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Stephen Swanson

Stephen Swanson is a web producer at CBS Minnesota. A 21-year WCCO-TV veteran, Stephen was a floor director for a decade before moving to the newsroom, where he focuses on general assignment reporting. He's a graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development.

Gov. Walz wades into controversy surrounding charges against state trooper in Ricky Cobb II's death

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.

Mar 18

Minneapolis Main Post Office renamed in honor of late Rep. Martin Sabo

A Minnesota congressman's decades of service were honored Monday morning in downtown Minneapolis.

Mar 18

Stolen ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" returned to owner in ceremony at Minnesota's Judy Garland Museum

The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.

Mar 18

Minnesota has nation's best roads, according to Consumer Affairs analysis

Consumer Affairs' 2024 edition of "The worst roads in America" features a big Minnesota brag that, for many residents, may induce a mixture of pride and a bit of astonishment.

Mar 15

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early in the Twin Cities

If you're looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend in the Twin Cities, you're in luck!

Mar 15

St. Paul police investigating deadly shooting involving separate car crashes

St. Paul police are investigating two crime scenes after they found a man shot and killed inside a vehicle late Thursday night.

Mar 20

Minnesota unveils plan to combat spongy moth invasion

Minnesota hopes to stave off the full-scale invasion of a hungry pest this summer.

Mar 14

Woodbury officer, detective honored for pulling driver from burning car in pond

Two Woodbury law enforcement members were honored on Wednesday for saving a man following a fiery crash.

Mar 14

Uber reups threat to leave Minneapolis after council overrides Frey's wage veto

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted in favor of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of its ordinance that aims to raise wages for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft would have to pay drivers minimum wage, more than $15 dollars an hour.

Mar 15

Man killed in garage fire near Detroit Lakes

A man is dead following a garage fire Tuesday evening in northwestern Minnesota.

Mar 13

Missing: Ohara Workcuff, 14, last seen in Prior Lake on March 1

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for the public's help to find 14-year-old Ohara Workcuff, who was last seen in Prior Lake on March 1.

Mar 13

St. Paul man, 32, killed in motorcycle crash on I-35E

A 32-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash Tuesday night in St. Paul.

Mar 13

Dogs rescued from burning St. Paul Park home with help of fire suppression tool, a first in Minnesota

A new tool helped first responders save two dogs from a house fire last month in the Twin Cities.

Mar 13

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Minneapolis educators rally before entering school board meeting in protest of budget cuts

Outside the Minneapolis School Board meeting, educators rallied for a contract and against the district's claim of a $110 million budget shortfall.

Mar 12

Missing University of Minnesota student found safe, police say

University of Minnesota police are asking for the public's help to find 20-year-old student Margot Langford, who went missing this weekend.

Mar 12

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