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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh points to the mixed decisions that emerged from the U.S. Supreme Court this term as he seeks to dispel notions of a partisan high court, He told a judicial conference in Minnesota on Thursday that the high court is "an institution of law, not of politics, not of partisanship."
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Chief Justice John Roberts is praising programs that protect judges, saying that "we must support judges by ensuring their safety.".
Political experts weigh in on how political tension around hot button issues will influence next week's Midterm elections.
The Rosemount teacher who allegedly posted a threatening tweet about new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has reportedly resigned.
"On behalf of our nation, I want to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you have been forced to endure," Trump said, addressing the bitter partisan fight over Kavanaugh's nomination that became a firestorm after the emergence of sexual misconduct allegations, which Kavanaugh emphatically denied.
A Rosemount teaching assistant has been placed on leave after posting a tweet over the weekend apparently asking for the killing of new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
New Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is returning to the White House for a televised appearance Monday with President Donald Trump less than a month before pivotal congressional elections.
The Senate's majority leader, insisting his chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the bitter fight over new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is signaling he's willing to take up another high court nomination in the 2020 presidential election season should another vacancy arise.
It was clearly one of the most divisive confirmation battles in U.S. Supreme Court history -- one that was painted with partisan bitterness and anger.
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice Saturday night after the bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed him. The Senate vote delivered an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.
Kavanaugh's confirmation was always going to be difficult, but over the past few weeks it had veered terribly off course. Three women had accused the judge of sexual misconduct, bringing a #MeToo reckoning to Capitol Hill and transforming the nomination fight into a bitter dispute that pushed the polarization of the Senate to new extremes.
The United State Senate has confirmed the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court by a vote of 50-48.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine declared Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, all but ensuring that a deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court despite allegations that he sexually assaulted women decades ago.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing ahead with little room for error.
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Minnesota as he seeks to boost Republican congressional candidates.
United States Senators are getting a chance to look at the FBI report into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took turns privately reviewing one copy of the confidential report Thursday.
The FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh could wrap up by Wednesday night. Investigators are looking into sexual assault claims made against the Supreme Court nominee.
Two wavering Republican senators lambasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for mocking a woman who has claimed Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s, underscoring the risks of assailing Kavanaugh's three accusers as Senate support teeters for the Supreme Court nominee.
President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago.
President Trump says he wants the FBI investigation to be "comprehensive" but "quick."
FBI agents interviewed one of the three women who have accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as Republicans and Democrats quarreled over whether the bureau would have enough time and freedom to conduct a thorough investigation before a high-stakes vote on his nomination to the nation's highest court.
President Donald Trump on Saturday turned his embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh into a rallying cry for Republicans to vote in November, saying they can help reject the "ruthless and outrageous tactics" he says Democrats used against the judge.
The FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez, who's accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when he was a Yale student, as part of the bureau's investigation of the Supreme Court nominee.
A northeastern Minnesota man is presumed dead after a house fire Thursday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say a residential fire broke out after a man was reportedly seen breaking windows in a northeast Minneapolis neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are assembling one of the NFL's youngest coaching staffs.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
The company, which was founded in Minneapolis in the late 1800s, announced Thursday that it will separate from its automation and aerospace technologies businesses.
Officials say a residential fire broke out after a man was reportedly seen breaking windows in a northeast Minneapolis neighborhood early Thursday morning.
North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed on Thursday due to a power outage, according to district officials.
Overnight snow has led to motorists crashing or sliding off roadways in several incidents around the Twin Cities Thursday morning, including one that hurt a police officer.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
One proposal would require 24-hour notification of any violence, harassment or bullying to both the parents of the student harmed and the student who instigated it.
A northeastern Minnesota man is presumed dead after a house fire Thursday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Contractors blew up the remnants of a damaged southern Minnesota bridge that nearly collapsed during heavy rains last summer.
A southern Minnesota woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after trying to take the blame for her twin sister in a fatal Amish buggy crash.
Two students were treated for minor injuries after a crash between a school bus and semi truck in central Minnesota Wednesday morning.
