Trump Calls On AG Sessions To Investigate NYT Op-Ed
Trump aboard Air Force One said that he believes the opinion piece critical of his leadership is a "national security" issue.
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Trump: Sessions' DOJ Has Placed GOP In Midterm Jeopardy
Showing his disregard for the Justice Department's independence, President Donald Trump tweeted that federal indictments against two Republican congressmen placed the GOP in midterm election jeopardy.
Trump Attacks Sessions, Suggests DOJ Hurt GOP In Midterms
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, suggesting the Department of Justice put Republicans in midterm jeopardy with recent indictments of two GOP congressmen.
AG Sessions Defends Trump's Immigration Policies
While hundreds of protesters rallied outside, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended the Trump administration's immigration policies Monday, calling on Congress to act and asserting that many children were brought to the border by violent gang members.
AG Sessions Cites Bible To Defend Separating Immigrant Families
Attorney General Jeff Sessions cited the Bible on Thursday in his defense of his border policy that is resulting in hundreds of immigrant children being separated from their parents after they enter the U.S. illegally.
Jeff Sessions Soldiers On As AG Despite Criticism From POTUS
Jeff Sessions was in his office, looking unusually deflated. He had just received another public lashing from President Donald Trump.
Battered But Still Loyal To Trump, AG Jeff Sessions Endures
Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from Trump, antipathy from some Justice Department employees and even calls from some fellow Republicans for him to resign. Last week, America's top law enforcement officer was himself questioned as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible obstruction of justice and Trump campaign ties to Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Jeff Sessions To End Policy That Let Legal Marijuana Flourish
The move likely will add to confusion about whether it's OK to grow, buy or use marijuana in states where it's legal.
Sessions Picks Minn. US Attorney Brooker As New Federal Prosecutor
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has upgraded the title of the chief federal prosecutor in Minnesota.
Sessions Defends Himself From Congress, Says He Never Lied
Attorney General Jeff Sessions returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday amid growing evidence of contacts between Russians and associates of President Donald Trump. And he will be bracing for an onslaught of lawmakers' questions about how much he knew of that outreach during last year's White House campaign.
DOJ Threatens To Deport 4 Minnesotans
Four Minnesota residents could have their citizenship taken away by the federal government.
Trump Doubles Down On Sessions-Criticizing Tweets
Trump's tweeted to complain about why Sessions didn't replace the acting FBI director, Andrew McCabe.
Sources: Trump Talks With Advisers About Firing Sessions
President Donald Trump has spoken with advisers about firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as he continues to rage against Sessions' decision to recuse himself from all matters related to the Russia investigation.
Hennepin Co. Att'y Disputes Claims Of Rising Crime
Sessions has pitched a tough-on-crime mentality as President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Justice.
Minnesota Mom, Daughter Charged In Health Care Fraud Crackdown
A Minnesota mother and daughter are accused of defrauding close to $1 million in a home health care scam.
Sessions: Collusion Suggestions Are 'Appalling And Detestable'
Attorney General Jeff Session testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday regarding the investigation into Russian election meddling.
U.S. Attorney Andy Luger Resigns At Request Of Sessions Justice Dept.
Among those 46 attorneys is Andrew Luger, the U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, according to reports.
ACLU Files Complaint Against AG Sessions
Attorney Christopher Anders says Sessions made false statements during sworn testimony in January.
MN Politicians Join Call For Sessions To Resign As AG
Jeff Sessions talked twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign, the AP reports.
AG Sessions Recuses Self From Russia Probe
Jeff Sessions insisted he never met with Russian officials to discuss the campaign.
Good Questions: What Are The Rules Of Congress?
There are 44 standing rules the Senate must follow, it's one in particular we heard a lot about Tuesday night: rule 19.
Trump Taps Sen. Sessions For A.G., Flynn For Nat'l Security
President-elect Donald Trump signaled a sharp rightward shift in U.S. national security policy Friday, naming Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo to head the CIA and former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn as his national security adviser.
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Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Mille Lacs tribe awarded $3M in federal funding to boost its entrepreneurship
Over $3 million in federal funding has been awarded to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to boost tribal entrepreneurship.
North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
North Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's sole abortion clinic will be forced to shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead.
DNR receives land donation along St. Croix River
The 729-acre land donation from Trust for Public Land stretches for three miles along the St. Croix River near Chisago City.
