Trump indictment not expected to affect Wisconsin court race
Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
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Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
Republican lawmakers are questioning the efforts of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration to fix a Wisconsin agency's lengthy delays in issuing professional licenses.
Wisconsin has filled its men's hockey head coaching vacancy by hiring Mike Hastings away from Minnesota State.
University of Wisconsin System students will have to pay hundreds of dollars more to attend classes next year under a plan approved by system officials.
A Wisconsin man charged in federal court with making a threat against Gov. Tony Evers and others has pleaded guilty to making a threat against a county official under a deal with prosecutors.
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.
Authorities say almost three dozen people were cited for underage drinking after a house party Saturday night in western Wisconsin.
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
The Legislature's finance committee has approved a $215,000 deal between the state Justice Department and a factory farm to settle pollution allegations.
The Democratic-funded candidate in Wisconsin's pivotal state Supreme Court contest has raised more than five times as much money as her Republican-backed opponent ahead of the April 4 election.
Gov. Tony Evers has directed that flags to be flown at half-staff in the state Tuesday to honor a Wisconsin soldier who died in World War II and whose remains were recently identified.
Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school aren't letting a first-grade class perform a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance. Administrators also initially banned the song "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppets but later reversed that decision.
Authorities in Hudson are asking the public to help find Hai Quoc Ngyuen, a River Falls man who has not been seen since March 3.
A factory farm has agreed to pay the Wisconsin Department of Justice $215,000 to settle pollution allegations.
Disabled voters who need assistance submitting absentee ballots say local election leaders across Wisconsin are not following federal law during early voting in the high-stakes state Supreme Court race.
Wisconsin officials announced on Friday the arrests of six individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Wisconsin. One of the arrested is from Minnesota.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived.
The campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court is gaining national attention, as the results could have long-term implications on abortion rights and the 2024 presidential election. Corrinne Hess, a political reporter with The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined CBS News to discuss the candidates and where they stand on some hot-button issues.
A new ranking places three Minnesota cities among the best places to live in the country.
A jury has convicted a man of homicide, hiding a corpse and stalking in the death of a romantic rival whose body has never been found.
Anyone who encourages a riot or participates in violence during a riot would face felony charges under a bill Wisconsin's Assembly has approved.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is working to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's Wisconsin Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 abortion ban.
Voters have begun casting ballots in person in Wisconsin's high stakes state Supreme Court race.
The Justice Department said in a statement that police officers were called to a house in the village of Hortonville in Outagamie County on Saturday morning on a report of two unresponsive individuals.
Today car enthusiasts came from all over to admire some sweet rides at the 47th annual custom auto show in La Crosse.
Video shows Liam Ramos and his father escorted by ICE agents as they caught a commercial flight on Delta Air Lines last month. They were taken to a detention center in Texas.
This winter has been especially hard for gas station owners. One Minnesota woman who owns five stations is trying to help commuters by selling gas almost at cost.
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage girl in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was given a sentence of just over 10 years on Thursday, according to court documents.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
This winter has been especially hard for gas station owners. One Minnesota woman who owns five stations is trying to help commuters by selling gas almost at cost.
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage girl in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was given a sentence of just over 10 years on Thursday, according to court documents.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey released their plan Thursday for the $7 million in allocated funds to help small businesses recover from the effects of Operation Metro Surge.
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.
Republican Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen spent Friday morning in jail after being booked on suspicion of driving drunk in White Bear Lake, according to police. Engen says he's sorry for his actions. Caroline Cummings reports from the State Capitol.
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to flood St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday for the No Kings rally — an all-hands-on deck situation for law enforcement and public transit officials.
Delta Air Lines is currently at the center of a growing debate over immigration enforcement.
Vice President JD Vance hosted the first meeting of the Task Force to eliminate fraud Friday morning at the White House.
Minnesota state Rep. Elliott Engen, who's campaigning to be state auditor, was picked up for driving drunk in the Twin Cities early Friday.
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.
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage girl in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was given a sentence of just over 10 years on Thursday, according to court documents.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
State GOP Rep. Elliott Engen, who represents Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and is running for State Auditor, was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
The fraud crisis in Minnesota has been a big focus for the Trump administration, and Vice President JD Vance hosted the first meeting of a new fraud task force Friday at the White House.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says conditions will be windy and dry in a large portion of Minnesota on Saturday, which will lead to a sharp rise in fire danger across the state.
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.
Windy conditions across much of Minnesota on Saturday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
People near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on Thursday may have noticed an oily sheen on the water. Adam Del Rosso shows what it could be and looks at the health of the water.
Saturday will be windy and warmer, but Sunday will be the jewel of the weekend.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says conditions will be windy and dry in a large portion of Minnesota on Saturday, which will lead to a sharp rise in fire danger across the state.
Windy conditions across much of Minnesota on Saturday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
People near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on Thursday may have noticed an oily sheen on the water. Adam Del Rosso shows what it could be and looks at the health of the water.
Activists are raising questions after video showed 5-year-old Liam Ramos, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and his father escorted by agents as they caught a flight on Delta Air Lines last month. Reg Chapman reports.
The No Kings rally in St. Paul on Saturday could be one of the largest demonstrations in Minnesota history. As Conor Wight shows, it’s all-hands-on-deck as officials prepare for up to 150,000 people.