Judge orders feds to give reason for Minn. student's detention
A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
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A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
A University of Minnesota student is fighting for his release after immigration agents swept him off the street.
We're getting new details about a University of Minnesota grad student detained by ICE. That student is now suing President Trump, among others, and demanding to be released immediately.
At least two Minnesota university students have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last week, according to school officials.
David Schuman shares what's being done as fears grow among international students.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
The details surrounding the University of Minnesota graduate student's detainment remain unclear, and local leaders are calling for more information.
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
President Trump has long pushed for some form of voter ID as a requirement for voting in federal elections, but his latest executive order goes further than that, requiring proof of citizenship.
At the northern border, migrants are crossing from Canada into the U.S. with the help of human smugglers who openly promote their services on popular social media platforms.
Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
A toughening of U.S. immigration policies has created significant challenges for those hoping to start new lives in Minnesota.
Scammers have been reaching out to Spanish-speaking people by pretending to be federal agents and demanding money. Bloomington Police are now using a cutting-edge approach to warn people: artificial intelligence.
The Bloomington Police Department is using a cutting edge approach to warn people of a scam taking advantage of the Spanish-speaking community.
President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
The act is a wartime authority that allows the president to detain and deport non-U.S. citizens from enemy countries.
The Alien Enemies Act has been invoked three times — most recently during World War II when it was used to put Japanese immigrants in internment camps. President Trump's use of it will almost certainly face legal challenges, but even as a symbolic act, advocates say immigrants in Minnesota will feel its impact.
A controversial proposal being unveiled at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday is stirring debate over immigration enforcement.
The Minnesota State Capitol will be busy on Wednesday, with two high-profile issues on the table.
A lawsuit filed last week accuses the Carver County Sheriff's Office of unlawfully detaining a man for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his bail was paid.
A Minnesota sheriff is being accused of unlawfully keeping a man in jail so immigration agents could come detain him.
ICE was detaining the first group of migrant parents and children in a detention facility in Texas designed to hold families with minors, according to an internal government report obtained by CBS News.
COPAL is one of hundreds of groups across the U.S. forming a modern-day underground railroad network of support.
Roughly 100,000 undocumented immigrants live in Minnesota, and a group is dedicated to helping them in a time of uncertainty.
A Twin Cities woman was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash in the north metro Tuesday evening.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it has recovered a body a body from Shannon Lake on Thursday.
A Twin Cities woman was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash in the north metro Tuesday evening.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
Nearly two months after Minnesota lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated, voters selected XP Lee as the DFL candidate in a special primary election held to fill her seat.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it has recovered a body a body from Shannon Lake on Thursday.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
Two men are dead after a shootout with a SWAT team inside a Moorhead, Minnesota, apartment complex on Monday night, police said.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
The Trump administration is curbing expectations ahead of Friday's meeting between the president and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
Minnesota is ramping up its response to fraud amid dozens of convictions in the Feeding Our Future scandal, and the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the state's Housing Stabilization Services.
Following the FBI raids and attempted bribes amid the Feeding our Future investigation in Minnesota, and most recently the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the Housing Stabilization Services, Esme Murphy shows how lawmakers are hoping to crack down on crooks taking taxpayer money.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
Aimee Betro covered her face in a niqab as she climbed out of a car in 2019 and tried to shoot a man at point-blank range, prosecutors said.
A man has been charged in the fatal Brooklyn Park shooting of a 17-year-old girl that happened on July 1.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees went on to a 6-2 win over the Twins on Monday night.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Wednesday will be a beautiful day in the Twin Cities, but humidity and storms return after that.
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.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
A quick round of wildfire smoke returns Wednesday. Humidity returns Thursday, there will be several rounds of rain ahead as well. Chris Shaffer will break down the timing of when we could see that rain and when flooding could be an issue.
Minneapolis is getting its glow back thanks to street light repairs, a man serving time in a 1998 murder in Minneapolis could go free and more.
Wednesday will be a beautiful day in the Twin Cities, but humidity and storms return after that.
We are taking a look at how you can get a new perspective by harvesting potatoes.
The results are in for the DFL special primary to represent District 34B, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Broken street lights from copper wire theft have been an ongoing issue in Minneapolis and other parts of the state. Here’s a progress report on fixing them.