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The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
The bill now heads to President Biden's desk with government funding set to expire Friday.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
Minnesota might be on the verge of a normal legislative session.
A national Democratic law firm has asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's congressional maps, arguing that the court's decision last month ordering new state legislative maps opens the door to the latest challenge.
A federal judge has ordered a new legislative district for two Native American tribes who successfully challenged North Dakota's 2021 redistricting map as violating the Voting Rights Act in diluting Native American voters' strength.
North Dakota Republican leaders have called on a state lawmaker to resign after he railed against police with homophobic slurs, anti-migrant language and curses during a Dec. 15 traffic stop in which he was arrested for drunken driving.
Nikki Haley has denounced Republican presidential rival Ron DeSantis in Iowa for campaigning in the state with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
"I have done the math over and over and it doesn't look really good," Rep. George Santos said of his chances of surviving the latest expulsion effort.
House Republicans have issued a subpoena to Lesley Wolf, the assistant U.S. attorney in Delaware.
Kendrid Hamlin pleaded guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her apartment building in February.
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
Sarcasm is evident in some of the amendments. One proposes requiring "stop, drop and roll" training for House colleagues who pull fire alarms.
The timing was notable, as Phillips put pen to paper in New Hampshire Friday morning, ahead of the deadline to appear on the state's primary ballot.
Phillips began his career in Congress when he unseated five-term Republican Erik Paulsen in 2018. It was the first time in almost six decades that a Republican didn't carry that district.
The chaos that engulfed the House Republican conference after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was stripped of the gavel earlier this month ended Oct. 25.
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
House Republicans finally elected Mike Johnson to be House speaker, over three weeks after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Here's the list of GOP candidates who ran.
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
Javon Tracy set Minnesota's single-game record with two punt return touchdowns in the season opener against Eastern Illinois.
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.
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Dinosaurs from all around the world have made their way to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and they're giving us a chance to learn about the planet in a unique way.
After years of planning, the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum near Camp Ripley is nearly ready to open.
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.
Minnesota law enforcement officials identified the two people who were killed when a gunman opened fire in a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex Wednesday, as well as two of the officers who were shot.
Police say a fight led to a fatal shooting in south Minneapolis Wednesday evening, just hours after a nearby mass shooting downtown.
The man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex Wednesday was facing eviction after a string of incidents including assault and allegedly showing a gun to apartment management, according to court documents.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
After years of planning, the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum near Camp Ripley is nearly ready to open.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
A better chance for storms arrives Thursday night across central and northern Minnesota. A few could be severe with a slight risk for wind and hail.
Police in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, have an adult man in custody after social media threats were made towards both schools in the area on Tuesday.
Officials in northern Minnesota say a 43-year-old man drowned while paddleboarding with his daughter Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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.
If new federal rules take effect, made-in-Minnesota THC drinks could disappear this winter. Esme Murphy explains how there's now a pause on a bill to delay the ban that was headed to President Trump's desk.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged ICE officer Christian Castro with accused of lying about shooting Julio Sosa-Celis this January in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, multiple sources tell CBS News.
Federal prosecutors have charged an ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota with making false statements about the incident, sources said. He is now in custody.
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.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Minnesota law enforcement officials identified the two people who were killed when a gunman opened fire in a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex Wednesday, as well as two of the officers who were shot.
Federal prosecutors have charged an ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota with making false statements about the incident, sources said. He is now in custody.
Police say a fight led to a fatal shooting in south Minneapolis Wednesday evening, just hours after a nearby mass shooting downtown.
The man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex Wednesday was facing eviction after a string of incidents including assault and allegedly showing a gun to apartment management, according to court documents.
Two people are dead and at least five others are injured, including three officers, after a shooting near 15 East Grant Street Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, according to police. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
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.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
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.
Javon Tracy set Minnesota's single-game record with two punt return touchdowns in the season opener against Eastern Illinois.
The Minnesota Lynx's Olivia Miles has been named the WBNA's August Rookie of the Month.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
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.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
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.
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.
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 corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days? Good Question.
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.
Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
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.
There’s a chance for storms late Thursday across central and northern Minnesota, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
There’s a chance for storms late Thursday across central and northern Minnesota, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Years of low snowpack and scarce rainfall have pushed underground aquifers to critically low levels, forcing rural residents and ranchers to haul water from the few remaining public fill stations.
Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
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.
A day after a mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis, we're learning more about the shooter, the victims and what led to the chaos.
A young kid, and maybe a future Twins prospect, stopped by to play a little ball with Sports Director Mike Max
A Hallmark Holiday Movie could be filmed in Bemidji. But to make it a reality, the city needs your help! Here's how to make Bemidji the next Hallmark Movie location.