sentence for the murder of Michael Chang-Beom Lee, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Neveah Bishop had only limited contact with her family since April 16, according to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department.
"We were just sitting down to have dinner and we got a text from one of our neighbors that they had heard an explosion and they went out and our boat was in flames," Lade said.
Fotini West, 25, told police in September she went to 43-year-old Lee's house so she could give him an "erotic massage" for money.
A man has been charged for his role in a December bank robbery where workers were restrained with zip ties.
Police say two bank workers were restrained with zip ties during a robbery Thursday at Vermillion State Bank in Inver Grove Heights.
A driver in an allegedly stolen van hit another driver and a squad car before crashing into a pond after leading police on a miles-long chase Wednesday afternoon.
Residents in southern and central parts of Minnesota are starting to see the damage left from Monday's severe weather.
Police officers were forced to disperse hundreds of cars from two different gatherings at parking lots in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Saturday night, officials say.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Hours after taking office, President Trump had ordered government agencies to "take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements."
Over 1,000 Minnesotans are without power as severe weather moves through the state Monday evening.
Residents in southern and central parts of Minnesota are starting to see the damage left from Monday's severe weather.
Police officers were forced to disperse hundreds of cars from two different gatherings at parking lots in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Saturday night, officials say.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Over 1,000 Minnesotans are without power as severe weather moves through the state Monday evening.
Monday's severe weather moving through Minnesota is creating dangerous conditions.
Residents in southern and central parts of Minnesota are starting to see the damage left from Monday's severe weather.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Over 1,000 Minnesotans are without power as severe weather moves through the state Monday evening.
Monday's severe weather moving through Minnesota is creating dangerous conditions.
As many parts of Minnesota are now either in active severe weather warnings or tornado watches, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures and pulled the plug on after-school activities.
Prosecutors have reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor.
As many parts of Minnesota are now either in active severe weather warnings or tornado watches, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures and pulled the plug on after-school activities.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Hours after taking office, President Trump had ordered government agencies to "take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements."
New Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party will retain its hold on power in Canada's national election, Canadian media projected.
New CBS News polling shows President Trump’s support is slipping, with many Americans concerned about the economy.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in south Minneapolis late Sunday evening.
Prosecutors have reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor.
A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a man who, last May, got involved in a fight involving the shooter's mother.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Forensic investigative genetic genealogy, social media and good old-fashioned police work ultimately led to the killer.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
After a lengthy delay, the much-anticipated musical stage adaptation of Prince's beloved 1984 movie and album "Purple Rain" is finally set to make its world debut this fall in downtown Minneapolis.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
The Minnesota Timberwolves proved that Target Center is their home court, by taking two wins against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Taylor Girard scored her first goal for New York, Paetyn Levis added an empty-net goal and Corinne Schroeder had 33 saves to help the Sirens beat the Minnesota Frost 2-0.
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
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.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
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.
Residents in southern and central parts of Minnesota are starting to see the damage left from Monday's severe weather.
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 Mike Augustyniak says the severe weather threat in the Twin Cities has ended, though severe weather may impact southeastern areas of the state on Monday night.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows and photojournalist Nick Lunemann were driving through southern Minnesota on Monday afternoon and evening, tracking severe weather moving through the area.
WCCO meteorologists Chris Shaffer and Mike Augustyniak say the severe weather set-up is starting to break down a bit going into the evening hours, but as of 6 p.m. was still in active NWS warnings.
Police officers broke up two large gatherings involving hundreds of cars in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Saturday night, according to officials.
Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle and Photojournalist Grant Verdon are the team behind our latest WCCO Original “Footprint to Murder.”
Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood is dealing with power outages Monday night despite severe storms largely missing the Twin Cities.
Employees and shoppers at Fareway Meat and Grocery in Faribault were protected from Monday’s storms after sheltering in a back cooler.
A family in Kenyon, Minnesota, says they’re lucky to be safe after severe weather heavily damaged their home on Monday.