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A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to "activist judges" two weeks before the state's pivotal Supreme Court election.
The AP says Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. He was running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
Democrat David Gottfried is poised to win the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, locking Minnesota House in a balance of power tie.
Voters are going to the polls in districts within Itasca and Ramsey counties Tuesday to either narrow down or determine their next commissioner.
Doron Clark will replace the late Senator Kari Dziedzic. The DFLer won with 91% of the vote in the deep blue district. That gives his party a one-seat majority in the chamber.
A tie at the Minnesota Senate has come to an end as the DFL's Doron Clark is projected to win the special election for District 60 with 90.9% of the vote.
The Republican candidate who narrowly lost a Minnesota House election in a suburban Twin Cities district says he won't appeal a judge's affirmation of the DFL candidate's victory.
In a ruling Friday, the Minnesota Supreme Court said a special election for House District 40B was issued prematurely, and have ordered the Jan. 28 election be canceled.
A primary election is being held Tuesday ahead of a special election for Minnesota Senate District 60. Follow live results here.
The Republican candidate in a close state House race is asking a judge to invalidate the results and declare a vacancy for that seat, which could prompt a special election sometime early next year.
Rep. Dean Phillips pursued an unpopular challenge to President Joe Biden's nomination. Biden eventually did drop out, and the rest is history. So does Phillips feel like saying: "I told you so?"
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
E-mailed bomb threats targeting election offices in Minnesota were among more than 100 threats across multiple states, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Thursday.
Bomb threats were sent to the email inboxes of more than a hundred election offices across the country after the election. More than half of Minnesota counties got one. Our Caroline Cummings has new reporting on the troubling threats and talked to an election worker who saw one firsthand.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
Minnesota's congressional delegation mostly cruised to re-election last week. But there will be one new face representing the west metro in January. Caroline Cummings caught up with Democratic Congresswoman-elect Kelly Morrison in Washington.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts. Both districts could go into recounts. Right now, DFL and Republican candidates each won 67 races. Esme Murphy reports Republicans are questioning results in the districts with possible recounts. (edited)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is looking forward following his loss on the Democratic presidential ticket.
The president won the demographic by ten points.
The incumbent senator addressed her supporters in Madison Thursday.
The president will meet with Trump to discuss the transition of power.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey each scored two goals to help the Montreal Victoire secure the first PWHL playoff spot after a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Frost on Wednesday night.
The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. After an incredible year-long journey, Bilal —the tiniest of five — is finally going home.
Corrosion was found in several railcars used on Amtrak's Borealis — the 7-hour and 24-minute train line from the Twin Cities to the Windy City.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit.
The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. After an incredible year-long journey, Bilal —the tiniest of five — is finally going home.
Corrosion was found in several railcars used on Amtrak's Borealis — the 7-hour and 24-minute train line from the Twin Cities to the Windy City.
The wife of Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor, faces allegations from federal prosecutors that she helped try to conceal evidence for him.
New security features at Target Field include the "GoAhead" Technology, where your face becomes your ticket, ahead of opening day.
Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator who resigned last week after being charged with soliciting a minor for sex, was ordered to be released from a county jail and into a halfway home on Wednesday as he awaits his trial.
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.
Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator who resigned last week after being charged with soliciting a minor for sex, was ordered to be released from a county jail and into a halfway home on Wednesday as he awaits his trial.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "unified front" in the state's fight against bird flu, which was recently detected in a Stearns County dairy herd.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday changed the remote work policy for state employees, mandating they be in the office for at least half of their workdays starting this summer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a special election in late April for the Brainerd Lakes-area seat vacated by former GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge for allegedly soliciting a teenager for sex.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit.
A high-stakes election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial election in American history, but not without controversy.
The bill's author said it stems from reports that Elon Musk is offering people money to sign a petition "against activist judges."
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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.
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.
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.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit.
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso explains how that could impact your weather forecast.
President Trump has long pushed for some form of voter ID as a requirement for voting in federal elections, but his latest executive order goes further than that, requiring proof of citizenship.
Car insurance premiums soared 58% last year in Minnesota, one of the sharpest increases of any state. As Caroline Cummings reports, some lawmakers want to create a new program to cut down on costs to make our roads safer.
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.
Minnesotans are one step closer to seeing cannabis shops popping up in more locations around the state.
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.
Prosecutors do not want Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to have a laptop in prison, and are taking issue with what he was given to wear for a recent court appearance.
The wife of Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor, faces allegations from federal prosecutors that she helped try to conceal evidence for him.
The babysitter came face-to-face with a man hiding underneath the child's bed, Kansas' Barton County Sheriff's office said.
Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator who resigned last week after being charged with soliciting a minor for sex, was ordered to be released from a county jail and into a halfway home on Wednesday as he awaits his trial.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, county health officials say.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "unified front" in the state's fight against bird flu, which was recently detected in a Stearns County dairy herd.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
When a 17-year-old Minnesota boy got sick with a mysterious illness, his mom went on a quest for answers.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
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.
Students at St. Paul's Open World Learning School are learning about sustainability through the creation of an interactive play addressing the decisions people make and how they impact the environment.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey each scored two goals to help the Montreal Victoire secure the first PWHL playoff spot after a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Frost on Wednesday night.
New security features at Target Field include the "GoAhead" Technology, where your face becomes your ticket, ahead of opening day.
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.
From playing on local fields to making history on the professional stage, Mubashir "Muba" Nour is proving that no dream is too big, and no goal is too far out of reach.
Jack Eichel scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
Minnesota has been at the forefront of passing laws to make life for the estimated 81,000 undocumented residents in the state easier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be partly cloudy with highs near 60, making for a Top 10 Weather Day!
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 has your latest forecast, including when you can anticipate the next Top Ten Weather Day!
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso explains how that could impact your weather forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be partly cloudy with highs near 60, making for a Top 10 Weather Day!
If you have a home that’s more than a century old, you may have wondered what’s below the surface in the backyard. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. Baby Bilal has known nothing but hospital walls, but on his first birthday, he's going home. Ubah Ali shares his story of resilience and care.
The Amtrak Borealis line from St. Paul to Chicago saw more than 100,000 riders in its first five and a half months. But now, equipment issues are shutting it down. Our Frankie McLister is at the Union Depot in St. Paul with what happened and reaction from riders.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can anticipate the next Top Ten Weather Day!