Minnesota sisters Lindsey Uselding, Kirsten Meehan launch new HGTV renovations show

CBS Minnesota 3/27 11:52A Derek James

MINNEAPOLIS -- A pair of Twin Cities sisters have been responding to flood, fire and storm damage emergencies together for a decade. Now, HGTV is following along as they help homeowners in their time of need with recovery. Lindsey Uselding and...

Edina third grader qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee

CBS Minnesota 3/24 2:28P WCCO Staff

EDINA, Minn. -- A third grader from Edina is heading to the national spelling bee later this year, becoming one of the youngest Minnesotans to ever participate. Vihaan Kapil, a student at Agamim Classical Academy, qualified for the 2023 Scripps...

Galleria's Floral Experience flower show brings 'World of Wonder' to Edina

Star Tribune (Local) 3/24 6:54A Aaron Lavinsky

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Senate mulls updated paid family, medical leave bill that would offer 20 weeks

CBS Minnesota 3/23 1:52P Caroline Cummings

ST. PAUL, Minn. Paid family and medical leave, a big priority for Democrats in charge at the Minnesota State Capitol, comes with a big price tag. Lawmakers are proposing a state-run program that will cost more than $1 billion annually once it's...

Minnesota nature photographer Jim Brandenburg wins National Geographic's Lifetime Achievement Award

CBS Minnesota 3/22 1:48P Marielle Mohs

MEDINA, Minn. -- He's well known for capturing magical moments of animals in the Boundary Waters. Jim Brandenburg was never hoping for world-wide fame. But a combination of natural instinct, a good eye, and a passion for nature led to his work...

Kevin Asencio charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting of wife's alleged lover

CBS Minnesota 3/22 6:53A WCCO Staff

HOWARD LAKE, Minn. -- Investigators say a central Minnesota man shot and killed another man because he suspected his wife was having an affair with the man. According to a criminal complaint, 23-year-old Kevin Asencio is charged with...

Paid family, medical leave in play at Minnesota Capitol

CBS Minnesota 3/21 12:39P CBS Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line. "You know that anywhere else in the...

Charges: Man attacked girlfriend with toilet paper holder before her death

CBS Minnesota 3/21 8:08A WCCO Staff

MEDINA, Minn. -- A 26-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged in connection to the murder of his girlfriend late last year. Jeremiah Turner was charged with murder in the second degree for the Dec. 29, 2022 death of Jasmine Nelson, 27. Officers...

These 3 St. Paul neighborhoods are ranked as best places to live Minnesota

CBS Minnesota 3/21 5:49A WCCO Staff

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Three St. Paul neighborhoods top the list of best places to live in Minnesota -- and one made the national list, according to a new ranking. On Monday, Niche released its "2023 Best Places to Live in America" rankings, which...

Jury selection begins in trial of former GOP strategist Anton Lazzaro

CBS Minnesota 3/20 6:38A Jennifer Mayerle

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jury selection begins Tuesday for a former GOP strategist accused of sex trafficking minors. Anton Lazzaro is accused of recruiting 15- and 16-year-olds for sex in exchange for cash and other items. His co-conspirator Gisela Medina...

GOP donor Anton Lazzaro faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors

CBS Minnesota 3/19 4:54A CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS - A formerly well-connected Republican donor, accused of plying petite, vulnerable teenage girls with cash, liquor and gifts, goes on trial Tuesday on federal charges of sex trafficking...

No lasting sting: After copyright suit, designer of Edina's hornet mascot says he still loves the...

Star Tribune 3/17 12:00A Josie Albertson-Grove

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"Weekday at Bernie's": For 1st time since pre-pandemic, March Madness party is in full force

CBS Minnesota 3/16 12:36P John Lauritsen

EDINA, Minn. -- Basketball fans across the country have March Madness on their minds. The NCAA tournament kicked off Thursday morning, which means work productivity will likely suffer for the next couple days. But at one house in Edina, where...

Edina celebrates victory in federal appeals court in flavored tobacco case

Star Tribune 3/13 11:03A Maya Marchel Hoff

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Minnetonka defeats Edina to win 2A championship

Star Tribune 3/11 5:29P Glen Stubbe

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