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The national debt now tops more than $34 trillion. That's a new record difficult to comprehend — and there are no signs of slowing it down.
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The national debt now tops more than $34 trillion. That's a new record difficult to comprehend — and there are no signs of slowing it down.
After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a leadership role in securing the deal. She spoke with Esme Murphy Sunday morning.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Ultimately, the vote passed with a strong bipartisan majority of both Democrats as well as Republicans, 314-117 in the end. Among Republicans, 149 voted in favor of the bill while 71 voted against it. Among Democrats, 165 voted yes while 46 voted no.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
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.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
A deal has been reached to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid a potential economic catastrophe, but there are real questions about whether the speaker has the votes to get this deal passed.
Republican lawmakers and the White House reached a deal Saturday evening on raising the nation's debt ceiling.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy huddled yet again as the debt ceiling "X" date nears.
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
Former President Donald Trump said in a CNN town hall that Carroll's story was "fake" and "made up," despite the swift and unanimous verdict.
The treasury secretary also told G-7 finance ministers and central bank chiefs meeting in Japan that a first-ever U.S. default on its debts is "unthinkable."
A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
On July 4, the skies light up all over Minnesota, but this year, things will be very different in St. Paul.
Seven people were charged Tuesday in a series of Medicaid fraud schemes that the Minnesota Attorney General's Office says cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
Dakota County, Minnesota, is celebrating the opening of a new court Tuesday with a specific focus on Indigenous communities.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
A 65-year-old man was killed late Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Minnesota's chief federal district court judge issued a scathing ruling condemning the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled the investigation was politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit. Esme Murphy reports that ruling is a major setback in the Trump administration's effort to punish Minnesota for the resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Seven people were charged Tuesday in a series of Medicaid fraud schemes that the Minnesota Attorney General's Office says cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
A St. Paul woman who was charged with murder after police responded to a stabbing at her apartment and found a bloody knife in her sink was found not guilty on Tuesday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say a man charged with killing a beloved barber in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the country illegally.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Athletic director Jamie Pollard said rising costs and financial uncertainty facing athletic departments nationwide drove the decision to add alcohol sales at Iowa State venues.
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer is tracking storms across Minnesota, some of which could be severe.
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 rain with imbedded thunderstorms will roll across the state from west to east this evening.
Storms are rolling through the Twin Cities, bringing gusty winds and hail.
A few storms could produce gusty winds, hail and a very low tornado risk Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Kate Smith Stroh is home. Growing up and throughout her junior career, she's aquired her fair share of experience at Hazeltine. Hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer is tracking storms across Minnesota, some of which could be severe.
It's a sure sign of summer. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Erin Hassanzedeh take us to Joe's Lemonade Stand.
We're just days away from America's 250th birthday. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how the Capitol City will bring the boom for the first time in more than a decade.
A woman facing a felony for assaulting agents during a tense federal operation last summer pleaded guilty. Frankie McLister was in the courtroom.