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This weekend, top Democrats are in Minneapolis for the Democratic National Convention's summer meeting. Most notably absent is possible candidate Joe Biden. DNC members say so far there's little political infighting.
The Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meeting in downtown Minneapolis, starting Thursday. All five top Democratic presidential candidates will speak to the state party chairs and super delegates, including Lincoln Chaffee, Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders and Jim Webb.
Some democratic presidential hopefuls will be in Minnesota Friday. The Democratic National Committee will bring Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Lincoln Chafee and Jim Webb to Minneapolis for the weekend conference.
The New York Times is among major media outlets reporting that Vice President Joe Biden is considering getting into the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. The Times and other outlets report that Biden's late son Beau, who died of cancer in May, urged his father to run.
Within hours of the news that Cecil the Lion had been killed in Zimbabwe by a Minnesota dentist, Congresswoman Betty McCollum called for a federal investigation. And an investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is also underway.
Vice President Joe Biden has announced that his son, Beau, has died of brain cancer. The younger Biden was a lawyer, member of the Delaware National Guard and former Delaware attorney general. He was 46.
On Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden swore in 71 new members to the 114th Congress, including the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House from Utah. This group of 535 people is now the most diverse in U.S. history.
Election Day is just two weeks away, and Minnesota Democrats are getting support from some of the most popular national campaigners. First Lady Michelle Obama was the main attraction at an energetic get-out-the-vote rally at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. This was the first of three high-profile Democrats to be stumping the state for Minnesota Democratic candidates this week.
Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Minnesota's Iron Range to hold a get-out-the-vote rally this week.
Minnesota Democrats are calling on Hillary Rodham Clinton to help build enthusiasm among their voters as re-election bids of Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken near their conclusion.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar will give the keynote address at the Iowa Democratic Party's annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner, the state party organization announced Tuesday.
It is time to see what's Trending Now on 'CCO. And who knows more about what's going on around town and around the country than Jason Matheson.
Vice President Joe Biden is visiting a Minneapolis coffee shop, where he met with a handful of women who got insurance under the federal health care law.
Former President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Joe Biden will pay tribute to Joan Adams Mondale and her two sons will read from Scripture at the former second lady's memorial service. A program for Saturday's service provides a look at the service for the wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale. It was posted Friday on the website of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.
Vice President Joe Biden and former President Jimmy Carter will be among those paying respects to Joan Mondale at a memorial service Saturday in Minneapolis.
Vice President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota for a fundraiser for the national Democratic Party. Biden is due at a Democratic National Committee event in Minneapolis on Feb. 19, a DNC official said Wednesday. The White House also confirmed that Biden would be in Minnesota that day. The fundraising trip was first reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. An invitation obtained by the newspaper seeks contributions of up to $32,400. The fundraiser is being held at the Minneapolis restaurant owned by Gov. Mark Dayton's sons.
The U.S. is taking steps to strike Syria after officials say the Syrian government used chemical weapons on its own people last week. Bashar al-Assad's government denies the claim, but the U.S. says they've crossed the "red line" President Barack Obama talked about last year.
Today Francine Wheeler, who lost her 6-year-old Ben in the Sandy Hook massacre, gave the President's Saturday radio address pleading for action on gun control measures.
Minnesota House lawmakers are weighing whether to expand background checks for firearm purchases, a critical step in whether that measure can pass and become law.
Vice President Joe Biden is taking an interest in Minnesota's gun law debate.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and several other law enforcement officials met Monday with President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss gun violence and mental illness.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek says he raised the issue of untreated mental illness in a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden on curbing gun violence.
President Barack Obama's campaign has released more information about his visit to Green Bay next week. The president will be at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
Vice President Joe Biden is coming back to Wisconsin next week, underscoring how important Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes have become in this presidential campaign.
The Vice Presidential nominees demonstrated style and substance in their feisty, first and only debate. But also, a lot of spin.
A new ad campaign that promotes President Trump and his policies is facing bipartisan backlash. Many viewers emailed WCCO, wondering if the taxpayer-funded TV commercials are even legal.
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater brought major artists and thousands of concertgoers to Shakopee, Minnesota, during its first season, but some people living miles from the venue say the music has also been reaching their homes.
Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the No. 8 seed New York Liberty beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series and advanced to the semifinals.
Mohamed Rage, 29, was formally indicted on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the May 27 shooting death of Khalid Abdi, according to the Scott County Attorney's Office.
Taken down by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with a knee to his back, then led off in handcuffs, a Minneapolis teacher now wants the federal government held accountable.
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater brought major artists and thousands of concertgoers to Shakopee, Minnesota, during its first season, but some people living miles from the venue say the music has also been reaching their homes.
Mohamed Rage, 29, was formally indicted on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the May 27 shooting death of Khalid Abdi, according to the Scott County Attorney's Office.
