
Bachmann Backs Jeff Johnson In Race For Governor
Former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson in the race for governor.
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Former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson in the race for governor.
Bachmann previously said she hadn't ruled out running for the seat previously held by Al Franken.
Former congresswoman Michele Bachmann has apparently received an answer to her prayers on whether she should run for Al Franken's former Senate seat.
Minnesota has a new United States Senator, less than seven weeks after Sen. Al Franken was first accused of sexual misconduct.
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she is weighing whether or not to run for Al Franken's Senate seat.
Former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is suggesting that Hillary Clinton is behind the leak of the controversial Donald Trump recording.
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann is on Donald Trump's list of evangelical advisers.
When Tom Emmer burst — vociferously — onto Minnesota's political scene a decade ago, the Republican's style rocketed him through the state Legislature and brought him within a whisker of the governor's office. He retreated following that 2010 loss to conservative talk radio, but has been back at it as a congressman for the state's 6th District for a year.
Three top officials with Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign claim political motivations are behind charges alleging they violated federal financial disclosure laws by secretly paying an influential Iowa politician for his endorsement.
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann shared a theory on Twitter for why historic and deadly rains have flooded South Carolina. Over the weekend, the former Republican lawmaker and presidential candidate posted, saying: "US turns its back on Israel, disasters following."
The deliberately campy "Sharknado 3" debuted on the SyFy channel Wednesday evening, and there was a cameo by a very familiar Minnesotan. In the movie, "The Today Show" tosses to a live interview with former Rep. Michele Bachmann to talk about the evacuation of the eastern seaboard as the Sharknado storms swirl about.
Michele Bachmann did not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, but she is still offering her thoughts on the political scene via her verified Facebook account. One of her most recent posts compared the performance of President Barack Obama to that of the pilot who authorities believe deliberately crashed Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps last week.
When Tom Emmer ran for governor in 2010, conservative icon Newt Gingrich campaigned for him. When he announced his bid for Congress, former vice presidential candidate Sara Palin endorsed him.
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Michele Bachmann is finding new work in our nation's capital. She's no longer a political member of Congress, but she plays one in the latest version of "Sharknado!" A picture of former Minnesota congresswoman Bachmann shows her filming outside the White House on Wednesday.
Freshman Congressman Tom Emmer is making headlines for criticizing fellow Republicans for their role in a possible shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security this Friday.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has opened an office in Iowa, the first of the potential 2016 presidential candidates to take such a step. Walker spokeswoman Kirsten Kukowski confirmed Tuesday that Walker's tax-exempt fundraising group, Our American Revival, has leased the space in a suburb of Des Moines.
Debt that lingered from Republican Michele Bachmann's 2012 presidential campaign is now resolved. A recently filed federal campaign report shows that the former Minnesota congresswoman paid off remaining bills from that unsuccessful White House bid.
After 8 years in Congress, one of Minnesota's best known political figures is leaving office. But Rep. Michele Bachmann isn't leaving quietly.
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann delivered a farewell speech Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. House. The 6th District Republican is leaving office after eight years in Washington D.C. Thanking her staff and Minnesota supporters, Bachmann said she was the nemesis of Democrats -- but that she never compromised her beliefs.
An audacious conservative, Rep. Michele Bachmann stood out from the moment she was first elected to Congress in 2006. Democrats were ascendant and Bachmann was a stridently Republican new arrival with a homespun Minnesota twang.
One election result that has not gotten a lot of attention in the last week is Tom Emmer's convincing win in the 6th Congressional District.
Republican Tom Emmer has won the congressional seat being vacated by Michele Bachmann. Emmer defeated Democrat and Sartell Mayor Joe Perske and law student John Denney of the Independence Party.
Democrats are continuing their TV ad war against Republican 8th district Congressional candidate Stewart Mills, calling him an "out of touch millionaire." But if he's elected, Mills would join hundreds of other millionaires in Congress, including many from Minnesota.
Tom Emmer has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat vacated by retiring Rep. Michele Bachmann. Emmer defeated Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah Tuesday to capture the GOP's nod in the 6th District. It's a political resurrection for Emmer, who lost the 2010 governor's race to Democrat Mark Dayton in a recount.
The dry weather has fire experts warning everyone to be careful or a fire like this can quickly spread.
Memorial Day looks to be warm and dry in the Twin Cities, but an air quality alert will be in effect.
Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73.
As people fire up the grills and sit around campfires this Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be careful.
Minnesota United's second team hosts a number of talented footballers who are working to earn their biggest break yet.
The dry weather has fire experts warning everyone to be careful or a fire like this can quickly spread.
Volunteers started placing the nearly 190,000 flags that decorate the grounds before the sun came up Sunday.
The staff at Tacos El Kevin in Minneapolis is hoping to raise money to bring Josue Gochez's body back to Mexico, and give money to his family there that he leaves behind -- including a wife and three kids.
Minneapolis police are investigating after two women were stabbed near downtown Minneapolis.
Police say thieves rammed a car into a northeast Minneapolis tobacco shop early Sunday in order to gain access to the shop and rob it.
