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Beloved Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva is going into the Hall of Fame this month -- and he’ll be joined by a special guest.
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Beloved Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva is going into the Hall of Fame this month -- and he’ll be joined by a special guest.
Beloved Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva is going into the Hall of Fame this month -- and he'll be joined by a special guest.
Between rallies from the two opposing groups, elected officials detailed their plans to keep abortion legal in the state as neighboring states outlaw the practice.
"Putin believed that the world was so divided and coming out of this pandemic, that we would just let this happen, and he could attack a peaceful neighbor without consequence, but the opposite has happened," Klobuchar said.
"They're harder to get parts for, they're harder to maintain, and my maintenance officer is spending more and more time keeping these [the C-130 Hercules] in the air," Col. James D. Cleet said. "They just need more TLC."
Anna Hansen met her husband in Minnesota, where she has lived for several years, but her mother, Valentyna Zinchenko, still lived and ran grocery stores near Kharkiv in Ukraine. When the war started, Zinchenko had to hide in a cellar for nine days.
In Minnesota, abortion would remain legal. That's also true for states such as Iowa and Nebraska. However, abortion would become illegal in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, due to individual laws in those states.
Some Minnesota politicians are responding to a report published Monday night in Politico that a draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who knew Walter Mondale very well, will speak at his memorial service on Sunday.
Minnesota's governor and U.S. senators went to the heart of the state's poultry country Tuesday for a first-hand look at how the top turkey-producing state is fighting bird flu, and said the state is better positioned now than it was during the devastating 2015 outbreak.
Tyler Jacobs was teaching English in Ukraine when Russian forces invaded. He attempted to escape to Turkey was by detained by Russian soldiers.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday afternoon voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the country's highest court, making her the first Black woman in history to hold the position of a Supreme Court justice.
Luger was U.S. Attorney during two of the most important cases in recent Minnesota history -- the solving of Jacob Wetterling's abduction and murder, and the terror investigation into nine young Minnesotans convicted of trying to join the Islamic State.
Republicans comments were muted, but most Democrats are giving President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enthusiastic support.
A group marched in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon in solidarity with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Sen. Amy Klobuchar is in Poland seeing the refugee crisis first-hand.
Mariana Pykivska, 34, has been working on a Waverly farm six months a year for more than a decade. Her family is in a small town in central Ukraine.
Russian forces have launched attacks on Ukranian bases and cities. Along with the explosions in multiple cities, Ukraine's government says Russian tanks and troops have rolled across the border.
"It is our privilege and honor to assist them," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. "Minnesota has always had a very strong and rich history of welcoming refugees."
With tens of thousands of Russian troops massing on Ukraine's border Tuesday night, Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she agrees Russian President Vladimir Putin could be on the verge of an attack.
Seven U.S. senators are in Ukraine to meet with that country's president and other officials.
Last year when rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol building and members of Congress were whisked away to a safe location, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar—a key lawmaker during election certification—said she shared a goal with Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Missouri: That against all odds, they would complete their work.
Thursday marks one year since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
"Literally the people that invaded the Capitol at some points had better gear than the police officers," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
A Senate investigation of the security failures, released in June, recounted how the Guard was delayed for hours on Jan. 6 as officials in multiple agencies took bureaucratic steps to release the troops.
A number of officials working in law enforcement will be updating on recent law enforcement actions that have been taken as part of the federal government's strategy to curb violent crime.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
Also joining Hassanzadeh and Wagner will be NEXT Weather meteorologists Mike Augustyniak and Lisa Meadows and WCCO newcomer, Derek James.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
How quickly ghost guns have become a problem on the streets is startling for law enforcement.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
A number of officials working in law enforcement will be updating on recent law enforcement actions that have been taken as part of the federal government's strategy to curb violent crime.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
A number of officials working in law enforcement will be updating on recent law enforcement actions that have been taken as part of the federal government's strategy to curb violent crime.
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after authorities in Duluth say he was armed and barricaded himself inside a home.
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
The state Department of Health Services received its first $6 million payment on July 29. The rest of the money is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean.
Planned Parenthood says its spending will help remind voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin what's at stake in a bid to drive turnout by Democratic and independent voters.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
The judge said the "Stop WOKE" act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague.
St. Paul residents are facing a 15 percent tax increase next year as part of Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal.
After decades dedicated to everlasting love, a Minnesota marriage destination is calling it quits.
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
A number of officials working in law enforcement will be updating on recent law enforcement actions that have been taken as part of the federal government's strategy to curb violent crime.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly lighting a car on fire that belonged to woman with whom he had a relationship.
The abortion ban is set to go into effect on Aug. 26. The Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo argued for a preliminary injunction as part of a lawsuit that says the ban violates the state constitution.
The research is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to address long-term symptoms that linger for some patients.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
Variety reports that both Warner Bros. and New Line are planning to recreate the classic children's tale of Dorothy's visit to the magical land of Oz. Minnesota native Judy Garland starred in the 1939 MGM musical classic.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
She played 15 seasons in the WNBA. Eight of those were in Minnesota, where she helped the Lynx win two of the team's championships.
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
The MRI exam on Tyler Mahle's shoulder showed no damage, and the Minnesota Twins right-hander avoided landing on the injured list.
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
Many gardens are in full bloom this time of year. But there's a place in Bloomington that seems to be budding year-round.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says conditions today will be similar to the last few days, though it will be cooler.
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
"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.
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn't receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
The full, un-redacted affidavit will eventually be released when the investigation concludes, regardless of whether charges are ever filed
Fowles is the receipt of this year's Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.