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Thursday, January 15th — Tensions escalate in Minneapolis as a second ICE-involved shooting happens just one week after a woman was killed by a federal agent. We break down what authorities say led to Wednesday night’s shooting in North Minneapolis, the clashes between protesters and police, and the growing political fallout. This includes President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act...

Wednesday, January 14th — Today marks one week since Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed in her SUV by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, and tensions are still high as federal officials double down on their response. Officials say the agent suffered internal bleeding after the encounter and defend his actions as self-defense, even as protests continue across Minnes...

Tuesday, January 13th — A major shakeup in Minnesota’s federal justice system as U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns after leading high-profile fraud investigations, with new reporting revealing multiple prosecutors are also leaving the Justice Department amid controversy over a halted civil rights probe. We're continuing to investigate this. We break down what Thompson’s departure means and why st...

Monday, January 12th — Protests continue to grow across Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent, as federal officials announce hundreds more agents are heading to the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. We break down what unfolded at the Whipple Federal Building, where new security measures went up and demonstrators renewed calls for ICE to leav...

Friday, January 9th — We’re continuing to follow the fallout from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis. What we know about Good’s life, her family, and the growing calls for accountability as city leaders push for a broader, independent investigation. We take you to the scene of the shooting as the city removes protest barricades, while demonstrations a...

Thursday, January 8th — We’re following breaking developments after a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in South Minneapolis. The woman killed has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother who recently moved to Minnesota. A memorial continues to grow at the scene as a GoFundMe for her family approaches $600,000. We break down what’s known about the ICE agent involved...

Wednesday, January 7th — A deadly confrontation between federal immigration agents and a Minneapolis driver is sparking outrage, grief, and sharply conflicting accounts. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivers an expletive-laden rebuke of ICE after a 37-year-old woman is shot and killed by an ICE agent, while federal officials claim the woman used her vehicle as a weapon, a claim city leaders and wi...

Tuesday, January 6th — Federal immigration enforcement ramps up across the Twin Cities as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins agents on arrests in St. Paul and Bloomington, sparking protests, emotional witness accounts, and questions about who is being targeted and why. We also look at a Minnesota hotel being removed from Hilton’s system after cancelling reservations for federal agents,...

Monday, January 5th — Breaking political news out of the State Capitol as Governor Tim Walz announces he is dropping out of the 2026 race for governor, saying Minnesota needs his full attention amid mounting scrutiny over fraud in state programs. We break down what led to the surprise decision, what comes next in the governor’s race, and which Democrats could step in. Plus, sources tell CBS News t...

Friday, January 2nd — A historic day in St. Paul as Kaohly Her is sworn in as mayor, becoming the first woman and first Hmong American to lead the city. We break down her upset victory, early priorities, and what she’s signaling to residents and businesses as she takes office. We also have a major update in Minnesota’s fraud crisis, as the Trump administration moves to suspend nearly 7,000 Minneso...

Thursday, January 1st — Minnesota’s fraud crisis takes a new turn as day care providers warn they could be forced to close if federal funding is frozen following unproven allegations made by a YouTube blogger. We break down the $185 million at stake, hear from the creator whose viral video sparked a “massive investigation,” and look ahead to upcoming congressional hearings in Washington. Also toda...

Wednesday, December 31st — Minnesota is thrust into the national spotlight as federal officials freeze childcare funds amid new fraud allegations, prompting a sharp response from Governor Tim Walz. We have the latest on vandalism at a Minneapolis daycare, a major forfeiture order tied to the Feeding Our Future case, and Bloomington police searching for more potential victims in a child sex crimes...

Tuesday, December 30th — Icy roads are leading to more crashes across Minnesota, keeping auto body shops busy as winter weather creates dangerous driving conditions. Political fallout is also growing as Congressman Tom Emmer calls for deportations tied to fraud cases, even raising questions about U.S. citizenship, while GOP lawmakers urge Governor Tim Walz to resign ahead of the 2026 election. We...

