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Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann delivered a farewell speech Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. House. The 6th District Republican is leaving office after eight years in Washington D.C. Thanking her staff and Minnesota supporters, Bachmann said she was the nemesis of Democrats -- but that she never compromised her beliefs.
For the first time in more than 20 years, a Minnesota tree is on its way to Washington D.C. as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The 88-foot white spruce stopped at Garlough Environmental Magnet School in West St. Paul Thursday. Students had a chance to see the tree and write a note on the side of the truck. "We don't have many windows on the side of the truck," said Mike Theune, project lead for the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. "If we have too many it creates a greenhouse effect."
A controversial football team is coming to town and not everyone is on board because of their name and mascot. At a press conference Thursday, the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media announced a rally, called "No Honor In Racism Rally," which will be held during next week's Vikings game.
After taking steps to ban the use of the Washington, D.C. football team's name in an upcoming NFL match at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis City Council members say they've been told they have no authority to do so.
The White House announced enhanced screenings for Ebola at five U.S. airports Wednesday. Employees of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will be taking the temperature of all travelers coming from West Africa at airports in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington D.C and Atlanta. Anyone with a temperature would then be taken to the quarantine station for further evaluation.
The Coast Guard is looking for a small plane that took off from Wisconsin and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The plane left the Waukesha Airport in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. It failed to land at a Virginia airport as scheduled, and crossed into a restricted air space near Washington, D.C.
The snowy owl that captured the nation's capital attention when it perched at The Washington Post building and survived being hit by a bus has died. The University of Minnesota's Raptor Center in St. Paul says on its website that the owl, which had undergone rehab there, was found dead on the shoulder of a Minnesota highway.
Staff from the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Office of the USDA Forest Service visited northern Minn. in late July to survey trees fit for Christmas in the nation's capitol. According to officials, crews searched the Chippewa National Forest near Cass Lake, Minn. They settled upon two trees out of the millions in the protected area, one of which is a backup.
President Barack Obama said Thursday that Washington needs to stop "playing to the most fringe elements of politics" and help Americans who are fighting to make ends meet, as he spent an afternoon with a working mother who wrote to him about her struggles.
A woman called 911 in the middle of the night in Minneapolis and an operator picked up five states away. It happened to Faye Lewis last month when she made the emergency call from her cell phone.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar will head to Washington, D.C. on Monday to ask the President for help for Minnesotans who have been affected by the floods. Klobuchar was in Mankato on Sunday to tour the flood damage there.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is off to Washington for high-level meetings and a presidential tribute to the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA's reigning champs. Dayton was scheduled to be in the capital city for two days, starting Wednesday. His itinerary included a meeting with Minnesota's two senators and the secretary of the Interior about federal funding for the multi-state water project that is vital to southwestern Minnesota.
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A group of Minnesotans are in the nation's capitol Sunday to honor our country's fallen heroes. They'll be participating in the national Memorial Day celebration in Washington D.C., invited there by the President.
Dozens of local World War II veterans are back from a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. They flew out at 6:15 a.m. Saturday morning and returned home around 10:30 p.m.
Great Lakes advocates are meeting in Washington, D.C., this week to lobby for funding of environmental projects and to discuss strategies for dealing with challenges such as invasive species. More than 100 people from the eight-state region are attending the Great Lakes Commission's semiannual meeting and other activities.
An executive of Target Corp. says the retailer has taken actions to shore up security following the massive breach of millions of consumers' data during the holiday season. He urged banks, retailers and the government to work together to protect consumers.
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President Obama was on a mission Saturday. After just 20 minutes, the first family left a privately-owned Washington D.C. bookstore with a stash of nearly two dozen books. Among them, three were penned by Minnesota authors: Kate DiCamillo's "Floyd and Ulysses," Cheryl Strayed's "Wild" and "Heart of a Samurai" by Margi Preus. Preus, who lives in Duluth, was at a remote cabin in northern Minnesota over the weekend. She found about the famous purchase in a text message from her son. "I completely missed it!" Preus said via Skype. "It just said 'Obama bought your book,' and I was like 'What?!'"
A Minnesota Democratic congressman has added his voice to GOP calls in Washington for administration officials to be fired over the rocky rollout of the new health care law.
Two students from Michigan State University and two from the University of Michigan are among the latest group of White House interns. The University of Michigan participants are Andrew Baker of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Lee Sova-Claypool of Chicago.
It's day 15 of the government shutdown, and the nation is two days away from a government default. But, Senate leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell have set aside their differences to come up with a plan to end the stalemate.
Minnesota veterans also rallied Sunday morning in support of the march in D.C. The protest on the National Mall in Washington D.C. was led by hundreds of veterans and demonstrators, against the shutdown.
