Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Carver County on Sunday, NWS confirms

CBS Minnesota 6/29 8:34A Riley Moser

The National Weather Service confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in the southwestern Twin Cities metro overnight into Sunday. One tornado was near Lake Zumbra in the northeastern part of...

Lynx spoil homecoming for Paige Bueckers in 85-81 win over Wings

CBS Minnesota 5/22 2:14A CBS Minnesota

Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall...

Hopkins changes its name to "Paige Bueckers, Minnesota" in celebration of WNBA debut

CBS Minnesota 5/16 4:45A Aki Nace

The city of Hopkins will temporarily change its name to Paige Bueckers, Minnesota to celebrate the local basketball star. Bueckers, who was the No. 1 draft pick this year, will make her WNBA debut...

WCCO launches daily news podcast "4 Things to Know"

CBS Minnesota 5/12 8:36A Maria Lisignoli

Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them. WCCO is proud to launch "4 Things to Know," a quick, daily news podcast delivering the most important...

Minnesota woman creates app that celebrates the everyday moments of motherhood

CBS Minnesota 5/4 3:04A Beret Leone

A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival. "People have all these experiences that they don't always realize that they're a part a of...

Minnetonka residents divided over new leash rules, dog owners call for more freedom

CBS Minnesota 4/24 12:25A Frankie McLister

A dogged divide drew crowds to a Minnetonka, Minnesota, park board meeting as the city debates its new leash rules. For Kyra Reinhard, Purgatory Park is part of her daily routine. "I bring my dogs here every single day off-leash, I've never had a...

"Intruder" now in custody prompted police presence at UnitedHealthcare's Twin Cities campus,...

CBS Minnesota 4/14 7:17A WCCO Staff

A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said. The Minnetonka Police said Monday afternoon the suspect was arrested "without incident" and "there...

Blue Plate restaurants co-owner fatally struck by driver who tried to overtake traffic on shoulder,...

CBS Minnesota 4/7 6:52A Cole Premo

An investigation is underway after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was struck and killed by a driver while on a motorcycle over the weekend. Officials say an illegal maneuver by the motorist...