DEED Announces New Office Of Public Engagement
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is adding something new to ensure the state is growing in a way that includes everyone.
COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalization rate falls below high risk line
The rate, which is measured as new admissions per 100,000 residents, stands at 7.4. It had been above the high risk mark (8) since early May.
Package of 5,600 fentanyl pills headed to St. Cloud intercepted, 3 arrested
Three people have been arrested after a package of 5,600 fentanyl pills bound for a residence in St. Cloud was intercepted.
Gov. Walz directing federal funds to public safety initiatives, gun violence prevention
Top Minnesota officials on Tuesday announced the plan to route millions in federal funding to both gun violence prevention and public safety, including more funding for law enforcement officers.
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DEED Announces New Office Of Public Engagement
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is adding something new to ensure the state is growing in a way that includes everyone.
Gov. Walz directing federal funds to public safety initiatives, gun violence prevention
Top Minnesota officials on Tuesday announced the plan to route millions in federal funding to both gun violence prevention and public safety, including more funding for law enforcement officers.
Next Weather: Rain possible Tuesday, storms and warmer weather ahead
A stretch of eastern Minnesota from the metro to down south will have a marginal risk of severe weather early Tuesday evening, with far southeastern Minnesota having a slight risk. That severe weather threat also extends into western Wisconsin.
Minneapolis shooting leaves one dead, marking city's 44th homicide
The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on the 2600 block of Stevens Avenue South at approximately 1:05 p.m.
1st Minnesotan and Native American killed in Desert Storm laid to rest at Fort Snelling Cemetery 31 years on
Corp. Stephen Eric Bentlzin was killed in action on January 29, 1991. On Monday, he was given a full military burial.
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DNR receives land donation along St. Croix River
The 729-acre land donation from Trust for Public Land stretches for three miles along the St. Croix River near Chisago City.
DEED Announces New Office Of Public Engagement
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is adding something new to ensure the state is growing in a way that includes everyone.
Package of 5,600 fentanyl pills headed to St. Cloud intercepted, 3 arrested
Three people have been arrested after a package of 5,600 fentanyl pills bound for a residence in St. Cloud was intercepted.
Gov. Walz directing federal funds to public safety initiatives, gun violence prevention
Top Minnesota officials on Tuesday announced the plan to route millions in federal funding to both gun violence prevention and public safety, including more funding for law enforcement officers.
Next Weather: Rain possible Tuesday, storms and warmer weather ahead
A stretch of eastern Minnesota from the metro to down south will have a marginal risk of severe weather early Tuesday evening, with far southeastern Minnesota having a slight risk. That severe weather threat also extends into western Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Anti-abortion groups look to update 1849 Wisconsin ban
Some Democrats and abortion rights supporters have questioned the validity of a law that had been on the books for 173 years but wasn't enforced due to the Roe decision.
Wisconsin's Tony Evers looks for boost from anger over abortion
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers hopes to translate anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade into votes this fall as he vows to fight a 173-year-old state abortion ban in any way he can.
Hearing set for Wisconsin teen accused of killing girl
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
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Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
North Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's sole abortion clinic will be forced to shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead.
Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Gov. Walz directing federal funds to public safety initiatives, gun violence prevention
Top Minnesota officials on Tuesday announced the plan to route millions in federal funding to both gun violence prevention and public safety, including more funding for law enforcement officers.
Jan. 6 committee adds surprise hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack announced a surprise public hearing. The committee is set to hear from a potential key witness: A former top aide to Mark Meadows. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.
As gas prices continue to surge ahead of summer holidays, Minnesota marinas navigate pain at the pump
As Minnesota's average price for gasoline maintains a price near $4.75 a gallon heading into the heart of summer, marinas along the St. Croix River are averaging prices up to $2 more.
High expectations ahead for new Minnesota law on THC foods taking effect July 1
There are high expectations ahead as a new law will soon take effect that for the first time regulates the use of cannabinoids in food and beverages in Minnesota.
Sun Country flight cancelation leaves dozens stranded in Canada
Sun Country Airlines recently announced their new flight to Vancouver from Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. But the inaugural return flight didn't go as planned.
AAA predicting record number of July 4th drivers
Travel group predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
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Package of 5,600 fentanyl pills headed to St. Cloud intercepted, 3 arrested
Three people have been arrested after a package of 5,600 fentanyl pills bound for a residence in St. Cloud was intercepted.