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy is unharmed after a confrontation outside of the Capitol. Duffy's office said that the Republican was walking toward the Capitol to vote on legislation when someone he didn't know began screaming at him and grabbed his arm.
The usually bustling District of Columbia will be uniquely affected Wednesday by the first government shutdown in 17 years, with thousands of federal employees who make up the backbone of the metro area's workforce ordered not to report to work.
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St. Paul police are asking for the public's help to find 20-year-old Sebastian Santibanez.
A 28-year-old woman will be sentenced on Monday for her part in a New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.
A Minnesota man disappeared while kayaking in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park Saturday, officials said.
Friends and family will say a final farewell to fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Monday in his home state of Connecticut.
Summer is now in full swing. But when school's out, it can be a really hungry time for Minnesota families.
Summer is now in full swing. But when school's out, it can be a really hungry time for Minnesota families.
Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future.
You can expect a scorcher of a Father's Day weekend, followed by more storms late next week.
A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center.
The man responsible for a Minnesota teen's fentanyl overdose death will be sentenced on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has kept a lower court's ruling banning the use of mobile voting sites in the upcoming presidential election in place for now, a win for Republicans.
Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans.
Police now say at least a dozen people were hurt in a shooting at a party in Wisconsin's capital city. More than 25 people were at the party on the roof of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Madison early Sunday when shots were fired.
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.
Tynika Smith, or Ms. T as she's affectionately known in the community, put on a barbecue at Peavy Field Park in Minneapolis for those without a place to go.
During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.
North High students walked the stage Friday night. A notable absence, Deshaun Hill Jr.
After years of work, a lasting tribute and community landmark is almost finished in the community of Mound.
Most places having handicapped parking spots, but it doesn't necessarily mean people who use wheelchairs are able to park.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sign a new bill into law that will impact the future of the health care you and your family receive.
Republicans last month overwhelmingly chose Royce White to run against Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Royce White’s surprising endorsement at the state convention sets him up to run against Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Esme Murphy speaks with him about the race.
This session, the Minnesota Legislature approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans in an effort to reduce out-of-pocket care costs.
Summer is now in full swing. But when school's out, it can be a really hungry time for Minnesota families.
During Thursday's Board of Regents meeting, the board at the U of M approved a 4.5% tuition increase for students attending the school's Twin Cities' campus.
Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well.
Customers aren't "digging" the front-end loaders along one of Minneapolis' busiest corridors, and small businesses are paying the price.
New numbers out on Wednesday show prices on all items rose about 3% year-over-year last month. But car insurance prices jumped a whopping 20%.
A 28-year-old woman will be sentenced on Monday for her part in a New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.
A shooting near 28th and Park has left a woman with a life-threatening injury.
St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul.
A former Chick-fil-A manager at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $150,000 from the restaurant.
A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall.
A Blaine woman and her family will be featured in Amazon Prime's new six-episode docuseries, "Take Me Out Feet First." The docuseries follows individuals advocating for end-of-life options.
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The Walker Art Center is celebrating an artist's return to the Twin Cities.
Dubbed Royalston Square, a new event space intends to use projectors to transport visitors to any number of locations — art museums, deep under the sea, and even into outer space.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
You can always find Stephen Berry on the Aurora bench at every game, both home and away. That's because he's been the team's bus driver since their inaugural season three years ago.
Jose Miranda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday night to take both games of a split doubleheader and finish a sweep of the four-game series.
The game between the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday.
Joe Ryan struck out five in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa had a two-run homer among his three hits as the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2.
The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling outfielder Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul and recalled multi-position player Austin Martin to take his place.
Republicans last month overwhelmingly chose Royce White to run against Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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.
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.
Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall.
This weekend, Americans will celebrate the fathers in their lives. While they've likely had a big influence on their kids, they might not realize their kids influenced them early in life.
A survey of 100 CEOs found that nearly a third of them are exploring the idea of a four-day, or four-and-a-half-day, workweek.
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.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
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.
More showers and storms are on the way Monday and throughout the week.
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.
It’s another wet and rainy day and certain communities are keeping a close eye on rising water levels.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says there really isn't a day in the extended forecast that doesn't bring with it the chance for rain, except maybe in the latter part of the weekend.
Many communities will see significant rainfall on Monday as multiple rounds of storms move through Minnesota.
More showers and storms are on the way Monday and throughout the week.
A St. Paul man is missing after kayaking in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park on Saturday.
It’s another wet and rainy day and certain communities are keeping a close eye on rising water levels.
Like the soulful sounds of a saxophone? This weekend will be your prime opportunity of the year to enjoy some summertime jazz.
The window for picking Minnesota strawberries isn't a long one, so local consumers will want to make the most of their opportunity.