Minnesota man sentenced in COVID fraud case
A Minnesota man convicted in one of the nation's largest COVID-19 fraud case is the very first to learn his fate.
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A Minnesota man convicted in one of the nation's largest COVID-19 fraud case is the very first to learn his fate.
There is a concerning rise in violent crime in Minnesota's capital city. Three people were killed in just a four-day span. Law enforcement says they can't stop this troubling trend alone. Our Ubah Ali is here now after talking to concerned community members and pouring over some stats.
A Twin Cities man accused of dismembering his pregnant sister in May has been deemed competent to stand trial.
There are new details about a postal worker accused of shooting his boss.
There are tough words from St. Paul's top cop after three murders in just four days.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a grocery store worker has been found incompetent to stand trial.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Police in Brooklyn Park are investigating after a man died in a shooting early Saturday morning.
Brooklyn Park police are investigating after a man was found shot and killed.
St. Paul police are investigating a deadly shooting and a deadly stabbing that both occurred over the weekend.
Three alleged members of a Minneapolis gang were found guilty Tuesday of charges connected to what prosecutors said was a yearslong pattern of violence and murder.
Prosecutors charged a man with pistol-whipping two people in what they call a "reprehensible" attack.
There were emotional moments Thursday night as loved ones comforted each other while demanding justice for these five young women. They were killed in a crash while running errands for a friend's wedding. Now, the man who hit them is just days away from standing trial.
WCCO has new video showing a hit-and-run involving a 12-year-old girl just steps from her bus stop.
The search is on for a dangerous driver who hit a little girl near a bus stop and then hit the gas. WCCO's Ubah Ali shows us a critical clue in the case.
We're learning how investigators tracked the accused gunman and new video shows police shooting that suspected killer. Our Ubah Ali now with the latest from St. Paul.
"It's shocking. Our youngest victim at the time of the occurrence was nine years old," Houston-based lawyer Tony Buzbee said.
There's new video and new details about the tragic killing of an artist. Police just released footage of officers shooting the man suspected of murder.
Eagan police say a fight is to blame for a shooting that injured one person.
Carrie Kwok was gunned down in broad daylight painting a mural outside her home in St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood. Ubah Ali spoke with her sister.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.
Right now, a dozen states require police to trace guns recovered during criminal investigations. Minnesota isn’t one of them. Data shows 58% of law enforcement agencies here trace some weapons but only 13% of them share what they learn. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle went to the ATF Special Agent in Charge in St. Paul to find out why.
Election season is heating up but people in one rural Minnesota town feel things are going too far. David Schuman visited Arlington in Sibley County, where police are concerned about campaign yard signs being stolen.
A Minnesota man has spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a murder state and county leaders now say he didn't commit. A jury convicted Edgar Barrientos-Quintana for the murder of 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in 2008. Monday, the Hennepin County Attorney joined the call to vacate the conviction. Kirsten Mitchell breaks down the latest on the case and why even the victim's family wants him released.
When it comes to solving gun crimes, knowing where the weapon came from can make a big difference. A trace of the guns used by a felon to kill three first responders in Burnsville earlier this year, led investigators to that man's girlfriend. There is only one place in the world where traces like that are done. It's in West Virginia. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle takes us to the ATF National Tracing Center to see how it works, and ask if there's a better way.
A woman was gravely injured in a probable hit-and-run in South St. Paul, Minnesota, early Monday, police said.
Roads are likely to be busy this year, with 90% of travelers planning to drive to their Thanksgiving destination, travel group says.
The co-founder of a Minnesota-based THC drink company is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for personal expenses.
All eight people made it out safely, and the fire chief said the Red Cross is providing shelter for them.
Areas south of the Twin Cities should brace for some snow Monday night as a wintry mix moves through.
A woman was gravely injured in a probable hit-and-run in South St. Paul, Minnesota, early Monday, police said.
The co-founder of a Minnesota-based THC drink company is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for personal expenses.
All eight people made it out safely, and the fire chief said the Red Cross is providing shelter for them.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
Officials say a person is dead and a deputy is in the hospital following a pursuit that ended in an exchange of gunfire.
Months before Hockey Day in Minnesota comes to Hastings, its host venue is getting a chance to show off major upgrades ahead of the festivities.
After record breaking heat on Friday, an overnight cold front has brought the temps down to the 50s for the metro area and high 30s to low 40s for other parts of the state.
Three municipal employees of a central Minnesota town are accused of embezzling more than $200,000 collectively from the city.
Trey Feeney has been putting up big numbers for the Johnnies of late, since taking over the full-time quarterback job.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
The FAA is clearing the way for full flight schedules to return.
President Trump previously accused Democrats of using what he called the "Epstein hoax" to deflect blame for the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
There's an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
A woman was gravely injured in a probable hit-and-run in South St. Paul, Minnesota, early Monday, police said.
The co-founder of a Minnesota-based THC drink company is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for personal expenses.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Ayub Ali pleaded guilty in September to second-degree assault and second-degree riot for the Jan. 28 attack.
Police in Shakopee, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesota leaders confirmed Saturday the state will issue full SNAP benefits for November to the 440,000 Minnesotans enrolled in wake of a federal court ruling ordering existing federal funds to be directed to the program.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
As "Purple Rain: The Musical" takes the stage in Minneapolis, fans can step outside the theater and into Prince's world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a one-timer from the right side on a power play at 4:50 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Minnesota backup Jesper Wallstedt made 28 saves for his second straight shutout and Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday afternoon.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Buried in a torrent of election stories on Tuesday was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were noncompliance issues found in its audit of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Light rain should develop late in the day across southern Minnesota, with a narrow band of heavier precipitation expected come nightfall.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Areas south of the Twin Cities should brace for some snow Monday night as a wintry mix moves through.
Areas south of the Twin Cities should brace for some snow Monday night as a wintry mix moves through.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will have increasing clouds and temperatures will be seasonable, topping out in the low 40s.
A northern Minnesota sheriff's deputy is hurt after a deadly shootout in Cass County, an investigation is underway after a house fire displaced eight people and more.
Light rain should develop late in the day across southern Minnesota, with a narrow band of heavier precipitation expected come nightfall.
Eight people are displaced after an overnight house fire in Brooklyn Center.
Officials say a person is dead and a deputy is in the hospital following a pursuit that ended in an exchange of gunfire, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The FAA is clearing the way for full flight schedules to return.