Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Minnesota In-State Tuition For Students Without Legal Status

The decision follows a series of clashes between the federal government and Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement.

St. Paul Reaches $9.5 Million Settlement In Rec Center Shooting Case

The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

Minnesota Senators Can Breastfeed, Bring Young Kids To Chamber Floor Under Newly-Passed Rule

Members who backed the measure said that it brought unique challenges that were barriers to parents who serve.

School Bus Safety Bill Passes In Minnesota House, Heads To Gov. Walz's Desk

"This is a straightforward fix to a serious safety issue," said Rep. Keith Allen, who represents part of southern Minnesota.

Minnesota Senators To Vote Whether To Allow Young Children On Senate Floor For Breastfeeding

We have to make sure that the Senate is welcoming and all people can participate," Republican Sen. Julia Coleman said.

Elections Officials Decry Costs Heaped On States In SAVE America Voting Bill

The Act would create chaos for state and elections administrators by immediately imposing several new requirements without adding funding.

Walz Proposes Tax On Social Media Companies, Cuts To Human Services Spending

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed changes to Minnesota's budget, including taxing the wealthy.

Minnesota Legislative Auditor To Release New Autism Center Fraud Report

The report focuses on fraud that happened in what's called the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention Program.

Your Rising Power Bill Is Fueling Some Sweet, Sweet Profits For Minnesota Utilities

Two investor-owned utilities in Minnesota made the top 40 out of 110.

State-Mandated Paid Leave Programs Now Cover Millions Of American Workers

This year, Delaware, Maine and Minnesota began or planned to start offering benefits through new paid leave programs.

Judge Finds 'Compelling And Troubling' Evidence Of Racial Profiling By Federal Agents In MN

“This is an important vindication of the rights of Minnesota residents who have been racially profiled,” said an ACLU-MN staff attorney.

School Choice Tax Credit Is Waiting — As Long As MN Opts In

States must soon decide whether to participate in the first major federal program funding private schools.

Minnesota Paid Leave Program's Rollout Was $70 Million Under Budget, Director Says

"The first thing I can report is the rollout of paid leave came in $70 million under budget," Program director Greg Norfleet said.

How Main Street Businesses In MN Could Recoup Tariff Costs

President Donald Trump's import tariffs were struck down on Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Minnesota DFL, GOP Lawmakers Have Dueling Priorities For 2026 Legislative Session

Whether legislative compromises can be reached on either of those remains unclear.

ICE's Impact On Farm Labor Top Of Mind At Minnesota Agriculture Expo

"We absolutely need immigrant labor," said dairy farmer Larry Dreier. "We can't even find people that want to do all the work."

Attorneys Raise Concern Over Questions On Job Application For Federal Prosecutors Asking About Trump Policies

There are only 17 assistant U.S. attorneys in the Minnesota office, sources told CBS News, a decline from a high of 70 a few years ago.

Gun Permit Applications, Demand For Classes Skyrocket Amid Minnesota ICE Surge

It comes amid Operation Metro Surge and the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers.

Are Minneapolis Protesters Paid, Like The Trump Administration Says? Here's A Fact Check

The protesters are unwavering and passionate. That dedication has some accusing them of being compensated.

'I Miss My School And My Friends': Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention

A ProPublica report shares letters from children held at a Texas ICE facility that has detained families from Minnesota.

Do Body Cameras Improve Policing?

"It's kind of a gamechanger in what is expected of us from the public," said Deputy Chief Damon Bitney of the Bloomington Police Department.

How Federal Policing Upended Daily Life, Public Trust In Minneapolis

"A lot of our community is terrified," Mayor Hollies Winston said, describing critical business corridors where shops have closed.

Minnesota Judge Counts ICE Violations At Nearly 100 Court Orders: "ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself"

A federal judge is calling out ICE and its alleged noncompliance with court orders connected to actions in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Police Racked Up Millions In Overtime In Less Than 2 Weeks During Immigration Enforcement Surge

"I don't know what else could possibly be asked of this very, very understaffed department," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.

Breaking The Federal Wheel Will Require Coordination, Cooperation And Courage

The broader the coalition of allies, the more people who can gain courage, both on the streets and in the halls of power.

Welcome, Vice President Vance. Please Take Your Federal Stormtroopers With You When You Go.

Donald Trump “is unfit for our nation's highest office,” JD Vance famously said.

Rep. Tom Emmer Introduces Legislation Targeting "Somali Fraudsters In Minnesota"

Presently, a person can be stripped of their citizenship if they procured it illegally or for other reasons.

Former Sports Reporter Michele Tafoya Running For U.S. Senate In Minnesota

"I think Minnesota is in a crisis," Tafoya told CBS Minnesota station WCCO in an exclusive interview.

After Minneapolis, Dems Confront Political Vulnerabilities To Battle Trump On Immigration, Furor Over ICE

Some Democrats want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, echoing "defund the police" rhetoric from Trump's first term.

Vice President JD Vance Set To Visit Minneapolis Amid Minnesota's Ongoing Strife With Federal Government

Agents have been met with resistance, especially in the wake of ICE agent Jonathan Ross' killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.

Renee Good's Widow Under Federal Investigation For Impeding ICE Officer: Report

Reports said MN Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are also under investigation for similar allegations.

Minnesota Bill Would Allow U.S. Citizens To Sue For Compensation If ICE Violates Their Civil Rights

WCCO has seen property damage, damage to cars and U.S. citizens being arrested during the surge of ICE agents in Minnesota.

What Is The Insurrection Act, And Why Is Trump Threatening To Invoke It In Minnesota?

The Insurrection Act has its roots in the 1790s and evolved over the decades, with the last substantive amendment coming in 1874.

Does ICE Agent In Renee Good's Shooting Have "Absolute Immunity" From State Charges? Here's What The Law Says.

"That guy is protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job," J.D. Vance said.

Minnesota Gov. Walz Tells Trump, Noem To "End This Occupation" In Rare Primetime Address

Walz's address came hours after Noem's department announced Operation Metro Surge has led to 2,500 arrests in Minnesota since last month.

Court Observers Continue To Be Locked Out Of Minneapolis Immigration Courtrooms

Advocates say what's happening inside the courtrooms is also alarming.

'The Irony Is Not Lost On Us': Oglala Sioux Tribe Says ICE Illegally Detained Tribal Citizens In MN

The Tribe says enrolled citizens were detained in Minnesota, violating treaties that remain binding under federal law.

The Trump Administration Called Renee Good A Domestic Terrorist, But Experts Say The Label Is Premature

New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified.

Legal Observers In Minneapolis Follow Federal Agents, Document ICE Activity

WCCO Photojournalist Tom Aviles watched as it happened Tuesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

What Is The Cost Of The U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement Operation In Minnesota?

Around 2,400 federal agents are in the state. That's four times the number of officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.