Monday, December 29th — A winter snowstorm causes widespread impacts across the metro, with snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and several surrounding cities. We break down what you need to know about parking rules, road conditions, and improving, but still disrupted, air travel at MSP Airport as crews continue cleanup efforts. Plus, a major development in Minnesota’s ongoing frau...

Friday, December 26th — The world is watching Minnesota as the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gets underway in the Twin Cities, with Team USA chasing a historic third straight gold medal on home ice. The day after Christmas also marks the start of Kwanzaa, with a multi-day Pan-African cultural celebration kicking off at Midtown Global Market. Plus, despite unseasonably warm weather, the Ice...

Thursday, December 25th — Immigration fears are casting a shadow over Christmas celebrations for many Hispanic families in the Twin Cities. We hear from a Lake Street bakery owner who says ICE operations have driven customers away, and we break down new reporting that a large ICE detention facility could be planned for Woodbury, even as city officials say they’ve heard nothing about it. Police are...

Wednesday, December 24th — Police arrest a 17-year-old suspect in last week’s shooting on a Minneapolis bus that left three people injured. We have the latest on the investigation and what police are saying as the victims recover. It’s Christmas Eve, and we break down what stores are still open for last-minute gifts and groceries, plus tips for navigating the holiday rush. We also hear from psycho...

Tuesday, December 23rd — Minnesota leaders warn of increased immigration enforcement over the holidays, as Governor Tim Walz and Twin Cities mayors say ICE tactics are creating fear, disrupting worship, and hurting Somali and Latino owned businesses. We break down what leaders are expecting to see in the coming days and why they say the raids are putting public safety at risk. We also have major d...

Monday, December 22nd — Teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District move closer to a possible strike, as thousands of educators overwhelmingly vote to authorize one over concerns about health insurance costs and pay, and school leaders prepare for a special board meeting tonight. We also look at two separate crashes involving Minnesota State Patrol squad cars over the weekend, prompting renewed...

Friday, December 19th — Explosive new indictments shine a harsh spotlight on Minnesota’s fraud crisis, as federal prosecutors reveal eye-popping numbers tied to social services programs and warn that as much as half or more of $18 billion billed since 2018 may have been stolen. We break down the latest charges, new federal raids, and how investigators describe so-called “fraud tourists” targeting...

Thursday, December 18th — A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as rain gives way to snow showers this afternoon, creating slick and dangerous travel conditions across Minnesota. We also hear new insight into Monday’s chaotic ICE operation in Minneapolis, including a former ICE agent’s blunt assessment of what went wrong and why these confrontations may be becoming more common. Federal prosecutors ann...

Wednesday, December 17th — Minnesota’s ACLU is suing ICE, alleging federal agents violated the constitutional rights of protesters, observers, and journalists during recent enforcement activity in Minneapolis. The lawsuit follows a press conference today and includes accounts from community members who say they were detained while documenting or questioning ICE actions, as DHS confirms more than 4...

Tuesday, December 16th — Newly released audio captures a frantic call for help as Hennepin County deputies rushed to a violent confrontation between ICE agents and community members in south Minneapolis, marking the most intense clash yet during Operation Metro Surge. Business owners and faith leaders say stepped-up immigration enforcement is keeping families home and devastating Lake Street busin...

Monday, December 15th — New details in a shooting outside a southern Minnesota high school that left a teenage wrestler in critical but stable condition, as the Stewartville community returns to class with counseling support in place. We also look at a deadly antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia and how Jewish leaders in Minnesota are responding, plus a Minnesota congre...

Friday, December 12th — A high school wrestler is in critical condition after an early-morning shooting in the Stewartville High School parking lot. Investigators say the team was boarding a bus at 5 a.m. when the student was shot. Minutes later, an adult man was found dead nearby from a self-inflicted gunshot. School is canceled today as the community leans on counselors and awaits answers about...