Gov. Walz directing federal funds to public safety initiatives, gun violence prevention
Top Minnesota officials on Tuesday announced the plan to route millions in federal funding to both gun violence prevention and public safety, including more funding for law enforcement officers.
Prison inmate sentenced for dealing meth from behind bars
An inmate serving time for dealing methamphetamine was convicted was sentenced Monday to an additional 29 years behind bars for running a drug trafficking operation from behind bars.
Minneapolis shooting leaves one dead, marking city's 44th homicide
The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on the 2600 block of Stevens Avenue South at approximately 1:05 p.m.
Young dad clings to life after hit by errant bullet near Stone Arch Bridge
Tyler King was walking a woman to her car when gunfire erupted several blocks away.
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North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
North Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's sole abortion clinic will be forced to shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead.
COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalization rate falls below high risk line
The rate, which is measured as new admissions per 100,000 residents, stands at 7.4. It had been above the high risk mark (8) since early May.
Abortion ruling, and the rhetoric around it, reveals portrait of two separate Americas
Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling divided the nation on abortion, not just in public opinion but in access to abortion care.
Minnesota abortion clinics prepare for more patients now that Roe v. Wade is overturned
"The first domino has fallen with a huge thud, but the rest will be 'tick, tick, tick,'" said Planned Parenthood's Emily Bisek.
COVID in Minnesota: 1,526 more cases, 4 more deaths
In all, the state has seen over 1.54 million COVID-19 cases since March of 2020, of which more than 78,000 were reinfections. A total of 12,784 Minnesotans have died due to the virus.
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These are the most popular game consoles in each state
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
After 27 years, professional wrestling returns to Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro." In September, professional wrestling will return to the mall.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Long-awaited, modernized 'Emma' makes debut at Guthrie Theater
The adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill honors the 1815 novel while using lots of humor, modern-day clothing, and pop music, similar to "Bridgerton."
2 Minnesota teens to compete in national musical theater awards
The winners of the Jimmy Awards often punch their ticket to Broadway, and in some cases, Hollywood.
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Guardians end skid, rally past Twins in day-night DH opener
Amed Rosario's clutch two-run single in the eighth inning rallied Cleveland to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, snapping the Guardians' five-game losing streak.
Vikings release 2022 training camp schedule
The start of camp will be marked by a "Back Together Saturday" celebration on July 30. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the days walk-through and afternoon practice, and will then be able to receive player autographs and prizes in giveaways.
Former 3-sport Minnesota athlete David Roddy selected by the Grizzlies in NBA Draft
David Roddy can't seem to escape the box that talent evaluators place him in. For a player of his size, it's easy to get distracted by the 6'6", seemingly football-made frame.
Sánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener
Sonny Gray pitched seven superb innings and Gary Sánchez homered and drove in four runs to help Minnesota stretch its lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
Good Question: Why is golf so hard?
Golf is exploding in popularity, with one in three Americans having played, watched or read about the sport in 2021. As loved as the game is, it can also be infuriating.
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Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
Montgomery National Golf Club's 'Magical Mystery Tour' Inspired By Owner's Love For Beatles
There's a place in our state where you can "hit" a nice drive down the fairway, while surrounded by "hits" from the Beatles.
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Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
What is the purpose of the "#ShowYourStripes" campaign?
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
Why is the airline industry struggling? And how long will it be this way?
If last weekend was any indication, prepare for a tumultuous summer travel season.
What is a "bear market" and how long might it take to recover?
The S&P 500 tumbled even more Thursday, putting it firmly into a bear market.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temps are expected drop as we head into the July 4th weekend.
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor is tracking both the next expected showers and another hot stretch.
Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
We'll have rain early and potentially a storm later on, but there will be dry time in between.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Next Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temps are expected drop as we head into the July 4th weekend.
More seeking to totally unplug while on vacation
The popularity of going off the grid while traveling increased before the pandemic but has intensified.
Holiday BBQ costs up 20% this year
The American Farm Bureau broke it down this way -- to feed 10 people it will cost about $70.
DEED unveils new office focused on growth equity
Leaders at DEED announced a new Office of Public Engagement and they're looking to partner with community groups to ensure economic growth is possible for everyone.
Cassidy Hutchinson set to testify before Jan. 6 panel
The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol scheduled a surprise hearing Tuesday.