South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld
South Dakota's House has failed to override Gov. Kristi Noem's recent veto of a bill that would have created government regulations for the use of cryptocurrency in the state.
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Some Minnesotans still skeptical of potential TikTok ban
A new CBS News poll found that 56% of respondents do believe TikTok's ties to China pose a national security risk and that 61% favor a U.S. ban on the app.
Lawmakers summon TikTok CEO to Capitol
More than 150 million Americans use TikTok to share and view videos. But some in Congress are concerned that their data isn’t safe in the hands of the Chinese-based company that owns the social media platform and are calling for a ban of the TikTok app.
Most see TikTok as a national security risk — CBS News poll
Younger Americans are more opposed to a TikTok ban.
TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House panel amid calls for ban
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
The state of the U.S. Navy amid a massive Chinese naval buildup
China has spent the last 20 years building the biggest navy in the world. As tensions with that country continue to rise, Norah O'Donnell boarded the USS Nimitz to report on the U.S. Navy's readiness.
Biden admin mulling TikTok ban if Chinese parent company doesn't divest
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
Democrats come around on TikTok ban, reflecting willingness to challenge China
The growing number of Democrats backing a ban on the massively popular video app reflects an increased willingness to confront Beijing, experts say.
House select committee on China to hold first high-profile hearing on Tuesday
The primetime hearing comes amid increased tensions with China after the downing of a surveillance balloon off the coast of the U.S.
CIA confirms possibility of Chinese lethal aid to Russia
CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's leader sees "victory" ahead after full year of Russia's war
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
U.N. approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine
The resolution comes on the day before the one-year mark of the war in Ukraine.
Blinken: China considering giving "lethal support" to aid Russian invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Beijing may provide weapons, and confirmed Chinese companies are giving non-lethal support to the Russian effort.
China says more than 10 U.S. balloons have entered airspace over past year
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
US shoots down third unidentified object in three days
For the third time in just three days, the United States has shot down a third unidentified object, the latest one over Lake Huron.
U.S. military shoots down unidentified object over Great Lakes region
Sunday's shootdown marked the third unidentified object to be shot down over the U.S. and Canada in three days.
6 Chinese entities blacklisted by U.S. over balloon program
The six Chinese entities are said by the U.S. to be linked to Beijing's aerospace programs.
Ernst says China is "intentionally poisoning" Americans amid fentanyl crisis
The senator said she believes the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico is happening with the tacit approval of the Chinese.
Why China not taking a U.S. crisis line call is "really dangerous"
One expert says amid "political environments of hostility and mistrust," without clear lines of communication used by both sides, things "could go wrong in a hurry."
Former acting defense secretary thinks defense budget should be halved
Miller argues the Pentagon budget, now at $816 billion, could be slashed by as much as half.
Military commander tells senators on spy balloon: "We think before we shoot"
Senators questioned Pentagon officials about why the spy balloon was not shot down over Alaska.
Officials reveal size of suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
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Pool contractor accused of bilking Minnesota families now federally charged with wire fraud
Charles Workman was arrested on wire fraud charges connected to payments for pools at homes in the Twin Cities he abandoned or simply never started.
Man charged with firebombing Wis. anti-abortion office due, in part, to half-eaten burrito
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
NCAA March Madness 2023: How to watch the Final Four men's college basketball games this weekend
March Madness is getting down to the Final Four games. Here's what you need to know about the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Minneapolis, St. Paul to end winter parking restrictions Wednesday
Minneapolis and St. Paul will be ending winter parking restrictions on Wednesday -- two days earlier than scheduled.
Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
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Pool contractor accused of bilking Minnesota families now federally charged with wire fraud
Charles Workman was arrested on wire fraud charges connected to payments for pools at homes in the Twin Cities he abandoned or simply never started.
Minneapolis, St. Paul to end winter parking restrictions Wednesday
Minneapolis and St. Paul will be ending winter parking restrictions on Wednesday -- two days earlier than scheduled.
Michigan man pleads guilty to fatal south Minneapolis shooting
A 20-year-old from Michigan pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting two people during a drug deal in south Minneapolis last year.
