Reward program launched to help missing and murdered Indigenous relatives cases in Minnesota

CBS Minnesota 7/23 4:39A Aki Nace

Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office is launching a tip program to help advance their investigations. The Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund Tip Program will offer rewards of up to $10,000 for any information that...

Teen arrested in 11-year-old's shooting death at Minneapolis park

CBS Minnesota 7/23 4:06A WCCO Staff

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old at a Minneapolis park last month. The Minneapolis Police Department said the teenager was taken into custody in Apple Valley, Minnesota, Tuesday morning....

Domestic shooting in Minneapolis leaves siblings dead, mother injured, police say

CBS Minnesota 7/22 6:14A WCCO Staff

A man shot his sister and mother before dying by suicide inside a south Minneapolis apartment during a domestic dispute early Tuesday, police said. The sister is also dead, while the mother was hospitalized and is expected to survive. "This...

Police still searching for answers after more car break-ins in Minneapolis

CBS Minnesota 7/22 2:56A Beret Leone

For the second time in a week, Minneapolis police are investigating dozens of vehicle break-ins. Upwards of 70 car windows were smashed in the early morning hours on Monday. Reports came in from several areas in the 2nd and 5th precincts. Police...

2 Minneapolis police officers injured while responding to domestic abuse call

CBS Minnesota 7/22 1:21A WCCO Staff

Two Minneapolis officers were injured while responding to a domestic abuse call Monday night, the city's police department said. The officers were hurt on the 900 block of 21st Avenue South after 10:30 p.m., according to police. They were taken to...

1 injured in north Minneapolis shooting that stemmed from robbery, police say; no arrests

CBS Minnesota 7/21 7:10P Nick Lentz

Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was injured in a north Minneapolis shooting Monday afternoon. Officers responded to the shooting on the 4600 block of Colfax Avenue North around 3:42 p.m. Police, while investigating, found a man...

Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge reopens Monday, months ahead of schedule

CBS Minnesota 7/21 6:40A Aki Nace

An iconic Minneapolis landmark undergoing construction has reopened months ahead of schedule. The Stone Arch Bridge closed in April 2024 and was originally scheduled to open in spring 2026. Earlier...

Federal court denies appeal in civil lawsuit over Amir Locke killing

CBS Minnesota 7/21 1:31A Beret Leone

A lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed by Minneapolis police isn't going away, despite an appeal from the city. Federal judges have ruled that the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Amir Locke's family against Minneapolis and officer Mark...

Teen killed in north Minneapolis shooting early Sunday morning

CBS Minnesota 7/20 6:13A WCCO Staff

Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning on the city's north side. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near Mississippi Drive North and Lyndale Avenue North just after 3 a.m., according to...

The "Grape Ape," Loon Cafe's Vikings game staple shot, celebrates 30 years

CBS Minnesota 7/19 4:19A Adam Del Rosso

It started as a simple concoction, mixed together on a whim one Saturday afternoon, but now the shot is a Minneapolis staple. Loon Cafe's "Grape Ape" is celebrating its 30th anniversary. "This is one...

Defense to present case in Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial

CBS Minnesota 7/17 1:49A Beret Leone

The burglary trial of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters its third day of testimony on Thursday and the case could soon be presented to the jury. The Woodbury Democrat is accused of burglarizing the Detroit Lakes home of her stepmother,...

Cooler temps in Twin Cities as rain moves out Wednesday

CBS Minnesota 7/16 2:00A Joseph Dames

Wednesday will be a wet one in the Twin Cities, with showers and storms continuing through the morning and another chance for moisture in the afternoon. There will be a lull in the rain after about 10 a.m. before another chance arises before...

Testimony underway in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial

CBS Minnesota 7/15 6:08A WCCO Staff

Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial for a Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home. The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday . She is charged with felony...

Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell's home burglary trial underway

CBS Minnesota 7/14 9:10A WCCO Staff

Jury selection in the trial of a Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home is underway. Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony...

Students converge in Twin Cities to become gun violence prevention advocates

CBS Minnesota 7/14 8:24A Beret Leone

In the wake of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers , more than 100 volunteers with Students Demand Action will be on the University of Minnesota's metro campus this week to learn all about the...