U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday. President Trump threatened the Iranian government for weeks over their nuclear program and Iran's violent crackdown on protesters in January.
President Trump launched military strikes on Iran after several rounds of talks over the country's nuclear program and uranium stockpiles. Here's what to know about the nuclear program.
President Trump says he's weighing a limited attack on Iran over the country's nuclear program. More than 200 airmen and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard are currently serving in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, which includes the Middle East.
President Trump says he's weighing a limited attack on Iran over the country's nuclear program. The strike could come as soon as Saturday or Sunday. WCCO's Reg Chapman explains what that could mean for the Minnesota National Guard members currently deployed to the Middle East.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Demonstrators in Minneapolis joined protesters around the world on Sunday in calling for justice, democracy and human rights in Iran.
Several Minnesotans were stuck in Israel after Israel and Iran started firing rockets. Those Minnesotans are now home, but it was a journey getting out.
Pete Hegseth spoke out Thursday against media coverage of a leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report that said an initial assessment suggested the strikes had only set back Iran's nuclear program by months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
President Trump spoke to reporters at the NATO summit in the Netherlands amid the tenuous Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Immigration attorneys are pushing back on ICE’s claims that a St. Paul man they detained had ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Mehran Makari Seheli in St. Paul Sunday, who they say is a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump says U.S. strikes "obliterated" key Iranian nuclear sites, setting the program back decades, but sources say an early intel assessment says Iran could rebuild some of its capabilities in months.
A new CBS News poll reflects a divide amongst Americans concerning President Trump's attacks on Iran's nuclear program.
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
Almost a dozen Iranian nationals were arrested by immigration agents, in the Trump administration's latest crackdown.
Federal agents arrested 11 Iranian foreign nationals in 48 hours. Among those arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Sunday, June 22, is Mehran Makari Saheli, at his home near St. Paul.
President Trump arrived in the Netherlands Tuesday for the NATO summit. En route, he announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was back on track after a phone call with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel says Iran violated an hours-old ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump overnight Tuesday, which Iran denies.
President Trump has indicated that the U.S. was given prior warning of the Iranian strike. U.S. and Qatari authorities said the missiles were intercepted.
Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortmans' dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June 14, 2025, and had to be put down.
The 42-year-old woman is facing one count of second-degree manslaughter.
A year later, the people who loved Mark Hortman still find themselves returning to certain moments.
Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is that she consistently put people above politics.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The 42-year-old woman is facing one count of second-degree manslaughter.
A year ago, Sen. John Hoffman was shot nine times, his wife, Yvette, eight and their daughter, Hope, was hurled across the room. WCCO is looking back at how the family has spent the past year after their safety was shattered.
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then, Minnesota has seen several changes, but one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
People gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, while also taking time to reflect.
Two SUVs and a semi truck were involved in a fatal crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning, authorities said.
Authorities in central Minnesota say alcohol and speed may have contributed to a crash that seriously injured two people Saturday night.
The driver of an SUV was killed in a head-on collision with a semi truck in central Minnesota Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died when he lost control around a curve and crashed in northern Minnesota Friday evening, authorities said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an exploding population of mayflies could cause serious trouble for drivers in southeast Minnesota.
Saturday and Sunday will be breezy and cool in the Twin Cities as crisp Canadian air settles in.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortmans' dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June 14, 2025, and had to be put down.
A year later, the people who loved Mark Hortman still find themselves returning to certain moments.
Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is that she consistently put people above politics.
A year ago, Sen. John Hoffman was shot nine times, his wife, Yvette, eight and their daughter, Hope, was hurled across the room. WCCO is looking back at how the family has spent the past year after their safety was shattered.
"They were these public figures. They were known by people in many ways, many different layers. But for us, that's mom and dad," Sophie Hortman explained, in her first joint interview alongside her brother with WCCO.
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.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
The 42-year-old woman is facing one count of second-degree manslaughter.
A woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning, police said.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Authorities allege the driver in a fatal crash in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Wednesday had a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit.
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.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to offset a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night to take the West lead in the Commissioner's Cup.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Blaze Jordan hit his first major league homer and Iván Herrera went deep twice for the St. Louis Cardinals in a power-fueled 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee homered in the eighth inning — two of three home runs surrendered by St. Louis reliever Ryne Stanek — and the Minnesota Twins outlasted the Cardinals 9-8 on Friday night.
Defender Lee Stecklein and forward Grace Zumwinkle are staying put in Minnesota after the PWHL's Frost re-signed both players.
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.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
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.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
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.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
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 Adam Del Rosso says today will be cooler and windy, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
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.
A sunny Sunday is on tap with lows in the 70s and gusty winds
Sunday will look and feel like yesterday with lots of sun, highs in the low 70s and gusty winds. NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down our next rain chances.
If you liked Saturday’s weather, you’re going to enjoy the next few days.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are coming right here to Minnesota next week. Amanda Brinkman, a longtime volunteer and board member with USA Games, and Tyler Sarff, an athlete competing, join Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.
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This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then we've seen a number of changes. But, as Jeff Wagner shares, one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
A Minnesota family is mourning the loss of a woman they say made life brighter. Thirty-one-year-old Dana Lucker-Milan was killed Wednesday night in a suspected drunk driving crash in White Bear Lake. Flowers now mark the spot where the family's life changed forever. her family is remembering an avid motorcyclist, a beloved sister and aunt. Ubah Ali shares their story.