
Abortion expected to play a key role in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
CBS News projects Susan Crawford will win the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a recent interview he might run for president in 2028 if the right people ask him, but added he’d “rather eat glass” than return to the halls of Congress.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
Here's a look at the most clicked WCCO.com stories from each month in 2024.
From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings sits down with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to discuss the state's political climate, and his own political future following his unsuccessful bid for vice president.
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed his home state Friday afternoon following his loss on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Tim Walz returned to Minnesota on Wednesday night to serve out his second term as governor following his defeat alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are moving forward with transition plans for his second term in the White House.
The world is reacting to the news that former President Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. Leah Mishkin has the response from leaders overseas.
President-elect Donald Trump won the White House by flipping Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania. It's part of a red wave of support that could put Republicans in charge of the White House and all of Congress.
There's relief and excitement for half the country after Election Day. For almost as many people, there's disappointment. So, what do you do when you disagree with people in your life? How do you move forward harmoniously?
On Wednesday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the race for the presidency, but said she would keep fighting for the issues that fueled her campaign.
The Minnesota section of the "blue wall" held firm on Election Day 2024, marking the 13th straight presidential race where the Democratic candidate won the state — and the seventh time that candidate lost.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump will win the presidency, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States.
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
Esme Murphy and political analysts Abou Amara and Amy Koch discuss how the fortunes of Republicans and Democrats could likely change in the coming days.
It's a race to 270, and former President Trump is ahead on election night — but it could take a couple of days before all the dust settles.
Jonah Kaplan talks with a former student of Gov. Tim Walz at the DFL Party’s election night party in St. Paul.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in northeast Minneapolis five weeks ago.
Egg prices are at an all-time average high in the U.S. at $5.90 a dozen — up nearly $3 from last year. The main reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. But there's a group of Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
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.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
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.
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.
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
The results are in from a historic contest in Wisconsin tonight. The most expensive judicial race in U.S. history drew so many voters that some polling locations were running out of ballots.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would implement new income caps to determine eligibility for the universal meals program, which provides free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of their families' incomes.
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
The race is between Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed Judge Brad Schimel, and the stakes feel palpably high among the state’s voters.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
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 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
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.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
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.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field.
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.
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.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
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.
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 precipitation will continue into tomorrow before we dry out for the Twins home opener
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 says snow will transition into rain overnight and continue into tomorrow
A number of schools have reported closings or delays as another round of winter weather makes an unwelcome return visit to Minnesota this April Fools’ Day.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the next few days are still going to feel awfully winter-like before next week brings some level of spring hope to the forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says precipitation will continue into tomorrow before we dry out for the Twins home opener
The ingredients that make the colors of many foods pop are on the chopping block in some states. West Virginia just banned several food dyes due to health concerns. How harmful are food dyes? Jeff Wagner answers that Good Question and explains why they're even used.
An 11-year-old boy is back on the ice after years of being sidelined by seizures. Thanks to a groundbreaking surgery, and lots of persistence, he's lacing up with a new lease on life. Mike Max and photojournalist Nick Lunemann have the story from Andover.
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
We're getting new details about a University of Minnesota grad student detained by ICE. That student is now suing President Trump, among others, and demanding to be released immediately.