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Allina acquisition by Sutter raises union concerns over contracts, pensions

Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.

ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die

Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day

"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.

Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds

Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.

Rapper wins lawsuit against police over mocking their raid: "It's for Americans"

Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.

The Nuss Collection keeps history rolling in Rochester, Minnesota

The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.

Kelly Pannek scores 2 goals to tie the PWHL lead with 11 and the Frost shut out the Charge 5-0

Grace Zumwinkle and Kelly Pannek scored 11 seconds apart during a four-goal first period and the Minnesota Frost routed the Ottawa Charge 5-0.

Dosunmu sparks Timberwolves' 147-111 rout of Jazz as Edwards remains out

Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and had nine rebounds in his second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took charge in the second quarter to cruise past the Utah Jazz 147-111.

Columbia Heights students homeless due to ICE operations; community trying to keep up with need

In Columbia Heights, a small city that made national headlines after ICE detained a five-year-old​ during Operation Metro Surge, community groups are working daily to keep up with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of need.

Roseville Police investigating two different weapons incidents involving Roseville Area Middle School students

The Roseville Police Department is investigating two different incidents involving weapons in students' possession in the last 24 hours.

Somali asylum seekers sounding alarm over "Somali Rocket Docket"

Somali asylum seekers say they are running out of time to tell their stories. One man says this is a matter of life or death.

Judge denies asylum claim for family of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos

An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim​ for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos​, a 5-year-old Minnesota boy whose arrest by ICE in January gained national attention.

How sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez could change the Twin Cities

School leaders for Academia Cesar Chavez in St. Paul say the allegations against Chavez are deeply troubling.

Minnesota BCA team that analyzes threats against schools pushes for more staff

A rising number of threats against schools has the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension pushing for more resources to help people who may be on a pathway to violence.