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A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
President Donald Trump's new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated his First Amendment free speech rights and must be overturned.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
Attorney General Keith Ellison said he was "extremely pleased that yet another effort to undermine the voting rights of Minnesotans has been soundly rejected."
Seven unions representing teachers and other public workers in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit attempting to end the state's near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was chosen by a panel of experts from a list of just over 350 nominations.
Johnson's seven decades of fighting for voting, housing, education, and employment rights in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is legendary. WCCO's Reg Chapman sat down with the civil rights icon as she reflected on this historic moment.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Patrick Braxton said that the "minority White residents ... long accustomed to exercising total control over the government, refused to accept his election as mayor.
Gov. Kim Reynolds says an extensive reorganization of Iowa's state government to streamline services is complete and already translating into improvements after just three months.
President Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for a state visit.
America's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization has declared a national state of emergency for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
According to a national survey, LGBTQ+ Southerners continue to face discrimination in three major areas of society.
Till's lynching fueled a growing civil rights movement.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited public school teachers from referring to students by pronouns different from the sex assigned to them at birth.
Johnson -- called Minnesota's "first lady of civil rights" and known for her tireless fight for equity in the state -- has been awarded the Regents Award.
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Thomas James was injured while helping subdue a man who shot and killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
A former St. Paul high school volleyball coach pleaded guilty to charges in connection to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old player on his team.
Latino business owners at the Midtown Global Market say sales have dropped and they think fear is the driver.
The Macalester women's basketball team has a weapon.
Katherine Gyolai had heard horror stories about people with intellectual disabilities getting scammed online, so she started a matchmaking service called Find Love Safely.
The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone.
A former St. Paul high school volleyball coach pleaded guilty to charges in connection to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old player on his team.
Latino business owners at the Midtown Global Market say sales have dropped and they think fear is the driver.
The Macalester women's basketball team has a weapon.
Katherine Gyolai had heard horror stories about people with intellectual disabilities getting scammed online, so she started a matchmaking service called Find Love Safely.
The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone.
The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone.
The new department would conduct inspections, evaluations and investigations of state agencies and programs to identify fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies in state government.
Voters are going to the polls in districts within Itasca and Ramsey counties Tuesday to either narrow down or determine their next commissioner.
The 40-year-old Remer man faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, court documents state.
The 67-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, was heading north on Highway 15 in Hutchinson when he lost control around a curve, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
A few inches of snow fell across Minnesota and Wisconsin after a snow storm Friday night into Saturday.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Authorities say slick road conditions contributed to a western Wisconsin crash that killed a 38-year-old man on Thursday.
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.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
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.
New warnings about higher prices for Minnesotans after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel. According to government estimates, the U.S. imports most of its aluminum from Canada. In Minneapolis, the Canadian Consulate hosted Minnesota business leaders and government ministers from nearby Sasketchewan.
The new department would conduct inspections, evaluations and investigations of state agencies and programs to identify fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies in state government.
Voters are going to the polls in districts within Itasca and Ramsey counties Tuesday to either narrow down or determine their next commissioner.
Investigators say fraudsters have stolen hundreds of millions in taxpayer money across several state programs. Now, lawmakers across the political divide say they want to crack down on the crimes and prevent them from happening in the first place. As Caroline Cummings reports, that could mean a new watchdog agency in state government.
Tuesday in Minneapolis, Canadian ministers met with local business leaders to discuss issues related to the now-delayed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Tuesday in Minneapolis, Canadian ministers met with local business leaders to discuss issues related to the now-delayed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Fighting fraud will be front and center for lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a busy year ahead with the state legislature back in session, clashing with new federal policies ordered by President Trump and mulling over whether to run for a third term.
Esme Murphy speaks with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about, or avoiding, during Trump's second term of his presidency.
Lynde's is paying $12,000 more a month for eggs compared to a year ago. The price spike has forced owner Mark Lynde to do something he's never done before.
A former St. Paul high school volleyball coach pleaded guilty to charges in connection to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old player on his team.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the crime spree involved six different incidents, including robberies, burglaries and a carjacking.
The 40-year-old Remer man faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, court documents state.
A statue of one of St. Paul's most famous sons was stolen from the capital city earlier this month, police say.
State charges against a man caught with more than 1,700 fentanyl pills in Minneapolis have been dropped after he pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
Hennepin Healthcare hospital is set to embark on a $2.5 billion renovation project, the most expensive in the hospital's history.
Eagles fans likely had a stress-free time watching the Super Bowl. Their hair might be especially thankful for that.
The president of the University of Minnesota said a slash in funding for medical research grants by the National Institutes of Health could have "serious consequences" for patients in the state.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Workers at legendary Minneapolis music venue First Avenue and its six Twin Cities sister clubs have ratified their first-ever union contract in a unanimous vote this weekend.
Can you feel it? Do you believe it? Def Leppard fans will be in a state of hysteria when the '80s band plays the Minnesota State Fair this summer.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Need to know when the 2025 Super Bowl will start? And what time will it will end? Here are the key times to know.
Meet Giddy Unongo, a swimmer with autism at Minneapolis Southwest who is thriving with the help of two coaches. Plus, we catch up with a Minnetonka goaltender who may be one of the best in the country.
The Macalester women's basketball team has a weapon.
Fans have long called for Garnett's No. 21 jersey to be retired to the rafters of Target Center. But Garnett told The Athletic in 2020 that it wouldn't happen as long as Glen Taylor owned the Wolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into a deficit early to Cleveland and couldn't make a comeback, losing to the Cavaliers 128-107 on Monday night.
Before a D1 women's basketball commit heads off to college, she's making history at Eden Prairie High School.
New polling from CBS shows positive numbers for President Trump's opening weeks.
Esme Murphy speaks with an investment expert about the investments you should be thinking about, or avoiding, during Trump's second term of his presidency.
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.
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.
Eagles fans likely had a stress-free time watching the Super Bowl. Their hair might be especially thankful for that.
It's no secret that many of us are glued to our phones. After all, 98% of Americans own one.
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?
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 Chris Shaffer says flurries are possible in the Twin Cities metro tomorrow.
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 Chris Shaffer says it will be cloudy and cold tonight.
Wednesday will bring another chance for light snow in southern Minnesota, with 1-2 inches possible.
Highs in the Twin Cities on Tuesday will be in the single digits, and some spots around the state won't get above zero, says Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The Macalester women’s basketball team has a weapon: Peyton Starks.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says flurries are possible in the Twin Cities metro tomorrow.
It's the most romantic week of the year. An Apple Valley mom is doing something special in honor of her favorite show. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how "Love on the Spectrum" has an Apple Valley mom playing Cupid for many.
Having a pet go missing is devastating. Now, a popular company that helps recover lost cats and dogs has suddenly disappeared. The American Animal Hospital Association says the "Save this Life" microchip registry abruptly closed and the database is gone. David Schuman spoke with a local vet about what you should do.
New warnings about higher prices for Minnesotans after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel. According to government estimates, the U.S. imports most of its aluminum from Canada. In Minneapolis, the Canadian Consulate hosted Minnesota business leaders and government ministers from nearby Sasketchewan.