Meatpacking workers protest Hormel
Meat-packing workers at the Hormel plant in Austin will vote Wednesday on a final offer for contract negotiations.
Meat-packing workers at the Hormel plant in Austin will vote Wednesday on a final offer for contract negotiations.
Spokespeople for inmates at the Stillwater prison held a press conference Monday in regards to the 9-hour protest that caused a lockdown Sunday evening. Over 100 incarcerated people unanimously declined to return to their cells to draw attention towards what they believe are inadequate living conditions. The group cited lack of air conditioning, lack of access to clean water, showers, and to their families as reasons for their protest.
The 3rd protest carried out by the same Christian man came just days after the prime minister said Quran desecrations were making Sweden "prioritized" for terror.
It was the third straight night of fiery protests over the deadly police shooting of a teenager that revived grievances about policing in France.
Postal workers in Eagan braved the rain and took to the streets to voice their concerns Saturday.
Democrats all the way up to the White House accuse the Tennessee Republicans of focusing on political retribution over efforts to keep children safe.
Palestinians see an "explosive potential" with Israel's new hardline government in power — while Jews from Israel and the U.S. grapple with "a dramatic change."
It has been nearly three years since the world watched as mass protest, looting, arson and riots consumed Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd. Mayor Jacob Frey says an after-action review points to missteps made by city officials.
Activists in south Minneapolis are continuing to push for the city to change plans for a plot of land in the East Phillips Community.
A Chechen man who's held regular demonstrations at the embassy said he was "happy" to see Ukraine's national colors, and he hoped the painters would be let off the hook.
The release of video showing the death of Tyre Nichols has evoked strong reaction across the country. Demonstrators are calling for justice in several cities tonight including Boston, Charlotte, and here in Minnesota.
Saturday's rally and candlelight vigil in downtown Minneapolis was part of planned demonstrations in 100 cities across the world.
It's a challenge to put the year into words, but that did not stop WCCO's Adam Duxter from trying--with help from you.
Protesters pushing to protect United States immigrants blocked a busy stretch of downtown Minneapolis Thursday night.
Today a man will find out how much time he'll spend behind bars after plowing an SUV through a protest in Uptown.
This morning, a family is preparing to face the man who killed a woman they love.
Hundreds of nurses flooded downtown Minneapolis today to confront corporate healthcare executives.
The president had still not accepted defeat after official results showed his leftist challenger narrowly won the election.
Minnesotans are joining many around the world in protesting the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran
Mahsa Amini's death in the custody of Iran's "morality police" has sparked 11 days of protests against the country's ruling Islamic clerics.
Putin's mobilization of some reservists has sparked protests and a run for the border, but with "sham" votes in occupied regions, he may be creating a pretext for escalation.
A Twin Cities puppeteer has a new career he never imagined. During the pandemic, Ty Chapman tried something new, writing a kids book with a deep purpose.
Families of the victims of the Uvalde protested at the Texas state capital today to ask the governor to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons.
3 people were arrested outside of Dave Chapelle's comedy show on Friday night.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested while protesting outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, her staff tells WCCO.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
After the rain wraps up Monday morning, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
In a stunning feat of athleticism Sunday, two men ran 50 miles around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis — a distance of nearly two full marathons back-to-back.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
In a stunning feat of athleticism Sunday, two men ran 50 miles around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis — a distance of nearly two full marathons back-to-back.
A Minneapolis man is dead after a crash early Saturday morning on Interstate 394 in Minnetonka.
Three people were injured in two separate shootings on opposite sides of Minneapolis Saturday night, police said. All three are expected to be OK.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
Former President Trump wasn't the only politician busy in the Land of 10,000 Lakes as Governor Tim Walz signed six new bills into Minnesota law.
Nearly 73 years after being wounded in the Korean War, Earl Meyer finally received a Purple Heart this afternoon.
Traveling across the world can get quite expensive, but Minnesota and areas in the upper midwest have gems that are just a car ride away.
Authorities in southwestern Minnesota are investigating a grain bin death earlier this week.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann was charged earlier this month with first-degree child sexual assault with a child under 13 in regard to her relationship with a fifth-grade student at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
There's only a handful of practicing Black architects in the state of Minnesota. It's a space one north Minneapolis designer is grateful to represent, and through his work on the north side, he aims to create a more equitable future.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
One woman aspires to open the first black, woman-owned brewery in the state
In a protest through songs, more than 50 students gathered outside Hinckley-Finlayson High School Wednesday afternoon, demanding a reversal to a school board decision to take a traditional Native song out of this year's upcoming graduation ceremony.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
A deal brokered Saturday night by state legislators and Gov. Tim Walz will keep Uber, and possibly Lyft, in Minnesota.
Caroline Cummings is at the Capitol, where the 2024 Minnesota Legislative session ends at midnight Monday.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
An agreement was reached on Saturday night to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota and pay rideshare drivers more.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
With just 45 days to go until Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minnesota, other rideshare companies are already rolling in with intentions of picking up the slack.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
Three people were injured in two separate shootings on opposite sides of Minneapolis Saturday night, police said. All three are expected to be OK.
A southern Minnesota man was shot early Friday in Minneapolis and died hours later at a hospital, according to authorities.
Data from the city of Minneapolis' dashboard shows an increase in certain crimes in Dinkytown, as police roll out their summer safety plans.
A man died late Friday evening after he was shot at a light rail station in St. Paul.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
With decades of experience healing the body, these two say this is the first step to healing the mind.
Both chambers debated until early Thursday morning with the House making some progress regarding changes to the paid family and medical leave bill that passed last year.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Smith Park in Bloomington is home to a new kind of playground to test your ninja skills — no matter your age.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Guests will spend the night in The Kid's bedroom, enjoy "rare and special" Prince tracks and receive a private tour of the house featuring Prince's real-life personal items, according to Airbnb listing.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
In a stunning feat of athleticism Sunday, two men ran 50 miles around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis — a distance of nearly two full marathons back-to-back.
Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Western Conference finals after beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday night.
Robin Lod scored the equalizer in the second half and notched an assist Sang-Bin Jeong's winner as Minnesota United rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers.
José Ramírez homered and had three RBIs and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 11-4 romp over the Minnesota Twins, who lost their fifth straight game.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
In 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost he would never come back. Now, he'll return to Minnesota Friday for one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's goal of winning our state.
Internal Republican polling shows Minnesota is up for grabs, and Minnesota's 10 electoral college votes could be critical in the upcoming election.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline Professor David Schultz about Trump's ongoing legal battles.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political strategists Abou Amara, a democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican.
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 few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
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.
After the rain wraps up Monday morning, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
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 rain will wrap up Monday morning and we'll have some dry time before another system moves in tonight.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we’re in for some significant rainfall, and possible severe weather, over the next couple of days.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says storms will roll into the Twin Cities late Sunday evening.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
The rain will wrap up Monday morning and we'll have some dry time before another system moves in tonight.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we’re in for some significant rainfall, and possible severe weather, over the next couple of days.
A deal brokered Saturday night by state legislators and Gov. Tim Walz will keep Uber, and possibly Lyft, in Minnesota.