This Iraq War Veteran is home for the holidays thanks to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. Watch more stories like this one from Reg Chapman Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on WCCO. Learn how to support MACV: wcco.com/holidays | WCCO & CBS News Minnesota

Educators in Minnesota's largest school district Anoka-Hennepin say they are closer to voting on a strike after contract negotiations remain at an impasse. Watch full story here: https://bit.ly/48EbzFu | WCCO & CBS News Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security claim they've arrested the "worst of the worst", but friends of Somali refugees detained as a part of immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities say people aren't seeing the full picture. WCCO's Conor Wight speaks with friends and family of one detainee, who say he's turned his life around since convictions from more than 20 years ago. Read the full story HERE: https://cbsloc.al/4a5TsL6 | WCCO & CBS News Minnesota

FEEDBACK: When do you usually finish shopping for the holidays? Do you wait until the last minute, or do you like to get it all done early? | WCCO & CBS News Minnesota