The Minnesota Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announced on Tuesday that 2,414 entries submitted for the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
A teen died after rear-ending a snow plow early Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
A Minnesota man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, online court records show.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings breaks down the deal between Republicans and Democrats.
President Donald Trump has proved his policy announcements are unpredictable. But what does that mean for your money? In Talk Points, Esme Murphy spoke with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about or avoiding during a second Trump Presidency.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
From the Olympics to school sports, President Trump wants to change the rules about who can play on the same team. Wednesday, he signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women’s sports. Schools that don’t comply could lose federal funding and face legal action. WCCO’s Frankie McLister looks into how this move could impact the sports your children play.
The three-week-long stalemate at the Minnesota State Capitol appears to be over. DFL and Republican House leaders struck a deal that could get them back to working together as soon as Thursday.
The legislation would exempt school supplies like notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, calculators and more from sales tax, joining clothes, groceries and pharmaceutical drugs that don't face a surcharge.
Since 2007, the program known as "Come Home 2 Edina" has lent a total of $8.7 million, helping 183 families purchase homes in the city, said Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson.
The recent election was a clear indicator that your money matters when it comes to the prices you pay. With that in mind, WCCO gives us a price check on some popular items from stores across the metro.
As interest rates and inflation remain high, more Americans are finding it tougher to get approved for new loans or credit.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited a St. Paul community center on Tuesday morning to urge families to claim the child tax credit.
Officials say a residential fire broke out after a man was reportedly seen breaking windows in a northeast Minneapolis neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A southern Minnesota woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after trying to take the blame for her twin sister in a fatal Amish buggy crash.
A judge sentenced a 63-year-old man to more than four years in prison for setting a series of fires in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood last summer.
A judge sentenced a 31-year-old Kansas man to seven years in prison for stabbing a 17-year-old Fleet Farm employee last November.
Police are still searching for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Minneapolis in October.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
A Twin Cities volunteer has just logged her 25,000th hour of service for one organization, the equivalent of 12-plus years of 40-hour weeks.
The Minnesota National Guard spent Friday training side by side with medical professionals at Allina Health in a new simulation center.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
Beyoncé will take her hit record "Cowboy Carter" on tour in 2025. She shared the news in a pair of social media posts that dropped ahead of the Grammy Awards.
Music's biggest night is here as artists take the stage for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Here is what to know.
Meet the Keaveny twins, who are making history on the basketball court and volleyball court at Mayer Lutheran High School. Plus, another chapter has been written in the storied rivalry between the Edina and Hill-Murray boys hockey teams.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are assembling one of the NFL's youngest coaching staffs.
Anthony Edwards scored 49 points, including 20 in the third quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 127-108.
The NHL Players' Association says it has filed an appeal on Ryan Hartman's behalf after the Minnesota Wild forward was suspended 10 games for roughing.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.
President Donald Trump has proved his policy announcements are unpredictable. But what does that mean for your money? In Talk Points, Esme Murphy spoke with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about or avoiding during a second Trump Presidency.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
The Bakken Museum in South Minneapolis allows people to learn about the awkward and sometimes painful feeling.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
Winter in Minnesota is also known by some as "soup season." For many of us, it's also prime hot chocolate or hot tea season. But have you ever wondered if those warm drinks actually warm you up?
It might not feel like it, but we are climbing out of the frigid depths of this arctic outbreak. The cold served as a stinging reminder of what the Bold North is capable of this time of year.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when the weather team is anticipating this weekend's snow storm to make landfall.
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 Joseph Dames says expect strong winds Thursday ahead of impactful weekend snow.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is right around the corner, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is right around the corner.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings breaks down the deal between Republicans and Democrats.
President Donald Trump has proved his policy announcements are unpredictable. But what does that mean for your money? In Talk Points, Esme Murphy spoke with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about or avoiding during a second Trump Presidency.
A judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's plan offering incentives for federal employees to resign.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when the weather team is anticipating this weekend's snow storm to make landfall.
WCCO anchor, Shayla Reeves, tries her hand at ice fishing. Unfortunately she didn't catch anything but that doesn't mean she's letting go of her "hope on a rope."