Talking Points: Minnesota is now safe haven for transgender community
This session, DFL Gov. Tim Walz signed a progressive bill into law making Minnesota a safe haven for LGBTQ people.
At Twin Cities VFW, federal charges against former President Trump polarizes veterans
Trump faces 37 felony criminal charges for alleged violations of illegally possessing U.S. nuclear and military secrets.
Why have there been so many recent bear sightings in the Twin Cities?
The video WCCO viewers have been sending is startling. Week after week there is new evidence that more bears are coming closer to the metro.
High school students petition to have graduation moved from Grace Church due to position on divorce, LGBTQ+ rights
Grace Church in Eden Prairie has hosted hundreds of high school graduations over the years, including those of Chaska High School. But this year, some Chaska students want the graduation ceremony moved because of the church's position on divorce and LGBTQ+ rights.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like?
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. This week's Talking Points answers the lingering questions about the new law and its potential impact on the state.
Barack Obama, national media take note of Minnesota's "miracle" legislative session
Minnesota Republicans say they do agree with President Obama that elections have consequences, and they are already gearing up for 2024.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
Still unclear how Minnesota delegation will vote in U.S. debt ceiling deal
The deal was reportedly worked out over the weekend by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the White House. It includes restarting student loan debt payments, which have been on hold since the pandemic and will start up again in August.
Requests from other prosecutors inspired AG Ellison's book on Chauvin trial
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Gov. Walz signed paid family and medical leave into law. How will it work?
With such big changes in the rules, we know that you have a lot of questions. Esme Murphy got the answers to some of your key questions.
Talking Points: What's changed since George Floyd's murder
In the three years since George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most
Democrats say their rebate checks, tax credits, and changes in Social Security income taxes represent the largest tax cut in Minnesota history. However, there are also taxes going up for most Minnesotans.
Gov. Tim Walz talks rebate checks, legislature's other tax moves ahead of end of session
Democrats are calling it the most productive legislative session in Minnesota history. Republicans are crying foul, saying voters will punish the DFL at the polls for a gross overreach.
Minnesota session 2023: A look back at bills that have passed
"From the environment to education, business and abortion, social issues. It is just a sweeping legislation," said University of Minnesota professor Larry Jacobs.