Dayton: Minn. Vigilant After Bin Laden's Death
Before Osama bin Laden became infamous, none of these were around: TSA, bag checks, pat-downs, scanners, and threat alerts.
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Before Osama bin Laden became infamous, none of these were around: TSA, bag checks, pat-downs, scanners, and threat alerts.
A cross section of religious leaders, advocacy group representatives and even the parents of a fallen soldier have weighed in on a bill that aims to ban gay marriage in Minnesota's Constitution.
A bill that would expand the state's law on the use of deadly force in cases of self-defense has passed a House public safety committee on a 10-7 vote.
The Minnesota Legislature opens hearings on a bill Thursday expanding the right of Minnesotans to use deadly force against intruders in their home, sometimes called the "Castle Doctrine."
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann appears to be backing off previous statements questioning whether President Obama is actually a United States citizen.
State lawmakers are home for a long Passover/Easter holiday break. And after months of late nights and long weeks, family time is the new priority.
A Minnesota lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to ban guns at the State Capitol complex, and consider the use of metal detectors at some building entrances.
It appears that Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf had an unannounced meeting Thursday night with Gov. Mark Dayton.
Hundreds rallied at the State Capitol Thursday supporting gay marriage, including the parents of a gay Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan last month.
Did former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announce his presidential bid on CNN Tuesday night? And why does it matter?
Gov. Mark Dayton reaches a milestone of sorts Tuesday. It's his 100th day in office.
If a student returns to play too soon after suffering a concussion, there are growing concerns that it could cause permanent brain injury, even death. So, Minnesota lawmakers are talking about a concussion law for student athletes.
The Minnesota House approved deep cuts to health and welfare programs in an early-morning vote Thursday, setting the stage for budget talks between GOP lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesota lawmakers called again for stronger anti-bullying laws Monday at the Capitol, even though the measure was rejected by the Senate last week.
It took many hours of debate over two days but the Minnesota Senate has passed the last of a series of bills closing the state's $5 billion budget shortfall.
Hundreds of Minnesotans marched from the St. Paul Cathedral to the State Capitol Monday in what they're calling, "We are One: March for the Middle Class."
A St. Paul pastor delivered the traditional opening prayer to the Minnesota Senate Monday, and included one topic that certainly caught some attention.
A plan to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium has found few cheerleaders at the Capitol, where legislative leaders from both parties said Friday the stadium push must take a backseat to the state's budget problems.
The Minnesota House finished up a week of budget cutting with a public safety package that slices spending on prisons, legal services and crime victim programs while also toughening penalties for sex offenders.
The Minnesota Vikings believe they're getting close to a final stadium bill to be presented to state lawmakers. Lawmakers are well past the midway point of their session.
A cost-cutting bill that freezes government worker pay for two years, alters state employee health insurance and slices budgets for most agencies has cleared the Minnesota Senate.
At the Minnesota State Capitol Friday, much of the day was spent on Republican's controversial cuts to the state's budget, which is the $1.6 billion in cuts to state health care programs. It was also a day for people who will be affected by those cuts to have their say.
As rising waters threaten nearly every part of Minnesota, state lawmakers on Wednesday looked at spending tens of millions of dollars in state-issued bonds to help pay for local projects to control floods and prevent damage to homes, infrastructure and crops.
Minnesota lawmakers are moving quickly to cut the state's record budget deficits. Too quickly, some say.
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is raising eyebrows again -- this time over comments about the new health care bill. She's accusing President Obama of secretly inserting billions of dollars of mandatory spending into the measure without anyone knowing.
Families are grappling with unimaginable loss after a devastating fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
After some early morning storms move through Minnesota on Monday, the heat will ratchet up once again.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Families are grappling with unimaginable loss after a devastating fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a mass shooting seriously injured two people and wounded seven others outside a nightclub in the Uptown neighborhood early Sunday morning.
As the world's best soccer-playing adults battle it out in New York for the World Cup, the juniors are slugging it out in Minnesota for the USA Cup.
The agency first issued the alert Saturday for eastern and central Minnesota before expanding it Sunday to include parts of southern and northeastern Minnesota.
The crash happened on the 16000 block of County Road 9 Northeast in New London Township at approximately 3:14 p.m., according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.
The agency first issued the alert Saturday for eastern and central Minnesota before expanding it Sunday to include parts of southern and northeastern Minnesota.
Under the threat of at least 15 burning fires in and around the Boundary Waters, local authorities are closing roads. As smoke filled the air over the area this week, heroics played out on the water.
Officials in northern Minnesota say the death of a woman whose body was found in a ditch Thursday is being investigated as suspicious.
A central Minnesota driver faces a felony charge after authorities allege she hit a man walking his dog, killing the animal and leaving the owner with multiple injuries.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The investigations into the killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa Celis have entered a critical stage. For the first time since the shootings, the Hennepin County Attorney now has evidence shared by federal investigators in the cases. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriary joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
Jessie Mateo Rodrigues was convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree burglary following a three-week trial in March.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a mass shooting seriously injured two people and wounded seven others outside a nightclub in the Uptown neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating a fatal shooting in the city's Frongtown neighborhood.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Target USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, is suspended Thursday in the Twin Cities due to hazardous air quality from northern wildfires.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six hits with one walk before leaving after 99 pitches.
Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
As the world's best soccer-playing adults battle it out in New York for the World Cup, the juniors are slugging it out in Minnesota for the USA Cup.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs each to help Chicago win for the third time in four games.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
After some early morning storms move through Minnesota on Monday, the heat will ratchet up once again.
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.
After some early morning storms move through Minnesota on Monday, the heat will ratchet up once again.
After some morning storms fizzle out, heat index values will climb near 100.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says heat and humidity are going to crank up, and we have a chance for storms tonight.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in a shooting in Minneapolis, days after a fire tore through a St. Louis Park Apartment complex, the damage left behind is on full display and more.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
After some early morning storms move through Minnesota on Monday, the heat will ratchet up once again.
Police are investigating two mass shootings that occurred in Minneapolis on Sunday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has a story to get you going on this Monday morning.