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A Minnesota lawmaker said Thursday the state House will vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on Monday.
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A Minnesota lawmaker said Thursday the state House will vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on Monday.
For decades, charities have been using pull tabs to bring in money to support all sorts of local causes, but some groups worry changes could reduce support by 25% or more.
Late Monday night, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed what it calls the largest-ever investment in natural resources and the environment by 10 votes.
Late last night, the state House passed what it calls the largest-ever investment in natural resources and the environment by 10 votes.
The bill implements automatic voter registration, allows those ages 16 and 17 to pre-register to vote and creates a permanent absentee ballot list.
The Minnesota House on Monday approved a bill designed to protect patients and providers from legal consequences in other states where abortions are illegal.
On Monday, a bill protecting reproductive freedom is up for a vote on the House floor.
The bill is designed to protect abortion providers and patients in Minnesota.
The Minnesota House is debating a bill that would impact thousands of Minnesotans and what kind of benefits they get at work. Caroline Cummings reports from the Capitol.
One in four food-insecure children don't qualify for support under current federal programs, according to Hunger Solutions Minnesota.
A proposal that advanced out of committee Tuesday in the Minnesota House is aimed at protecting abortion patients and providers from out-of-state legal action in states where abortion is banned or seriously restricted.
Restore the Vote Coalition held a press conference with community members, legislators, Attorney General, Keith Ellison, and Secretary of State, Steve Simon.
The DFL-controlled Minnesota House passed a bill Monday night that would allow undocumented residents the ability to obtain a driver’s license.
Caroline Cummings reports on how the bill is drawing national attention, and goes further than just abortion.
Caroline Cummings explains why supporters of having driver’s licenses for all say it's long overdue.
A Minnesota House panel is set to advance legislation that would allow the thousands of undocumented immigrants in the state to obtain a driver’s license.
Perhaps the biggest election surprise in Minnesota was the win by Democrats of both houses of the legislature. Esme Murphy takes a look at the rare “trifecta,” and what it means for issues like legalized marijuana and the budget surplus.
A stunning Election Day upset means Democrats will control the Minnesota House, Senate and governor's office – a trifecta that hasn’t seen since 2014.
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature, putting the party in full control of state government for the first time since 2014.
Minnesotans are grappling with record high prices at the gas pump. This week, prices average $4.59 a gallon, up more than 30 cents from last week's average. It's below the national average of $4.87, but one station in Crystal is circling the $5 mark, at $4.94.
The Minnesota House on Thursday passed a bill that would legalize sports gambling at state casinos and online, a move that would make Minnesota on the same page as its neighboring states which already offer it.
The Minnesota House on Wednesday approved a DFL-backed education package that includes more than $1 billion in new money for schools next year.
The Minnesota House voted unanimously Wednesday to divest the state's pension funds from Russia, joining states across the U.S. in putting financial pressure on the country over its war in Ukraine.
If some Minnesota lawmakers get their way, bad behavior in the stands could land you with a big fine.
A Minnesota House committee on Wednesday considered three bills that would ban a family of chemicals known as PFAS, sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they persist in the environment, from cosmetics, cookware and ski wax.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they are "working on an active incident" Tuesday morning.
A new report analyzing dozens of topics ranging from education to the environment has determined that Minnesota is the best state in the country, but lags behind in economy, environment and civil liberties.
A man drowned in a northern Minnesota lake Sunday while trying to save a dog, officials said.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they are "working on an active incident" Tuesday morning.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
A man drowned in a northern Minnesota lake Sunday while trying to save a dog, officials said.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say that lightning caused two new fires to pop up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over the weekend.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals.
The president is insisting a "good deal" to make peace with Iran is on the way despite recent attacks.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they are "working on an active incident" Tuesday morning.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
A 54-year-old Minnesota immigrant from Somalia is one of 17 people the Trump administration is targeting in its latest denaturalization campaign.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The best women's golfers in the world will tee it up at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska beginning June 25.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 to take three of four games in the series.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
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.
Wednesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day for a second round of storms possible in the afternoon, 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.
Highs will be in the low 90s, and an air quality alert will be in effect in the metro and central Minnesota.
Tuesday will be hot and humid in the Twin Cities, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.
Tuesday will be hot and humid, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.
The state of Minnesota is getting some big praise and major bragging rights.
The popular, family-friendly duo Todd'n'Tina have collaborated on a song for a new book by New York Times Bestselling Children's author Todd Parr.
Klassics Kitchen & Cocktails is embracing a new summer food and cocktail menu experience inspired by Caribbean culture, explains chef and owner Gerard Klass.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group shares some advice for how to handle your debt load.
Wednesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day for a second round of storms possible in the afternoon, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.