Project seeks to support Minnesota children with incarcerated parents
A survey found that one in every five teens outside of Minnesota's urban areas are impacted by parental incarceration, but the Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to change that through a special project.
Boyz II Men, Chaka Khan added to State Fair's Grandstand shows
More iconic artists have been added to this summer's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows.
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Monticello nuclear plant radioactive leak: A timeline
Late last year, a leak of hundreds of thousands of gallons of contaminated water was discovered at Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. A lot has happened between the leak and the plant's planned reopening, including a fish kill in the Mississippi River. Here's a timeline.
Timeline: What investigators say happened in case of Mille Lacs body found in tote
This week, authorities in central Minnesota issued a potential motive in the case of human remains found near Mille Lacs Lake last week.
Project seeks to support Minnesota children with incarcerated parents
A survey found that one in every five teens outside of Minnesota's urban areas are impacted by parental incarceration, but the Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to change that through a special project.
Sheriff: Human remains found in tote near Mille Lacs Lake, person of interest in custody
Authorities in central Minnesota have issued a potential motive in the case of human remains found near Mille Lacs Lake last week.
Semi crashes into snow plow near Barnesville
Authorities are reminding people to drive with extra caution when it comes to passing snow plows after a crash Tuesday morning.
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Man charged with firebombing Wis. anti-abortion office due, in part, to half-eaten burrito
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve settlement with factory farm
The Legislature's finance committee has approved a $215,000 deal between the state Justice Department and a factory farm to settle pollution allegations.
Liberal outraises conservative in Wisconsin court race
The Democratic-funded candidate in Wisconsin's pivotal state Supreme Court contest has raised more than five times as much money as her Republican-backed opponent ahead of the April 4 election.
GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want "fair value.".
Sheriff: 34 people cited for underage drinking, some with mild hypothermia, after Wisconsin house party
"We have seen cases like this end in tragedy," said Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald. "Please do your part in keeping our kids safe."
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Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles responds to criticism of gun-toting Christmas card
The photo has since been deleted from his social media profiles, but not before it caused a significant backlash.
Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Senate chaplain: "Move beyond thoughts and prayers" after Nashville shooting
"Lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers," Senate Chaplain Barry Black said.
North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that exempts military pay from state income taxes for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve settlement with factory farm
The Legislature's finance committee has approved a $215,000 deal between the state Justice Department and a factory farm to settle pollution allegations.
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Bill at Minnesota Capitol would create new "organized retail theft" crime with stiffer penalties
"This bill is an important step forward to differentiate between that low-level shoplifting that we've had around forever and this new phenomenon, which is a real pernicious problem for our retailers," said Rep. Zack Stephenson.
Minnesota sisters Lindsey Uselding, Kirsten Meehan launch new HGTV renovations show
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
Minnesota's $100M lawsuit against e-cigarette makers goes to court
Minnesota prosecutors claim aggressive marketing hooked thousands of kids on e-cigarettes. The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. Thirty-nine other states have settled cases against Juul.
Delta resumes flights between Twin Cities and Tokyo
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta held a celebration Monday to mark the first flight in three years between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
State of Minnesota's trial against Juul begins Monday
The suit came after a 2019 study found more than 25% of Minnesota 11th graders vaped regularly.
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Pool contractor accused of bilking Minnesota families now federally charged with wire fraud
Charles Workman was arrested on wire fraud charges connected to payments for pools at homes in the Twin Cities he abandoned or simply never started.
Man charged with firebombing Wis. anti-abortion office due, in part, to half-eaten burrito
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
Michigan man pleads guilty to fatal south Minneapolis shooting
A 20-year-old from Michigan pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting two people during a drug deal in south Minneapolis last year.
Timeline: What investigators say happened in case of Mille Lacs body found in tote
This week, authorities in central Minnesota issued a potential motive in the case of human remains found near Mille Lacs Lake last week.
Project seeks to support Minnesota children with incarcerated parents
A survey found that one in every five teens outside of Minnesota's urban areas are impacted by parental incarceration, but the Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to change that through a special project.
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Project seeks to support Minnesota children with incarcerated parents
A survey found that one in every five teens outside of Minnesota's urban areas are impacted by parental incarceration, but the Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to change that through a special project.
The business of marijuana: What would it look like if Minnesota passes a law legalizing it?
