Wisconsin Senate race: Ron Johnson projected winner over Mandela Barnes
Johnson got a boost from voters' concerns about crime and economic issues, while Barnes had strong support from voters who saw abortion as a top issue.
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Pat Kessler contrasts Minnesota-Wisconsin races
WCCO political contributor Pat Kessler talks about the differences in the major political races between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Sen. Johnson, Barnes get personal in final Wisconsin debate
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes got personal in their final debate Thursday before the Nov. 8 election, with each candidate attacking the other as being a liar, radical and out of touch with the average Wisconsin voter.
Western Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate
All eyes are on Wisconsin this campaign season. A new CBS Battleground Tracker poll shows two statewide races are dead-locked.
Wisconsin GOP Sen. Johnson raises more than all Democrats
Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson collected about $7 million in donations during the second quarter - more than all four of the Democrats running against him combined - although Democrat Alex Lasry did loan his campaign $6.5 million of his own money.
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson on defensive after staff texts revealed in Jan. 6 hearings
His campaign for a third term in the United States Senate was already a steep climb, but Ron Johnson now has to answer to voters' concerns about his office's being implicated in the January 6 Capitol Assault investigation.
Jan. 6 hearing: Sen. Ron Johnson wanted to hand-deliver fake elector votes
Johnson spokeswoman Alexa Henning downplayed the texts after they were publicly revealed for the first time during the committee's hearing in Washington, but did not deny that Johnson had wanted to hand-deliver the slate of fake electors to Pence.
Wisconsin Senate Candidate Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson On Abortion
Abortion rights will be a key issue in the race, with Democrats hoping anger over the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade will motivate voters to deny Johnson a third term.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson Will Run For Reelection In Wisconsin
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump's biggest backers, announced Sunday that he will seek reelection in the battleground state, breaking his promise not to seek a third term.
Wisconsin GOP Leader Says There's 'Zero Chance' Of Taking Over Elections
The comments come after Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in November told lawmakers that he wanted them to take over elections and tell local officials to ignore the work of the elections commission.
Doctor Blasts Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson's COVID Vaccine Skepticism
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren't vaccinated, with "breakthrough" infections in fully vaccinated people accounting for fewer than 1,200 of the more than 853,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations in May.
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson May Offer Insight Into GOP's 2022 Positioning
Rather than moderate his politics to accommodate potentially shifting voter attitudes, Sen. Ron Johnson is focusing even more intently on cultural issues that appeal to his party's overwhelmingly white base
Trump Endorses Wisconsin's Ron Johnson, Encourages Him To Run For 3rd Term
Former President Donald Trump offered his "Total Endorsement" of Wisconsin's Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday, encouraging him to seek a third term as he mulls whether to run again or retire.
Sen. Ron Johnson Says He Won't Run For Wisconsin Governor In 2022
Numerous Republicans are considering running for governor. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not yet said whether he will seek a second term.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson Says Comments About Capitol Breach Were Not Racist
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin denied Monday that he made racist comments last week when he said he wasn't concerned about pro-Donald Trump insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol in January but would have been worried if they were Black Lives Matters protesters.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson Downplays Capitol Attack
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson downplayed the storming of the U.S. Capitol last month, saying on conservative talk radio Monday that it "didn't seem like an armed insurrection to me."
As Wisconsin's Johnson Considers Third Term, Trump Ties Could Cost Him
After President Donald Trump lost his reelection bid, most Senate Republicans, his Justice Department and the courts dismissed or disputed his baseless claims about a "stolen election." Not Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson.
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson Says He's Yet To Make A Decision On His Political Future
Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday, a day after the U.S. Capitol was stormed by supporters of President Donald Trump, that he has not made a decision yet on his political future as the vocal Trump backer faces two years in the minority, growing criticism from within his party and mounting calls for him to step aside.
SCOTUS Confirmation May Be Impacted By 3 Senators Testing Positive For COVID
Marielle Mohs looks at how the positive COVID tests of three GOP senators could impact the push to confirm a Supreme Court nomination before Election Day.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has become the third Republican senator in recent days to test positive for COVID-19.
