Potlucks over politics during divisive Minnesota election season
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
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Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Polls closed for the Minnesota primary at 8 p.m. Tuesday as Rep. Ilhan Omar squared off against challenger Don Samuels in a rematch for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. Caroline Cummings was live at Omar's watch party in Minneapolis.
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has once again staved off a primary challenge from Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a rematch in the primary election Tuesday against Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Councilmember who she narrowly beat two years ago.
Rep. Ilhan Omar faced the same primary opponent from two years ago, who came within 2,500 votes of her.
We are less than 48 hours away from primary day in Minnesota. One race in particular, the contest for the 5th congressional district between incumbent Ilhan Omar and Don Samuels, could be close. Our Jason Rantala shows us what you need to know ahead of election day.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is traveling the country campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris and progressive candidates.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. Nearly 50 lawmakers won’t attend in protest, including Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. One of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Believe it or not, early voting starts this coming Friday for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. In some cases, the primary will likely decide the final outcome. As Esme Murphy reports in Talking Points, one of the big showdowns is a rematch between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Councilmember Don Samuels.
One of the big showdowns in August's primary is the Fifth Congressional District rematch between Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels.
One of the big showdowns in Minnesota’s Democratic Primary in August is a rematch between U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels.
Coast-to-coast pro-Palestinian encampments are popping up on college campuses, including right here at the University of Minnesota, where nine students were arrested and released after setting up tents.
The daughter of a Minnesota congresswoman says protesting got her suspended from college.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
A Minnesota congressman's decades of service were honored Monday morning in downtown Minneapolis.
Peterson is one of three Democrats challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar for her seat.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar again finds herself in a contested bid for reelection.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar again finds herself in a contested bid for reelection. Omar almost lost in the August 2022 primary to former city council member Don Samuels. Samuels has announced he is running against her again. As Esme Murphy reports, her reelection bid also comes amidst the backdrop of the escalating war in the Middle East.
Rep. Ilhan Omar beat Don Samuels in a 2022 primary by about 2,500 votes. She talks about the rematch, as well as other issues.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
The police department is looking into possible suspects and witnesses.
Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination
Hundreds of demonstrators hit the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to rally against Israel's war in Gaza, a day before Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
One in four senior Americans is living in isolation. And according to the National Institute of Health, 43% of seniors struggle with loneliness. But a group of Twin Cities women are fighting that trend with flowers.
Some Eden Prairie residents were able to safely escape a duplex fire on Sunday morning.
Hundreds of demonstrators hit the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to rally against Israel's war in Gaza, a day before Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
One in four senior Americans is living in isolation. And according to the National Institute of Health, 43% of seniors struggle with loneliness. But a group of Twin Cities women are fighting that trend with flowers.
Some Eden Prairie residents were able to safely escape a duplex fire on Sunday morning.
A former Minnesota police officer who was convicted of killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop is out of prison and delivering presentations at law enforcement conferences.
A 7-year-old boy was seriously hurt by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday night in north Minneapolis.
Two people are dead and three juveniles and two other people are critically injured after a car crash on Friday on Highway 169 in northeastern Minnesota.
An Edina man, 27, is accused of attempted murder after his rifle jammed in an alleged police ambush, charges say.
The explosion completely destroyed the home. Its cause is not yet known.
The northern lights are expected to be dancing overhead again this weekend, and Minnesotans might have a chance to see them.
A stretch of Interstate 94 northwest of the Twin Cities was shut down for at least a couple of hours following a head-on crash Friday morning.
Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats' enthusiasm and turnout machine.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
People marched through downtown Minneapolis on Sunday in a show of support for Palestinians impacted by Israel’s year-long campaign against Hamas.
Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats' enthusiasm and turnout machine.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive Congressional race in Minnesota.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
A union representing Minnesota firefighters has endorsed the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election, breaking with its larger union's non-endorsement. It's a similar move to what Midwestern Teamsters did last month.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The police department is looking into possible suspects and witnesses.
A former Minnesota police officer who was convicted of killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop is out of prison and delivering presentations at law enforcement conferences.
A 7-year-old boy was seriously hurt by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday night in north Minneapolis.
No one has been arrested. Police are investigating, but said "limited information was available regarding the circumstances around the incident."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara announced Saturday that Minneapolis police will add extra security detail near Jewish synagogues ahead of the Jewish holy days and Oct. 7, which marks one year since the Hamas terror attack on Israel.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination
Matthew Guggemos and Logan Cassady each scored on a blocked punt on Stetson's first two possessions, sparking St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 34-24 victory over the Hatters in a Pioneer Football League opener for both schools.
Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers' three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Max Brosmer powered into the end zone for Minnesota on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line with 56 seconds left, breaking a tie game with his third rushing touchdown of the game to fuel a 24-17 upset of 11th-ranked Southern California.
Hassani Dotson scored on a first-half penalty kick and Dayne St. Clair made it stand up to lead Minnesota United to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the Twin Cities are in for a workweek warm-up.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says temps cool back down on Sunday for a nice taste of fall for the Twin Cities Marathon.
After Sunday's taste of fall, highs will start to climb again as the workweek rolls on.
We've all been waiting for the leaves to change, and it turns out climate change is our fall colors.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the Twin Cities are in for a workweek warm-up.
People marched through downtown Minneapolis on Sunday in a show of support for Palestinians impacted by Israel’s year-long campaign against Hamas.
University of Minnesota officials say nine people suffered "minor to moderate injuries" in a crowd rush Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium following the team's upset win over USC.
Minneapolis police are on the hunt for the driver who hit a 7-year-old boy on his skateboard and fled the scene on Saturday night.
Low humidity and a welcome breeze made for perfect running conditions on Sunday for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.