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Los Angeles is bracing for what could be a fourth day of immigration clashes. The protest has stayed peaceful, but law enforcement is still present. Danya Bacchus has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers are on the overtime clock at the Capitol as they began their special session to finish up the budget Monday. Our Caroline Cummings has been following all the developments and has the latest information.
Minnesota lawmakers will return to the capitol on Monday to begin what Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders hope will be a one-day special session to pass the rest of the next two-year state budget.
Minnesota lawmakers will return to the capitol on Monday to begin what Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders hope will be a one-day special session.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 8, 2025.
The Trump administration has accused the Wisconsin Elections Commission of violating federal law by failing to provide a state-based complaint process for voters bringing allegations against the commission itself.
Minnesota legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz hope there will be a special session of the Legislature this weekend before layoff notices will be sent to nearly 30,000 state workers on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he doesn't want layoff notices to go out to Minnesota state workers at all.
Minnesota lawmakers continued their behind-the-scenes work on Tuesday as they eye a partial government shutdown next month if they don't complete the next two-year state budget by July 1.
President Trump announced Friday he'll double steel tariffs from 25% to 50% during a visit at a U.S. Steel mill in the Pittsburgh area.
President Trump said the U.S. will delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9.
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong accidentally vetoed $35 million for the state's housing budget.
The goal of an Office of Inspector General was to crack down on fraud in public programs.
Caroline Cummings looks at what bills did and didn’t pass the Minnesota Legislature this year.
It was less of a sprint and more like a slow walk to the end of session on Monday, the constitutional deadline for the Minnesota Legislature to wrap up its work for the year.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is making changes and talking more about police reform and politics. It comes as this week marks 5 years since the death of George Floyd. He recently told the New York Post, Minneapolis has a quote, “very detached, bourgeois liberal mentality." WCCO's Esme Murphy shows how O'Hara elaborated on his statement on Monday.
Both Minnesota House leaders Rep. Lisa Demuth and Rep. Melissa Hortman say the Legislature will not meet Monday night's deadline and that a special session of the legislature will be needed to balance the state budget.
Caroline Cummings explains why leaders across the political divide say a special session is a foregone conclusion.
Legislation drafted in response to the drunken driving crash that killed two and injured others at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park last summer is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.
The end of the session looms. Lawmakers are working through the weekend to make sure they don't go into a special session.
Despite a contentious start to the session, Minnesota lawmakers are ahead of schedule when it comes to reaching a budget deal. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains what this means for you.
A few years ago, Minnesota lawmakers banned keys and other consumer products with more than trace amounts of lead and cadmium in them. Now, industry leaders say they will be locked out of doing business in the state if the Legislature doesn't roll that back.
Caroline Cummings explains one proposal some businesses say will be the key to their success.
Republican Kendall Qualls has launched his bid for governor of Minnesota.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
Highs will be near 80 in the metro.
Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
They say the pain of losing their son is made even harder because the person responsible is living their life as if nothing happened.
A big gallery followed Scottie Scheffler's 9-hole round at the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday morning at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
A Lakeville, Minnesota man was killed after being struck by a cable while working on a cell tower last week near the state's North Shore.
Officials in northern Minnesota have extended a Boundary Waters closure order until Oct. 1 as wildfires have spread to cover more than 72,000 acres of land.
A 29-year-old former reserve deputy for a northern Minnesota county is expected to plead guilty Monday to spreading child sexual abuse material via Snapchat.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin.
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.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
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.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to be sentenced Thursday morning.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
Six months since federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, local activists argue there isn't enough oversight when it comes to immigration enforcement. They felt compelled to speak after ICE shot and killed two people in other states this month. Those shootings happened without body cameras. As Conor Wight shows us, ICE isn't giving us a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
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.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
On Wednesday inside a federal courtroom in St. Paul, Minnesota, Abdiaziz Farah — one of the ringleaders of the 2024 Feeding Our Future juror bribery scheme — was handed a 10-year prison sentence for what the judge called a "coordinated assault on our system of justice."
Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting two women.
A southern Twin Cities community is urging park visitors to be on the lookout for fishing line that may be hung on playground equipment.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
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.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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.
Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1.
Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 10 rebounds in her season debut, Kayla McBride added 20 points and the Minnesota Lynx headed into the WNBA All-Star break with the best record in the league after an 86-76 win over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer, Trevor Larnach had three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-6 win over Cleveland to spoil star third baseman José Ramírez's return to the Guardians.
The fair features carnival rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits and a Miracle of Birth Center.
A big gallery followed Scottie Scheffler's 9-hole round at the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday morning at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
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.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
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
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
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.
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.
Thursday will be another comfortable day in the Twin Cities, but a warm-up will arrive over the weekend.
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 near 80 in the metro.
Aside from a few clouds and light winds, Thursday will be a comfortable day in the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the heat and humidity will return for the weekend.
A federal judge will sentence the man behind last summer's lawmaker attacks, more than a million dollars was approved to go toward helping the unhoused in St. Paul and more.
Thursday will be another comfortable day in the Twin Cities, but a warm-up will arrive over the weekend.
It's another big week for golf in Minnesota! The 3M Open tees off Thursday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
The man responsible for attacking and assassinating Minnesota lawmakers is expected to learn his fate, plus more of the day’s top stories.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.