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Officials who run a popular language and cultural immersion program in the north woods of Minnesota are warning that potential changes in visa rules could make it hard for them to hire enough instructors.
President Donald Trump will kick off his lobbying effort for a tax overhaul at an event with a Midwestern manufacturing backdrop and some economic tough talk.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.
President Donald Trump answered Harvey's wrath by offering in-person assurances to those in the storm zone that his administration will work tirelessly to help the region recover from the massive flooding and storm-inflicted destruction.
After signing a directive banning transgender recruits in the military this week, President Donald Trump praised American service members in his weekly address, saying "they all come from across our land."
Home senators often get the final say before allowing nominations to progress for Senate confirmation.
Zinke declined to say whether portions of the monuments would be opened up to oil and gas drilling, mining, logging and other industries.
The beer is described as a "sour, Cheeto-colored peach beer" by Forager Beer.
A half-dozen people showed up outside President Donald Trump's speech with military-style rifles and fatigues to join the protests against him.
In a separate tweet, Trump accused "the Fake News" of distorting "what I say about hate, bigotry, etc. Shame!"
Though images of Nazi flags and men in white hoods sickened many Americans, the president's most ardent champions saw no reason any of that should change their feelings for Trump.
The mother of the young woman mowed down while protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville urged mourners at a memorial service Wednesday to "make my daughter's death worthwhile" by confronting injustice the way she did.
The disparity in favor of Putin was most dramatic in Greece and Germany, where he outscored Trump by 31 percent and 14 percent, respectively.
"I think any of the white supremacists groups or other groups just need to be unilaterally dismissed and denounced."
The CEO of Minnesota-based company 3M is the latest high-profile withdrawal from President Trump's manufacturing council.
Trump is calling those protesters the "alt-left." He says there is "blame on both sides" after the deadly violence over the weekend.
Trump deleted his retweet after about five minutes, but not before the message sent to his 35 million followers racked up a big response.
President Donald Trump is saying that "racism is evil" as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."
President Donald Trump is continuing to face criticism for failing to denounce last weekend's firebombing of a Twin Cities mosque.
Minnesotans are planning to stand in solidarity with the counter-protesters who were injured and killed in confrontations with white supremacist groups this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Tourists haven't been deterred from visiting the tropical island of Guam even though the U.S. territory has been at the center of North Korean and U.S. threats during the past week.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.
Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to North Korea on Thursday, demanding that Kim Jong Un's government "get their act together."
Five Minnesota men face criminal sexual conduct charges after prosecutors allege they each assaulted a 14-year-old girl in separate instances.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
A Wisconsin appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that had declared Act 10 unconstitutional, keeping the 2011 law limiting public workers' collective bargaining rights in place as unions prepare to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The Minnesota Vikings have reported to training camp, ready to sharpen their skills, study their playbooks and fight for roster spots. With a new general manager, a quarterback competition and fresh faces all over the depth chart, there's plenty of intrigue on and off the field in Eagan.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
Five Minnesota men face criminal sexual conduct charges after prosecutors allege they each assaulted a 14-year-old girl in separate instances.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Kaohly Her is reportedly under investigation after allegations of sexual harassment from the city's police chief and other employees.
In one week, St. Paul, Minnesota, will begin clearing homeless encampments. Concerned residents, elected officials and people living in those camps met for a forum on Tuesday night.
From infrastructure cracks to black mold to busted windows, the NAACP says the living conditions at Heritage Park are a crisis.
A former U.S. Forest Service district ranger says a wildfire prevention project planned for an area near the Echo Trail was ready to move forward before it was delayed by a federal funding review and staffing reductions.
A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 Minnesota community water systems on Sunday and Monday, the state's IT Services department announced Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is considering calling a special session next month focusing on the wildfires that have devastated 72,500 acres of forest across the U.S. and Canada and community recovery.
Day trips will resume in some parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota on Monday. For local businesses, it's a lifeline.
Officials in northern Minnesota say some residents will be allowed to return to their homes as wildfire conditions improve.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
A western Wisconsin man pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges filed against him in connection with his wife's 2024 shooting death, according to court records.
Storms like the one that swept through eastern Wisconsin Monday could start pushing your insurance premiums even higher.
In-person absentee voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, the same day a judge was set to hear arguments on whether voters who already returned mail ballots should be allowed to cancel and recast them.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
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.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
A first-of-its-kind bill banning AI "nudification" technology is set to go into effect in Minnesota on Saturday, though it faces a lawsuit from billionaire Elon Musk.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
A first-of-its-kind bill banning AI "nudification" technology is set to go into effect in Minnesota on Saturday, though it faces a lawsuit from billionaire Elon Musk.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Five Minnesota men face criminal sexual conduct charges after prosecutors allege they each assaulted a 14-year-old girl in separate instances.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
A western Wisconsin man pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges filed against him in connection with his wife's 2024 shooting death, according to court records.
A woman pleaded guilty in connection with the murder of a transgender man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
A man who pleaded guilty in connection to a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy last year was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
The Minnesota Vikings have reported to training camp, ready to sharpen their skills, study their playbooks and fight for roster spots. With a new general manager, a quarterback competition and fresh faces all over the depth chart, there's plenty of intrigue on and off the field in Eagan.
Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 points and the Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to eight games with a 100-93 victory over the Toronto Tempo.
Royce Lewis hit a two-run triple with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
The Minnesota Vikings suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander without pay for three weeks after he pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor DWI charge stemming from an April arrest in Edina.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Wednesday will be another hot one in the Twin Cities with a chance for some evening showers, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
It's still hot, 93, with dew points in the high 60s, so it will be pretty sticky, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner reports.
Highs will be in the lower 90s, with dew points in the 60s.
Wednesday will be another hot, humid day in the Twin Cities.
Lawmakers from across the U.S., including Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, gathered in Chicago Wednesday morning to push for the public's ability to sue federal immigration officers.
Wednesday will be another hot one in the Twin Cities with a chance for some evening showers, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A first-of-its-kind bill banning AI "nudification" technology is set to go into effect in Minnesota on Saturday, though it faces a lawsuit from billionaire Elon Musk.
Liz Heinecke, the "Kitchen Pantry Scientist," shows how popcorn kernels, markers, and ice cubes can be used to explore chemical reactions, capillary action, and color mixing at home.
WFNU Frogtown Community Radio is celebrating a decade of community broadcasting in St. Paul with a public event this Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.