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23+ min ago (291+ words) December 15, 2025 / 4:35 PM CST / CBS Minnesota At the Salvation Army North Division headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, volunteers have been busy collecting and sorting toys and clothes for families in need. They often come from small, grassroots drives held by Twin Cities businesses, schools, churches, and individuals. The Salvation Army says it needs enough toys for about 6,000 families in the Twin Cities this Christmas " a 33% increase from last year. But the demand goes far beyond toys. "There's certain resources that are down for food, for housing. Certain safety nets have been reduced, and so we are seeing increased numbers in our food shelves around the region, as well as requests for support such as rent assistance," said Lt. Colonel Randall Polsley, Salvation Army Northern Division commander. To help meet the growing need, the Salvation Army has announced a $500,000 donation match thanks largely…...

24+ min ago (925+ words) Green garlands, giant nutcrackers, baubles and bows go up in early November on the historic downtown building that houses the gift shop. Inside, customers can choose from over 500 different types of ornaments and a variety of holiday gift baskets. "We really just make it a magical spot," co-owner Emily Butler said. "Whether you come in or not, we want to make sure that we're spreading that holiday joy." But Butler says she and her twin sister-business partner had to work harder this year to turn browsers into buyers and to make a profit. Many of the decorations and stocking stuffers they sell are made overseas and either did not arrive or got more expensive when President Donald Trump imposed unusually high taxes on imported goods, she said. In response, the sisters focused their selection on more profitable items like nutcrackers…...

25+ min ago (133+ words) St. Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 500 block of Broadway Street on Dec. 12, 2025. (Courtesy of the St. Paul Police Department) A woman found fatally shot in a St. Paul apartment last week was identified Monday as a 29-year-old. Police said they continue to look for the suspect in the killing of Shaniya D. Thompson, of St. Paul. The man and Thompson were in a relationship, a police spokesperson said Friday. Officers responded about 4:15 p.m. Friday to an apartment building in the 500 block of Broadway Street, which is near downtown and close to Interstates 94/35E and East Seventh Street. Thompson, who had been shot in her head, was found by police in an apartment. Preliminary evidence indicated she was shot Thursday....

26+ min ago (28+ words) Justin Halerson, with Great Rivers Financial, shares some tips about finding ways to invest in yourself. 'Tis the season of giving (to yourself, for your future financial health)...

29+ min ago (44+ words) WCCO's Derek James and Amelia Santaniello share the latest news headlines and updates from Monday afternoon. ICE clashes with protesters in South Minneapolis, Rob Reiner's son arrested and more headlines ICE clashes with protesters in South Minneapolis, Rob Reiner's son arrested and more headlines...

33+ min ago (30+ words) We will be above freezing for the first time in almost three weeks, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports. 4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Dec. 15, 2025 | NEXT Weather...

37+ min ago (46+ words) Right now, the Salvation Army says it's just under halfway to its fundraising target with only days left in the holiday season. Salvation Army sees significant increase in toy donation demand this holiday season Salvation Army sees significant increase in toy donation demand this holiday season...

40+ min ago (151+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " KARE 11 was on scene as federal agents and protesters clashed during a possible immigration raid in south Minneapolis on Monday." Witnesses showed cell phone video to KARE 11, saying that the confrontation started when agents attempted to pull two women out of a vehicle near the intersection of Pillsbury Avenue and W 29th Street." "They were just sitting in their car," a witness said. "They couldn't get the first person so they came over here and smashed the window and pulled them out. There was literally no reason." A car with a broken driver's side window was visible at the scene. Federal officials have not commented on the incident. A Minneapolis Police spokesperson said its officers responded to an "officer needs help" call to the area, but found no assaults or "life-safety conditions that warranted further involvement" and cleared the scene…...

42+ min ago (28+ words) The Minnesota Twins and durable switch-hitting slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations....

47+ min ago (478+ words) The two Iowa National Guard members'killed in a weekend attack'in Syria that the U.S. military blamed on the Islamic State group were identified Monday and remembered as dedicated soldiers....