Lawmakers advocate for allowing kids on Minn. Senate floor for breastfeeding
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
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Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
Minnesota Republican State Sen. Julia Coleman testified before the Minnesota Senate Rules Committee last week in favor of a rule change that would allow senators to bring their children onto the Minnesota Senate floor to feed and care for them. Coleman and Democratic state Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten talked about the effort with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
The Minnesota Senate Rules Committee on Thursday afternoon will hear a proposal to change a rule that would allow young children on the chamber floor and allow breastfeeding and formula feeding.
Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot multiple times by an assailant impersonating law enforcement testified in favor of making it a felony to masquerade as an officer.
Minnesota lawmakers say they will introduce a bill to repeal Cesar Chavez Day after multiple women accused the late farm union and civil rights leader of sexual abuse.
Two bills designed to protect students from grooming have been passed by a Minnesota Senate committee. They follow a WCCO Investigates series on the topic.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
A bill to protect students from grooming made its way to a Minnesota Senate committee on Monday. It follows a WCCO Investigates series on the topic. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle explains.
As fraud remains in focus at the Minnesota State Capitol, the House on Monday moved to officially end a problematic program from the books. Caroline Cummings explains the bipartisan vote from St. Paul.
A bill designed to plug a ghost gun "loophole" in state law is advancing to the Minnesota Senate floor tonight.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
From groceries to gas bills, Minnesotans see sticker shock every day. It's why at the State Capitol, Republicans and Democrats are looking to cut down on those high costs — but through contrasting visions.
A bill designed to stop children from being groomed in Minnesota schools is moving forward, introduced following a WCCO investigative series.
From groceries to gas bills, Minnesotans see sticker shock every day. It's why at the State Capitol, Republicans and Democrats are looking to cut down on those high costs — but through contrasting visions.
At a Minnesota State Capitol hearing Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled its "Veteran Suicide Prevention Plan."
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of Minnesota's Medicaid system in the wake of high-profile cases of fraud in state programs. But the plan is poised to face big hurdles at the state Capitol where lawmakers would have to approve it and some are skeptical of the idea.
Children under 18 would no longer be able to use chatbots if a bill at the Minnesota Legislature passes this session. It's one proposal among several targeting artificial intelligence with new regulations.
A bill to honor former House Speaker Melissa Hortman is now on its way to the Minnesota Senate floor for a vote. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.
At a time when politics feels polarizing, one issue still gets strong bipartisan support: putting guardrails around artificial intelligence. Caroline Cummings reports on several proposals at the Minnesota State Capitol aiming to do just that.
Minnesota's fraud crisis is back in the spotlight at the state capitol, as the man tasked with investigating and finding solutions to the problem testifies before lawmakers.
One in six struggle to get pregnant or stay pregnant, according to analysis by infertility associations, and many cannot afford treatments due to high out-of-pocket costs.
Fertility treatments can be out of reach for many families who need it, but that could change under a bill at the Minnesota Capitol this year.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
Operation Metro Surge is winding down but there is still more agents here than normal. Some House Democrats think anyone who lived here over the course of that immigration enforcement action should pay state taxes. Caroline Cummings has more on this proposal from the state capitol.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
The Minnesota Wild signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract that takes one of their impending free agents off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
Law enforcement officers in south Minneapolis are working to secure a scene after a person fired at Hennepin County sheriff's deputies Tuesday.
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.
Law enforcement officers in south Minneapolis are working to secure a scene after a person fired at Hennepin County sheriff's deputies Tuesday.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they arrested a suspect Tuesday following a stabbing overnight.
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.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
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.
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.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
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 House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
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.
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.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they arrested a suspect Tuesday following a stabbing overnight.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Wild signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract that takes one of their impending free agents off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
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.
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.
An air quality alert is in effect until 9 p.m., and some storms could progress towards the metro overnight, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
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.
An air quality alert is in effect for the Twin Cities amid a hot, humid day.
Wednesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day for a second round of storms possible in the afternoon, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Highs will be in the low 90s, and an air quality alert will be in effect in the metro and central Minnesota.
A new study out of Germany is changing the way experts are approaching recommendations for talented children
Sherman’s book “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America” is up for an award.
An air quality alert is in effect until 9 p.m., and some storms could progress towards the metro overnight, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said the deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant when someone opened fire.
An air quality alert is in effect for the Twin Cities amid a hot, humid day.