Ashley Roberts
WCCO - CBS Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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41 Charged With Misdemeanors, 4 Vehicles Impounded In I-35W Protest
Over 40 people were arrested after a protest shut down southbound Interstate 35W near University Avenue Wednesday morning. → Read More
To Honor Prince, Lawmaker Seeks To Make MN’s State Color Purple
A Minnesota state senator is introducing a bill that would designate purple as the official state color in honor of Prince. → Read More
Prince Tributes Continue On After Entertainer’s Death
Before fans crowded Xcel Energy Center Sunday afternoon, we caught a glimpse of a special tribute. Prince's logo spread across the seats in the arena. → Read More
Prince’s Private Nature Will Be Honored, Friends Say
In life, Prince commanded the spotlight on stage, but when the lights dimmed, he was mysterious and private. Now, in death, it’s much the same. → Read More
Quiet Overnight For Protesters In Minneapolis
It was a relatively quiet night as demonstrators protested until about midnight following the Jamar Clark decision. → Read More
MPD Looking At Ways To Strengthen Community Connections
The Minneapolis police department has a new approach to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community. City leaders, including Mayor Betsy Hodges, heard the plan Wednesday morning. → Read More
Allina Health Terminating Lease With McDonald’s At Abbott Northwestern
Changes are being made at Allina Health to offer healthier options for food. Next spring, it will close the McDonald's inside Abbott Northwestern. But that's just the start. → Read More
Police: Man Arrested For Assaulting Brooklyn Park Officer During Arrest
One man is in jail, accused of assaulting an officer in Brooklyn Park during an overnight arrest. It happened just after midnight in the 9600 block of Scott Lane North. Police responded to a complaint of loud noise, but then the situation escalated. → Read More
Thanksgiving Meals On Wheels Volunteers Serving Up Hope
Thousands of Twin Cities families have food on the table Thursday thanks to Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels. → Read More
Reports Of Shots Fired In Columbia Heights, Police say
Police in Columbia Heights have roped off a large area near 40th Avenue after reports of a shooting early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Rep. Ellison Tours Small Businesses In Push For Paid Sick Time
Rep. Keith Ellison led a walking tour in Minneapolis to show his support for small businesses and their employees, as workers and business owners push for a city-wide earned sick and fair scheduling ordinance. → Read More
Continuous Occupation At 4th Precinct Could End This Week
Continuous protests at the Minneapolis Police Department's 4th precinct could end this week. Black Lives Matter Minneapolis says many of their demands have been met, and it's time to re-evaluate their strategy. → Read More
Minneapolis NAACP President Speaks Out On I-94 Arrests
More than 50 demonstrators arrested in a protest that shut down a Twin Cities freeway have now been released. Dozens of protesters blocked traffic on Interstate 94 near 7th Street and Broadway Avenue for about two hours in north Minneapolis Monday night. → Read More
Mpls. Leaders Announce Initiative To Fight Violent Crime
The city of Minneapolis announced a new initiative to fight violent crimes -- and it involves the mayor's office, police department and county attorney's office. Violent crime arrests are up 13 percent, but the Minneapolis Police Department says those crimes have increased more than five percent since last year. That includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. → Read More
Mpls. High School Program Works To Motivate Black Male Students
From the classroom to communities, Patrick Henry High School is working to inspire and motivate its black male students. → Read More
Lawsuit Accuses Mpls., St. Paul Schools Of Segregating Students
A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Minnesota demanding desegregation at Minneapolis and St. Paul schools. The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday morning in Hennepin County District Court, challenges what it calls unlawful and unconstitutional segregation in the Twin Cities. → Read More