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Republican candidate Marco Rubio returned to Minnesota Tuesday for his second rally in a week, and drew a big crowd.
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Republican candidate Marco Rubio returned to Minnesota Tuesday for his second rally in a week, and drew a big crowd.
Minnesota moved up its caucus date to be part of Super Tuesday, and it's made a big difference.
Well before Donald Trump shook up the race for the Republican presidential nomination, there was Jesse Ventura.
Move over, Donald Trump. There's a new candidate for president making provocative statements about border security, national defense and air quality.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he's split between backing Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and Republican businessman Donald Trump.
Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are making big pushes in Minnesota ahead of this Tuesday. This time around, our state is part of the Super Tuesday caucuses and primaries.
Trump, whose candidacy many Republican leaders once considered a joke, is poised, if he does as well as some polls predict on Super Tuesday, to all but lock up the nomination.
Hillary Clinton resoundingly reclaimed her standing as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination with a lopsided victory in South Carolina, a win over Bernie Sanders that doubles as a strong send off toward Super Tuesday.
A group of high school students was admonished this week for seemingly using Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's name as a racial insult during a boys' basketball game.
The GOP presidential candidates barreled into the final stretch to Super Tuesday after a name-calling, insult-trading, finger-pointing final debate in which Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz engaged in a tag-team attack intended to take down front-runner Donald Trump before it's too late.
With Donald Trump's grasp on the Republican presidential nomination tightening, the billionaire businessman's rivals get one more chance to challenge the GOP front-runner on the debate stage before next week's slate of Super Tuesday contests.
With a big win in Nevada, Donald Trump claimed a third straight commanding victory in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
One week before the Minnesota caucus, Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio is visiting Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon. The senator from Florida spoke to about 1,600 people at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis before heading to Michigan.
Clinton won more women, Sanders did well with younger voters, conservative Evangelicals trended toward Cruz and Trump picked up votes across the board. Details like that had Cathy from Dayton wondering how we know so much about voters. How do exit polls work? Good Question.
A number of presidential candidates are focusing on Minnesota ahead of the state's caucuses, which are set for one week from Tuesday. For the first time, Minnesota is joining many other states for the Super Tuesday contests.
Donald Trump tightened his grip on the mantle of Republican presidential front-runner on Saturday as South Carolina voters seething about Washington and career politicians propelled the billionaire businessman to a comfortable primary win.
One man not endorsing Donald Trump for president is Pope Francis. The pope criticized Trump on Thursday for his pledge to build a wall on the U.S./Mexican border. Pope Francis said, "A person who thinks only about building walls and not of building bridges is not Christian."
Donald Trump's "outsider" campaign for president is nothing new to Minnesota voters -- it's very similar to the one that elected former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in 1998.
Cruz released a campaign ad on YouTube that features several children playing with a Donald Trump action figure, and imply the New York businessman holds questionable values.
From the Denver Broncos winning Super Bowl 50 to the Chinese New Year to Beyonce stopping at TCF Bank Stadium on her latest tour, here's a look at the top four stories from Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.
South Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan says he's endorsing Sen. Ted Cruz for president because the Texas senator has "a history of following through" on his word.
The Presidential campaign remains a competitive field after the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses Monday night.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a fiery conservative loathed by his own party's leaders, swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses Monday, overcoming billionaire Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Among Democrats, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were deadlocked in a tight race.
Ted Cruz comes out on top in the leadoff Republican presidential caucuses in Iowa, pushing aside Donald Trump and emerging from the pack of candidates.
A new phase in the fight for the Republican Party's soul begins Monday night as Iowa voters decide whether they prefer Donald Trump's aggressive populist politics or Ted Cruz's fiery conservativism in the GOP's opening presidential primary contest of 2016.
The owners of Lake Monster Brewing announced Wednesday they are selling the business after nearly 11 years.
A Minnesota college professor has been sentenced to three years' probation for stealing gun parts and ammunition from a Twin Cities store, according to court records.
The FBI in the Twin Cities says they need to keep its numbers up to keep pace with new threats.
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals in the win against San Jose in a return to the starting lineup after he was relegated to a limited off-the-bench role in the previous two games.
