Klobuchar, Smith blast Trump’s plans to lay off VA employees
Minnesota Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are both back in town joining veterans in blasting the Trump Administration's plans to lay off thousands of employees from the VA.
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Minnesota Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are both back in town joining veterans in blasting the Trump Administration's plans to lay off thousands of employees from the VA.
Friday, Minnesota veterans protested outside GOP offices ahead of a potential federal government shutdown.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to discuss the bipartisan meeting she attended Friday in Washington D.C. with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which preceded a chaotic meeting in the Oval Office that ended with Zelenskyy being told to leave the White House.
A Minnesota senator says she will continue to fight against high prescription drug prices as a new administration takes over.
The inaugural luncheon, which took place around 90 minute after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump Monday, featured apples from Minnesota.
Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, long an outspoken critic of President Trump, spoke before his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Minnesota's National Eagle Center on Monday to celebrate the official designation of the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar beat her opponent, Royce White, 56% to 40%. She carried 12 counties that Donald Trump won. Is that a sign some sort of meeting in the middle is possible? Esme Murphy speaks to Klobuchar.
See the latest Minnesota election results as they come in. The headlining race for many is the presidential contest, but there are plenty of other Minnesota races in the mix.
Voters in Minnesota have handed incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar a fourth term, according to a CBS News projection, defeating Republican challenger Royce White.
We reached out to all Minnesota candidates running in statewide congressional races. Candidates were asked to provide answers to a set of political questions of high importance to voters.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Republican Royce White has defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot.
Amy Klobuchar is the winner of the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the 2024 Minnesota primary election Tuesday.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
The Minnesota State Patrol says two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were ticketed and briefly detained in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the street outside Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar's office in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday to protest to arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest to oppose the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave a speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended.
There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.
There has been so much attention on the developments in the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the US Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.
Joe Fraser is one of two major Republican candidates facing off in an August primary to face Klobuchar in November.
Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.
The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, we're hearing calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric. Esme Murphy reports on how that theme is being echoed in Minnesota.
Minnesota's political leaders are condemning the assassination attempt made against former President Donald Trump. WCCO sat down with Sen. Amy Klobuchar to get answers on how this impacts our political discourse in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from his north Minneapolis home Monday night has been found safe, police say.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from his north Minneapolis home Monday night has been found safe, police say.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
A big change could impact your visit to the Minnesota State Fair this summer. The city of Falcon Heights is considering charging for street parking in certain areas near the fairgrounds.
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
All eyes are on Wisconsin for a high-stakes state Supreme Court race.
A University of Minnesota grad student was detained by ICE due to a drunk driving infraction, not for being involved in protests, federal officials say.
The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Speakers during a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on Monday praised the state as a safe haven and ground zero in the fight for trans rights.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would create a special car insurance program for low-income drivers who can't afford coverage, which they're required to have to get behind the wheel.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer's adult son, who is already serving a lengthy prison term in the death of a sheriff's deputy during a chase, has been sentenced to additional probation.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
Hennepin Healthcare is set to get new leadership later this spring.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the Devils beat the Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
The Gopher gymnastics team spent Monday morning hard at work, preparing for the NCAA Salt Lake Region
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
It's no April Fools' Day prank, Minnesota is once again under a winter weather advisory.
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 Joseph Dames takes a serious look at the winter weather forecast and the chance for accumulating snow in Minnesota on this otherwise mirth-filled April 1 holiday.
Tuesday will start out cloudy and dry, but eventually snow will start creeping into the southwestern corner of the state before dragging northeast.
It's not an April Fools' joke — heavy snow and rain are set to hit Minnesota on Tuesday and linger into Wednesday, prompting back-to-back NEXT Weather Alerts.
Organizers say you can enjoy educational exhibits, art exhibits, and breeding pools to bring more mosquitos to Ely. The city even made an entire (fake) Facebook account dedicated to the International Mosquito Center.
It's no April Fools' Day prank, Minnesota is once again under a winter weather advisory.
Students and staff are calling for policies at the University to protect community members after a student at the Twin Cities campus was taken into custody. However, federal officials said the student was taken into custody because of a drunken driving infraction, not for being involved in protests.
Residents are taking their chance Tuesday to vote in an unusually high-stakes race for a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, between candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, the latter of whom has been getting a lot of support from Elon Musk.
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.