How a Minnesota senator's arrest could impact the rest of session
Police say Sen. Justin Eichorn tried to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex. As our Ubah Ali reports, his arrest is adding to an unprecedented session at the Minnesota Capitol.
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Police say Sen. Justin Eichorn tried to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex. As our Ubah Ali reports, his arrest is adding to an unprecedented session at the Minnesota Capitol.
The seating of Rep. David Gottfried, who represents parts of Shoreview and Roseville in District 40B, means the power-sharing agreement negotiated between both caucuses last month takes effect.
After last week's special election, the Minnesota house is tied. Moving forward, a bipartisan effort will be needed to pass bills and most importantly a balanced budget by the end of session on May 19. Without a balanced budget, the state could shut down July 1. Minnesota House Majority Leader Rep. Jamie Long weighs in on the possibility of a shutdown.
Voters have decided Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. That means the House will return to a rare 67-67 tie.
The AP says Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. He was running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
A special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat will determine the balance of power in the chamber on Tuesday, after the vacancy sparked a power dispute earlier in the session that brought it to a halt.
The Minnesota House has tabled a bill that would delay the state's paid medical and family care leave program by one year.
Minnesota’s budget surplus is expected to shrink with economic uncertainty. State budget officials forecast a surplus of $456 million for the next two-year budget cycle. It gets worse for the following two years, with a forecasted deficit of $6 billion.
Voters in the northeastern Twin Cities will determine the balance of power in the state House.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.
Large crowds of supporters and opponents, lobbied Minnesota lawmakers on a bill to ban transgender athletes from playing in women's sports.
Minnesota lawmakers are set to vote on the Preserving Girls' Sports Act on Monday afternoon following President Trump’s executive order targeting transgender student-athletes.
The measures that were approved include creating an incentive program for state agencies to save money and prohibiting organizations that get state funding from spending those dollars on political causes.
The House Fraud Committee heard from the temporary commissioner of the Department of Human Services about fraud detection and roadblocks that still stand in the agency's way.
With fraud investigations including Feeding our Future siphoning millions state dollars, WCCO's Esme Murphy talked to the GOP Chair of the new Minnesota House Fraud Committee Kristin Robbins.
A GOP-backed bill this session would reverse restrictions on electronic pull tabs in Minnesota.
Despite the power-sharing agreement in the Minnesota House, GOP leaders say they're still going through with attempts to recall every seat held by house Democrats, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The stalemate in the Minnesota House that has paralyzed the chamber for weeks is poised to end Thursday, after leaders in both parties said they reached an agreement on how they will move forward with the legislative session.
After more than three weeks of Democrats boycotting the session amid that conflict over who should be in charge of the chamber, both parties say they came to a deal that ensures they can govern the rest of session and get a state budget passed for their constituents who sent them to the capitol in the first place.
The Minnesota House is back in business with Democrats and Republicans striking a shared power agreement.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings breaks down the deal between Republicans and Democrats.
Minnesota house leaders from both parties are expected to share new details Thursday about a power-sharing deal, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The three-week-long stalemate at the Minnesota State Capitol appears to be over. DFL and Republican House leaders struck a deal that could get them back to working together as soon as Thursday.
The election was originally scheduled for Jan. 28 after the DFL winner in November's election didn't appeal the judge's ruling that he didn't live there and couldn't serve.
The Minnesota Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.
Doug Kelley, a former assistant U.S. attorney for seven years in Minnesota, said he had not spoken directly with any of the six career prosecutors who stepped down from their posts, but called the resignations the "darkest day" for the rule of law that he had seen in his five decades practicing criminal law.
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
Surveillance video from Monday afternoon shows several men exiting an SUV outside Wrecktangle Pizza in Minneapolis' LynLake neighborhood before employees and community members chased them off.
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
Surveillance video from Monday afternoon shows several men exiting an SUV outside Wrecktangle Pizza in Minneapolis' LynLake neighborhood before employees and community members chased them off.
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
As ICE raids ramp up across the Twin Cities, local observers are taking to the streets. One of them, Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne, says he was assaulted by immigration officials.
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
A 3-year-old boy was killed and his grandmother suffered "significant injuries" in a dog attack in Otter Tail County on Sunday, the sheriff's office said.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, announced a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of ICE agents from coming to Minnesota.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Doug Kelley, a former assistant U.S. attorney for seven years in Minnesota, said he had not spoken directly with any of the six career prosecutors who stepped down from their posts, but called the resignations the "darkest day" for the rule of law that he had seen in his five decades practicing criminal law.
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
Surveillance video from Monday afternoon shows several men exiting an SUV outside Wrecktangle Pizza in Minneapolis' LynLake neighborhood before employees and community members chased them off.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino told WCCO that U.S. citizens don't need to be concerned about ICE agents in Minnesota. But as Conor Wight reports, many Americans are afraid as ICE agents demand papers and, at times, put American citizens in handcuffs.
We're looking into why six people from the U.S. Attorney's Office resigned Tuesday. Sources say the move stems from concerns over the investigation into the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Jonah Kaplan has been following these developments.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
Doug Kelley, a former assistant U.S. attorney for seven years in Minnesota, said he had not spoken directly with any of the six career prosecutors who stepped down from their posts, but called the resignations the "darkest day" for the rule of law that he had seen in his five decades practicing criminal law.
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
As ICE raids ramp up across the Twin Cities, local observers are taking to the streets. One of them, Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne, says he was assaulted by immigration officials.
Addison has not yet been charged and was released on bond Monday afternoon.
A 30-year-old man is accused of killing another man and severely injuring a teenager in a stabbing in St. Anthony, Minnesota, on Saturday morning.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Addison has not yet been charged and was released on bond Monday afternoon.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season.
With Eric Ramsay gone, on Monday the Minnesota United announced they have promoted former assistant Cameron Knowles to be their new head coach. It coincided with the first day of training camp.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
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.
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 meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds clear out tonight, the wind stays strong and we chill out.
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.
Clouds are set to clear out on Tuesday, and though Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies, the winter cold returns.
Tuesday will hit the mid-40s but with increasing clouds and windy conditions, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
Minnesota is looking at the possibility that snow Thursday and Friday could accumulate up to 2 to 4 inches, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The departure of six prosecutors in Minnesota raises questions about what comes next for high-profile cases already in the works. Among them, fraud investigations and the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting lawmakers in their homes last summer.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino told WCCO that U.S. citizens don't need to be concerned about ICE agents in Minnesota. But as Conor Wight reports, many Americans are afraid as ICE agents demand papers and, at times, put American citizens in handcuffs.
We're looking into why six people from the U.S. Attorney's Office resigned Tuesday. Sources say the move stems from concerns over the investigation into the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Jonah Kaplan has been following these developments.
The sound of whistles, along with car horns, can often be heard when federal agents are spotted in a neighborhood. Where are people getting all those whistles? Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show us how the manufacturing process is all about community.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds clear out tonight, the wind stays strong and we chill out.