Wisconsin governor orders election to fill Assembly seat
A special election will be held in July to fill an open Assembly seat representing Milwaukee's northern suburbs.
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A special election will be held in July to fill an open Assembly seat representing Milwaukee's northern suburbs.
Attorneys for a Republican prosecutor are urging a judge to toss out a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin state's 174-year-old abortion ban.
Wisconsin lawmakers have unveiled bipartisan plans to address problems that have disrupted how elections have been administered in the presidential battleground state since 2020.
It’s been one week since the St. Croix River reached its peak. Since then, the people living along it have seen some big changes.
The bill's sponsors see this as a way to beef-up the workforce as the restaurant industry is struggling to find enough help.
Wisconsin's local governments would see at least a 10% increase in funding under a widely anticipated, wide-ranging Republican plan.
Legalizing marijuana, paying for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium and creating a paid family leave program are top priorities for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Republican lawmakers said proposal "creates a simple solution" to food and beverage industry's workforce shortage.
A Democratic member of the commission that oversees Wisconsin elections plans to resign.
The death of Brenden Brown marked Barron County's first traffic fatality of 2023, the sheriff's department said.
Work is still underway to clean up the mess from a train derailment last week in southwest Wisconsin.
A woman was convicted Thursday in a drunken wrong-way crash in Wisconsin that killed a Minnesota musician last fall.
A 78-year-old man is dead after troopers say he rear-ended a semi in Superior today.
Here's a sure sign of spring -- bears are out of hibernation and wandering into unexpected places. Tahleel Mohieldin reports on a sighting in southern Wisconsin.
A freight train derailed along the Mississippi River in southwestern Wisconsin Thursday, possibly injuring one crew member and sending two cars into the water, officials said.
Perhaps no scheme change across the country carries more intrigue than the one taking place at Wisconsin.
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.
Where Minnesota meets Wisconsin at St. Croix Falls, residents of both states took advantage of the nice weather to see how high the river has risen.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is renewing his call for a statewide vote in Wisconsin on abortion rights, but has declined to say how he would vote on such a measure.
People in Wisconsin would receive fewer unemployment benefits and face stricter requirements to get them under eight bills scheduled for a vote in the Republican-controlled Assembly.
Authorities in River Falls, Wisconsin, are investigating after a woman was found shot death early Monday.
One of Door County's small companies is making a big difference.
After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical marijuana program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year.
A prosecutor has cleared of wrongdoing almost a dozen Wisconsin law enforcement officers who opened fire on an armed man after a standoff in January.
The Portage County Sheriff's Office in central Wisconsin said a bobcat needed to be removed from a vehicle after it climbed into the front grill.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
The Twin Cities will have a cold and quiet end to the workweek, with highs in the 30s, a dry feel and lighter winds.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
Attorneys say it's just the first wave and there may be dozens more to come.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing members' children to be on the chamber floor with them, which is a first in the institution's nearly 170-year history.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
After 42 days of a partial government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — giving in to Democrats' key demand to keep ICE separate, plus more of the day’s top stories.
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
Some council members said the cost is too high and they would not support the plan. Others argued they need more details before moving forward with a vote.
Metro Transit says assaults against workers have nearly doubled on buses and light rail trains in about a year. Ashley Grams shows us the plan to lower the number of attacks.
A $38 million plan to train Minneapolis police, fire, and EMS under one roof is on pause. City council members are split: some say it's necessary to bring promised police reform, others say it's not a priority. Ubah Ali talks one-on-one with the city's top safety official about the future of the project.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment building Thursday evening in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A shooting in south Minneapolis overnight Friday ended with one man dead and two other men injured, according to police.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Nate Heise is normally the first guy off the bench, but the product of Lake City, Minnesota, rose to the occasion, making a bigger impact as the Cyclones advanced to Friday's Sweet 16 game versus Tennessee.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored the winning goal with 4.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Florida Panthers 3-2.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing five of their top seven players for most of their record-setting overtime rally to beat the Houston Rockets.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
The Twin Cities will have a cold and quiet end to the workweek, with highs in the 30s, a dry feel and lighter winds.
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.
The Twin Cities will get a cool and quiet end to the workweek, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will back off tonight, but the temps plummet below average to the upper-20s.
Friday will be cold, but we’ll warm again over the weekend.
Police are searching for a shooter who opened fire at an apartment Thursday in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
After 42 days of a partial government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — giving in to Democrats' key demand to keep ICE separate, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A shooting overnight Friday at a busy south Minneapolis intersection ended with one man dead and two others injured, police say.
Metro Transit says assaults against workers have nearly doubled on buses and light rail trains in about a year. Ashley Grams shows us the plan to lower the number of attacks.
A $38 million plan to train Minneapolis police, fire, and EMS under one roof is on pause. City council members are split: some say it's necessary to bring promised police reform, others say it's not a priority. Ubah Ali talks one-on-one with the city's top safety official about the future of the project.