
Gov. Walz signs $2.6B infrastructure plan, largest in state history
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $2.6 billion public infrastructure package.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $2.6 billion public infrastructure package.
The bill will implement a 0.25% sales tax hike in the Twin Cities metro region, which include Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties, to support rental assistance and aid to local governments for affordable housing development.
Leaders hope to keep the spirit of their organization alive by transforming the four acres of property into a "Veterans Village," a complex that would bring 200 new multi-family housing units—some below market rate so they're affordable—designed to prioritize people who served our country and their families.
The site of a now shuttered American Legion Post could be the site of dozens of new apartments for people who serve. Caroline Cummings reports on the project and its impact.
Supporters say the extra assistance would be transformational for low-income Minnesotans.
Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable rental homes according to one national housing group.
The DFL Party held several meetings Tuesday at the Capitol to discuss their priorities for the 2023 session, and one of the most impassioned moments was when several leaders joined nonprofit housing organizations to talk about plans for stable and affordable housing.
Weeks after the Biden administration announced new efforts to curb homelessness, Minnesota's top political leaders promised Wednesday to "bring it home" on legislation that would expand affordable housing.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sits at 6.92%, the highest it has been since 2002.
Minnetonka is prime real estate, but unaffordable to most. A church wants to offer up its land but many neighbors say "not here.”
Sabathani Community Center just opened this 48-unit apartment complex to help address the growing displacement of south Minneapolis residents.
Sabathani Community Center just opened this 48-unit apartment complex to help address the growing displacement of south Minneapolis residents.
The program, called Minneapolis Homes, will construct 62 new houses, while 42 additional units will be acquired and repurposed.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is bringing something new to Irving Avenue in North Minneapolis.
There are more than 70,000 households in Hennepin County that have extremely-low incomes, but there are only 14,000 affordable units available.
The city of St. Paul is working to evict about 40 people Monday from a homeless encampment in Kellogg Mall Park, where a propane tank exploded three days ago, damaging seven tents.
The passing of the largest bonding bill in Minnesota history includes money for affordable housing.
A former NBA world champion with ties to north Minneapolis is celebrating the opening of brand-new affordable housing.
A new partnership aims to help low-income families in the Twin Cities find more housing options in thriving metro neighborhoods.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday his 2020 capital investment proposal, the Local Jobs and Projects Plan, which will include a major investment in affordable housing.
Applications are now open for a program in which landlords can receive property tax reductions for keeping their rental units affordable for 10 years.
State leaders have announced major initiatives to invest in affordable housing.
A surface parking lot near the border of Minneapolis and Edina may be transformed into affordable housing.
Alongside members of Red Lake Nation, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey broke ground on the 110-unit, 100% affordable housing project Saturday afternoon . "Ever since I've been on the Council, we've wanted to do something here, and now we're finally doing it," said Red Lake Nation Tribal Council Chairman Darrell Seki.
Twenty-six historic Fort Snelling buildings are going to be turned into affordable housing apartments, targeted for military veterans and their families.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 24 points and Tiffany Mitchell put back her own miss with 3.0 seconds left to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 80-78 and avoided tying the franchise record for consecutive losses to open a season.
Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
While there's no denying the beauty of Lake Hiawatha, there's also no denying that its got a problem with trash.
Police say they arrested a 31-year-old man around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
A 56-year-old St. Paul man died early Saturday morning when he drove into the median of a highway.
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
The evacuation in Rochester comes nearly a week after an apartment complex in Davenport, Iowa collapsed, injuring at least eight people.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
More details have been released in a Mankato police chase that led to the discovery of a stabbing victim earlier this week.
On Thursday, officials announced that they had identified the victim as 25-year-old Sabrina Lee Schnoor, and said she died as the result of a single gunshot wound.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to try to force a northern Wisconsin town to pay for failing to renew access easements on tribal land.
The Republican-controlled budget committee voted along party lines to fund nearly $2.4 billion in building projects statewide, down from the $3.8 billion Evers had asked for.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has raised the gay pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community amid attacks from conservative lawmakers across the country.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
A Carver County woman is promoting internet safety after being assaulted in her own home by a hired hand she found online.
There was a cannabis legalization celebration this week, as Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. But well before you can buy marijuana at a retail dispensary, you'll be able to grow up to eight plants at home.
Drug use and other crimes have for many become synonymous with the Metro Transit trains and buses over the years, which impacts the safety of those who rely on public transportation, including Minneapolis Public School students.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
Police say they arrested a 31-year-old man around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
Police did not find any explosive devices or materials during their search of the school.
A St. Paul man avoided jail time after he was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing a man over a parking dispute in late 2021.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The Minneapolis Health Department is working with the community to improve the lives of those living in areas with high levels of environmental pollution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 24 points and Tiffany Mitchell put back her own miss with 3.0 seconds left to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 80-78 and avoided tying the franchise record for consecutive losses to open a season.
Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Jorge Polanco hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and Jhoan Duran finished a combined eight-hitter, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
Wisconsin lawmakers have voted to approve spending $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend will remain hot and humid as scattered showers move out on Sunday.
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 our next storm chance is Monday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it will be mainly hot and humid through the rest of the weekend.
Aside from some splashes of rain, Saturday will be clear with temps pushing to the upper 80s.
Two honorary vets, a 97-year-old WWII vet from New Hope and a 90-year-old Korean War vet from Plymouth assisted in the raising of the new large United States flag.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend will remain hot and humid as scattered showers move out on Sunday.
It's already June and that means the Twin Cities Pride Festival is right around the corner.
The end of the school year is marking more than just the beginning of summer for a beloved school employee in Wisconsin.
A fire in Crystal this morning significantly damaged two townhomes.