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Hundreds of current and former educators, most of them Democrats, are on general election ballots from school board to governor — far exceeding educator candidacies prior to this year's successful #RedForEd protests.
Dark money from outside groups is pouring into Minnesota in support of state politics this year. A new University of Minnesota study finds independent spending is already in the millions of dollars, and rising.
Republican Jeff Johnson has closed a sizable fundraising gap as he runs for Minnesota governor against Democratic Rep. Tim Walz.
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The Minnesota State Fair was the site of a lively debate Friday between the two major candidates for governor.
The two men differ on most all major issues, and offer very different visions for leading the state.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is an important time for lawmakers to get face time with the citizens they represent.
At the news conference, DFL Party Chair Ken Martin was peppered with questions about embattled Attorney General candidate Keith Ellison.
Both candidates running for governor, Walz and Johnson, have a running mate that could be Minnesota's first indigenous lieutenant governor.
Republican primary voters rejected Tim Pawlenty's comeback bid, effectively ending his political career. And Democrats picked a candidate they think will keep the governor's office in DFL hands.
Dan Feehan is the projected winner over Colin Minehart in the DFL's 1st Congressional District primary race.
Tim Walz has enough votes to be declared the winner of the Democratic primary for Minnesota's governor.
Swanson trailed heavily in early returns from Tuesday night's three-way primary against Rep. Tim Walz and state Rep. Erin Murphy.
The Minnesota DFL is dealing with controversy on the eve of the state's primary election.
It's a high-stakes race in Minnesota. Democrats hope to retain their blockade over a GOP Legislature.
The three Democrats running for Minnesota governor are highlighting their differences in the homestretch to next week's primary.
Five of the top candidates for Minnesota governor squared off for an unusual bi-partisan debate Wednesday.
The Secretary of State says there is a 150 percent jump in absentee voting so far compared to the 2016 election.
Rep. Erin Murphy announced the steps she would take to curb gun violence if she's elected Minnesota's next governor.
The hotly-contested Governor's race appears to be the biggest focus for the last two weeks.
Two weeks and counting down to Minnesota's 2018 primary election. It includes hotly-contested races for Governor, Congress and U.S. Senate.
Outside GOP groups haven't spent much money yet as Democrats wrap up an unpredictable, three-way primary.
With just over two weeks until the Aug. 14 primary, it remains unclear what impact the #MeToo charges against a former staffer of one of the candidates for lieutenant governor will have on the governor's race.
The campaign says it's a "six-figure" ad buy that will run statewide until the Aug. 14 primary.
Rep. Tim Walz says he'd push to raise the state's gasoline tax if elected governor to pay for infrastructure improvements.
A 43-year-old Hugo woman who pleaded guilty to making threats towards Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth was sentenced on Thursday.
The roughly 30 remaining Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery in Watertown, many in their 80s and 90s, are developing their 500-acre property into The Village at Harmony Hill — a planned community with up to 700 residences, child care, senior care, commercial space, and a NASA-affiliated STEM center.
Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin transformed a former conventional row crop farm in southern Minnesota into a research and training hub for regenerative farming — drawing together Lakota tribal members, former large-scale farmers, and Catholic sisters around a shared connection to the land.
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges; the NFL said it is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy and Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
The man who killed a grocery store employee in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis with a golf club in 2023 was found not guilty by reason of mental illness on Thursday.
A 43-year-old Hugo woman who pleaded guilty to making threats towards Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth was sentenced on Thursday.
The man who killed a grocery store employee in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis with a golf club in 2023 was found not guilty by reason of mental illness on Thursday.
The money will fuel a 10-year push into precision medicine at a hospital system that treats children from before birth through young adulthood.
Police in Crystal, Minnesota, say they're ending their relationship with Flock and pulling the six cameras in the city after hearing community concerns about privacy and data sharing.
Several people testified at the Minnesota Truth Council Wednesday evening at the Minnesota State Capitol. The council, established by Gov. Tim Walz via an executive order, will record and assess the overall impact of the immigration enforcement operation.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including local festivals and the start of some fall activities.
It'll be a mostly sunny day Thursday with light winds, but the humidity starts to pick up Friday ahead of some scattered showers.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
The state's forest health consultant says severe drought can mute some colors and push trees to drop leaves early — or hold them later, depending on the species. Peak is still expected from late September through mid-October.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
A 43-year-old Hugo woman who pleaded guilty to making threats towards Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth was sentenced on Thursday.
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota's neighbor to the north is striking back in President Trump's widening trade war. Canada just imposed new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on everything from milk to fishing rods to hockey gear.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
The man who killed a grocery store employee in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis with a golf club in 2023 was found not guilty by reason of mental illness on Thursday.
The father of Jordan "Manny" Collins, who is accused killing his 16-year-old son, will go on trial Thursday in Anoka County.
Heather Hoffman says she was inside the Grandstand on Saturday when her fiancé, Sammy, was roaming around the fair with two friends. Those friends say Sammy bumped into a teen and it escalated.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, arrested 23 people during a raid that centered around two hotels Wednesday morning.
Two people were sentenced to life in prison in connection with the murder of a transgender man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
The money will fuel a 10-year push into precision medicine at a hospital system that treats children from before birth through young adulthood.
Hospice nurses who work for Allina Health are set to begin a seven-day strike on Friday.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
A group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in the Twin Cities has filed a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice, their union said on Friday.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges; the NFL said it is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy and Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
Quinn Hughes appears to be in no rush to get a contract extension done with the Minnesota Wild.
Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota Vikings have officially named Carson Wentz the backup quarterback for Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota's leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
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.
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
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.
Friday evening brings a severe weather threat, with isolated supercells capable of 2-inch hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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.
Mostly sunny Thursday, with light winds and a nice warm-up into the upper 70s to lower 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
It'll be a mostly sunny day Thursday with light winds, but the humidity starts to pick up Friday ahead of some scattered showers.
Thursday will be warm and sunny, before some storms Friday.
Friday evening brings a severe weather threat, with isolated supercells capable of 2-inch hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Tom Golisano, a billionaire known for donating to children's hospitals nationwide, is directing $35 million to Children's Minnesota to fund treatments once considered out of reach for Minnesota families.
What started as a small coffee shop block party in 2001 has grown into a 25-year tradition rooted in rebuilding the Rondo neighborhood, which was disrupted by highway construction decades ago.
A new memoir co-authored by Doris Hines and her daughter chronicles the life of the Minneapolis jazz singer who performed alongside Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Dinah Washington.
Watering from above can brown the buds and split the plant, a Bachman's specialist warns, and deadheading spent flowers helps prompt new growth.