Biden campaign releases ad attacking Trump over abortion
The Biden campaign launched the ad a day after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for the state's six-week ban to be implemented.
The Biden campaign launched the ad a day after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for the state's six-week ban to be implemented.
French lawmakers approved a bill that will enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the French Constitution during a historic joint session of parliament.
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision legalizing abortion, reactivated an 1849 law that conservatives have interpreted as banning abortion.
President Biden took the stage surrounded by supporters with signs saying "Defend choice" and "Restore Roe," but less than a minute into his remarks, he was interrupted by the protesters.
For many attendees, abortion will be a top issue in upcoming elections and colors how they view candidates.
Minnesota is seeing a dramatic surge in patients coming here from other states to get abortions. Planned Parenthood officials have told Gov. Tim Walz they expect a surge to continue as more states move to restrict abortion access.
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
A state judge is expected to rule next week on a request from Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights group to temporarily halt the ban.
According to the data, there was also a significant rise in abortions performed in Minnesota on patients from out of state. For instance, the number of abortions performed here on patients from Texas was eight times higher than the figure reported in 2021.
The leader of a conservative Christian group wants to kick three justices off the Iowa Supreme Court for voting against the state's strict ban on most abortions.
Limits on how late into a pregnancy the drug can be taken, who can prescribe it and how it can be dispensed were set to take effect Saturday at 1 a.m.
Under the law, anyone performing an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy could be charged with a third-degree felony.
The decision comes as a federal judge is set to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to restrict access to Mifepristone.
The birth control renders lab mice "temporarily infertile" via a single injectable dose, according to a study published in the medical journal Nature.
Getting an abortion has long been extremely difficult for Native Americans. It has become even tougher since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Judge Bruce Romanick's ruling means abortion is still legal in North Dakota, though the state's only clinic has already shut down as it challenged the ban and has moved across the border to neighboring Minnesota.
The Supreme Court's June ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and left the question of abortion rights up to the states has produced ballot questions in a handful of states this fall.
The North Dakota Supreme Court ordered a lower court judge to reconsider his decision to prevent the state's abortion ban from taking effect pending the outcome of a clinic's legal challenge.
Dr. Esgar Guarin plans to take his clinic — a vehicle his friends have jokingly dubbed the "Nutcracker" — on the road to offer 40 more free vasectomies in several towns across Iowa.
The Wisconsin Legislature is controlled by Republicans, some of whom have voiced support for granting rape and incest exceptions to the state law that came into play after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
A Minnesota judge who struck down key restrictions on abortion in the state has rejected a bid by a county prosecutor who hopes to appeal the ruling.
A North Dakota judge on Friday denied a request to lift his stay of a law banning abortion while a challenge to the law's constitutionality is pending.
Republicans who control the state Legislature asked a judge Tuesday to dismiss Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 173-year-old abortion ban.
The abortion ban is set to go into effect on Aug. 26. The Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo argued for a preliminary injunction as part of a lawsuit that says the ban violates the state constitution.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
The Minnesota Vikings, along with the 31 other NFL teams, will release their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, the league announced.
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Two men were saved from drowning in a western Wisconsin lake Saturday evening, but one remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.
The game will serve as the inaugural PWHL playoff game at the Xcel Energy Center. PWHL Minnesota needs a win to keep their season alive as the team is down 0-2 in the best of five series with Toronto.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
From fleeing war-torn Ukraine to starting their own small business here in America, Vlad and Polina Lahoda are planting roots in Minnesota one loaf of bread at a time.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a possible drowning at Mound Creek County Park around 3:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what caused a wildfire in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are searching for a Kansas man who disappeared while kayaking on a central Minnesota lake.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.
Two men were saved from drowning in a western Wisconsin lake Saturday evening, but one remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Annie Thaemert was over the moon when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, but her mother was battling metastatic breast cancer and it was spreading quickly.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Journalist Charles Hallman is a staple at Target Center. But he found a passion for covering a neglected sports beat.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Six tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
When President Trump campaigned in Duluth in the fall of 2020, he said would never set foot in Minnesota again if he lost the election that year. Now, four years later, he is coming back.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack "a terrible violent act."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
A driver who caused a crash with a light rail train in St. Paul Sunday morning is suspected of driving under the influence, officials said.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
The Minnesota Vikings, along with the 31 other NFL teams, will release their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, the league announced.
The game will serve as the inaugural PWHL playoff game at the Xcel Energy Center. PWHL Minnesota needs a win to keep their season alive as the team is down 0-2 in the best of five series with Toronto.
Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Stillwater native and Hill Murray grad's career has been a slow burn. He was a late bloomer in high school golf and took until his senior year to capture college win number one.
Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6 1/3 shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 17th time in 20 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that once we get beyond Monday morning's smoke, things cool off a bit for the work week.
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.
Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted an air quality alert for Minnesota on Monday.
Wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada is causing poor air quality in parts of the state.
An air quality alert remains in effect throughout Minnesota on Monday.
Charles Hallman, the longtime sports reporter for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, talks to A.J. Hilton about his legacy, including his pioneering coverage of women's sports.
King Coil Spirits' Matt Lange shows what cocktail flavors are defining the season this year.
The MEDA Gala is a dress-to-impress celebration, explains Dorothy Bridges.
May is actually National Tennis Month, and now's the perfect time to perfect your backhand, as well as your serve. (No, seeing "Challengers" ahead of this segment isn't required.)
On average, Americans tend to ignore their “check engine” light for an average of four months before finally seeing what the problem is.