Girls Selling Bracelets To Help Those Struggling After Unrest Have Raised $130,000
Kamryn Johnson and her friends were at the Scheels in Eden Prairie. The girls started selling bracelets back in May to raise money for struggling communities after George Floyd's death.
Sports Community Embraces 9-Year-Old Girl's Bracelet Drive, Raising $20K For Minneapolis Communities
The effort to help those affected by the destructive riots in Minneapolis comes in all shapes and sizes.
Should Gray Wolves Stay Protected By The Federal Government?
They are Minnesota's iconic image of wilderness, as well as a successful restoration story. Now, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service says gray wolves should be removed from the Endangered Species Act.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson Says NFL Players Should Stand
Players should "spend a little bit of time to acknowledge and stand, to recognize, that symbol of that sacrifice," he said.
Wis. Senator Suggests Brain Tumor Affected McCain's Vote
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested fellow Republican Sen. John McCain's brain tumor and the after-midnight timing of the vote were factors in McCain's decisive vote against the GOP health care bill.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses vote to authorize second strike this year
The union representing 15,000 Minnesota nurses say the health care workers voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday to walk off the job for the second time this year.
Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Man accidentally shoots himself while behind the wheel in Minneapolis, police say
Police say the victim had a permit to carry a firearm, and had two inside his vehicle.
Minneapolis man gets decade in prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County employees
A Minneapolis man was sentenced Wednesday to a decade in federal prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County workers.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses vote to authorize second strike this year
The union representing 15,000 Minnesota nurses say the health care workers voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday to walk off the job for the second time this year.
Man accidentally shoots himself while behind the wheel in Minneapolis, police say
Police say the victim had a permit to carry a firearm, and had two inside his vehicle.
Minneapolis man gets decade in prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County employees
A Minneapolis man was sentenced Wednesday to a decade in federal prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County workers.
Kids in Twin Cities hospice home receive sleds for combination of safety and fun
A snowy day turned into a day of fun for some kids at a Twin Cities hospice home.
Army veteran says MAC-V provided "life support" in escaping homelessness
Dawn Glaze is one of thousands of veterans who found the help she needed from MAC-V. The Army veteran had a sudden change in her job and housing status, which put her on the street.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses vote to authorize second strike this year
The union representing 15,000 Minnesota nurses say the health care workers voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday to walk off the job for the second time this year.
In Perham, a church-turned-restaurant honors and preserves its past
When it comes to starting your own business, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. That's what two business partners did in Perham. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they transformed a beloved church into a beloved restaurant.
4 lion cubs rescued from Ukraine arrive in Minnesota
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are now living in Minnesota at The Wildcat Sanctuary.
Minnesota's medical marijuana program adds IBS, OCD to qualifying conditions
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that two more qualifying conditions will be added to the state's medical marijuana program.
Minnesota nurses hold vote on whether to strike again
Back in September, thousands of nurses went on a three-day strike, citing unfair labor practices. Union nurses say those issues have only gotten worse and they have yet to reach a contract agreement.
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Wisconsin's 2022 gun deer hunting season comes to a close
You won't be seeing as much blaze orange across the border in the days ahead
AP source: Wisconsin negotiating with Cincinnati's Fickell to be next Badgers football coach
Wisconsin is negotiating a deal with Cincinnati's Luke Fickell to try to make him the Badgers' next head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Woodworker, doctor team up to send gifts to children from Ukraine
Kale Kvistad is a woodworker who has made 200 wooden trucks for children forced to leave their homes because of the war with Russia.
Wisconsin GOP leaders to push for "long term" tax cuts
Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said Tuesday they want to tap the state's projected record-high $6.6 billion budget surplus to make "transformational" and once-a-generation tax law changes.
Wisconsin DNR: Opening weekend deer kill up 14% from 2021
The Department of Natural Resources released data that shows hunters registered 103,623 deer over the weekend. That compares with 90,023 deer during last year's opening weekend.
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Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Minnesota Democrats hopeful for early presidential primary spot as national party weighs future of nominating contests
The chair of the Minnesota DFL believes there is a "50/50" chance Minnesota earns a coveted spot to vote early the 2024 presidential primary, as national party leaders will soon decide the future of their nominating calendar.
