Cuts to NIH funding will have direct impact on Minnesota mental health research
Several mental health advocates gathered Wednesday to decry the potential cuts to mental health funding.
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Several mental health advocates gathered Wednesday to decry the potential cuts to mental health funding.
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.
At least 2,400 Veterans Affairs employees have been fired as part of the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the size and scope of the federal government.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
President Trump's cuts to the federal government continue to impact Minnesotans. The administration shared plans to terminate the leases of nearly a dozen federal office spaces. David Schuman looks at the potential disruptions of the sudden announcement.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is bringing a national park ranger fired during mass federal layoffs to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday.
President Trump has been in office for six weeks now, and already Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has a half dozen lawsuits pending against the president for everything his attempt to end birthright citizenship to the creation of DOGE and appointing Elon Musk the head of that agency. Ellison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
President Trump is insisting his cabinet will follow his orders as he — and senior advisor Elon Musk — push for deeper cuts to federal spending.
Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith will be speaking out on Thursday against the GOP-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, with lawmakers on both sides concerned some of those cuts could impact Medicaid
More than 325 million people visit the U.S.’s national parks and forests each year. Now, the remaining staff will have to scale back essential services, including the ones that help keep people safe.
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
Lawsuits are being filed against the federal government over an email sent to federal employees asking them to submit five things they did last week — or risk being fired.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Allyssa Woodford Hughes has done a lot of listening. She's the mind behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based out of north Minneapolis.
The next storm is set to move through the Twin Cities on Sunday morning with only a few spotty rain showers.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
The viral TikTok sweet, Dubai Chocolate, has made its way to Minnesota.
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Allyssa Woodford Hughes has done a lot of listening. She's the mind behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based out of north Minneapolis.
The viral TikTok sweet, Dubai Chocolate, has made its way to Minnesota.
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
A fire at a Minneapolis home lead to the discovery of a shooting and arrest on Saturday.
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
It was March 21, 2005, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. A 16-year-old gunman killed seven people and wounded nine others before dying by suicide.
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Amidst the raging national debate on immigration, Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back Minnesota laws that benefit the state's estimated 81,000 undocumented residents. GOP Sen. Jordan Rasmusson talked about the effort on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. with Esme Murphy.
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul city leaders want the state to help renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex.
Some who love the Boundary Waters are fearing the worst after President Trump lifted mining restrictions across the U.S.
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
A fire at a Minneapolis home lead to the discovery of a shooting and arrest on Saturday.
A 35-year-old Eden Prairie man is accused of sexually assaulting a boy and coercing him into sending graphic images.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the group of 11 people conspired to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
The jury trial is underway for the four people accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, over alleged drug debts to a Mexican cartel.
A Grand Rapids store owned by the uncle of former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn is now receiving threatening phone calls.
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals for Minnesota United but LA Galaxy answered each time as the teams played to a 2-2 draw.
Marco Rossi, Justin Brazeau, Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau scored, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1.
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
The Shakopee boys' basketball team is making a state tournament run with seven seniors who played together for nine years.
Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference's worst teams for the second time in three days with a 134-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
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.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be windy and chilly with the chance for some spotty showers in the metro.
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 next storm is set to move through the Twin Cities on Sunday morning with only a few spotty rain showers.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says our next storm continues to move though with only a few spotty rain showers this morning.
Cool overnight temps with rain for the metro and snow possibilities further north. Wind picks up Sunday. Things tend to mellow out at the start of the week with the return of spring like temperatures.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be windy and chilly with the chance for some spotty showers in the metro.
A North Branch, Minnesota second-grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
Amidst the raging national debate on immigration, Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back Minnesota laws that benefit the state's estimated 81,000 undocumented residents. GOP Sen. Jordan Rasmusson talked about the effort on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. with Esme Murphy.
It’s a piece of jewelry that’s been around for centuries, but since COVID, its popularity is peaking. WCCO’s Beret Leone got to see how a local company is taking something old and making it new.
In partnership with the Reel Hope Project, we’re highlighting stories from kids who are in the foster system.