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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.
Gov. Mark Dayton appointed the task force last year.
Frey says he hopes his plan will "lay a strong foundation for a stronger city."
Mayor Jacob Frey, who ran on a platform of affordable housing, is defending the proposal and asking for public input.
Seattle's largest businesses such as Amazon and Starbucks will have to pay a new tax to help fund homeless services and affordable housing under a measure approved by city leaders.
The new mayor of Minneapolis has been on the job for just more than two months, during which he worked as the face of the city throughout the Super Bowl, the biggest event our area has seen in recent history.
Officials say the funding will help create and preserve 1,800 housing opportunities across Minnesota.
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Tens of thousands more were injured, and rescuers were still racing to find survivors under the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings.
Positions include ride operators, food and beverage, lifeguards and security. You have to be at least 16 years old to apply for most of the roles.
Food service workers in the Hastings school district walked off the job Tuesday morning, in a fight for better wages and benefits. The strike comes after months of failed negotiations for a new contract.
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
Positions include ride operators, food and beverage, lifeguards and security. You have to be at least 16 years old to apply for most of the roles.
Food service workers in the Hastings school district walked off the job Tuesday morning, in a fight for better wages and benefits. The strike comes after months of failed negotiations for a new contract.
The Aldi store in north Minneapolis is closing its doors permanently.
This week, only on WCCO, reporter Reg Chapman and photojournalist Tom Aviles are tagging along as Minnesota National Guard Troops train in Norway.
"We are trying everything we can think of to smooth out those ruts," said Joe Paumen, director of the city's Transportation, Maintenance and Repair department.
Three men are in the hospital following a house explosion in East Bethel Monday morning.
This week, only on WCCO, reporter Reg Chapman and photojournalist Tom Aviles are tagging along as Minnesota National Guard Troops train in Norway.
Most outstate county attorneys' offices have three or fewer attorneys. When a big case comes along it can severely stretch local budgets and personnel.
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
A 36-year-old Eagle Lake woman faces multiple charges after allegedly hitting a man in the back of the head with "a whole chicken," according to a criminal complaint filed last week.
Republican lawmakers were poised Tuesday to order an audit of a Wisconsin agency that has taken weeks to issue professional licenses, causing lengthy delays for thousands of workers across the state.
A man died and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in western Wisconsin on Monday evening.
The White House announced Tuesday who will be joining first lady Dr. Jill Biden in her viewing box.
Leaders of the Lac du Flambeau tribe set up barricades on Jan. 30 after negotiations with property title companies broke down, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.
Manete-Powell was fatally shot in Waupaca, 65 miles west of Green Bay, in October 2020 when confronted with the theft of several reptiles worth nearly $30,000.
Republican lawmakers were poised Tuesday to order an audit of a Wisconsin agency that has taken weeks to issue professional licenses, causing lengthy delays for thousands of workers across the state.
Minnesotans are gathering Tuesday to honor the life of a former U.S. senator. Here's how to watch the service.
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
The White House announced Tuesday who will be joining first lady Dr. Jill Biden in her viewing box.
Leaders of the Lac du Flambeau tribe set up barricades on Jan. 30 after negotiations with property title companies broke down, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Video games have come along way since "Pong" and "Pac-Man." The technology is moving so rapidly that you can now step inside an arcade game.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at how the artists choose to come here, and what happens backstage when they get here.
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
Police have not released the name of either the officer or the suspect, citing an ongoing investigation.
Manete-Powell was fatally shot in Waupaca, 65 miles west of Green Bay, in October 2020 when confronted with the theft of several reptiles worth nearly $30,000.
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
"What we're talking about is the humane care and treatment of people who are entrusted into our custody," said Trista MatasCastillo, the chair of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
A Wisconsin woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for her role in the fatal shooting of her 18-year-old son during a dispute with a man over stolen reptiles.
In this holistic, ancient Chinese practice, an acupuncturist places dozens of thin needles into different points of each person's body to help them heal.
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
Grab some greens and a vaccine at the Mill City Farmers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or if you're busy, there are more free clinics throughout the month around the city.
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
The duo took home the award for their hit single, "Unholy," which they performed during the awards ceremony.
Battered by COVID, nation's largest theater chain is betting that movie-goers are willing to pay more for a better view.
Joy won two Grammys on Sunday, including Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Minnesota's game at Illinois that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers' program.
The Minnesota Vikings hired Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator on Monday, their first step toward trying to revive a once-dominant unit that ranked among the NFL's worst last season.
The Twins announced Monday that Correa will not participate with the Puerto Rico national team for the fifth edition of the event, which was last played in 2017.
As a Black woman, an athlete, and as a mother, Napheesa Collier is striving to make sure there are opportunities for women and people of color to succeed in life in whatever they do.
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
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!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days should be quite mild indeed.
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says clouds will decrease slowly with sun later on. A slight chance of snow arrives on Thursday.
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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 the next few days should be quite mild indeed.
The park plans to hire more than 1,600 employees this year. Positions include ride operators, food and beverage, lifeguards and security.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, along with Gov. Tim Walz and former governors Mark Dayton and Tim Pawlenty, also attended.
Food service workers in the Hastings school district walked off the job Tuesday morning, in a fight for better wages and benefits.
You could see flames and a lot of smoke coming from the home on the east side of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.