Man sentenced to over 11 years in connection to federal gang crackdown in Minneapolis

CBS Minnesota 6/30 12:00P WCCO Staff

A judge on Monday denied a man's petition to withdraw his guilty plea for charges in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members or associates of two major gangs in Minneapolis. Arron Davis was sentenced to 140 months nearly...

Mom killed in crash near Lake Mille Lacs; husband, 5 children injured, state patrol says

CBS Minnesota 6/30 9:18A Stephen Swanson

A 34-year-old Minnesota mother is dead, and her husband and five children are recovering after a crash on Friday evening near their home north of Lake Mille Lacs. The Minnesota State Patrol says the victim, from Hazelton Township, was killed in...

Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source...

CBS Minnesota 6/29 9:46A CBS Minnesota

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday. The final...

Harassment charges: Oakdale police officer called person having mental health crisis over 20 times

CBS Minnesota 6/29 9:40A WCCO Staff

MINNEAPOLIS -- An Oakdale police officer is facing charges of harassment and misconduct after he allegedly made repeated calls to a person with known mental health issues while on duty. Charles Anthony Nelson, 41, is charged with two counts of...

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Carver County on Sunday, NWS confirms

CBS Minnesota 6/29 8:34A Riley Moser

The National Weather Service confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in the southwestern Twin Cities metro overnight into Sunday. One tornado was near Lake Zumbra in the northeastern part of...

Drier, calmer end to week in Minnesota before spotty storms return this weekend

CBS Minnesota 6/27 6:37A Mike Augustyniak

A cool, fall-like start to Friday will turn into a pleasant, low-to-mid-70s evening with sunshine. First of several weekend rounds of storms will develop in the Dakotas on Friday evening, moving eastward into Minnesota overnight, bringing the...

Video shows tornado crossing highway near Hartland in southern Minnesota

CBS Minnesota 6/26 3:03A Stephen Swanson

The National Weather Service is investigating after a tornado touched down on Wednesday in southern Minnesota, damaging some buildings in the process. WCCO viewer Lillie Briahna captured stunning video of the twister as it crossed a highway at...

Inside the Minnesota Air Guard's 148th Fighter Wing

CBS Minnesota 6/25 8:24A Jonah Kaplan

There are no B2 bombers nor is there even an Air Force base in Minnesota, but the Minnesota Air Guard's dual mission of readiness and responsibility contributes to protecting the homeland. "We're able to project power if need be," Col. Scott Prom...

Blaine man illegally bought guns used in killings of Trinity Ottoson-Smith, Aniya Allen, charges...

CBS Minnesota 6/23 8:08A WCCO Staff

A Blaine man is accused of illegally buying dozens of guns that investigators say have, over the past five years, ended up tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the murders of...

Pigeon and dog become best friends, providing comfort for Minneapolis woman mourning daughter

CBS Minnesota 6/22 8:10A Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

Just a few blocks away from the mighty Mississippi River, in downtown Minneapolis, a friendship is thriving. When it comes to having a pet, Glenda Spindler says there are highs and lows. "They give...

Man arrested after woman's death in southeastern Minnesota

CBS Minnesota 6/20 3:55A WCCO Staff

A woman was "severely injured" and later died in Wabasha County Wednesday, and a man is in custody in connection with her death, authorities said. The county sheriff's office said it got a call for medical attention in West Newton, Minnesota,...

1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Minneapolis Convention Center

CBS Minnesota 6/20 3:10A WCCO Staff

One man is dead and another injured after a shooting just south of downtown Minneapolis early Friday. The city's police department said shots rang out around 12:15 a.m. near 14th Street and Nicollet Avenue. Arriving officers found two men with...

Twin Cities food scene earns two James Beard Awards, including Best New Restaurant

CBS Minnesota 6/17 2:04A Anthony Bettin

Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene. B cheron , a French American eatery in Minneapolis' King Field neighborhood, was awarded Best New...

Vance Boelter went to other lawmakers' homes the night he killed Rep. Hortman, wounded Sen. Hoffman,...

CBS Minnesota 6/16 12:10P Nick Lentz

Vance Boelter has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses , and the FBI says that he visited the homes of multiple other elected officials the night he killed...

Former dean at St. Catherine University sentenced for embezzling over $400,000 from school

CBS Minnesota 6/16 9:12A Nick Lentz

The former dean of nursing at St. Catherine University in St. Paul has been sentenced for embezzling over $400,000 from the school for the benefit of her boyfriend. A Ramsey County judge sentenced Laura Fero, 56, on Wednesday to three years of...