Contaminated soil, still born births and booby traps. That's just the start of the list of concerns since St. Paul, Minnesota, cleared the Pig's Eye encampment.
The owners of Lake Monster Brewing announced Wednesday they are selling the business after nearly 11 years.
The FBI in the Twin Cities says they need to keep its numbers up to keep pace with new threats.
Contaminated soil, still born births and booby traps. That's just the start of the list of concerns since St. Paul, Minnesota, cleared the Pig's Eye encampment.
The university is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a new signature ice cream flavor called North Star Apple Crisp, combining apple crisp flavors with a swirl of aronia berry.
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
A Minnesota college professor has been sentenced to three years' probation for stealing gun parts and ammunition from a Twin Cities store, according to court records.
Minnesota is facing its worst drought conditions in five years, experts say. About 88% of the state is either experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
Minnesota's Iron Range has a history of iron ore mining dating back to the 1880s. But renewed conversations about copper-nickel mining in the area are fueling debate up north and beyond. Neighbors in the Ely area are navigating the divisive issue while staying largely united.
A Michigan child is in the hospital after being run over by a lawn mower in central Minnesota Friday afternoon.
A Pennsylvania man is accused of causing a fatal crash on a northern Minnesota highway last week by swerving his semi into a motorcycle and pushing it into a cable barrier.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
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.
Four DFL members and four Republicans split between the state House and Senate met on Wednesday as part of their work on the state’s new office of the Inspector General.
After years of debate and drafting legislation, a new task force on fraud held its first meeting Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
After years of debate and drafting legislation, a new task force on fraud held its first meeting Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol: the Office of Inspector General Committee.
Minnesota will receive between $214 million to $307 million after tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, settled a landmark social media addiction lawsuit Wednesday.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released nearly 700 documents Wednesday in his office's investigation into Fleet Farm, alleging the company "ignored an internal warning" about selling firearms to a "straw buyer."
A Minnesota college professor has been sentenced to three years' probation for stealing gun parts and ammunition from a Twin Cities store, according to court records.
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
After years of debate and drafting legislation, a new task force on fraud held its first meeting Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced that it has declined to file felony charges related to an incident involving far-right instigator and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang at Minneapolis City Hall.
Minnesota will receive between $214 million to $307 million after tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, settled a landmark social media addiction lawsuit Wednesday.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
The "We Give Blood" drive will kick off this week. It's a competition between the 18 Big Ten Schools to see who can donate the most blood.
Hospice nurses who work for Minnesota-based Allina Health have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practice strike, the union representing them said on Monday.
Could you have a life-saving kidney? A Minnesota woman with end-stage renal disease says she needs one.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Mann said the Plymouth location will be the only family-owned, locally based Minnesota theater company operating an IMAX and will bring the format to an area where moviegoers have previously had to travel farther to find one.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Carlos Cortes homered and Gage Jump struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was issued a three-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's substances of abuse policy.
Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6.
The eligibility chaos across college football has complicated the competition at Minnesota for the place kicking job.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
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.
There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days? Good Question.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the first day of the Minnesota State Fair looks to be fabulous with highs in the low 80s and low humidity.
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.
The next few days will see some low humidity and temps in the low-80s, perfect weather for the state fair.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has the latest forecast.
Cooler air settles in Wednesday, keeping temperatures below recent levels, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the first day of the Minnesota State Fair looks to be fabulous with highs in the low 80s and low humidity.
The FBI in Minneapolis says they need to keep their numbers up to keep pace with new threats. Jason Rantala shows us the unique way they're hoping to recruit the next generation of talent.
Sick of seeing your kids scrolling social media at the dinner table? Today's new settlement could block that bad behavior. A landmark lawsuit settlement against "Meta" holds teens to a two-hour time limit per day. It stops them scrolling after 15 minutes, and it will stop push notifications during school hours, and blocks them completely overnight. But as Derek James reports: despite the new regulations, parents still have an important part to play to keep kids safe.
Contaminated soil, still born births and booby traps. That's just the start of the list of concerns since St. Paul cleared the Pig's Eye encampment. Reg Chapman shows us why officials say there's a need to regroup before trying to do that again.
The next few days will see some low humidity and temps in the low-80s, perfect weather for the state fair.