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Former President Donald Trump says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz once asked him to say they were friends in order to stop pro-Trump protesters from attacking him.
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Former President Donald Trump says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz once asked him to say they were friends in order to stop pro-Trump protesters from attacking him.
Former President Donald Trump says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz once asked him to say they were friends, in order to stop pro-Trump protesters from attacking him. It's a noteworthy anecdote, but is it true?
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spent a lot of time on the campaign trail since joining the Democratic ticket as the vice presidential nominee.
According to a climate opinion poll, 53% of Minnesotans say a presidential candidate's view on global warming is important to their vote, and 64% say developing clean energy should be a priority for the president and Congress.
Teamsters in Minnesota and other Midwestern states have broken ranks with the national union in endorsing the Democratic presidential ticket.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
The two presidential candidates are on opposite sides of the country again on Friday in swing states with just 53 days to go until the election. And don’t expect the opponents to face off again in a debate.
The race for the White House is back in high gear on Thursday, with both campaigns taking their message to battleground voters.
The race for the White House is back in high gear on Thursday, with both campaigns taking their message to battleground voters.
Walz took a detour from the campaign trail to greet volunteers packaging meals for local food shelves in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance marking 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Millions tuned in for this first-ever face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Did either do enough to change the race for the White House? That's what our team is here to help you figure out.
The son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has a non-verbal learning disorder, started a big conversation on neurodivergence. And some are still feeling the "Guz Walz effect."
Tim Walz, Minnesota's governor and the Democratic nominee for vice president, is being subpoenaed by a U.S. House of Representatives committee to answer questions about the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate may have to stand before the U.S. House to answer questions about the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A sister of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz says she doesn't recognize the people wearing "Nebraska Walz's for Trump" T-shirts in a photo that is making the rounds on social media.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
Minnesota Governor and Vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz spent the holiday meeting with union leaders in St. Paul and Milwaukee.
Minnesota’s governor spoke to local labor leaders in the Twin Cities before heading to Laborfest in Milwaukee on Monday.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
Thursday gets off to another foggy start, with a dense fog advisory in effect until noon across central Minnesota.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
The city of St. Paul said they are seeing a higher number of potholes than average this year.
The future of self-driving cars, including robotaxi service Waymo, is up for debate at the Minnesota Capitol where lawmakers are discussing a regulatory framework to give the vehicles a clear lane to operate in the state.
Police departments in the Twin Cities are offering a look at the cost and strain brought on by Operation Metro Surge.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
Several roads in Stearns County, Minnesota, are closed after a flatbed truck carrying propane crashed and started leaking, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.
Bailey Monnens-Dahl, 14, has been missing from her Farmington home for five days.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
Some opponents of the war in Iran debated the justification for the attacks Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol — leading to a protester’s arm being broken, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
The future of self-driving cars, including robotaxi service Waymo, is up for debate at the Minnesota Capitol where lawmakers are discussing a regulatory framework to give the vehicles a clear lane to operate in the state.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
As the strikes from U.S. and Israel continue, and Iran strikes back, the violence and turmoil could have significant worldwide ramifications.
On Friday, hundreds of leaders from Minnesota food banks and food shelves came together in Brooklyn Center. Their goal is to find the best ways to help hungry families in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, and while food prices remain high.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
One person is dead and others are injured in a crash early Wednesday involving a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office squad car in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
A man who claimed to provide services for children with autism in Minnesota but instead raked in millions of dollars from fraudulent Medicaid billings pleaded guilty on Monday.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of making violent threats toward Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, including multiple intimations she planned to shoot the GOP official.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Minnesota on Monday sued Trump administration officials Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an attempt to stop them from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.
Thousands of Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid take a total of millions of trips to their medical appointments each year through nonemergency medical transportation services, a federally required, taxpayer-funded program that's among more than a dozen others Minnesota determined to be at "high risk" for fraud.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
The 80-year-old will play at Grand Casino Arena on Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Indiana ends a four-game skid with a commanding 77-47 win over Minnesota as Sam Alexis sparks an early blowout.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Kirill Kaprizov broke the franchise career goals record with 220, Mats Zuccarello, Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes each had a goal and assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 Tuesday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110.
The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
In the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, a bill to make it easier for someone to sue the federal government is advancing at the Minnesota Capitol.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Another foggy start Thursday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Thursday gets off to another foggy start, with a dense fog advisory in effect until noon across central Minnesota.
Another foggy start Thursday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
We have another nice day in our future, but a spring storm is on the horizon. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of the storm and if we'll see rain or snow.
Another foggy start Thursday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Some opponents of the war in Iran debated the justification for the attacks Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol — leading to a protester’s arm being broken, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Gideon Horton of Richfield High School delivered the game-ending play Wednesday against Westonka with the backboard-shattering dunk.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.