North Dakota's overturned abortion ban won't be enforced during appeal
North Dakota's highest court has ruled that the state's overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge's ruling that struck down the law in September.
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North Dakota's highest court has ruled that the state's overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge's ruling that struck down the law in September.
Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
A lawsuit filed in federal court last Friday seeks to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, arguing they violate the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Some women, doctors and a pregnancy center are challenging Minnesota's abortion laws in federal court.
A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights measure that voters went on to reject.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible in her victory speech, but also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights.
Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
Republicans represent all of Iowa's four congressional districts but Democrats are hopeful of their chances in the general election.
South Dakota voters are deciding whether to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution and potentially overturn the state's abortion ban.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
The vice presidential debate was mostly civil with vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz actually finding some common ground. One thing they disagreed about was Minnesota's abortion law. Pat Kessler is here with a Reality Check.
In a 90-minute showdown, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance sparred on issues like the economy and abortion rights in their first and only debate ahead of the November election.
Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig is running a tough TV campaign ad against her Republican opponent, claiming Joe Teirab would ban abortion in all cases. Is that true?
The state of North Dakota is asking a judge to pause his ruling from last week that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
Minnesota imports more than $14 billion worth of products from Canada annually.
Softball is skyrocketing in popularity across the U.S. right now, and along with that, the dreams of young players hoping to play in college.
When a $1.5 million school levy failed in November, a group of Annandale parents decided to try and raise money to save teachers' jobs.
The wife of a hockey coach is speaking out about safety following a scary fall on the ice.
Hennepin County authorities are looking for a 46-year-old man who escaped police custody Sunday afternoon.
Softball is skyrocketing in popularity across the U.S. right now, and along with that, the dreams of young players hoping to play in college.
When a $1.5 million school levy failed in November, a group of Annandale parents decided to try and raise money to save teachers' jobs.
The wife of a hockey coach is speaking out about safety following a scary fall on the ice.
Hennepin County authorities are looking for a 46-year-old man who escaped police custody Sunday afternoon.
Black Entrepreneurs Day is normally a celebratory day at the Minnesota Capitol. But on Monday, it turned into a day of counterprotest as small business owners and lawmakers voiced concern over President Trump's rollback of DEI policies.
A Gopher 5 ticket worth $346,868 was sold in Hugo on Friday, and a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Albert Lea on Saturday.
A woman is dead after a fire erupted at an apartment building in Shafer, according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
An investigation is underway after a shooting left a 17-year-old dead in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
Several schools in central and western Minnesota have announced delays Monday morning after snow moved through the area overnight.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead in Hastings.
A teen died after rear-ending a snow plow early Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
A Minnesota man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, online court records show.
The Eau Claire Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place at a residence Saturday morning.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
Minnesota imports more than $14 billion worth of products from Canada annually.
When a $1.5 million school levy failed in November, a group of Annandale parents decided to try and raise money to save teachers' jobs.
Black Entrepreneurs Day is normally a celebratory day at the Minnesota Capitol. But on Monday, it turned into a day of counterprotest as small business owners and lawmakers voiced concern over President Trump's rollback of DEI policies.
President Trump is considering executive action that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, but sources familiar with the plans said such a move was not imminent.
DFL Sen. Doron Clark fills the seat left vacant by the death of Kari Dziedzic, the Democrats' former leader, who died in late December after a battle with cancer.
President Trump will reportedly be implementing 25% tariffs against goods coming in from Mexico and Canada on Saturday.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The average family spends about $580 on toys a year, with approximately 80% of those toys ending up in landfills or incinerators, according to the EPA.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts egg prices will increase more than 20% this year.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has settled with the last of the three largest insulin manufacturers following its 2018 lawsuit over unaffordable prices that led several diabetics to ration their medications with fatal consequences.
Hennepin County authorities are looking for a 46-year-old man who escaped police custody Sunday afternoon.
A 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint on a Brooklyn Park walking trail last year has entered a Norgaard plea.
Two women from Rochester and Shakopee have pleaded guilty in connection with the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Jury selection is set to begin Monday for the trial of the alleged ringleader of the Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children.
An investigation is underway after a shooting left a 17-year-old dead in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
A Twin Cities volunteer has just logged her 25,000th hour of service for one organization, the equivalent of 12-plus years of 40-hour weeks.
The Minnesota National Guard spent Friday training side by side with medical professionals at Allina Health in a new simulation center.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
Beyoncé will take her hit record "Cowboy Carter" on tour in 2025. She shared the news in a pair of social media posts that dropped ahead of the Grammy Awards.
Music's biggest night is here as artists take the stage for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Here is what to know.
Meet the Keaveny twins, who are making history on the basketball court and volleyball court at Mayer Lutheran High School. Plus, another chapter has been written in the storied rivalry between the Edina and Hill-Murray boys hockey teams.
Softball is skyrocketing in popularity across the U.S. right now, and along with that, the dreams of young players hoping to play in college.
The wife of a hockey coach is speaking out about safety following a scary fall on the ice.
Lindsey Vonn has faced a lot of second guessing about her comeback to ski racing at the age of 40 this season.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
DFL leaders have been saying they won't end their boycott of the session until the GOP agrees they won't unseat DFL Rep. Brad Tabke from Shakopee.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
Winter in Minnesota is also known by some as "soup season." For many of us, it's also prime hot chocolate or hot tea season. But have you ever wondered if those warm drinks actually warm you up?
It might not feel like it, but we are climbing out of the frigid depths of this arctic outbreak. The cold served as a stinging reminder of what the Bold North is capable of this time of year.
When NHL hockey players go crashing into the boards, advertisers enjoy some air time. But the logos fans see along the boards on TV are different from what is seen in the arena.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says parts of southern Minnesota may see over an inch of snow between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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.
After the Twin Cities were treated to the first substantial snowfall of 2025, Monday evening will be mostly cloudy and cold, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
The first snowfall of 1 inch or more since mid-December arrived Monday in the Twin Cities, leading to a messy and slow morning commute.
After the snow wraps up, expect a sun and cloud mix with highs in the mid-20s.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says parts of southern Minnesota may see over an inch of snow between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Hockey coach and Lakeville police officer Jason Jensen is in the hospital after falling onto the ice and hitting his head Friday.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 46-year-old inmate who escaped police custody Sunday afternoon.
While the Trump administration ramps up deportations, businesses participating in "A Day Without Immigrants" are showing how they impact the U.S. economy.
Minnesota imports more than $14 billion worth of products from Canada annually.