Trump says he's considering rebate checks for Americans based on tariffs
President Trump said he's considering using money generated by U.S. tariffs to offer a "little rebate" to Americans.
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President Trump said he's considering using money generated by U.S. tariffs to offer a "little rebate" to Americans.
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
For business owner Steven Brown, who founded Nothing But Hemp, he's already seen his costs rise.
President Trump is celebrating a new trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday. It's one of the world's largest producers of copper. The president has threatened a 50% tariff on copper imports starting next month. In "WCCO Price Check," Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us what that means for one of Minnesota's newest industries.
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
Copper is needed for many items we use every day, from wiring and plumbing in our homes to appliances and electronics.
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.
The Trump administration is expected to send dozens of letters to countries that have not made a trade deal, warning them that higher tariffs could kick in next month.
Trump administration faces pressure to clinch more trade deals, with a temporary tariff freeze on dozens of countries set to expire.
The U.S. trade war with China has sharply curbed fireworks imports. "The timing of the tariffs couldn't have hit at a worse time," one industry rep says.
As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, 26 At Home stores across the United States will close.
U.S. and Chinese trade teams appeared to make modest progress a month before paused monster tariffs are due to resume, but Trump says a deal "is done."
When it comes to the trade war, one cost that hits everyone is energy prices.
U.S. and Chinese officials were negotiating tariffs in London on Monday. When it comes to the trade war, one cost that hits everyone is energy prices. WCCO’s Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield speaks with some energy-dependent businesses in Minnesota that are on high alert.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to all that fun is now “up in the air.” Jeff Wagner speaks with experts on how fireworks have been impacted by tariffs.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
The cost to insurance your vehicles and homes is on the rise. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why that trend will continue.
More than half of Minnesota’s international tourists are from Canada.
President Donald Trump threatened to impose new trade tariffs Friday on Apple and European Allies. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports from the White House.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
Napheesa Collier had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx nearly squandered a 29-point lead before holding off the Portland Fire 85-81.
Showers and storms are moving through Minnesota Thursday morning, with a cloudy day set to follow.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Marine veteran Allen Giller died less than four hours after leaving the Medical Center in 2022. His mother has filed a federal civil lawsuit. According to court documents, the VA denies the allegations.
Virgil Winds, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, says he's worried the mining operation could harm the land so closely tied to generations of people.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Marine veteran Allen Giller died less than four hours after leaving the Medical Center in 2022. His mother has filed a federal civil lawsuit. According to court documents, the VA denies the allegations.
Condo owners say the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Second Street in Minneapolis turns into a war zone when darkness falls Thursday through Sunday nights.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
Major League Volleyball's Minnesota franchise unveiled its new name Wednesday: Minnesota Forge.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Virgil Winds, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, says he's worried the mining operation could harm the land so closely tied to generations of people.
The Winona Police Department said on Wednesday that while the cameras have been an "effective and impactful resource," the community's trust is "the foundation of effective policing."
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
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.
An 11% property tax increase and cutting 100 city jobs. That's what Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says is necessary to balance the city's budget. Adam Duxter shares his proposal and why council members say this budget won't come easy.
Key matchups are set for November after some high-stakes primaries last night. In Minnesota, women won nominations for important races that will make history. More than with 1 million people cast ballots, which is about 25% of eligible voters. As Esme Murphy reports, those big numbers lead to some unexpectedly large margins.
For the first time, more than a million Minnesotans casts ballots in a primary — about 25% of eligible voters.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday. Watch his full budget address.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
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.
Condo owners say the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Second Street in Minneapolis turns into a war zone when darkness falls Thursday through Sunday nights.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
A former Twin Cities high school teacher was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly grooming an underage student.
A man accused of three sexual assaults over the course of two years in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A 61-year-old man died days after he was assaulted in downtown St. Paul, authorities said Tuesday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
Napheesa Collier had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx nearly squandered a 29-point lead before holding off the Portland Fire 85-81.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
Major League Volleyball's Minnesota franchise unveiled its new name Wednesday: Minnesota Forge.
Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
Veteran Kyler Murray has won the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job, a source told WCCO's Mike Max on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the move at an afternoon news conference.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
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.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
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.
Showers and storms are moving through Minnesota Thursday morning, with a cloudy day set to follow.
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.
Showers and storms are moving through Minnesota Thursday morning, with a gradual cooldown to follow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be humid with temps running a bit cooler.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says isolated showers are possible tomorrow morning.
It's almost time for the weekend to begin and we're tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend.
Showers and storms are moving through Minnesota Thursday morning, with a gradual cooldown to follow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be humid with temps running a bit cooler.
A metro mother blames the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for her son's suicide. Marine veteran Allen Giller died less than four hours after leaving the Medical Center in 2022. His mother has filed a federal civil lawsuit. According to court documents, the VA denies the allegations. She recalls his final moments with Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle. We want to warn you it includes discussions of suicide.
Families got a chance to tell the state how they feel about the proposed mining moves. Ashley Grams has the latest from the meeting.