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Teachers and education support professionals in Minneapolis Public Schools and Robbinsdale Area Public Schools want to bring attention to their respective contract woes.
The country's leading reproductive health care provider and a majority of its newly unionized employees in Minnesota and several other Midwestern states have reached a tentative agreement on its first contract.
With the tentative deal reached with Ford, the UAW will now be able to use it to model similar contract settlements with GM and Stellantis.
Companies that supply auto parts to Detroit's Big Three have also laid off hundreds of employees in recent weeks.
The United Auto Workers union says members at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday.
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
Employees at three Ford, GM and Stellantis plants walked off the job Friday and more could join them soon, the UAW said.
Starbucks union workers were joined by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum to kick off a summer-long bus tour Monday.
Many contract workers who serve up food to dignitaries at anti-poverty NGO need food stamps to get by, employees say.
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Railway workers union and major freight companies are expressing skepticism that a new deal can be struck before the strike deadline. Congress has the ability to step in to stop that from happening but some unions are hoping they can negotiate for a better contract. Eleanor Mueller, labor reporter for POLITICO, joins CBS News to discuss where both sides stand.
The third-largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday, saying the offer didn't do enough to address sick time.
A majority of workers at Minnesota Planned Parenthood locations voted to join the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, the organization announced Thursday.
A 22-year-old man faces several charges, including forgery, after he allegedly claimed he was 18 years old and enrolled at White Bear Lake High School last fall.
Six cities will make up the American Great Lakes edition of the Michelin Guide: Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh.
Two Minnesota school districts were in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing in a lawsuit they filed to keep federal immigration agents away from schools.
An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
A 22-year-old man faces several charges, including forgery, after he allegedly claimed he was 18 years old and enrolled at White Bear Lake High School last fall.
Six cities will make up the American Great Lakes edition of the Michelin Guide: Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh.
Two Minnesota school districts were in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing in a lawsuit they filed to keep federal immigration agents away from schools.
A 71-year-old man has "a low likelihood of recovery" from brain injuries suffered in an alleged assault at a Minneapolis apartment building, charges say.
The video shows the patient on a mental health hold striking hospital support staff. Then, the patient takes a swing with the bed rail at EMT Rob Madsen who was waiting to transfer a patient.
Two Minnesota school districts were in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing in a lawsuit they filed to keep federal immigration agents away from schools.
A woman was injured on a southern Minnesota highway Tuesday night after she struck a turkey with her car and it went through her windsheild.
On March 31, a Cass County judge ordered Doug Schieffer to immediately cease any use of his property as an airport.
Public schools in Willmar, Minnesota, are closed Tuesday after the district "received a threat regarding school safety," officials said.
Damage from the fire can still be seen on surrounding buildings and there's an empty space where the Holdingford Mill once stood, but through this devastation came a discovery.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The River Falls Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a fire at Walker Farm, located near County Road M, at approximately 1:30 a.m.
Owen Hailey was the second oldest of four siblings, and was known to be everyone's best bud.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Two Minnesota school districts were in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing in a lawsuit they filed to keep federal immigration agents away from schools.
Two Minnesota school districts are in federal court. They're suing ICE and former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to try and keep ICE and Border Patrol agents away from schools.
An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
A 71-year-old man has "a low likelihood of recovery" from brain injuries suffered in an alleged assault at a Minneapolis apartment building, charges say.
Jennifer Lieber was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing David Nonovic at their Credit River, Minnesota, home on March 4, 2024.
Minneapolis is one of eleven sites across the country where additional FBI agents will be assigned to help solve unresolved cases in Native American communities.
A Hennepin County judge on Monday vacated a 38-year-old man's murder conviction after he spent nearly two decades behind bars for a crime prosecutors are now saying he did not commit.
Republicans in the Minnesota House say they plan to file an ethics complaint against a Democratic lawmaker over his ties to environmentalist lobbying groups.
The video shows the patient on a mental health hold striking hospital support staff. Then, the patient takes a swing with the bed rail at EMT Rob Madsen who was waiting to transfer a patient.
Twin Cities doctors are sending a serious warning to families after seeing a surge in injuries tied to e-bikes and scooters.
City leaders referred four ordinances to staff that would create licensing, zoning, and health regulations for establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated.
A Minnesota camp is giving children facing a parent's cancer diagnosis a place just to be kids.
Children's Minnesota announced Monday it is resuming gender-affirming care for children just over a month after pausing it amid "threats" from the federal government.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each added 19 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a critical 124-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild twice benefited from replay reviews in a 5-2 victory over the skidding Seattle Kraken.
Colombian star James Rodríguez has returned to his MLS club Minnesota United to continue his ramp-up to game readiness after being hospitalized last week for severe dehydration.
Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
Julie Le, who was removed from her post after telling a judge "this job sucks," is now challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th District.
In 2025, the entire U.S. Attorney's office had 77 immigration detention cases, she said. In January 2026, she alone was assigned 88 cases.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
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.
Things will turn cooler and wetter behind a cold front Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
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.
Wednesday will top out in the low 60s, with breezy winds and light afternoon rain.
Scattered showers are likely in the afternoon and evening along a passing cold front, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Highs will be in the low 60s, with wind gusts pushing 25 to 35 mph at times. Scattered showers are likely in the afternoon and evening as a cold front passes through.
Things will turn cooler and wetter behind a cold front Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Wednesday will top out in the low 60s, with breezy winds and light afternoon rain.
Six cities will make up the "American Great Lakes" edition of the Michelin Guide.
Two Minnesota school districts are in federal court. They're suing ICE and former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to try and keep ICE and Border Patrol agents away from schools.
"Kitchen Pantry Scientist" Liz Heinecke shares some seasonal science projects centered around gardening.