A fire in Howard Lake Sunday damaged two homes and a historic church, the chief of the town's fire department said.
Central and southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, will be under an air quality alert Sunday through Monday due to high levels of ground-level ozone.
The search for a missing Minnesota mother continued Saturday, nearly two months after her disappearance.
The DNR says the victim was staying at the cabin, and she was attacked when she went outside to check on her dog, who she had let out moments earlier.
Officials are investigating after a six-car train derailed Saturday near St. Cloud.
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
A jury trial in a lawsuit seeking $2.4 million in damages from Republicans who attempted to cast Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes for Donald Trump in 2020 even though he lost is scheduled to begin just two months before the 2024 presidential election.
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee has rejected Gov. Tony Evers' plan to make permanent nearly 40 revenue agent positions who are meant to enforce the state's tax laws.
Police in Wisconsin say drugs laced with fentanyl that killed one person and caused three more to overdose were purchased at a bar owned by a state lawmaker.
Wisconsin state lawmakers are being warned that not reaching a deal on a massive bill increasing state aid to local governments will only increase the chances that Milwaukee runs out of money, forcing deep cuts to police and fire protection.
In his new book, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison writes about the high-stakes prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
A deal has been reached to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid a potential economic catastrophe, but there are real questions about whether the speaker has the votes to get this deal passed.
Republican lawmakers and the White House reached a deal Saturday evening on raising the nation's debt ceiling.
As boaters prepare to fill up, they're finding some good news at the pumps – if they can even get to the pumps yet.
Minnesotans who buy an e-bike could soon get a rebate of up to $1,500 due to a bill passed at the legislature this session.
The captivating beauty of Minnesota's North Shore is set to become even more accessible with the Northern Lights Express. The line goes from the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports, with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley, and Superior, Wisconsin.
Whether it's driving to the cabin or hitting the skies for a faraway destination, Minnesotans are on the move for the holiday weekend. The number of those traveling is moving in an upward direction.
We reflect on other nixed treats after Dairy Queen announces they will discontinue cherry-dipped soft serve ice cream cones.
Minneapolis police are investigating after two women were stabbed near downtown Minneapolis.
Police say thieves rammed a car into a northeast Minneapolis tobacco shop early Sunday in order to gain access to the shop and rob it.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Police say two men were injured and hospitalized after a shooting in Uptown Minneapolis late Saturday night.
A Florida man charged with human smuggling related to the deaths last year of four immigrants near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
Score graduated high school early, and at 17, moved to Florida with her older sister. At 21, she turned pro. Score spent six years in the sport, earning a top 10 ranking among female professional wakeboarders in the world.
House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said that Democrats came into the session with seven big issues that they had developed over the previous three election cycles: education, health care, an economy that works for everyone, climate action, reproductive freedom, preventing gun violence and protecting democracy.
Officials in southern Minnesota say a fire at a landfill may cause adverse effects to the health of both residents and the environment.
A firefighter who's spent more than a decade helping others is facing a battle of his own.
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend and, with it, the unofficial start of the summer season in Minnesota, we thought it best to don our captain's hat and set sail.
The 44th season of Survivor came to a close Wednesday night and one of the three finalists is from Minnesota.
Two months prior to her death, Tina Turner opened up about putting herself "in great danger" by not taking action for her kidney health sooner.
Minnesotans made up four of the six contestants on "Wheel of Fortune."
Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73.
Minnesota United's second team hosts a number of talented footballers who are working to earn their biggest break yet.
The Minnesota Twins have lost eight of 10 series in May with a lineup that's been limping along lately with a spate of injuries and too many strikeouts.
José Berríos pitched around a season-high five walks and into the sixth inning for Toronto to beat his old team as the Blue Jays blanked the Minnesota Twins 3-0 for their first series win in four tries.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
In his new book, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison writes about the high-stakes prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
Floyd's death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin not only changed our community but it changed the nation.
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020. Murphy asked Local civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong if she's seen change and asked what still needs to be done. Murphy also checked in with Floyd's long-time girlfriend Courteney Ross.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
If you've never heard of the town of Willernie, you're not alone, even though it's located in the middle of Washington County. But between famous gangsters and a famous amusement park, Willernie has quite the history.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
Jeff Wagner gets his hands dirty for this one.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
Monday will be a warm, dry day, but an air quality alert will be in effect in the Twin Cities.
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.
Memorial Day will feature temps in the high 80s, with pop-up storms in parts of Minnesota.
As people fire up the grills and sit around campfires this Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be careful.
The remainder of the long Memorial Day weekend looks warm and dry, and the rest of the week is going to be even hotter.
As people fire up the grills and sit around campfires this long weekend, the Minnesota DNR is urging people to be careful.
Firefighters were there to keep the flames from spreading any closer to buildings.
Monday will be a warm, dry day, but an air quality alert will be in effect in the Twin Cities.
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Minnesota United's second team hosts a number of talented footballers who are working to earn their biggest break yet. Among them is goalkeeper Will Pulisic, who is much more than the name he shares with his famous cousin, Chelsea striker Christian Pulisic.