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Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have announced a lawsuit against Juul for what they call deception over its vaping products.
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Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have announced a lawsuit against Juul for what they call deception over its vaping products.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has reached an agreement to help more than 40 school districts afford to buy milk for students through 2030.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of 19 state attorney generals pushing to limit a contract restriction he says can prevent employees from finding better jobs.
In these tumultuous times, one issue continues to be the source of division for many Americans: race.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the man who built the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria -- and once threatened now-Attorney General Keith Ellison -- has died.
A conversation about hate crimes, and how to stop people from getting recruited by hate groups, drew hundreds of people in St. Cloud Tuesday night.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is hosting a listening session about white nationalism in St. Cloud.
The Minnesota Attorney General is going after a well-known Minneapolis landlord for an alleged eviction for profit scheme.
Minnesota's attorney general's office says it has charged 11 people with defrauding the state's Medicaid program of more than $800,000.
A Minnesota court says R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has wrongfully failed to pay the state millions of dollars it owes under Minnesota's landmark 1998 settlement with the tobacco industry.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the state is not among those that have reached a tentative settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over the opioids epidemic.
Nothing has ignited more heated protest and public debate in recent years than officer-involved shootings.
Ellison told a forum in Fergus Falls last week his job is to defend Minnesota's laws regardless of his personal opinions.
Attorney General Keith Ellison has called on lawmakers to reverse a 2017 law that repealed Minnesota's ban on for-profit health insurance companies.
Attorney General Kieth Ellison announced his task force today, a 15-member team chosen to lower pharmaceutical drug prices in Minnesota.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is helping lead a coalition of attorneys general in supporting Liberians fighting to stay in the U.S.
Minnesota has joined with 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's restrictions on federal family planning funds.
There was a rally in the capitol rotunda Tuesday morning before Muslim Minnesotans met with state lawmakers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison appeared on WCCO Sunday Morning with Esme Murphy to touch on the lawsuit Minnesota joined with 16 other states that was brought against the Trump administration for declaring a national emergency to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Thousands of Liberians living in Minnesota hope they can convince the government to let them stay in the country.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison wants to lower the price of prescription drugs, and he is hoping a new citizens task force will help make that happen.
He said the community meetings he's already held in Duluth and Albert Lea are giving him insights into how best to approach those issues.
Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison announced Friday that John Keller will serve as the second-ranking attorney in the office. Keller has worked at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota since 1998.
One of the closest statewide races in this month's election was the one for Minnesota attorney general.
Minnesota Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison says he is resigning as deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
A teenage boy is accused of injuring three people in a shooting on a bus in north Minneapolis earlier this month.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night.
A teenage boy is accused of injuring three people in a shooting on a bus in north Minneapolis earlier this month.
Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.
State Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota announced on Monday afternoon that he is running for reelection.
Bria Hartley's professional career rerouted her to Minnesota when she tore her ACL in 2020, when hospital space was limited and she found an opening for surgery at TCO.
A Twin Cities snowplow operator traveled to Oakdale on Monday to help clear the driveway of a man recovering from health issues.
Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.
Tim Bertz worked for the Harris and Lino Lakes fire departments, and on Dec. 17, he graduated from the St. Paul Fire Academy. He died just five days later.
A man is accused of fatally shooting a Castle Rock Township, Minnesota, woman on Christmas Eve, which, according to court documents filed Monday, was her birthday.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Six snowmobilers fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Sunday evening, and five of them had to be hospitalized, authorities said.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.
The national spotlight on Minnesota over fraud investigations in the state could make a lasting impact. Ashley Grams looks into how the issue could shape the 2026 governor's race.
State Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota announced on Monday afternoon that he is running for reelection.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Buy now, pay later plans are becoming more popular for shoppers this holiday season.
A teenage boy is accused of injuring three people in a shooting on a bus in north Minneapolis earlier this month.
A man is accused of fatally shooting a Castle Rock Township, Minnesota, woman on Christmas Eve, which, according to court documents filed Monday, was her birthday.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Homeland Security agents were in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
The family of a Minnesota Vikings player who died at training camp from heat exhaustion in 2001 is still fighting to protect others.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Bria Hartley's professional career rerouted her to Minnesota when she tore her ACL in 2020, when hospital space was limited and she found an opening for surgery at TCO.
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
Led by Nolan Minessale's 22 points, the St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Division-III North Central (MN) Rams 105-59.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The light snow will be wrapping up by midday for the Twin Cities, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Tuesday will start quiet, but a quick clipper will bring light snow later in the morning.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
Lifestyles consultant Jasmine Stringer shares some ideas to lower the stakes a bit on resolutions.
Consider the source, but financial expert Dustin Smith, of Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some reasons why you should seek financial counsel.
St. Paul ranked a bit further down the list, all the way to 30th place.
Many take the end of the old year and the arrival of the new to say "good riddance" to something unnecessary in their lives.
It's a food item with an almost cult-like following among those who love it, and Dec. 30 is actually National Bacon Day.