DFL House tax bill includes ban on e-pull tab games resembling slot machines
Some Minnesota lawmakers want to make changes to electronic pull tabs – changes that have youth sports groups, VFWs and other nonprofits worried about their bottom line.
Some Minnesota lawmakers want to make changes to electronic pull tabs – changes that have youth sports groups, VFWs and other nonprofits worried about their bottom line.
Community mourns the death of an Inver Grove Heights officer, the Minnesota House passes paid leave bill and more in the mid-morning headlines.
Paid family and medical leave are at the top of the agenda today for the Minnesota House. Lawmakers are set to vote on a plan that establishes a state funded program. Today, DFL and GOP leaders weighed in ahead of the vote.
Supporters say it's important for all Minnesotans to have access to this benefit, but those opposed say it could cripple small businesses.
Minnesota lawmakers began end-of-session negotiations on the roughly $72 billion proposed two-year budget and other unfinished policy priorities as the legislature enters the final three weeks before adjournment.
Now that both the Minnesota House and Senate have passed their own versions of bills legalizing recreational marijuana, a committee will meet to iron out the differences.
The Minnesota House passed a health budget bill late Wednesday that lawmakers say will lower health care costs and improve access to care.
Late last night, the Minnesota House passed the judiciary and public safety budget bill.
The Minnesota house is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a health omnibus bill. It includes a public option to expand affordable health care coverage to more Minnesotans -- including immigrants without status. Ahead of the vote, Minnesota doctors and patients spoke out in support of the measure, and explained why they believe it should move forward at the capitol.
The Minnesota House passed a public safety bill Wednesday evening, which includes two gun control measures that Democrats have been pushing for years.
The Minnesota House reconvenes later this morning hoping to pass a bill on public safety.
Public safety with you and your family in mind is at the top of the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers today.
The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote.
The Minnesota House on Tuesday has passed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. It passed on a 71-59 vote.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) and Center of the American Experiment held a press conference Tuesday about the Minnesota House Omnibus Health bill.
After debating the bill late into Monday night, lawmakers tabled it just after 12 a.m. Tuesday and the House adjourned.
Early Monday evening, the full Minnesota House could vote to allow those 21 and up to buy and sell the drug.
Monday's floor session begins at 11:30 a.m., though debate and a vote will likely happen later in the day.
The Minnesota House is set to debate and vote Monday on a 300-page bill that would legalize marijuana for recreational use.
The Minnesota House on Thursday passed an education package that indexes baseline state school funding to the rate of inflation in future years.
Minnesota Democrats say they want to go big on education, pitching a record investment in schools for the next-two year budget. That bill is up for debate now on the House floor.
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.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
A driver who caused a crash with a light rail train in St. Paul Sunday morning is suspected of driving under the influence, officials said.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.
When President Trump campaigned in Duluth in the fall of 2020, he said would never set foot in Minnesota again if he lost the election that year. Now, four years later, he is coming back.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Minnesota's new flag went into official use Saturday, which has many wondering why the state adopted a new flag. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem's history.
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
A driver who caused a crash with a light rail train in St. Paul Sunday morning is suspected of driving under the influence, officials said.
Myon Burrell was arrested in Minneapolis Thursday and formally charged on Friday with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
International superstar Becky G is set to take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer.
Ernie Clement broke an 8-all tie with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-8 on Saturday.
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason.
Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, Joe Ryan pitched a season-high seven innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 16th time in 18 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Journalist Charles Hallman is a staple at Target Center. But he found a passion for covering a neglected sports beat.
After finishing their practice round on Monday night, the golfers were in their hotel rooms in Bartlesville, Oklahoma when they were told to go downstairs because a tornado was heading their way.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Highs will climb into the mid-80s on Mother’s Day.
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.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
The Twin Cities have a toasty Mother's Day on tap, and spotty storms will return to southern Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
A toasty Mother's Day is on tap, with highs climbing into the mid-80s.
Highs will climb into the mid-80s on Mother’s Day.
Chief Clinical Officer Jane Perry talks about the center’s approach to mental health and why their work is so important.
When President Trump campaigned in Duluth in the fall of 2020, he said would never set foot in Minnesota again if he lost the election that year. Now, four years later, he is coming back.
Metro Transit says a driver disobeyed a traffic signal and has been arrested for suspected driving under the influence.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.