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Paul Anderson is a former Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice and appeals court chief judge. He breaks down a lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump from being on the 2024 ballot.
Some people think a constitutional amendment allows them to sell homegrown weed right now without a state license. Eric Rech with Marijuana for Minnesota is one of those people, and he tells us why.
Aaron-Joshua Perra is a poet in recovery with quite the story to tell.
Get out and walk with your furry friend for a good cause this weekend.
The issues around impeachment and an effort last week from a bipartisan coalition of Minnesotans to keep former President Trump off the Minnesota Super Tuesday ballot are raising a lot of questions. So we turned for some answers to Professor David Schultz.
LaCresha Dotson from Hazelden speaks on the role of art in addiction recovery.
It's kickoff weekend at Pinehaven Farm, and there's plenty of fall fun planned.
Now in its 32nd year, Made in the Shade is a noncompetitive walk, run and roll that benefits nonprofit organizations that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Every year, 50 billion coffee cups end up in landfills in the U.S. Most paper cups can't be recycled, but newer technology allows for compostable paperboard cups made from raw materials that meet forest management standards and can withstand boiling water.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
The 5th Annual LIVIN Music Festival is Sept. 15 and 16 in Elk River.
Michelle Mazzara, Luvafoodie founder and owner, shared these recipes with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers.
The new school year may be underway, but many families are still waiting for good deals to complete their back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
Riley Furlong was just 8 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. After a year of chemotherapy treatment, her leukemia returned. That's when doctors told her she needed a bone marrow transplant.
Richter is stepping out of her comfort zone, gearing up for her first-ever 10-mile at the Twin Cities Marathon Sunday morning. She's going the distance for her son Brooks. He was born with a rare genetic mutation that changed nearly every aspect of their lives.
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
For the first time since the Twin Cities Marathon saw an event record of 82 degrees in 2007, the race is expected run under red flag conditions.
From THC pretzels and seltzers to custom glass pipes, the fourth annual Legacy Cup at Surly Brewing continues to grow as more Minnesotans become cannabis curious.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned a shutdown would cause a setback for the air travel system, which just stabilized from the post-pandemic travel boom.
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.
During her decades on Capitol Hill, Feinstein made important inroads on issues ranging from gun control to the CIA’s interrogation tactics.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
Presley Peltier, 27, who was driving a stolen Hyundai Tuscon, collided into a classic car driven by Andrew Hyde, charges state.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Freshman Big 10 standout, Darius Taylor, was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a leg injury, but back up running backs proved they're ready to step up when needed.
Tak Tateoka threw two first-half touchdown passes and St. Thomas of Minnesota went on to defeat Dayton 20-14.
Daniel Jackson caught a pair of touchdown passes and Minnesota pulled away in the second half to beat Louisiana 35-24 and end a two-game slide.
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says to expect highs in the 80s through midweek before a cooldown brings more seasonal temperatures.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Sunday could see record heat with highs in the upper 80s.
Summer isn't giving up just yet; it'll be uncomfortably hot and humid this weekend before it starts to cool down again next week.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual. WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has a look at the record-setting weather, plus what October is expected to bring.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says to expect highs in the 80s through midweek before a cooldown brings more seasonal temperatures.
An emotional reunion took center stage at the Be The Match gala in Minneapolis on Saturday.
WCCO is working to learn more about a crash and apparent chase Saturday afternoon near St. Paul.
Each person competing in the 2023 Twin Cities Marathon has a story of motivation behind the time and dedication it takes to train for their race. That includes a Maple Grove mother who just recently took up running to support a cause that's deeply impacted her family.