South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited a city park Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the impact of copper wire theft.
The clock is ticking. Uber and Lyft say they're planning to leave Minneapolis one month from today if the city doesn't reverse course on its driver pay ordinance. Caroline Cummings reports Governor Tim Walz is hoping to find a compromise.
Gov. Tim Walz traded in the typical State House Chamber for a High School Auditorium to tout his party's big wins for this year's State of the State address. Caroline Cummings has the highlights from Owatonna.
Gov. Tim Walz will talk to Minnesotans about the state of the state. He's expected to tout what he sees as his administration's accomplishments.
In his roughly 25-minute speech, he highlighted key DFL priorities that cleared the capitol last year — free school meals for all kids, carbon-free energy benchmarks, record education funding and paid leave — and called on lawmakers to do more this session, specifically on gun control.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give his State of the State Address Tuesday at Owatonna High School.
Monday Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his quarter-billion-dollar supplemental spending proposal. That covers extra priorities he hopes lawmakers will consider this year. Caroline Cummings breaks down the proposal.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
The proposal comes as lawmakers have a smaller budget surplus to work with and signs looming of a potential deficit if they aren't careful.
Walz’s proposal comes as lawmakers have a smaller budget surplus to work with and signs looming of a potential deficit if they aren't careful.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz requesting that the attorney general take over the case of a state trooper who killed a man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer.
A local group supporting Palestinians plans to make their voices heard at Thursday's State Board of Investment meeting.
Gov. Tim Walz says the opioid crisis that's developed in the last half dozen years is tragic and unprecedented, and he says in order for real work to be accomplished on this issue, it needs to be addressed as a public health crisis.
As families and communities across Minnesota grieve the tragedy of three slain first responders on Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz said it's incumbent upon policymakers to press for solutions to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.
As the families of three Burnsville first responders grieve Sunday's unthinkable tragedy, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Tuesday it's incumbent on policymakers to think about solutions to ensure this doesn't happen again in the future.
There are currently two different bills that would both make betting on your phone and at local betting parlors legal, and it’s just a question of which one can get to the finish line.
The state's highest court will decide if Minnesota's governor went too far during the pandemic.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments Thursday challenging Gov. Tim Walz's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Upper Midwest Law Center alleges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz overstepped his power by issuing his COVID mandate in 2020.
The new Minnesota child tax credit is giving parents more than $1,200 on average. An estimated 300,000 Minnesotans are eligible for the credit, with no limit on the number of kids.
The Internal Revenue Service says the nearly $1 billion in state tax rebates sent to more than 2 million Minnesotans last fall will be subject to federal income taxes.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced he's joined many other governors across the country in filing an amicus curiae brief in an effort to protect abortion access nationwide.
On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joined local nonprofit Second Harvest Heartland to share an exciting announcement.
The controversy over the proposed new Minnesota state flag continues.
Many tractors use GPS to plant precise rows to avoid gaps and overlap. Farmers rely on it to plant more efficiently and precisely.
"Pretty unlikely that I'd ever be able to compete in athletics at a competitive level or ever be able to run or do anything involving running," said Will Just, recalling the doctor's message.
Nathan Sheferaw owned and operated Shifty's Premium Cuts in Moundsview for the past year. He died on May 7 in a car crash in San Jose, California.
A former administrator at a Twin Cities college is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school to the benefit of her boyfriend.
If you already have a valid eyeglass prescription, save money by shopping for prescription sunglasses online.
Nathan Sheferaw owned and operated Shifty's Premium Cuts in Moundsview for the past year. He died on May 7 in a car crash in San Jose, California.
A former administrator at a Twin Cities college is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school to the benefit of her boyfriend.
A fire wiped out thousands of plants, putting one urban farmer on the verge of losing it all.
A judge ruled in April that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the woman's right to remain silent.
When Chris Tunbaw opened Mandalay Kitchen last year, he knew he wanted to take his customers on a food journey reflecting the path of an exiled diaspora.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a possible drowning at Mound Creek County Park around 3:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what caused a wildfire in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are searching for a Kansas man who disappeared while kayaking on a central Minnesota lake.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Two men were saved from drowning in a western Wisconsin lake Saturday evening, but one remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Annie Thaemert was over the moon when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, but her mother was battling metastatic breast cancer and it was spreading quickly.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A fire wiped out thousands of plants, putting one urban farmer on the verge of losing it all.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Journalist Charles Hallman is a staple at Target Center. But he found a passion for covering a neglected sports beat.
After passing the House, the Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, would need to go back to the Senate for the final OK before it would appear on the statewide ballot for voter input in 2026.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
A proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution would prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation and more.
Six tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
A former administrator at a Twin Cities college is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school to the benefit of her boyfriend.
A judge ruled in April that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the woman's right to remain silent.
Police in Blaine say a gathering of hundreds of teens turned violent Saturday night, injuring an officer. Chaos continued as officers tried to disperse the crowd. More juveniles allegedly "swung at officers" while others ignored the police and continued fighting.
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack "a terrible violent act."
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
"Pretty unlikely that I'd ever be able to compete in athletics at a competitive level or ever be able to run or do anything involving running," said Will Just, recalling the doctor's message.
The Minnesota Vikings, along with the 31 other NFL teams, will release their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, the league announced.
The game will serve as the inaugural PWHL playoff game at the Xcel Energy Center. PWHL Minnesota needs a win to keep their season alive as the team is down 0-2 in the best of five series with Toronto.
Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Stillwater native and Hill Murray grad's career has been a slow burn. He was a late bloomer in high school golf and took until his senior year to capture college win number one.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
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.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
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.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
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.
Many tractors use GPS to plant precise rows to avoid gaps and overlap. Farmers rely on it to plant more efficiently and precisely.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says an air quality alert is in effect in Minnesota until 11 p.m. Monday.
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the metro and southern Minnesota are under an air quality alert through 11 p.m. Monday.
The rare geomagnetic storms that brought dazzling colors across the night sky also brought some chaos to the farming community.
From being told he would not be able to run or play sports, to setting track and field records, Minneapolis Washburn track star Will Just overcame the odds.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says an air quality alert is in effect in Minnesota until 11 p.m. Monday.
There is one event that brings Minnesotans together every year. The Minnesota State Fair begins in just 100 days. WCCO looks back at its history as we celebrate 75 years on air.
The calendar on Sunday said Mother’s Day but for some Minnesota families, celebrations will have to wait until more than 500 Minnesota National Guardsmen and women come home. Jonah Kaplan has an important update from our citizen soldiers serving in the Middle East.