
North Dakota governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited public school teachers from referring to students by pronouns different from the sex assigned to them at birth.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited public school teachers from referring to students by pronouns different from the sex assigned to them at birth.
University of Wisconsin System students will have to pay hundreds of dollars more to attend classes next year under a plan approved by system officials.
North Dakota schools would be required to show students high-quality video of how a human fetus develops in each week of pregnancy under a bill that Senate lawmakers have approved.
A survey found that one in every five teens outside of Minnesota's urban areas are impacted by parental incarceration, but the Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to change that through a special project.
A student-led group is helping the Harding High School community heal nearly two months after 15-year old Devin Scott was killed after being stabbed by another student at school.
Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school aren't letting a first-grade class perform a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance. Administrators also initially banned the song "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppets but later reversed that decision.
More information is emerging about the massive cyber breach of Minneapolis Public Schools.
Vihaan Kapil is thought to be the youngest Minnesotan to ever make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Contract negotiations started last June and food service workers filed a notice for strike in late January.
North Dakota public schools and state agencies would be prohibited from using any pronouns for students and employees that don't reflect their sex at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature.
Graduate assistants at the University of Minnesota have filed paperwork with the state regarding their intent to unionize.
Sana Soussi is the mother of Salim, a third grade student who has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She wants to help educate students about the condition, and guide how they should interact with their peers who have it.
Nearly four weeks and at least three emails later, Minneapolis Public Schools' families remain somewhere between uncertainty and unimpressed with the district's response to a major cyber attack.
A South St. Paul Public Schools employee has resigned after the district said he was arrested on child pornography charges.
Gov. Tim Walz put his signature on the universal school meals bill Friday afternoon, providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students, regardless of their parents' income.
The April Fools' Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity.
From the Middle East to Minnesota, these soldiers say there are some difficulties when trading in the sand for the snow.
"We knew there would be some trouble, but nothing like we imagined," Summer Picha, of Plymouth, said.
Officials say crews responded to report of smoke at an apartment complex shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the 3600 block of Lancaster Lane North.
In 2020, White Bear Lake High's Latrell Jackson was shot seven times while visiting family near Chicago.
Authorities in southern Minnesota are asking for the public's help locating a woman last seen Friday morning.
WCCO viewers from Minnesota and western Wisconsin shared their photos of the snowstorm - which saw everything from hail to serene landscapes to downed trees.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
At first, Julie Goehner was on a mission to provide shelter to feral cats, but in six years she's turned hundreds of feral cats, into friendly cats.
Experts estimate there are from 50 to 300 Lynx in the state right now.
Antoine Suggs, who was accused of killing four Minnesotans who were found abandoned in an SUV in a western Wisconsin cornfield, was found guilty of murder on Friday.
Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
Republican lawmakers are questioning the efforts of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration to fix a Wisconsin agency's lengthy delays in issuing professional licenses.
University of Wisconsin System students will have to pay hundreds of dollars more to attend classes next year under a plan approved by system officials.
A Wisconsin man charged in federal court with making a threat against Gov. Tony Evers and others has pleaded guilty to making a threat against a county official under a deal with prosecutors.
The race is attracting national attention and has implications for the 2024 election, abortion access and voting laws.
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
The law banned adult cabaret performances from public property or anywhere minors might be present.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
State lawmakers say it’s time to pass new rules so first responders are better prepared if there’s a rail accident in their town.
As the country reels from another mass shooting, gun safety advocates in Minnesota could score two key policy victories this session they've been pushing for years in the state legislature: Expanding background checks and implementing a "red flag" law.
"This bill is an important step forward to differentiate between that low-level shoplifting that we've had around forever and this new phenomenon, which is a real pernicious problem for our retailers," said Rep. Zack Stephenson.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
Minnesota prosecutors claim aggressive marketing hooked thousands of kids on e-cigarettes. The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. Thirty-nine other states have settled cases against Juul.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta held a celebration Monday to mark the first flight in three years between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
Antoine Suggs, who was accused of killing four Minnesotans who were found abandoned in an SUV in a western Wisconsin cornfield, was found guilty of murder on Friday.
A Minnesota teen will be charged as an adult in connection to the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl last year.
The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city's policing practices following the murder of George Floyd.
Anton Lazzaro, a former GOP operative, has been found guilty of sex trafficking underage girls.
Arriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp's mother said she was against any early release for their daughter's killer, whom she said had "never" shown real remorse.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
North Start Therapy Animal President Connie Priesz says between the nonprofit's 215 teams, they stay busy. Recently, it's been difficult to keep up with community demand.
Both generations get physically fit through animal poses, along with stretching and breathing. The mental and emotional benefits may be even larger.
The over-the-counter Narcan comes as a nasal spray, so it's easy to administer. It will be available in a pack of two, in case it takes more than one spray to reverse the overdose -- but in most cases, one spray is all you need.
The jury ruled that Paltrow was not at fault because she was the "downhill" skier at the time of the accident.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
More iconic artists have been added to this summer's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Annie Roshak had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hayley Smith added 10 points and 10 boards to help top-ranked Ashland beat No. 2 Minnesota Duluth 78-67 and win the NCAA Division II women's basketball championship for the third time in program history.
Sonny Gray combined in four-hitter, Jose Miranda had an RBI single, Kyle Farmer drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 to open with consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history.
In 2020, White Bear Lake High's Latrell Jackson was shot seven times while visiting family near Chicago.
The footage from the 1973 State Tournament is fuzzy, but the memories of the players from Anoka and Chisholm are still crystal clear.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Amid banking fears, two Twin Cities banks reassured their customers their money was safe. Banking leaders David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, and Jeffrey Wessels, President of Crown Bank, shared what they'll continue to do to protect their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. In 2018, former President Donald Trump rolled back provisions within the Dodd Frank Act, which protected consumers from actions by big banks. Esme Murphy asked Sen. Tina Smith, a member of the Senate banking committee, about why the regulations still in place failed to prevent the bank's collapse. Smith also discussed the safety of Minnesota's banking system.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Professor Paul Vaaler, with the Carlson School of Management and the University of Minnesota Law School, explained the global domino effect triggered by the bank's collapse.
Baseball fans are rejoicing. After a long winter Major League Baseball is back and the Twins will open the season in Kansas City. But here at home, a Minneapolis man is making sure players of all ages are ready.
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Computer hackers accessed the Minneapolis Public School System and later posted some of that information on the dark web. So, what is the dark web?
Last fall, at least 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium leaked from Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
The Black & White Ball showcased the work of five Twin Cities designers to raise money for the Micheal Freeman Foundation.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Sunday will be warmer with highs in the mid-40s.
The April Fools' Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity.
"We knew there would be some trouble, but nothing like we imagined," Summer Picha, of Plymouth, said.
A crowd of skiers and snowboarders at Andes Tower Hills near Alexandria found a way to take advantage of the snow.
Sources tell CBS News the grand jury voted to indict Trump on more than two dozen counts. Now there’s word that at least one of them is a felony charge.
The Black & White Ball showcased the work of five Twin Cities designers to raise money for the Micheal Freeman Foundation.
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WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Sunday will be warmer with highs in the mid-40s.