House committee now has access to several years of former President Trump's tax returns
The Supreme Court declined last week to block the release of the returns.
Jan. 6 committee conducts likely final interview, chairman says
The Jan. 6 select committee issued a subpoena to Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in late September, though he sued to block it.
Fed will slow down pace of interest-rate hikes, Powell says
Smaller hike shouldn't be taken as sign central bank will let up on inflation fight anytime soon, Fed chair cautions.
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Maplewood Mall to hit the auction block in 2023
If you're in the market for a shopping mall, read on!
Tired of being porch pirate prey? Protect your packages with these tips
"If America was to take this epidemic into their own hands, we can move the needle on porch pirates," said Minneapolis homeowner Chuck Freiberg.
Braham residents shocked to see enormous property tax hike
"It's a nice place to live. It was. We don't know if we're gonna want to stay around anymore if they have the taxes that high," said resident Kitty Haley.
There's a good chance you're overpaying at the gas pump
If you've recently noticed a wide range in gas prices, you aren't alone.
Cyber Monday roundup: The best online deals and tips to avoid being scammed
Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the season, has arrived. To help you navigate savings – and avoid scams – we've collected the best parts of Cyber Monday.
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Minneapolis man gets decade in prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County employees
A Minneapolis man was sentenced Wednesday to a decade in federal prison for threatening to kill several Hennepin County workers.
Man who allegedly pulled out gun, made threats inside Twin Cities gay bar facing charges
The man who allegedly pulled a gun and threatened patrons at a Twin Cities gay bar on Monday now faces charges for unlawful possession of a firearm and making threats of violence.
ACLU-MN announces $600K settlement with Mpls. for 12 protesters injured during George Floyd protests
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota announced Wednesday a settlement with the city of Minneapolis for police mistreatment of protesters during the protests following George Floyd's murder.
Texas woman pleads guilty in connection with killing of Vanessa Guillén
The woman pleaded guilty to various charges which, when taken together, can carry a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment.
Timothy Amacher found guilty of attempted murder of MPD forensic scientist
A 41-year-old St. Paul man has been found guilty in the shooting of a forensic scientist with the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses vote to authorize second strike this year
The union representing 15,000 Minnesota nurses say the health care workers voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday to walk off the job for the second time this year.
Minnesota's medical marijuana program adds IBS, OCD to qualifying conditions
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that two more qualifying conditions will be added to the state's medical marijuana program.
Minnesota nurses hold vote on whether to strike again
Back in September, thousands of nurses went on a three-day strike, citing unfair labor practices. Union nurses say those issues have only gotten worse and they have yet to reach a contract agreement.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Two more hospitals join nurses' strike authorization vote
Nurses from a northern Minnesota hospitals say they're joining in on the strike authorization vote happening Wednesday. Meanwhile, Essentia Health said it has reached a "tentative agreement" with nurses in Moose Lake, so those nurses will not be joining in on the vote.
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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist, dies at 79
"She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life," the band said in a statement.
Metallica to play 2 shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in summer of 2024
Metallica's newly-announced world tour will stop in Minnesota in 2024.
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
"You can't beat it": Holidazzle returns to Loring Park, offers free fun for all
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the holiday season is now in full swing. Holidazzle made its return to Loring Park this evening.
When will "Rudolph" and "Frosty" be on TV? See the CBS holiday specials schedule for 2022
Ready to get in the holiday spirit?
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Edwards sparks Towns-less Wolves, 109-101 over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards had 29 points, five steals and three blocks to lead Minnesota to a 109-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in the first game of an extended absence for injured Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Vikings hoping to get healthy again at cornerback
For three straight weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have started a different cornerback because of injuries.
Vikings prove immensely popular in Pro Bowl voting
The Vikings lead all teams in total votes, and they have the most-voted for player in wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Vikings can clinch NFC North title on Sunday, with 5 weeks left in season
The Vikings have a chance to sew up the NFC North division title before most people have their Christmas trees up this year.
