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The Wisconsin Justice Department wants to bow out of a multistate lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump's decision to divert money meant for National Guard units to his border wall.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court will flip from majority conservative to liberal control next month and Democrats have high hopes the change will lead to the state's abortion ban being overturned and maps redrawn to weaken GOP control of the Legislature and congressional districts.
The Republican-authored bill is meant to improve sagging reading scores and emphasizes phonics, the relationship between sounds and letters, over memorization. It also requires more frequent reading tests and employs reading coaches to help struggling students.
Wisconsin Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment that would prohibit government officials from closing churches during emergencies.
A judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban can continue.
Income taxes in Wisconsin will go down an average of $3 a month under the greatly reduced tax cut Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law after rejecting a much larger cut that Republicans wanted.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' partial veto that attempts to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years drew outrage and surprise from his political opponents.
Evers took language that originally applied the $325 increase for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years and instead vetoed the "20" and the hyphen to make the end date 2425.
Evers increased how much money K-12 public schools can raise per student by $325 a year until year 2425.
A two-year spending plan that cuts income taxes, increases funding for K-12 schools and cuts the University of Wisconsin's budget in a fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programming is up for final legislative approval on Thursday.
A two-year spending plan focused on tax cuts is up for approval Wednesday in the Wisconsin Senate.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed five bipartisan measures to bolster affordable housing across the state.
Income taxes would be cut across the board by $3.5 billion under a plan passed by Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee.
Republican lawmakers will cut the University of Wisconsin System's budget by $32 million despite a projected record-high $7 billion state budget surplus, leaving the university nearly half a billion dollars short of what it requested.
The way reading is taught in Wisconsin would change to a phonics-based approach under a bill passed by the state Assembly Wednesday.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to end funding for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program.
A proposal to regulate wedding barns in Wisconsin as part of an overhaul of the state's liquor laws won bipartisan support, advancing as the Republican-controlled Legislature moves swiftly to enact the sweeping bill.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says in a newspaper report that he won't sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers cut funding for the state's university system's diversity officers and initiatives.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature plans to take the final step needed to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration from requiring 7th graders be vaccinated against meningitis.
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are proposing a new plan to address pollution from PFAS chemicals.
The Republican-controlled budget committee voted along party lines to fund nearly $2.4 billion in building projects statewide, down from the $3.8 billion Evers had asked for.
Wisconsin lawmakers have voted to approve spending $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has raised the gay pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community amid attacks from conservative lawmakers across the country.
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee has rejected Gov. Tony Evers' plan to make permanent nearly 40 revenue agent positions who are meant to enforce the state's tax laws.
J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday.
Aatu Raty had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
A Superior, Wisconsin, police officer is expected to recover after being shot early Sunday morning, according to the town's mayor.
Abdulkadir Sharif Abdi is among twelve people detained in the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Metro Surge" in the Twin Cities.
Abdulkadir Sharif Abdi is among twelve people detained in the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Metro Surge" in the Twin Cities.
Minnesotans lined up for a chance to give back Saturday morning — as Bridging worked to collect new and gently used blankets ahead of the winter season during its annual "Bring a Blanket for Bridging" event.
On Saturday, Annunciation parishioners were welcomed back into the sanctuary for the first time since the tragedy in August.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday afternoon.
Renowned architect Frank Gehry died at the age of 96 on Friday, a representative confirmed to CBS News. His worldwide legacy included two works that were constructed in Minnesota.
Renowned architect Frank Gehry died at the age of 96 on Friday, a representative confirmed to CBS News. His worldwide legacy included two works that were constructed in Minnesota.
Out of the 1,500 men on his ship, Del Thielke was the only one selected to be aboard the USS Missouri when the peace treaty was signed.
The owner of the historic Lutsen Resort on Minnesota's North Shore has been charged with arson and insurance fraud more than a year after a fire destroyed the resort's lodge.
Minnesota will see a higher-than-expected surplus for this current budget, but is expected to see a deficit in the future due to spending outpacing revenues, according to state budget experts.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, say a mountain lion has been spotted in the city recently.
A Superior, Wisconsin, police officer is expected to recover after being shot early Sunday morning, according to the town's mayor.
River Falls hosts St. John's this weekend in round three of the NCAA tournament.
Bodycam video captured a sheriff's deputy in Racine County, Wisconsin, saving the life of a little girl from a house fire that killed her mother and the family dog earlier this week.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
ICE said Friday that 12 immigrants, five of them Somali, have been detained as a result of Operation Metro Surge. But immigrant rights groups say the number of detainees is much higher. Among those speaking out against the ICE raids and the targeting and language used by the administration is Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
A Superior, Wisconsin, police officer is expected to recover after being shot early Sunday morning, according to the town's mayor.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday afternoon.
Car thieves aren't waiting for the sun to rise in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, and neither are the police.
A 28-year-old man previously convicted of sexual assault in Minnesota has been federally charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in 2017 and kidnapping a woman earlier this year, according to court documents filed Thursday.
A man who law enforcement say was armed with a large knife when a deputy shot him in Monticello, Minnesota, now faces charges.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Cases always rise in colder months, with the use of furnaces and people working on gas motors in closed garages.
A jury has awarded an Iowa woman a $19.8 million verdict against the Mayo Clinic and a colorectal surgeon in a lawsuit brought in Minnesota courts, according to her attorneys.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The yellow childhood home of the Purple One is abandoned and in need of some TLC, despite the City of Minneapolis recently granting it landmark status.
Legendary rock 'n roll band Guns N' Roses is hitting the road again next year and will make a stop in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Early in the winter season, there are always good nonconference matchups in Minnesota, including Friday, when the Chanhassen girls basketball team visited Blaine. Plus, see the results of other exciting prep games in Minneapolis, Shakopee, Andover and other areas in the state.
J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday.
Aatu Raty had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Naz Reid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining, Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-106 on Saturday night.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesota lawmakers and small businesses are scrambling to get a piece of new federal legislation overturned that they say would eliminate Minnesota's hemp industry.
A new federal law threatens the hemp industry that Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says provides 2,700 Minnesota jobs and has generated $16 million in taxes for the state through nine months in 2025.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there's some chances for snow coming up within the next couple of days.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we'll peak near 10° with sub-zero wind chills most of the day
Temperatures will start at zero degrees Sunday but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -15 degrees.
Temperatures will start at zero degrees Sunday but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -15 degrees.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there's some chances for snow coming up within the next couple of days.
Whether you need an outfit for your holiday party or you're looking for that perfect gift, there's something for everyone. Hayley Matthews-Jones and Brittany Best join Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso on WCCO Saturday Morning.
It's a story about a man who listened to his body. It was subtle, but he just knew something wasn't right. And because four doctors listened, he is helping write part of medical history.
Many of us are getting into the holiday spirit, and the folks over at the American Swedish Institute are no exception.
One Minnesota teenager recently competed at the nationwide Miss Teen USA competition and finished higher than any other Minnesotan ever has. She won first-runner up, and is using that second-place finish to drive her passion for giving back.