David Hann, ex-Minnesota GOP Party chair, enters US Senate race

CBS Minnesota 12/19 5:10A Stephen Swanson

David Hann, the ex-chair of the state's Republican Party and former minority leader in the Minnesota Senate, is joining the race for Democrat Tina Smith's U.S. Senate seat . Hann, 73, made the announcement Thursday in a social media post touting...

ACLU of Minnesota filing suit alleging ICE agents have violated consitutional rights

CBS Minnesota 12/17 7:15A WCCO Staff

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota on Wednesday announced it is in the process of filing a lawsuit accusing federal agents of violating constitutional rights. The state's ACLU chapter said it was filing the lawsuit on behalf of six...

Twin Cities' Heights Theater acquired by owners of beloved Music Box Theatre in Chicago

CBS Minnesota 12/17 3:11A Aki Nace

The owners of a Chicago arthouse cinema will be taking over the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, starting in 2026. Brody Sheldon, who owns the Music Box , says she's intending to keep the essence of what makes the Heights Theater...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence

CBS Minnesota 12/16 6:47A Anthony Bettin

Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday he said are aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota. The orders will expand outreach and education around extreme risk protection orders and safe gun storage, create a Statewide Safety...

Trump's immigration policies are hurting Minneapolis small businesses, owners say

CBS Minnesota 12/16 6:26A Jason Rantala

Business owners say the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement has made people afraid to leave their homes, which is deeply hurting businesses. On Tuesday morning Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the city's police chief and several...

For Twin Cities teens, Cookie Cart offers more than just sweet treats and a paycheck

CBS Minnesota 12/15 12:10A Ashley Grams

Your sweet tooth tends to kick into overdrive this time of year. One local shop is helping you fill that craving while offering local youth more than just a job opportunity. If you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season,...

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE

CBS Minnesota 12/14 6:31A Anthony Bettin

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship. "Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled over by [U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Rep. Ilhan Omar sends letter to DHS seeking clarity on Twin Cities ICE crackdown

CBS Minnesota 12/14 3:00A Stephen Swanson

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. In a letter sent Friday, addressed to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S....

Shots from vehicle injure 2 inside north Minneapolis home, police say

CBS Minnesota 12/12 2:43A Anthony Bettin

Two men were hurt when someone in a vehicle shot into a north Minneapolis home Thursday night, according to police. When officers responded to the 1600 block of Thomas Avenue North just after 9 p.m.,...

How much snow did Minnesota get during latest storm? See totals from Minneapolis and across the...

CBS Minnesota 12/10 7:41A Anthony Bettin

A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state. According to the National Weather Service, 4.1 inches...

Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies after storm stamps Minnesota

CBS Minnesota 12/10 4:32A Anthony Bettin

Minneapolis and St. Paul are among several Minnesota cities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of a blanketing winter storm. The National Weather Service said just over 4 inches fell at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport...

Flurries linger Wednesday in Twin Cities ahead of arctic blast

CBS Minnesota 12/10 3:39A Adam Del Rosso

Tuesday's storm is gone, but some lingering flurries will slide through the Twin Cities on Wednesday. On Tuesday, 3.4 inches fell at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the National Weather...

Minnesota road conditions remain slippery Wednesday morning due to snow and ice

CBS Minnesota 12/10 2:16A Cole Premo

Messy road conditions continue on Wednesday morning due to a winter storm that dropped plowable snow in parts of the state . A NEXT Drive Alert is in effect for the morning commute, with snow, ice and wind gusts being factors impacting the roads....

Fridley care facility resident arrested after fire that injured 1

CBS Minnesota 12/8 6:56A WCCO Staff

A resident of a care facility in a northern suburb of Minneapolis is in custody after allegedly starting a fire that injured another resident. Reports of a fire brought first responders to The Estates at Fridley around 5 a.m. Monday, according to...

Somali refugee who works as addiction recovery leader detained by ICE, described as "gang member"

CBS Minnesota 12/7 6:59A Conor Wight

This week, Corrie found herself in a group rushing to support her friend, Rhoda Christenson. She'd just learned that Christenson's husband was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Already in disbelief, she was shocked to learn...