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A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Several tornadoes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky caused deaths, injuries and widespread damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
Under the law, librarians or booksellers that "knowingly" loan or sell books deemed "obscene" by the state can be charged with a felony.
CBS correspondent Cristian Benavides walks us through the damage from the tornado that hit Arkansas’ capital to a theater roof collapse during a concert in Illinois.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
More than 85 million people were under weather advisories as a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest.
The giant bug was found during a trip to Walmart in 2012: "I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home...and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade."
Chief Justice John Roberts is praising programs that protect judges, saying that "we must support judges by ensuring their safety.".
Baylor more than lived up to its top-seeded billing, pulling away from No. 3 Arkansas early and then again the second the game got uncomfortably close.
A U.S. Marshals task force says a man has been arrested in Arkansas on a warrant related to a killing in Minnesota.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
An Arkansas mother is accusing a local IHOP franchise of discriminating against her three-year-old son who was born without arms.
A black teenager pointed a BB gun that looked like a handgun at police before he was fatally shot by officers outside an emergency youth center in eastern Arkansas, a prosecutor said in announcing no charges would be filed against the officers.
Officials say Arkansas' new Ten Commandments monument was destroyed by someone driving a vehicle into it less than 24 hours after the monument was placed on state Capitol grounds.
Jarius Wright has entered the final year of his rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings, with three productive seasons on his resume as a fourth-round draft pick.
A July survey suggests there will be slow to no economic growth over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states. A survey report issued Monday says the overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index slumped to 50.6 in July from 53.0 in June.
Poultry producers in the nation's top turkey state are taking extra steps to protect their flocks after a devastating strain of bird flu was confirmed at two Minnesota farms in as many days last week, a disease that had already slammed the doors shut on some key export markets.
Republicans have seized control of the Senate for the first time in eight years.
A monthly economic index for nine Midwestern and Plains states hit a three-year high in April, suggesting more economic growth over the next three to six months, according to a report issued Thursday.
With National Signing Day less than a week away for high school football recruits, Chanhassen star Frank Ragnow made one of the biggest decisions of his life.
Thousands of Minnesota workers earn a minimum wage that's less today than it was in 1974 -- that's among the findings of a new state report on the minimum wage from the state Department of Labor and Industry.
Alandise Harris scored 15 points and Arkansas had 52 second-half points to beat Minnesota 87-73 on Tuesday at the Maui Invitational.
A new survey of business leaders suggests the economy will remain sluggish in nine Midwest and Plains states, and hiring will be slow over the next three to six months.
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has agreed to become the new coach at Arkansas.
Rhett Ellison wasn't even watching the NFL draft on Saturday afternoon when the Minnesota Vikings came on the clock for the second time in the fourth round.
Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
A central Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of crashing his squad car while driving under the influence of alcohol has agreed to a plea deal, according to court records.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Minnesota Vikings standout rookie kicker Will Reichard is headed to injured reserve after missing two kicks in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The team is signing a familiar face to replace him.
One man is in the hospital after a shooting inside Vanquish nightclub in Minneapolis.
Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
One man is in the hospital after a shooting inside Vanquish nightclub in Minneapolis.
A 13-year-old boy is dead after a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot him in Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Voters in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District are heading to the polls Tuesday as Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar looks fend of Republican challenger Dalia al-Aqidi.
A central Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of crashing his squad car while driving under the influence of alcohol has agreed to a plea deal, according to court records.
Rep. Pete Stauber is looking to serve his fourth term representing Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and defeat Democratic challenger Jen Schultz.
In Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, Democratic challenger A. John Peters is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Voters in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District will determine Tuesday whether incumbent Democratic Rep. Angie Craig keeps her seat or challenger Joe Teirab reclaims the district for Republicans for the first time since 2016.
The statewide referendum authored by Republican legislators asks for permission to amend the state constitution to clearly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election held in the state.
All of Wisconsin's eight U.S. House congressional district seats are up for grabs on Election Day, with all but one race featuring an incumbent candidate.
Both vice presidential candidates spent part of the final day before the election campaigning in Wisconsin, an indication of how critical votes there are in the deadlocked race.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin, considered one of the battleground states in this year's race. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
To understand the depth of Monica Vega's work, you have to hear how her life started.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Beret Leone visited Lakeville on Election Day afternoon to get a “pulse check” from voters.
Republicans represent all of Iowa's four congressional districts but Democrats are hopeful of their chances in the general election.
Some voters in Michigan appear to be looking to make a little money off the state's new "I voted" stickers.
North Dakota voters are deciding ballot measures to do away with the property tax, legalize recreational marijuana and to raise the bar for citizens to amend the state constitution.
South Dakota voters are deciding whether to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution and potentially overturn the state's abortion ban.
It's a Thanksgiving treat weeks before the holiday. No matter the brand, the bird is a cheaper buy.
Not only are experts sharing concerns about an escalation of violence, they're concerned that we're "going to lose track of that thin thread of reality that we're all sort of still clinging to."
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
A central Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of crashing his squad car while driving under the influence of alcohol has agreed to a plea deal, according to court records.
One man is dead and police are investigating after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Monday night.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his former employer through an illegal cryptojacking scheme.
Earl Bennett was charged with three counts of second-degree murder for the Oct. 27 shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County on Monday.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
After the Bills game on Oct. 20, the Hoehn-Low family and several others got to meet safety Damar Hamlin.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Becker and Princeton squared off in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night for the section title in class 4A. Plus, hear about a generational connection at St. Cloud Cathedral.
Minnesota Vikings standout rookie kicker Will Reichard is headed to injured reserve after missing two kicks in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The team is signing a familiar face to replace him.
Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93.
The Minnesota Twins have exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala.
Injuries to All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola and rookie kicker Will Reichard had the Minnesota Vikings assessing their options for temporary replacements in an midseason disruption to what has been one of the NFL's most productive kicking operations.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we'll dry out on Wednesday, with temps gradually rising through the end of the workweek.
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 Lisa Meadows says more lines of raindrops are expected this Election Day, but the latter part of the week does look to feature some clearing.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the latter part of the work week is looking sunny.
Widespread showers are expected in Minnesota this Election Day, with up to half an inch of rain possible in some areas.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we'll dry out on Wednesday, with temps gradually rising through the end of the workweek.
Brittany Tweed with Metro State University and student Shirly Moua discuss the program designed to help eligible Minnesotans earn their undergraduate degrees for free at public higher education facilities.
Beret Leone visited Lakeville on Election Day afternoon to get a “pulse check” from voters.
One man is dead after a fatal shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood, plus more of the day's top stories.
A 13-year-old boy is dead after a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot him in Minneapolis Tuesday morning. Minneapolis police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. in a house on the 2400 block of Ferrant Place.