Gopher volleyball's Taylor Landfair named Big Ten Player of the Year
Taylor Landfair has had a dominant season as an outside hitter, leading the Big Ten with 4.99 points and 4.43 kills per set.
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Talking Points: Minnesota Republicans reckoning with midterm losses ahead of 2024
The election results were a disappointment for Minnesota Republicans, after they failed to capture any of the statewide races and they lost control of the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota Republicans reckoning with midterm losses ahead of 2024
The election results were a disappointment for Minnesota Republicans after they failed to capture any of the statewide races and they lost control of the state Senate.
Talking Points: What Minnesota DFL aims to accomplish with its “trifecta”
Perhaps the biggest election surprise in Minnesota was the win by Democrats of both houses of the legislature. Esme Murphy takes a look at the rare “trifecta,” and what it means for issues like legalized marijuana and the budget surplus.
Walz looks to use budget surplus to send $2K checks to Minnesota families, but not all Democrats agree
Gov. Tim Walz on the campaign trail reminded voters he wanted to use the surplus for Walz checks, giving up to $1,000 to most individuals and $2,000 dollars to couples, but not all Democrats are on board.
Talking Points: Anticipated "red wave" fails to reach Minnesota's shores
There were Republican bright spots, but this was an election where the Democrats shocked even themselves with an apparent sweep of state constitutional offices.
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In Perham, a church-turned-restaurant honors and preserves its past
When it comes to starting your own business, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. That's what two business partners did in Perham. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they transformed a beloved church into a beloved restaurant.
Minnesotans' massive antique pump organ collection spans neighboring homes
"It was a central point to bring people together, and it still can be that today," said Ron Manzow.
Jarrett Rock Garden: The mysterious stone sculptures created by a mysterious man
It's a hidden gem that's not so hidden anymore, even if no one is exactly sure why it was put here in the first place.
Hindu Society of Minnesota stresses past and future, at one of largest U.S. temples
Maple Grove's Hindu temple draws people from across the Midwest. Some drive several hours through several states just to worship there.
Finding Minnesota: The quirky, quixotic quest to turn palates on to lutefisk
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen got a tour of one of the last remaining lutefisk-processing plants in the country during their "busiest" time of year.
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Why do we stress out over family gatherings?
Family gatherings can bring joy this time of year. But they can also carry a lot of stress, pressure and awkward moments.
How did Thanksgiving football traditions start?
The Minnesota Vikings will soon host their first Thanksgiving game at home. It will be the third of three NFL games that are always played on the holiday.
What's the difference between a winter storm watch, warning and advisory?
The National Weather Service put out alerts to help us prepare. But what's the difference between a winter storm watch, warning and advisory? And how is WCCO making sure you know that message quickly?
When does the next election cycle begin?
As some of last week's votes are still being counted, rumblings of 2024 have already started - with candidates already testing the water on bids for the White House.
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WCCO viewers share their holiday displays
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
The No. 1 movie from the year you were born
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
The 50 most banned books in America
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
Angela Lansbury 1925-2022
A look back at the career of the five-time Tony Award-winner and three-time Oscar-nominee, who won her largest audience on the long-running mystery series "Murder, She Wrote."
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The next couple of days will be warmer, but we've got more snow and colder temperatures on the way.
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A frigid overnight before a Thursday warmup, then light snow on Friday.
Minneapolis residents left fuming, and freezing, after Xcel cut power for hours
Hundreds of Minnesotans hunkered down without heat for nearly eight hours Wednesday. Allen Henry explains why their power was turned off – on purpose.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses vote to authorize second strike this year
The Minnesota Nurses Association said its nurses voted to approve an unfair labor practices strike.
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The next couple of days will be warmer, but we've got more snow and colder temperatures on the way.
WCCO Digital Update: Morning of Dec. 1, 2022
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A frigid overnight before a Thursday warmup, then light snow on Friday.
Finding Minnesota: Perham’s historic church-turned-restaurant
When it comes to starting your own business, sometimes you have to take a “leap of faith.” That’s what two business partners did in Perham. John Lauritsen shows us how they transformed a beloved church into a beloved restaurant.