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Minnesota-based PreferredOne had some of the lowest insurance rates in the country on the MNsure website, but abruptly dropped out in September. Now, it's raising rates for some customers as much as 66 percent -- a jarring "market correction." Larry Jacobs studies the federal health care law for the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota.
With their election just weeks out, Sen. Al Franken and his Republican challenger Mike McFadden have seized on the issues of women's health and Ebola to motivate voters.
Two Democratic state senators face ethics hearings in the coming weeks over Republican allegations that they misused their political positions for personal gain.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden is sounding the alarm about the country's ability to handle an Ebola outbreak.
Rep. Rick Nolan has outpaced Republican challenger Stewart Mills in recent fundraising with the November election closing in. Between July and September, Nolan pulled in about $647,000 compared with about $435,000 for Mills. But Mills also loaned his campaign $128,000 during that same period.
The ads are hard to miss. They feature candidates for public office in Minnesota telling the public how they "reached across the aisle to get things done".
First lady Michelle Obama has plans to campaign in Minnesota next week for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken. The Minnesota DFL Party announced that Mrs. Obama would appear at a Minneapolis get-out-the-vote rally on Tuesday. Further details weren't released.
Rep. Collin Peterson holds a steady cash advantage over his Republican challenger for his surprisingly competitive re-election bid.
A group of protesters plans to shadow wolf hunters in Wisconsin so they can observe their methods. Wisconsin's third annual wolf hunt began Wednesday. The group, which calls itself the Great Lakes Wolf Patrol, released a statement saying 11 members are operating out of a base camp on public lands in northern Wisconsin.
In their first one-on-one debate of the campaign, two candidates for Minnesota governor squared off in Duluth Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and his Republican opponent, Jeff Johnson, turned up the heat on each other over which candidate better understands the struggles of middle class voters. But unexpectedly, another big issue just keeps coming back: the Vikings stadium.
Republican Secretary of State hopeful Dan Severson says Minnesota should do more to help military members overseas to cast their ballots. Dan Severson says delays in mailing ballots and lack of awareness has brought military voter participation as low as 5 percent.
Something different is about to happen in a Minnesota governor's race: A head-to-head debate. For the first time in at least four campaigns, the Democratic and Republican nominees were gearing up to go one-on-one.
Minnesotans are enjoying cheaper gas prices than drivers in most other states.
Sen. Al Franken says Guantanamo Bay should be closed, but the president shouldn't bypass Congress to do it. The Wall Street Journal recently reported President Barack Obama was considering an executive order to transfer terrorism suspects out of Guantanamo Bay.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is coming to Minnesota to campaign for fellow Democrat Sen. Al Franken. Warren and Franken plan a Saturday morning campaign event at Carleton College in Northfield. Warren will also help Franken rally campaign volunteers in St. Paul Saturday afternoon.
The lawsuit, alleging a Title IX violation, puts billions in federal funding at risk.
Proposals advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would make changes to the state's two-year-old "red flag" gun law to temporarily suspend someone's access to firearms if a judge finds they're a risk to themselves or others.
The explosion tripped two nearby electrical boxes, detaching wires from a power pole that fell onto a minivan, which then caught fire.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
A fast-moving wildfire — fueled by wind gusts reaching nearly 60 mph — tore through dry grass Saturday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota, spreading rapidly and threatening dozens of homes before crews could get it under control.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A Hennepin County commissioner is questioning the public safety role of the sheriff's office and why it's more than $15 million over budget. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for their 2026 home opener, with a new manager and plenty of accompanying fanfare.
A Hennepin County commissioner is questioning the public safety role of the sheriff's office and why it's more than $15 million over budget. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says with his department still short-staffed, sheriff's deputies are not optional, but critical.
The explosion tripped two nearby electrical boxes, detaching wires from a power pole that fell onto a minivan, which then caught fire.
A 36-year-old "No Kings" counterprotester has been accused of filming a demonstrator's child before punching the child's father in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to court records.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree intentional murder after a boy died in a shooting at a Burnsville, Minnesota, apartment complex last month, according to court documents.
The sheriff's office said the deaths were "isolated" and there is "no known threat to the public."
Around 2,000 acres at Camp Ripley in north-central Minnesota have burned due to a wildfire that broke out in the area on Sunday, officials with the military training center said.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
A fast-moving wildfire — fueled by wind gusts reaching nearly 60 mph — tore through dry grass Saturday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota, spreading rapidly and threatening dozens of homes before crews could get it under control.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
Chesney the kangaroo jumped an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin, spending three days on the lam.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Federal officials are coming after Minnesota, claiming the state favors "ideology over biology" when it comes to allowing transgender athletes to play on girls teams. The Department of Justice is suing the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League. Ashley Grams details the legal battle over a year in the making.
Proposals advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would make changes to the state's two-year-old "red flag" gun law to temporarily suspend someone's access to firearms if a judge finds they're a risk to themselves or others.
TSA on Monday said its employees got most of their backpay. They've been without a paycheck since mid-February due to a government shutdown. But on Friday, President Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to redirect funds to TSA. Still, as John Lauritsen reports, even with a paycheck, uncertainties remain.
There have been hundreds of extreme risk protection orders filed across the state in the two years since Minnesota lawmakers passed the "red flag" law. It allows family members and law enforcement to ask a court to temporarily take someone's firearms away if they're a threat to themselves or others. Caroline Cummings shows us how police are pushing for changes they say will improve it.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
A 36-year-old "No Kings" counterprotester has been accused of filming a demonstrator's child before punching the child's father in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to court records.
A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree intentional murder after a boy died in a shooting at a Burnsville, Minnesota, apartment complex last month, according to court documents.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for their 2026 home opener, with a new manager and plenty of accompanying fanfare.
Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.
Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards had 17 points playing 23 minutes off the bench in his return following a six-game injury absence as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins were defeated 3-1 by the Kansas City Royals, who used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, on an unseasonably warm day in front of a sellout crowd of 39,320 in Kansas City's home opener.
The Rosemount girls basketball team made history earlier this month, winning its first state championship. The Irish defeated the Hopkins Royals, who are nine-time state champions, to win the 4A title. They were led by three sisters.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A long-duration system could bring rain and snow to much of Minnesota later this week.
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.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will be moderately windy with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across much of central and southern Minnesota. Northern parts of the state will be cooler.
Authorities are investigating after a man and a child were found dead of gunshot wounds in Becker County Monday afternoon.
A new lawsuit from the Trump administration is putting Minnesota at the center of a national debate, MnDOT will unveil its 2026 road construction plans and more.
A long-duration system could bring rain and snow to much of Minnesota later this week.
Federal officials allege Minnesota is in violation of Title IX, plus more of the day’s top stories.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.