
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre makes Minnesota visit
International bonds made stronger Sunday as Norway’s prime minister made his way to Minnesota.
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International bonds made stronger Sunday as Norway’s prime minister made his way to Minnesota.
"It is, let me tell you, touching for a Norweigan prime minister to come here and to see how the roots really still are there," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The State Fair is a popular place for politicians. Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks about her favorite parts of the fair and more.
The C-130 planes are involved in a lot of critical missions at home and overseas. They're important for delivering supplies into hostile areas or national disaster areas.
Sen. Klobuchar, VA Sec. McDonough tout PACT Act Sen. Amy Klobuchar was in the Twin Cities Monday with the Veterans Affairs Secretary to help heroes get the treatments they need.
"There is no expiration for the benefits our veterans have earned. There is no limit to the honor they are due," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a leadership role in securing the deal. She spoke with Esme Murphy Sunday morning.
Both the U.S. House and Senate are expected to vote as soon as Wednesday on a deal reached over the weekend to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
The deal was reportedly worked out over the weekend by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the White House. It includes restarting student loan debt payments, which have been on hold since the pandemic and will start up again in August.
The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come.
The Mississippi River in St. Paul continues to rise, flooding parks and low-lying roads.
Flood season is in full swing. Sunday, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with St. Paul city leaders to discuss the current flooding status, and the joint efforts to limit flood damage.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined emergency management leaders Sunday afternoon to provide an update on Mississippi River flood conditions in Minnesota’s capitol city.
Minnesota's senior senator is weighing in on the debate over mifepristone, a key abortion medication.
Mifepristone is used for about half of abortions in the U.S.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar plans to bring a St. Paul woman as her guest -- Amanda Barbosa – who has been fighting to get healthcare for veterans who were exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The head of Live Nation is publicly apologizing to Taylor Swift fans for a major ticketing fiasco that has now landed him front and center in a national investigation.
WCCO's Esme Murphy went 1-on-1 in an interview with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.
If you're having trouble with your mail, you're not alone. Esme Murphy takes a look at the United States Post Office’s problems, and how some lawmakers are trying to find a fix.
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a local non-profit is working to provide free rehabilitation to Ukrainian soldiers injured on the battlefield.
Family members say it's been nearly two days since they--or anyone--has heard from Tashitta Tufaa, President and CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Network.
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted efforts Sunday to protect seniors from fraud as the holidays approach.
Sunday marks the first night of Hanukkah, and community members, religious leaders and state officials gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the Menorah lighting ceremony.
"This law will make a huge difference for our seniors and bring some peace of mind to the millions of sons and daughters who worry everyday about their grandparents and parents," Sen. Klobuchar said.
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
An 83-year-old woman from La Crosse, Wisconsin died Monday morning after rolling her vehicle into a median on Interstate 90 near Rochester, Minnesota.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Police in Minneapolis say a 36-year-old mother is dead after she was struck by a motorist last week.
Cartier Alexander received a downward departure for two counts of aggravated robbery after the court found he was having a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
An 83-year-old woman from La Crosse, Wisconsin died Monday morning after rolling her vehicle into a median on Interstate 90 near Rochester, Minnesota.
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Vikings fans were let down yet again Sunday after an end zone interception by the LA Chargers help them beat Minnesota 28-24. The disappointing performance sparked a barrage of negative reactions from fans and foes alike online.
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
Co-workers and friends of a Montevideo man are looking for answers, one week after he was found stabbed to death.
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO's meteorologist Joseph Dames has your latest forecast.
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's meteorologist Joseph Dames has your latest morning forecast.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
The wet weekend ran into the work week as some communities across the state saw several inches of rain.
Headliner for "The Heart and Soul concert to benefit the Tanzania Health Partnership," Robert Robinson, performs "For the Beauty of the Earth". If you'd like to donate to support the Tanzania Health Partnership, you can do so by following this link: https://tanzaniahealthpartnership.org/
Anne Hussian, the Executive Director of Tanzania Health Partnership and one of the performers, Robert Robinson, join WCCO Mornings to talk about their mission and hopes for the benefit concert.
Brad Glynn, Co-Founder and VP Marketing at Lift Bridge Brewing Company joins WCCO Kitchen with great beer and cheese pairings for fall.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group joins WCCO Mornings to discuss the realities of Social Security for those nearing or planning for retirement.
WCCO's meteorologist Joseph Dames has your latest forecast.