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Back in January, the Democrats welcomed their brash young newcomers to Congress with smiles and hugs. That was before the new colleagues dragged the party's simmering divisions over Israel out in the open.
During an event last week, Rep. Ilhan Omar made a reference to "political influence in this country that says its ok for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country."
Leading House Democrats will offer a resolution Wednesday condemning anti-Semitism in response to Rep. Ilhan Omar's latest remarks on Israel, a senior Democratic aide said.
Federal authorities are investigating after threatening graffiti was allegedly found in the Twin Cities, calling for the assassination of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
A West Virginia House of Delegates sergeant at arms has resigned in the midst of a controversy surrounding an anti-Muslim flyer on display in the Capitol rotunda featuring Minnesota U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar.
There was a rally in the capitol rotunda Tuesday morning before Muslim Minnesotans met with state lawmakers.
Prosecutors say a United States Coast Guard lieutenant intended to kill innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country.
As Ilhan Omar's political star was rising last year on her way to becoming one of the first Muslim women in Congress, several Minnesota Jewish leaders invited her to talk privately about past statements they considered anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. Gathering at a state senator's home, they hoped to get a better sense of her views while expressing their concerns.
A day after President Donald Trump said that Rep. Ilhan Omar should resign from Congress for some recent tweets broadly condemned as anti-Semitic, the freshman congresswoman fired back, accusing the president of "trafficking in hate" for his entire life.
Junior Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was involved in a heated exchange Wednesday with President Donald Trump's new special envoy to Venezuela.
Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has apologized for tweets suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so. But President Donald Trump on Tuesday called her apology "lame" and said she should resign from Congress or at least not be allowed to serve on committees.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is again facing criticism over her tweets in regards to her stance on Israel as both Democrat and Republican leaders are condemning her recent comments as using "anti-Semitic language and tropes."
President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night -- the second of his presidency.
President Donald Trump says he'll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks, ending what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown.
A new piece of legislation will be introduced Thursday with the intention of helping federal workers affected by the government shutdown to get reimbursement for their childcare expenses.
"What makes us Minnesotans is about our warm and welcoming hearts."
Smith was abruptly named to the Senate in late 2017 after Al Franken resigned. She says her top priority is working to end the government shutdown.
The Democrats are taking majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday.
Amazon's fulfillment center in Shakopee employs more than 1,500 workers. The online retail giant estimates that about 30 percent of the workers there are East African.
The rules package is traditionally the first vote of the new Congress. It is considered a reflection of a party's priorities and influences legislation.
Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar's support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel has some in Minnesota's Jewish community asking questions, as before the election she reportedly called the movement "counteractive" to the goal of a two-state solution.
Omar is the first refugee ever elected to Congress and one of the first two Muslim women.
Between making rounds on national television, Ilhan Omar spent some time at the University of Minnesota Wednesday morning.
Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar, the first refugee elected to the Washington, says she wants to make the United States more welcoming to immigrants and fellow refugees.
In a seat that has historically been held by Democrats, Ilhan Omar (D) won the bid for the state's 5th Congressional District, defeating Jennifer Zielinski (R).
Lit candles and empty pairs of shoes symbolized lives forever changed at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday. Families took turns describing the moment their lives turned upside down in a moment's notice.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is urging hunters to use caution when on the water after responding to two different water rescue incidents Saturday.
Officials in Pine County are investigating fatal shooting.
St. Paul police say the responded to a shooting of a 14-year-old boy Saturday afternoon.
A weak storm system will pass to through the north this weekend, bringing some changes to the region.
St. Paul police say the responded to a shooting of a 14-year-old boy Saturday afternoon.
The state is suing a Twin Cities retailer for selling illegal, noncompliant cannabis in its stores. It's the first time regulators have taken this step.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
Mychel Stowers was shot by police near Watson Avenue and Bay Street on Saturday afternoon.
A house in Minneapolis caught fire twice within 12 hours, prompting an investigation by the city's fire department.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is urging hunters to use caution when on the water after responding to two different water rescue incidents Saturday.
Officials in Pine County are investigating fatal shooting.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
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.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
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.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
A new report shows Wisconsin voters approved a record number of school referenda in 2024 elections.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Officials in Pine County are investigating fatal shooting.
St. Paul police say the responded to a shooting of a 14-year-old boy Saturday afternoon.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
A nursing home employee in Duluth admitted to recording humiliating videos of residents and posting them on social media.
Mychel Stowers was shot by police near Watson Avenue and Bay Street on Saturday afternoon.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
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.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
Alternative rockers Linkin Park are extending their world tour into 2025, with Minnesota included in one of many stops.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Sylvia Fowles won WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx in 2015 and 2017 and was MVP of the Finals both times.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The Gophers were hoping to bounce back after two losses last week against Washington and Oregon; two games which saw the collapse of the team's pillars of strong blocking and defense.
Audi Crooks had 26 points and eight rebounds, Sydney Harris added 13 and No. 8 Iowa State beat St. Thomas of Minnesota 80-47.
Taylor Heise and her Minnesota Frost teammates had the time of their lives celebrating the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League championship throughout the summer.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
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.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
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 tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
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.
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.
We had a lot of wind today, some places saw wind gusts as fast as 30 miles per hour. Sunday will remain nice with temps in the 50s. Rain moves in Monday night. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of that rain.
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.
A weak storm system will pass to through the north this weekend, bringing some changes to the region.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, and he says today will be a windy but warm start to the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says this weekend will be dry and mild.
We had a lot of wind today, some places saw wind gusts as fast as 30 miles per hour. Sunday will remain nice with temps in the 50s. Rain moves in Monday night. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of that rain.
Families who lost loved ones in fatal car crashes are asking drivers to think twice before getting behind the wheel.
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