Man who lost leg after Metro Transit bus hit him in Minneapolis awarded more than $4 million

CBS Minnesota 10/12 6:53A Krystal Frasier

A man will receive millions of dollars after losing part of his leg due to a crash with a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis more than two years ago. Court documents accuse the driver of negligence, saying he "violated Metro Transit guidelines by...

Meet the creative team bringing "Purple Rain" to the stage

CBS Minnesota 10/10 12:23P Frankie McLister

You're likely aware of "Purple Rain" on the screen , but now that movie is hitting the stage and will debut in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway. Prince Rogers Nelson was a singer and superstar. "Prince is still here. He's here through the...

Minnesota's measles case count jumps to 20, with most unvaccinated children

CBS Minnesota 10/10 8:53A John Lauritsen

Dakota County in Minnesota is reporting three new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20. The Minnesota Department of Health says each of the new cases involves unvaccinated children who likely caught measles from an...

Former Acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk enters race for Hennepin County attorney

CBS Minnesota 10/9 6:00A Krystal Frasier

A third person has entered the race for Hennepin County attorney. On Thursday, Anders Folk, a federal prosecutor who previously served as the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announced his campaign for the position currently held by Mary...

Minneapolis police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Temple Israel

CBS Minnesota 10/8 6:01A Krystal Frasier

A south Minneapolis synagogue has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages. On Wednesday, photos show a threatening message of "watch out Zionists" painted in red on the outside wall of Temple Israel, as well as a...

1 dead, 3 injured in shooting inside downtown Minneapolis bar

CBS Minnesota 10/8 4:12A WCCO Staff

One person was killed and three others hurt in a shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis bar late Tuesday night, police said. It happened at a bar on the 400 block of Fourth Street South around 11:40 p.m. Responding officers found "a large, unruly...

Minneapolis police asking for public's help in hit-and-run investigation

CBS Minnesota 10/8 1:20A Alicia Esteban

Officials are asking for the public's help in the investigation of a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured in Minneapolis. In a Facebook post, the Minneapolis Police Department said the bicyclist was struck on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. on...

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to mark 200 years of organized emigration to the US

CBS Minnesota 10/7 4:04A CBS Minnesota

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon is marking the 200th anniversary of organized emigration from his homeland to the United States, highlighting the deep connections between the two countries with a visit to the heart of Norwegian America. The Upper...

Man sentenced to 3+ years in prison for threatening Hennepin County deputies with crossbow

CBS Minnesota 10/2 11:09A Riley Moser

A judge sentenced a man to more than three years in prison after he threatened Hennepin County deputies with a crossbow earlier this year. Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to a total of 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of...

Conrad Sverkerson, First Avenue's longtime stage manager, dies

CBS Minnesota 10/2 6:05A Stephen Swanson

Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager. In a statement shared on social media , First...

Beloved brewery Dangerous Man making a return, with beer in stores this winter and taproom in...

CBS Minnesota 10/2 5:40A Anthony Bettin

A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return. Dangerous Man Brewing Company announced Wednesday it has a new...

Lydia Kaiser, Annunciation shooting survivor, returns to school after multiple surgeries

CBS Minnesota 10/2 5:02A Stephen Swanson

There are more signs of hope following the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis. Annunciation Catholic School student Lydia Kaiser , 12, has returned to class for the first time since the Aug. 27 shooting,...

Owamni, award-winning Minneapolis restaurant, relocating to Guthrie Theater

CBS Minnesota 10/1 7:27A Anthony Bettin

Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating but it's not going far. The eatery will move into the Guthrie Theater, about half a mile from its current spot, according to a joint...

Officials investigating fire at Minneapolis' Al Hikma Mosque

CBS Minnesota 9/30 5:23A Alicia Esteban

There are increased concerns in Minneapolis after a fire erupted at a mosque. The fire at Al Hikma Mosque started around 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Officials say...

Minneapolis speed cameras set to go live on Wednesday

CBS Minnesota 9/30 1:50A Beret Leone

Traffic safety cameras at five Minneapolis intersections will go live on Wednesday as part of a pilot program. The city said it's part of an effort to slow down drivers and save lives. Officials...