Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
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Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Each time a mass shooting shatters a school in this country, it reignites conversation about security.
Threats on social media have several St. Paul Public Schools on alert, with at least two schools closing their doors on Thursday.
Some determined Wayzata students are taking their fate into their own hands with a plan to make their school safer.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Leaders in Iowa and across the nation are responding to the shooting at Perry High School.
Children held signs reading "I'm nine" — a reference to the age of the three kids who died in Monday's attack.
With an outburst of violence and sudden loss comes questions, especially for our youngest. Shayla Reaves talks with an expert.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is issuing a warning after fake school shooting calls sent at least eight schools into lockdown over the past two days.
Parents, kids and educators are getting into the rhythm of the beginning of the school year. As they prepare for class, administrators are working on ways to keep students safe.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Dozens filled New Richmond High School Thursday afternoon for the first of two CRASE courses led by police chief Craig Yehlik. CRASE stands for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
It may be summer break for Minnesota students, but there are people across the state working right now to keep them safe during the school year.
[WARNING: Disturbing video] Families who lost loved ones in the Uvalde school massacre met Sunday with members of the Texas House Committee investigating the incident.
Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Liam Ohgren scored 1 minute, 42 seconds apart early in the first period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Wednesday night.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
A preliminary report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada details the descent and evacuation of the plane that flipped and caught on fire as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
A preliminary report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada details the descent and evacuation of the plane that flipped and caught on fire as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned from the state Senate on Thursday in the wake of a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover cop.
Two families were forced to evacuate from their homes in the southern Twin Cities metro due to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, say a 44-year-old woman who hasn't been seen since February has been found.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
A staff member at a high school in northern Minnesota was arrested on Tuesday evening after a child exploitation investigation.
Minnesota's Department of Public Safety is looking to capitalize off of a year-long pilot program where dozens of agencies tested software that detects drug use in impaired drivers.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
State Sen. Justin Eichorn submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday, GOP Leader Mark Johnson said in a statement, following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover cop.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Republican State Sen. Justin Eichorn was charged earlier this week with soliciting a minor for sex, plus more of the day’s top stories.
You've heard about all the big cuts coming from the federal government. Next on the chopping block could be $700 million from the CDC's HIV Prevention Division. As photojournalist Tony Peterson found out: Local groups have been told they have less than 48 hours to figure out what's next.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Law students are working pro bono on real Second Amendment cases through the attorney general's office, serving as special assistants. And for many, the work is personal.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Liam Ohgren scored 1 minute, 42 seconds apart early in the first period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
A looming government shutdown amid cuts and layoffs at the federal level. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with University of Minnesota Professor Larry Jacobs about how a government shutdown will impact you, and if a Minnesota government shutdown is on the horizon. CLICK HERE for more.
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.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
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.
It's a mild first day of spring before a weekend cool-down.
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.
Thursday will be a mild start to spring with a weekend cooldown and storm to follow, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Twin Cities will enjoy a mild first day of spring on Thursday before a weekend cooldown and Sunday storm.
Thursday will be a mild first day of spring before a weekend cooldown and Sunday storm, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
WCCO alum, Caroline Lowe, has officially been selected as one of six individuals to be inducted into Minnesota's Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has everything you need to know about your upcoming forecast.
A senior from St. Cloud State has finally returned to the United States pending the investigation into the death of a University of Pittsburgh student over spring break. CBS' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Punta Cana.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released a new report about their findings in the moments before a Delta plane crashed at a Toronto airport. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has everything you need to know.