WCCO | CBS Minnesota - Breaking News, NEXT Weather, and Community Journalism, Minneapolis-St. Paul (2024)

Consumer News

More Consumer News

Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary opens near Red Wing Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities. 19H ago

Minnesota e-bike rebate application reopening next week following initial launch troubles The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen next week — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand. Jun 25

Developers look to attract first-time home buyers by curbing costs Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built. Jun 24

Dionne Sims seeks new owner of St. Paul's Black Garnet Books Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream. Jun 20

Medical debt won't be reported to credit bureaus under new Minnesota law Minnesota patients facing mounting medical debt could soon catch a break thanks to a new law. Jun 17

Crime News

More Crime News

5 charged with bribing juror with $120K in cash during Feeding Our Future fraud trial Five people have been indicted for their alleged roles in the $120,000 bribery attempt of a juror during the Feeding Our Future fraud trial earlier this month. updated 48M ago

Man arrested at Regions Hospital had Molotov co*cktails in car, police say St. Paul police arrested a man at Regions Hospital after incendiary devices were allegedly found inside his car last week. 19H ago

Man enters Alford plea in kidnapping of woman who mistook him for a rideshare driver Two days into his trial, a Minnesota man entered an Alford plea in the kidnapping of a woman who mistook him for a rideshare driver. 22H ago

Man charged in Carver County therapy dog's death told detective "I shot the damn thing" A 55-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a family's therapy dog in a small town southwest of the Twin Cities. Jun 25

Iowa receiver Kaleb Brown arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence, fake license Police say Iowa receiver Kaleb Brown was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and possessing a fake driver's license. Jun 25

More Crime News

Health News

More Health News

"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates. Jun 25

Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings. 20H ago

Minnesota nonprofit opening first responder support center focused on mental health A Minnesota nonprofit is working to break down barriers surrounding mental health and start important conversations among those working the frontline of public safety. Jun 24

What is the deal with whole body deodorant? You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question. Jun 20

Thanks to a kidney donation, this Twin Cities couple is running Grandma's Marathon When Becky and Scott DeGroot toe the line at Saturday's Grandma's Marathon, they fully anticipate the emotions of the last three years to finally hit them. Jun 20

More Health News

Entertainment News

More Entertainment News

Jon Pardi, special guest Mackenzie Porter to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series. 6H ago

CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. 9H ago

Prince to posthumously receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Jun 25

"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23

Wild Thang wins world's ugliest dog contest in Petaluma Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, beat seven other competitors to gain the title world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday. Jun 23

More Entertainment News