New Redistricting Maps Reshape Legislative, Congressional Boundaries
Minnesota has new legislative and congressional district maps for the entire state. The maps were drawn out by a five-judge panel that was appointed by the Supreme Court.
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Gov. Evers' Redistricting Maps Would Keep, But Reduce, Republican Majorities
Republicans have a 61-38 majority in the Assembly and 21-12 majority in the Senate. They also hold five of eight congressional seats.
Opponents Say Wisconsin GOP Maps Continue To Gerrymander
Republicans unveiled legislative and congressional maps last week that are largely based on the current districts. Democrats argue those are so unfairly drawn, the new maps should be started from scratch. Democrats and other opponents to the GOP maps want Republicans to consider alternate proposals, including ones drawn by the Gov. Evers commission.
Minneapolis Residents Can Submit Proposals For City Redistricting With New Online Tool
Residents can submit proposals for new city council and park & recreation board districts using a new online mapping tool, according to a news release.
Wisconsin Republicans Try To Intervene In Redistricting Case
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature wants to intervene in a second federal lawsuit brought by advocacy groups that seeks to have a court set a timeline and be prepared to draw new legislative maps.
Lawmakers Pore Over Census 2020 Data With Redistricting Maps In The Balance
A delay in redistricting data means the legislature here will have to work quickly, but it's important to note that the courts intervened in redistricting here for the last several decades. There are already lawsuits filed in anticipation that lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol can't agree on new maps.
Voters File Suit To Have Courts Take Over Redistricting Process
A group of Minnesota Democratic voters filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to have the courts take over the state's redistricting process, predicting that the divided Legislature will be unable to agree on new political maps.
Wisconsin Conservatives Back Away From Rumors Of Redistricting
Rick Esenberg was quoted in a story by the liberal online publication Wisconsin Examiner as saying he had heard about a plan by Republicans to pass a joint resolution on redistricting, rather than a bill.
Court Took Partisan Edge Off Minnesota Mapmaking
Redistricting power grabs seen nationally and in many states haven't happened in Minnesota, but it's not for lack of trying. Divided government has kept the state's two largest parties from having enough muscle to push through new electoral maps that could give them an advantage.
Panel Cuts Legal Fee Bills For Minn. Redistricting
A Minnesota court panel has slashed the legal bills for those who sued over this year's political redistricting.
Ritchie Opposes Legal Fee Awards For Redistricting
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie is opposing attorney fee awards for those who sued over political redistricting.
$628K Sought For MN Redistricting Costs
The Minnesota court panel that settled the latest round of political redistricting is now being asked to cover more than $628,000 in legal bills for the Democrats, Republicans and citizens who joined the lawsuit.
Bachmann Says She'll Seek Old Minn. Seat
Fresh off the national stage of a failed presidential bid, Republican Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she will seek re-election to her Minnesota congressional seat, even though her home is being thrown into a district currently represented by a Democrat.
Judges Want Wis. Lawmakers To Reassess Voting Maps
Federal judges on Tuesday postponed a trial over the state's latest election maps, telling lawyers for both sides to spend the day determining whether lawmakers would consider drawing new maps.
Bachmann Plans Run, Demands Medicare Oversight
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann announced on Monday she will be introducing federal legislation that calls for greater oversight of how Medicaid dollars are being spent.
Talking Points: Announcing Redistricting
One of the biggest news stories this week will be the announcement on Tuesday of the new boundaries for Congressional districts and all state legislative seats.
Talking Points: Bachmann, Not A Shoe-In For 6th District
Earlier this week Michele Bachmann announced she will run for re-election in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District. And while she has become a national figure, her re-election bid faces a difficult hurdle.
Minn. Redistricting Panel To Air GOP, DFL Plans
Minnesota's political parties will argue for their plans to redraw the state's political boundaries before a panel of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minn. Political Map Would Pair Bachmann, McCollum
A proposed remake of a Minnesota congressional district map would lump Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum into a district with Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann, the presidential hopeful who hasn't ruled out another bid for Congress should her current campaign fail.
Minn. Political Parties Make Their Case With Maps
Minnesota political parties, show your maps.
Parties Argue Over Principles In Minn. Map Case
A special court panel is deciding how much wiggle room it should allow in crafting new legislative and congressional districts.
Minn. Political Map Case To Be Argued Jan. 4
A special court panel has scheduled a hearing in January for a politically charged case over boundaries for Minnesota legislative and congressional districts.
Minn. Court To Take Public Input On Political Maps
A series of eight hearings designed to get input on Minnesota's political boundaries is beginning.
Minn. Group Aims To Bypass Redistricting Politics
A new group called Draw the Line Minnesota hopes to involve voters in redrawing political maps without regard for incumbents and other partisan concerns.
Wis. Senate Approves Redistricted Legislative Map
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a bill that redraws the boundaries of the state's eight congressional districts.
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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Flash flooding causes significant damage in Albert Lea
Albert Lea residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage Tuesday night.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a teenager critically wounded.
Minneapolis councilmember now calling for State Patrol to help curb violence
Minneapolis City Councilmember Michael Rainville says he now think the State Patrol should be helping Minneapolis police.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
Four people were hospitalized Wednesday evening following a shooting in St. Cloud.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
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4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
Four people were hospitalized Wednesday evening following a shooting in St. Cloud.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
15-year-old crashes car into northern Minnesota restaurant, 2 injured
Two people were injured at the end of last month when a 15-year-old girl crashed a car into a restaurant in northern Minnesota.
Investigation underway after group of juveniles finds body in Red River
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a body was found Wednesday in the Red River.
Charges: Teenager shot, killed 17-year-old in July 2 incident
A teenager was charged with murder in the second degree for the July 2 death of a 17-year-old in Duluth.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
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Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a teenager critically wounded.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
Four people were hospitalized Wednesday evening following a shooting in St. Cloud.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
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Minnesota Twins fall to Chicago White Sox 9-8
Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
Wolves officially announce trade for Rudy Gobert
The Timberwolves made their blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert official on Wednesday.
Chet Holmgren shines in SLC Summer League debut
The No. 2 pick in the draft also had seven rebounds, four assists and a Salt Lake City Summer League-record six blocks in 24 minutes.
Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's five homers, Jorge Polanco went deep on his birthday for the second time, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Tuesday night.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
It'll stay humid on Thursday with the chance for pop-up storms.
Next Weather: 5 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports high humidity and the next chance for storms
Next Weather: 3 p.m. report
It'll be in the mid-80s for the next few days, and there's possibility of thunderstorms on Thursday in central Minnesota.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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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.
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
It'll stay humid on Thursday with the chance for pop-up storms.
Landscape redesign at Rondo school aims to help grow historic area
There’s a major yard makeover happening in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood.
Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configuration for next 6 weeks
Light rail passengers are about to experience something different on the tracks.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday in federal civil rights case
Derek Chuavin pleaded guilty last year, admitting that he used excessive force when he knelt on Floyd’s neck and killed him.
Anoka County police dog involved in bite incident
Investigators say a K-9 program is under review after an off-duty dog bit a teenager.