Franken To Make First Public Appearance Since Resignation
After serving for nine years in the Senate, Al Franken resigned over sexual harassment allegations in January.
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After serving for nine years in the Senate, Al Franken resigned over sexual harassment allegations in January.
The contest in the past has been organized by former Sen. Al Franken. This year, Senator Tina Smith is carrying on that tradition.
Jerry Trooien says he's troubled by the current state of politics in America.
The election for the Minnesota Senate seat vacated by Al Franken in December may be the most unpredictable in the country.
A Washington insider who has been critical of President Donald Trump is eyeing a run for U.S. Senate.
With just 2 weeks to go until the start of the new legislative session, a political showdown continues.
Bachmann previously said she hadn't ruled out running for the seat previously held by Al Franken.
Former congresswoman Michele Bachmann has apparently received an answer to her prayers on whether she should run for Al Franken's former Senate seat.
In an interview Tuesday with FOX Business, the Republican shut the door on the possibility that he'd lend his considerable name recognition to the race against Democratic Sen. Tina Smith in November.
Housley is running for the seat that was just filled by former Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith.
A major longtime donor to Democratic women is reportedly questioning her support of female lawmakers on Capitol Hill in light of how quickly many moved to oust Al Franken from his U.S. Senate seat.
Republican Karin Housley says she's raised more than $150,000 in just a couple of weeks since announcing her run for the U.S. Senate.
Comedian Bill Maher posted a tweet Thursday seemingly mocking the now infamous picture of former Sen. Al Franken with his hands over a Los Angeles radio host's breasts.
Minnesota has a new United States Senator, less than seven weeks after Sen. Al Franken was first accused of sexual misconduct.
Al Franken's replacement in the U.S. Senate is ready to take office.
The embattled politician is slated to resign Tuesday. His appointed replacement, former Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, will be sworn in Wednesday.
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she is weighing whether or not to run for Al Franken's Senate seat.
Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith will take the Senate oath on Wednesday. This new year means two millennial mayors will be running the state's Twin Cities.
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Al Franken says he may be leaving office, but he's not giving up his voice.
Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature are proposing a brief special session to avert a legal fight over the next lieutenant governor.
The appointment of Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill United States Senator Al Franken's vacated seat is creating political upheaval at the State Capitol.
Republican state Senate President Michelle Fischbach cannot legally keep her Senate seat when she becomes lieutenant governor.
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken gave his final speech on the floor of the United States Senate Thursday morning.
Sen. Al Franken's office said Wednesday that he plans to resign on Jan. 2, 2018.
A state lawmaker launched a special election bid for Minnesota Sen. Al Franken's seat on Tuesday, the first Republican to enter a 10-month sprint to Election Day that could still attract bigger GOP names.
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs.
Two men on a Minnesota trail helped rescue a missing woman who had been stuck in the mud for three days.
Thursday will bring scattered showers, occasional thunder and a much cooler feel to the Twin Cities.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold was walking through Mears Park with her niece, Dana King-Neadeau, on May 29, when a 30- to 35-foot tree suddenly came crashing down.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
Dry conditions have prevented many of the floodwater mosquitoes that typically dominate Minnesota summers from hatching.
Two men on a Minnesota trail helped rescue a missing woman who had been stuck in the mud for three days.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
On Saturday, the landscape of the park will become part of the art itself during "Prairie Dreams: A Trail of Quilts." Over 120 quilts will be displayed along a trail through the park.
A man drowned in a northern Minnesota lake Sunday while trying to save a dog, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
The fragile U.S. ceasefire with Iran is on shaky ground after both nations traded another round of airstrikes.
It's been four months since the end of Operation Metro Surge, which took an enormous toll on many Twin Cities residents and businesses. Conor Wight shows us what that looks like as another business owner announces he's closing up shop.
Days after the Department of Justice said it wouldn't seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, the man accused of attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, it now appears he's poised to plead guilty
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis nearly $700 million in lost wages and business closures, according to an updated assessment city leaders released Wednesday.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
Officers with the Third Precinct responded to a reported shooting on the 1900 block of Chicago Avenue around 11 a.m.
Children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Brian Flores is back for a fourth season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.
The final day of the Minnesota boys' AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Rookie Olivia Miles had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kayla McBride added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx used a big first half to cruise past the Dallas Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
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.
Thursday will bring scattered showers, occasional thunder and a much cooler feel to the Twin Cities.
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.
Expect highs in the low to mid-70s and plenty of clouds as rain chances continue.
Thursday will bring scattered showers, occasional thunder and a much cooler feel to the Twin Cities.
Expect scattered showers, occasional thunder and a much cooler feel on Thursday.
Niko Niko Boba is celebrating the launch of Snoopy Summer, a limited-time collab with the beloved Peanuts character.
The World Cup kicks off Thursday. Are you a fan?
If you'd like to take a look at some of the Twin Cities’ most exquisite homes, the Summer Artisan Home Tour is now underway.
Bachman’s Buzz and Bloom Collection is specially curated to support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators while creating a beautiful, thriving garden.
Thursday will bring scattered showers, occasional thunder and a much cooler feel to the Twin Cities.