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01/25/2025

A 90-day pause to the United States Refugee Admissions Program is set to start Monday following an executive order issued by President Trump. This year, Minnesota was projected to resettle 550 refugee families through the program.

A 90-day pause to the United States Refugee Admissions Program is set to start Monday following an executive order issued by President Trump.

01/25/2025

“IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE HE’S GONE” - Luke Knudson was killed in a car crash earlier this school year, but his teammates at Orono High School are still carrying his memory on. Mike Max shows how they’re doing that AND winning a lot along the way.

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01/25/2025

Last year in Minnesota, 23 people were killed by someone they knew and trusted. On Friday, those people were remembered as part of a special memorial service.

Last year in Minnesota, 23 people were killed by someone they knew and trusted.

01/24/2025

The Minnesota Supreme Court agreed with House Democratic leaders and Secretary of State Steve Simon who argued that a quorum in the House was 68 members under the state constitution, not the 67 that Republicans claimed.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in an ongoing power struggle with Republicans.

01/24/2025

“IT’S SO POWERFUL“ - Bloomington teacher Jeff Zupfer is going the extra mile to make music accessible for EVERYBODY, and now he’s getting recognized for it! Photojournalist Tony Peterson shows the effort he makes to help students of different abilities and backgrounds feel like they’re a part of the band, too.

WATCH: https://cbsloc.al/4jwxXVR

01/24/2025

“IT’S BOOMING!” - Cute cats and good coffee are bringing life to a formerly-vacant storefront in St. Paul! Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Marielle Mohs show the paw-sitivity that Catzen Coffee is spreading.

MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4jxrQjY

01/24/2025

Target said Friday that it would join a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and, as of this week, the White House.

The Minneapolis-based retailer said the changes to its "Belonging at the Bullseye" strategy would include ending a program it established to help Black employees build meaningful careers, improve the experience of Black shoppers and to promote Black-owned businesses.

01/24/2025

DEVELOPING: The FBI says an arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was from Minnesota.

The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.

01/24/2025

Robbinsdale police are providing updates in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in December – watch now.

A 16-year-old C**n Rapids boy has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Robbinsdale last month.

01/24/2025

There was a scary sight in Lowry Hill on Thursday morning when a school bus caught on fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries. https://cbsloc.al/4gb7bzl

01/24/2025

FEEDBACK: Are you a fan of boating? Would you rather own your own boat or just hop on a friend's boat?

01/24/2025

The power dispute at the state House is now in the hands of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

01/24/2025

A mother and father from St. Paul are accused of causing the death of their 1-year-old son after he overdosed on Christmas Day.

01/24/2025

Flames and a tall, tall cloud of smoke were seen on the corner of West Franklin Avenue and DuPont Avenue South — caused by a scorched school bus.

01/24/2025

A woman has been indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.

01/24/2025

Advocates say mining would create jobs and help the economy; opponents say mining will pollute the precious boundary waters.

01/24/2025

Minnesota's attorney general says his office will not enforce federal immigration laws as President Trump begins his immigration crackdown.

01/24/2025

President Trump is making good on his promise to crack down on illegal immigration, and as a result, the Consulate of Mexico has been hosting meetings around the state, sharing information like what to say if they come in contact with law enforcement.

President Donald Trump is making good on his promise to crack down on illegal immigration, and as a result, the Consulate of Mexico has been hosting meetings around the state, sharing information like what to say if they come in contact with law enforcement.