Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
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 House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Republicans are at odds over a key ingredient of a proposal long sought after by local governments that would significantly boost state aid to pay for essential services, putting the future of the measure in jeopardy.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says that Republicans were "done negotiating" on a bill that would increase state aid to local governments, unveiling a new proposal that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Senate have yet to agree to.
Minnesota is nearing a future without so-called forever chemicals PFAS in consumer products, after key lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature agreed to include in a budget proposal language banning them.
The Minnesota Senate voted Monday to approve a plan to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they're sick or caring for relatives who are ill.
The leader of the Wisconsin Senate says that Republicans who control the Legislature remain supportive of cutting income taxes for all income earners, even if there is not enough support for his plan that would phase in a flat tax rate.
North Dakota state senators are sending to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum a veto-proof bill that would ban abortion at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.
Iowa's Senate has passed a controversial bill that would allow minors to work longer hours and in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has missed dozens of votes as she recovers from shingles.
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed two transgender athlete bans into law.
The Minnesota Legislature will return from its Easter-Passover break on Tuesday with a remarkably high number of bills already signed into law.
A Republican state representative and a Democratic attorney vied for an open state Senate seat in Tuesday's election in a race that could decide whether the GOP inches closer to a supermajority that could override Gov. Tony Evers' vetoes or even impeach him.
A special election to fill an open Wisconsin Senate seat could give Republican legislators enough votes to impeach Gov. Tony Evers and other civil officers.
Low-income Wisconsin mothers could stay on Medicaid longer and will less paperwork under a bill that has gained bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
North Dakota public schools and state agencies would be prohibited from using any pronouns for students and employees that don't reflect their sex at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 89, has served in the U.S. Senate for three decades.
Senators questioned Pentagon officials about why the spy balloon was not shot down over Alaska.
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
The measure extends funding for federal agencies for one week, and gives Congress additional time to finish crafting and clear a mammoth, longer-term spending package.
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
A metro girl's quick thinking and plan of action didn't go unnoticed by first responders.
The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers.
A second man who pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Mall of America in 2022 was sentenced on Monday to more than 30 years in prison.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is holding its second-ever draft on Monday night in the Twin Cities.
Hearing aids aren't typically covered by insurance, but coverage varies and there are exceptions you should know.
A metro girl's quick thinking and plan of action didn't go unnoticed by first responders.
The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers.
A second man who pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Mall of America in 2022 was sentenced on Monday to more than 30 years in prison.
Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, will be honored by thousands on Tuesday at a public memorial service.
The photos depict an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying in formation with a F-35 Lightning II from Arizona's 62nd Fighter Squadron over various parts of the Duluth area.
A man is dead and a woman is injured after an ATV crash near Mille Lacs Lake.
The photos depict an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying in formation with a F-35 Lightning II from Arizona's 62nd Fighter Squadron over various parts of the Duluth area.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
A second man who pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Mall of America in 2022 was sentenced on Monday to more than 30 years in prison.
Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, will be honored by thousands on Tuesday at a public memorial service.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has spent most of his life in prison since being convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
A shooting in a Sioux Falls neighborhood has left three people dead and two others injured.
A man was sentenced Friday to probation and restitution for starting a fire inside a Shoreview barbershop.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Sheila E. said she now wants the museum to return her old drum kit, which she said Prince personally asked to "borrow" to display there.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is holding its second-ever draft on Monday night in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Twins have a new look. Dubbed "The Ripple Effect," the new uniforms are inspired by the waters of Minnesota.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Kayla McBride hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 32 points, Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat Seattle 83-64 and snapped the Storm's six-game win streak.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase over the metro Monday night, rain showers will roll in overnight, and severe weather is possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
Home insurance rates have skyrocketed in the past few years, with people living in areas at higher risk of fires and hurricanes being hit the hardest.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that the next few days could bring severe storms to parts of Minnesota, along with quite warm temperatures.
The rest of Monday will be beautiful, but rain returns on Tuesday.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is holding its second-ever draft on Monday night in the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase over the metro Monday night, rain showers will roll in overnight, and severe weather is possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Lavon Longstreet accepted a sentence of more than 30 years in prison on Monday for killing 19-year-old Johntae Hudson inside Mall of America in 2022.
Home insurance rates have skyrocketed in the past few years, with people living in areas at higher risk of fires and hurricanes being hit the hardest.
Marielle Mohs caught up with community members who say the loss of Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell still weighs heavy on their hearts.