Minnesota's secretary of state warns of election disinformation days before primary
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is warning about disinformation in the days leading up to the state's primary and the November election.
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is warning about disinformation in the days leading up to the state's primary and the November election.
Five secretaries of state are urging tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to fix an AI chatbot on his social media platform X, saying in a letter that it has spread election misinformation.
These five tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you determine what to trust.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
A CBS News investigation found ChatGPT gave incorrect or incomplete answers to some questions about how to vote in battleground states in the U.S. presidential election.
Early voting in Minnesota's Super Tuesday presidential primary begins Friday.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
A man convicted of a firearm violation in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May was sentenced to over six years in prison.
What's next for the Vikes after their close win over the Aaron Rodgers-led New York Jets in London? Here's the latest from CBS Sports writer and Vikings insider Cody Benjamin.
None of the children are even old enough to get a driver's permit, let alone a license.
Three alleged members of a Minneapolis gang were found guilty Tuesday of charges connected to what prosecutors said was a yearslong pattern of violence and murder.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
A man convicted of a firearm violation in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May was sentenced to over six years in prison.
None of the children are even old enough to get a driver's permit, let alone a license.
Three alleged members of a Minneapolis gang were found guilty Tuesday of charges connected to what prosecutors said was a yearslong pattern of violence and murder.
After a decade of delays, legal woes and vandalism, Minnesota's first Muslim-exclusive cemetery broke ground on Tuesday in the south metro.
Officials in Anoka County are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy who has not been seen in two months.
Two people were injured and three were arrested after a shooting in Itasca County on Monday.
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Northfield swim and dive senior captains Edy McLaughlin and Ella Krupicka are a true dynamic duo. They've been swimming together for the Gators since they were in 8th grade, and now they're breaking records together.
A beloved family store lost during the flooding in southern Minnesota this summer is reopening in Mankato.
A 49-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a driver struck his stopped motorcycle in the north metro.
Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats' enthusiasm and turnout machine.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
In a “60 Minutes” interview, Minnesota Gov. Tim Tim Walz says the state’s business community supported the controversial paid leave law passed last year. WCCO’s Pat Kessler investigates if that was really the case.
Gov. Tim Walz made his first late-night appearance as the vice presidential candidate Monday, talking with Jimmy Kimmel about subjects as varied as gun violence, hotdish recipes and Diet Mountain Dew.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group discusses how presidential elections can have an effect on investors.
Early voting is underway in counties across Minnesota for the 2024 election.
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
A man convicted of a firearm violation in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May was sentenced to over six years in prison.
None of the children are even old enough to get a driver's permit, let alone a license.
Three alleged members of a Minneapolis gang were found guilty Tuesday of charges connected to what prosecutors said was a yearslong pattern of violence and murder.
Crime gun tracing could provide police with new clues about how kids are getting their hands on weapons.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday as part of a plea deal in a case involving his two-year-old son, who police believe shot and killed a man in September of 2022.
New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women.
Twin Cities Marathon runners might still be recovering from Sunday's run, but that doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race.
Prior Lake is one of just two public schools in the state choosing to opt out of Minnesota's universal free school meals program.
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
Gov. Tim Walz made his first late-night appearance as the vice presidential candidate Monday, talking with Jimmy Kimmel about subjects as varied as gun violence, hotdish recipes and Diet Mountain Dew.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
What's next for the Vikes after their close win over the Aaron Rodgers-led New York Jets in London? Here's the latest from CBS Sports writer and Vikings insider Cody Benjamin.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.
The NY Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh just five games into the season and after they lost to the Vikings in London.
There is extra security at Twin Cities synagogues ahead of Yom Kippur.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy focuses on a year of anxiety in the Twin Cities Jewish community, which is also on heightened alert ahead of Yom Kippur.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
We are still in the middle of hurricane season, with two major storms making headlines recently. It can be a teachable moment for kids.
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 mid-70s on Wednesday, with a few passing clouds breaking up the sunshine.
Many are on the ground already helping with recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Florida state leaders warn that Hurricane Milton could be a once-in-a-century powerful storm.
We are still in the middle of hurricane season, with two major storms making headlines recently. It can be a teachable moment for kids.
More than 100,000 voted in a contest by the state’s Chamber of Commerce to determine the coolest product. What’s your pick?
Instead of holding its annual gala this year, Kids 'n Kinship is hosting a new event that promises an afternoon of fun.
Vikings insider CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin discusses the things the Minnesota Vikings can clean up as they head into their bye week undefeated.
Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft talks about finding a balance.