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The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention
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The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention
Rewatch former first lady Michelle Obama's full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Momentum is building for Vice President Kamala Harris barely a week into her campaign.
Former first lady Michelle Obama says she was relieved that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, but that more work needs to be done to keep Black Americans safe.
President Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
You may have watched Michelle Obama's DNC speech this week. But did you notice her necklace? It said "vote."
Obama's playlist, made up of 36 songs, features a range of artists, including Lizzo, Kirk Franklin, Nipsey Hussle, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran.
Obama has been touring the country with her new book, "Becoming," and will be sharing about experiences that have shaped her.
The Xcel Energy Center and Live Nation announced they'll partner to hold a book drive ahead of Michelle Obama's scheduled appearance at the venue in support of her new book.
According to the website for her best-selling memoir "Becoming," Obama will speak at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on March 13.
Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Karin Housley is drawing criticism for a 9-year-old Facebook post in which she compared former first lady Michelle Obama to a chimp.
The former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.
Michelle Obama's memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out Nov. 13.
The National Portrait Gallery is unveiling portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
On the first night of the Republican National Convention, there was plenty showmanship and drama.
First Lady Michelle Obama called on private businesses to do their part in her fight against childhood obesity, and 150 of them are answering her call. A Minnesota-based child care company is one of them, and they are seeing results.
A Twin Cities woman was President Obama's guest at the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Rebekah Erler wrote the president last year about how tough the economy has been on her family.
A Minnesota woman who was highlighted last summer by President Barack Obama is getting another turn in the spotlight.
Upbeat music played while Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an upbeat message to a crowd of 2,000 at St. Paul's Macalester College Thursday. "I'm still feeling that grandmother glow," Clinton said. The new grandma touted Minnesota's economic recovery as a model for all states.
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.
The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Minnesota next week.
Details have been released about first lady Michelle Obama's plans to campaign in Minnesota next week for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken. The Minnesota DFL Party announced that Mrs. Obama would appear at a get-out-the-vote rally on Tuesday at Patrick Henry High School in north Minneapolis.
First lady Michelle Obama has plans to campaign in Minnesota next week for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken. The Minnesota DFL Party announced that Mrs. Obama would appear at a Minneapolis get-out-the-vote rally on Tuesday. Further details weren't released.
First lady Michelle Obama is rallying young voters in Wisconsin's governor's race, saying if they show up to vote Republican Gov. Scott Walker can be defeated. Obama appeared at a rally Tuesday near the University of Wisconsin campus before heading south to rally for Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn at the University of Illinois.
Republican Jeff Johnson's campaign for governor is about to get a boost from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Christie, who is also chairman of the Republican Governors Association, will be in Minnesota on Oct. 13 to campaign for Johnson.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife, Yvette, were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
The former Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout is now in her 10th season in the WNBA.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife, Yvette, were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Barbara Powell is training for a 100-mile trail race in Leadville, Colorado, in August, and while training, she accomplished a personal milestone to fundraise for the race.
Sydney Nelson, assistant manager at Blueberry Fields of Stillwater said recent weather extremes have made it harder for the bushes to produce as they typically do.
Nicole "Nikki" Anderson was last seen leaving her residence in Randolph Township, Minnesota, on July 6, 2024.
At times, the suspect went faster than 100 mph, the sheriff's office said.
Minnesota isn't completely immune to the level of severe flooding that Texas is seeing, which is why it's so important to pay attention to forecasts this summer.
A 13-year-old boy has died after being struck by a firework in northwestern Minnesota on Friday night, according to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office.
The owners of Rush Point Store posted video of the theft on social media.
Eight people were either rescued by first responders or were able to make it to shore after falling into the Crow River while tubing on Friday morning.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Two men were killed in a head-on crash in western Wisconsin early Friday morning, authorities said.
As temperatures soar into the 90s this Fourth of July weekend, crowds are expected to descend on the beaches of the St. Croix River in Hudson, Wisconsin. But heat isn't the only concern this weekend.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature have reached a deal on a new two-year budget.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.
Property taxpayers in Minnesota may soon be on the hook for some spending cuts that Congress just approved. The president's "one big, beautiful bill" cuts $186 billion from SNAP, the food assistance program for low-income people. Caroline Cummings reports on why some local officials worry that could mean higher costs at home.
A federal appeals court has upheld its decision against two Native American tribes challenging North Dakota's redistricting map.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Minnesotans' home electricity costs could increase by 28% and industrial electricity costs by 46%, according to an analysis by think tank Energy Innovation.
It is the tribe's second such cannabis dispensary. Their first opened in Moorhead in May.
Tesla's Elon Musk says slashing incentives to go electric could be "incredibly destructive."
Two Minnesota Lottery players have cause for celebration after purchasing winning tickets this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Prosecutors on Monday charged a 27-year-old man in the murder of a young woman found dead inside her Richfield, Minnesota, apartment last month.
Prosecutors allege Brooke Reinhardt, 24, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old player.
A man was killed in a stabbing in south Minneapolis Sunday evening, and police said they have arrested the suspect.
Officials say officers were dispatched Sunday at around 3:12 a.m. to check the welfare of a person lying on the sidewalk at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and 138th Street.
The owners of Rush Point Store posted video of the theft on social media.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
In the wake of the Fourth of July weekend, when many spent time outside, a Twin Cities mother has a message for other parents after her daughter experienced a horrific injury from a bonfire.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
A Minnesota nurses union says it has reached a tentative deal with several Twin Cities health care providers to avert a strike after months of bargaining, but adds the fight continues for its Duluth-area members.
'Tis the season for fireworks as we celebrate the Fourth of July. No doubt they'll fill the skies with pretty colors, but they'll also fill it with smoke.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
The former Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout is now in her 10th season in the WNBA.
Barbara Powell is training for a 100-mile trail race in Leadville, Colorado, in August, and while training, she accomplished a personal milestone to fundraise for the race.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Prosecutors allege Brooke Reinhardt, 24, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old player.
Yandy Díaz doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Twin Cities late tonight, with partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday.
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home. More than 100 people have died, including 27 counselors and campers at an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. John Lauritsen spoke with two Minnesota families impacted by the floods.
Sydney Nelson, assistant manager at Blueberry Fields of Stillwater said recent weather extremes have made it harder for the bushes to produce as they typically do.
Officials in Dakota County continue to search for a woman who went missing just over one year ago. Nicole "Nikki" Anderson was last seen leaving her residence in Randolph Township, Minnesota, on foot on July 6, 2024.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife Yvette were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
On Sunday night, Rachel Banham led the Chicago Sky (5-12) with 20 points and six three-pointers, nearly resulting in a huge upset win over the first-place Minnesota Lynx. Ren Clayton recently caught up with the Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Twin Cities late tonight, with partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday.