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Republican presidential candidates Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann are trading barbs over Iran, with the Texas congressman saying the U.S. has no legitimate claim to block Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon and Bachmann calling his position wildly dangerous.
Two Ramsey County commissioners want a 3 percent countywide food and beverage tax to help pay for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium in Arden Hills.
Child care union organizers on Thursday launched a tough offensive against state Republican lawmakers. The union organizers accused lawmakers of a deliberate campaign to kill a unionization vote.
State Sen. Amy Koch says she is stepping down as Senate majority leader and won't seek reelection next year.
An atheists' group has countered a nativity scene in the state Capitol with one depicting Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
Minnesota House Republicans say they'll aim for an April conclusion to the 2012 legislative session, which would make it the earliest finish in more than a decade.
Former gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer says he was offered a job to teach at Hamline University's business school, and claims the college later backed out of the deal.
Consider this: The Minnesota Vikings say they're at the bottom of the NFL in revenue. The cost of a stadium is going up, and their 30-year Metrodome lease will expire. But the year is 2002.
A Republican-backed bill would place new requirements on women seeking abortions in Wisconsin.
Home improvement chain Lowe's plans to stick by its decision to yank its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims amid growing debate over the move.
Members of Minnesota's State Board of Investment, led by Gov. Mark Dayton, are writing off a lawsuit by pro-Palestinian activists who allege that Israeli bonds held by the state of Minnesota are illegal and should be divested.
Each of Iowa's 99 counties is likely to hear from Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann by the end of December.
School leaders in Brooklyn Center are hoping history doesn't repeat itself as voters will once again make their decision over a proposed levy.
When Michele Bachmann accused Newt Gingrich in the latest Republican debate of once supporting a cap-and-trade program to curb global warming, he huffily denied it and told her she should get her facts straight.
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is set to consider on Monday night a replacement for its policies on religion and sexual orientation in the district.
One of the most expensive contests in Minnesota this fall is the race for governor, and the leading candidates are getting campaign money in very different ways.
A 49-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to Wednesday's deadly shooting in south Minneapolis that allegedly started as an argument over sharing food and liquor.
Amid a long, hot summer, the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaption Center is gathering data about heat patterns in the Twin Cities.
A stray bullet shattered a condo window and tore through a Minneapolis home Saturday, leaving residents shaken and reconsidering whether they can safely remain in the neighborhood.
Turning Point Action is expanding its Iowa presence county by county, with leaders saying high voter participation in the caucuses is the organization's key measure of success.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend. Most of the state is bone dry right now. That's led to lower lake levels and banged-up boats.
As tens of thousands of students prepare to start classes at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, police are upping patrols.
The bird spent the last few months healing at the rehab center after being found at the Maple Grove, Minnesota, police station with a broken clavicle.
Amid a long, hot summer, the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaption Center is gathering data about heat patterns in the Twin Cities.
The University of Minnesota Cheer Team is named for their chanting, but known for their sheer athleticism.
A stray bullet shattered a condo window and tore through a Minneapolis home Saturday, leaving residents shaken and reconsidering whether they can safely remain in the neighborhood.
A 49-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to Wednesday's deadly shooting in south Minneapolis that allegedly started as an argument over sharing food and liquor.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two men are recovering from being shot early Monday morning on the city's east side.
Two children were seriously hurt in a tubing accident Sunday evening on a south-central Minnesota lake.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is investigating an ATV crash that seriously injured a child..
After years of planning, the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum near Camp Ripley is nearly ready to open.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
A better chance for storms arrives Thursday night across central and northern Minnesota. A few could be severe with a slight risk for wind and hail.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
One of the most expensive contests in Minnesota this fall is the race for governor, and the leading candidates are getting campaign money in very different ways.
As summer ends, campaign season is heating up. One of the most expensive contests in Minnesota this fall is the race for governor. As WCCO's Esme Murphy explains, the leading candidates are getting campaign cash in very different ways.
Unions and community groups gathered on Labor Day in the Twin Cities to say hundreds of students won't be back to school this fall after the ICE surge — and they’re calling on a Minnesota-based retailer to be more vocal against immigration enforcement.
Turning Point Action is expanding its Iowa presence county by county, with leaders saying high voter participation in the caucuses is the organization's key measure of success.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
A 49-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to Wednesday's deadly shooting in south Minneapolis that allegedly started as an argument over sharing food and liquor.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two men are recovering from being shot early Monday morning on the city's east side.
Federal prosecutors want a former Minnesota state senator sent away for half a decade after being caught in a child sex sting, according to court documents.
As tens of thousands of students prepare to start classes at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, police are upping patrols.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot on the freeway Saturday afternoon.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
A group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in the Twin Cities has filed a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice, their union said on Friday.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The University of Minnesota Cheer Team is named for their chanting, but known for their sheer athleticism.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Sam Antonacci added three doubles and two RBIs for the White Sox, who maintained their 2 1/2-game lead in the AL Central over Cleveland.
Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
The corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
People in the Twin Cities could see a few raindrops during their Tuesday morning commute, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Storms moving through Minnesota on Tuesday may produce flash flooding in parts of the state, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of a hot, dry summer in Minnesota. Some spots have been warmer than others. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what's making parts of the Twin Cities even hotter.
The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend. Most of the state is bone dry right now. The conditions have led to lower lake levels and damaged boats. WCCO's Jeff Wagner and photojournalist Nick Lunemann share how boaters can safely navigate the challenges.
People in the Twin Cities could see a few raindrops during their Tuesday morning commute, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains why trying to squeeze in a few extra minutes of sleep may actually make you more tired.
Monday marked the last day of the Minnesota State Fair. Photojournalist Nick Boeke and reporter Derek James introduce a couple who tried to score some last-chance deals.
Leaders at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus say students will see more police than usual after two people were shot and another was attacked in Dinkytown over the weekend. Ashley Grams spoke with a student who woke up to gunfire.
Storms moving through Minnesota on Tuesday may produce flash flooding in parts of the state, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.