The DFL-led legislature is on track to legalize recreational marijuana this year, a move that would usher in a new industry and bring with it new rules and regulations.
Minnesota's $100M lawsuit against e-cigarette makers goes to court
Minnesota prosecutors claim aggressive marketing hooked thousands of kids on e-cigarettes. The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. Thirty-nine other states have settled cases against Juul.
State of Minnesota's trial against Juul begins Monday
The suit came after a 2019 study found more than 25% of Minnesota 11th graders vaped regularly.
Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
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Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for blue check mark
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Boyz II Men, Chaka Khan added to State Fair's Grandstand shows
More iconic artists have been added to this summer's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows.
Minnesota sisters Lindsey Uselding, Kirsten Meehan launch new HGTV renovations show
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Wisconsin school bans Miley, Dolly duet from class concert
Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school aren't letting a first-grade class perform a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance. Administrators also initially banned the song "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppets but later reversed that decision.
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GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want "fair value.".
Timberwolves win 119-115 to deny clinching party for Kings
Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Sacramento's hopes for a clinching party by beating the Kings 119-115.
Wild beat Kraken 5-1 behind Boldy's 2nd hat trick in 8 days
Matt Boldy had his second hat trick in the last five games for Minnesota, Marc-Andre Fleury made 35 saves, and the surging Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Monday night.
Wild's Matt Boldy is on a goal-scoring tear, and just in the nick of time
"Sometimes the puck just finds ya and finds the back of the net a little bit more often," Matt Boldly said.
"Not been interested in meeting my value:" Jackson requests trade from Baltimore
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Monday said he has requested a trade from the team after over a year of fraught contract negotiations.
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Talking Points: Cybersecurity expert talks Minneapolis Public Schools hack
More information is emerging about the massive cyber breach of Minneapolis Public Schools.
Cybersecurity expert says finding culprits in MPS hack will be "very difficult, if not impossible"
More information is emerging about the massive cyber breach of Minneapolis Public Schools.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy dives into the origin of cyber security threats and discovers tips to keep your information safe.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats (part 2)
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Locally, 38 law enforcement agencies seek the assistance of Computer Forensic Services to investigate and solve cyber crimes. Murphy spoke with their Chief Technical Officer and former member of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force about the "dark web" and the Minneapolis Public Schools' response to the data breach.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats (part 3)
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? For decades, listeners could count on WCCO's Tech Talk anchor Doug Swinhart to answers their computer questions. Swinhart shared tips to recognize phishing scams and how to browse the web with common sense.
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Son carries on late father's record-setting 100K hat collection
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The musical mission behind a Fergus Falls' abandoned hospital
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
Raymond man's wooden models are getting worldwide attention
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
One Minnesota town's twist on bowling may be right up your alley
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha set to celebrate 30th anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men"
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
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What's the difference between "cold" and "hot" mixes for filling potholes?
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
What is the importance of a handshake? Does it still hold the same weight as it used to?
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
Student-athletes are taking advantage of NIL, but what is it?
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Do frozen foods have as much nutritional value as fresh foods?
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
What exactly is a forecast model?
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
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Northern Lights over Minnesota: March 23, 2023
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
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+.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
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NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the next couple of days are going to be unseasonably cold.
What is Next Weather?
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.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that today and tomorrow are going to feel like the middle of winter almost.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report
Brace for well below average temperatures this week.
NEXT Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
It's going to be unseasonably cold all week, and snow showers are possible up north Tuesday.
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Extended: Mille Lacs County authorities give update on human remains investigation, charges
Authorities in central Minnesota have issued a potential motive in the case of human remains found near Mille Lacs Lake last week.
NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the next couple of days are going to be unseasonably cold.
Mosquito season could be worse this summer
Mosquito season wasn’t as bad last year because of drought conditions, but snow melt combined with average precipitation this summer could create an environment perfect for the pest.
Heart benefits of weight loss may last even if you gain pounds back
In today’s health watch, shedding that extra weight may benefit your heart even if you gain some of it back. Jarred Hill has more.
St. Paul Mayor pushing for new sales and use tax
Carter testified on behalf of the proposal in front of the Senate Taxes Committee at the state capitol Tuesday morning.