Taken down by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with a knee to his back, then led off in handcuffs, a Minneapolis teacher now wants the federal government held accountable.
Saffron, a popular downtown Minneapolis restaurant, is rebooting a 2.0 version in Northeast Minneapolis in the former Young Joni space.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday afternoon announced that nine providers have been charged with defrauding the Medicaid program out of more than $3 million.
Twenty-one-year-old Faisal Mohamed said he was in his driveway Thursday morning installing a child safety seat in his vehicle when St. Cloud police officers arrived and ordered him to put his hands up.
Two of the largest healthcare systems operating in Minnesota, Essentia Health and HealthPartners, are set to merge after its respective boards of directors agreed to an affiliation agreement Tuesday.
Authorities southwest of the Twin Cities say the driver who crashed into an elderly couple, killing one of them, had 27 open containers of alcohol scattered inside his car.
Two hunters lost in a northeastern Minnesota forest were rescued Monday night with the help of ATV-riding deputies and a drone.
A beloved dog is home safe after spending a night lost and alone in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
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 Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A new ad campaign that promotes President Trump and his policies is facing bipartisan backlash. Many viewers emailed WCCO, wondering if the taxpayer-funded TV commercials are even legal.
A new ad campaign that promotes President Trump and his policies is facing bipartisan backlash. Many of you emailed WCCO wondering if the taxpayer-funded TV commercials are even legal. Jeff Wagner dives into the debate between patriotism and propaganda in tonight's Good Question.
Next year could be an expensive year for Minneapolis families. City leaders set a cap of just under 12% for tax levy increases next year. Frankie McLister spoke with city leaders who continue to blame the police budget.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
It seems just about everyone is paying more for gas right now. But diesel prices are rising even faster. That's a major issue when it comes to school buses.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
Mohamed Rage, 29, was formally indicted on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the May 27 shooting death of Khalid Abdi, according to the Scott County Attorney's Office.
Twenty-one-year-old Faisal Mohamed said he was in his driveway Thursday morning installing a child safety seat in his vehicle when St. Cloud police officers arrived and ordered him to put his hands up.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday afternoon announced that nine providers have been charged with defrauding the Medicaid program out of more than $3 million.
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
School district leaders in Lakeville, Minnesota, say two schools are on lockdown Tuesday as police investigate reported threats.
For six straight years the Kies family has been in love and on guard every single second of the day.
Two of the largest healthcare systems operating in Minnesota, Essentia Health and HealthPartners, are set to merge after its respective boards of directors agreed to an affiliation agreement Tuesday.
Monday marked World Rabies Day, a chance to raise awareness about how to stop the spread of the highly deadly disease. Several animals in Minnesota are known to carry it, though some species are much more likely to do so than others.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
From Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige to Prince and Michael Jackson, the legendary Minneapolis producers share the stories — and sounds — behind some of their most memorable records.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the No. 8 seed New York Liberty beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series and advanced to the semifinals.
The Minnesota Twins made a modest seven-win improvement this season while missing the playoffs for the third straight year and failing to generate much excitement within the disengaged fan base.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured skull.
A new season begins and the Minnesota Timberwolves' top star, Anthony Edwards, finds himself in a new situation.
According to an analysis from McKinsey and Company, revenue from women's sports has grown 4.5 times faster than revenue from men's sports, creating new opportunities both on and off the field. WCCO introduces a Minneapolis woman who is helping secure brand deals for women athletes.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
A new ad campaign that promotes President Trump and his policies is facing bipartisan backlash. Many viewers emailed WCCO, wondering if the taxpayer-funded TV commercials are even legal.
Monday marked World Rabies Day, a chance to raise awareness about how to stop the spread of the highly deadly disease. Several animals in Minnesota are known to carry it, though some species are much more likely to do so than others.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
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 rain moves out but the clouds will linger, with some areas of fog developing overnight.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with rain remaining south of the area.
Rain is moving out but the clouds will linger before the humidity drops on Thursday.
Another cool, dry day with chilly morning lows in the 40s. The afternoon looks great, with sun and temps in the upper 60s, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain moves out but the clouds will linger, with some areas of fog developing overnight.
A new ad campaign that promotes President Trump and his policies is facing bipartisan backlash. Many of you emailed WCCO wondering if the taxpayer-funded TV commercials are even legal. Jeff Wagner dives into the debate between patriotism and propaganda in tonight's Good Question.
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater is bringing big names to Shakopee and big sound too. Some people living miles away say they can hear the shows. We dig into why certain sounds can travel so far and what can be done about it.
Next year could be an expensive year for Minneapolis families. City leaders set a cap of just under 12% for tax levy increases next year. Frankie McLister spoke with city leaders who continue to blame the police budget.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with rain remaining south of the area.