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With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
In these final weeks before Election Day, Democrats find themselves fighting to keep from losing ground with Black voters, especially young Black men. Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican National Committee member AK Kamara give their different perspectives on the matter.
A south metro property development company is being sued for receiving over $1 million in down payments from Somali families for homes on land that remains undeveloped.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a federal appeals court to consider restoring a state law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public.
A federal appeals court says Minnesota's law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional.
A 1998 settlement restricted the largest tobacco manufacturers' marketing of tobacco products and required annual payments to Minnesota.
One of the new laws passed by the Minnesota Legislature last year is the Debt Fairness Act, championed by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says his office is prosecuting three separate Medicaid fraud cases that resulted in the theft of more than $10 million.
Minnesota leaders are speaking out on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn a federal rule banning bump stocks, the type of device used during the country's deadliest mass shooting in 2017.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Midwest Car Search and its owner this morning, accusing him of targeting Spanish-speaking customers with low credit scores.
The family of 65-year-old Yia Xiong, who was killed by by police in St. Paul last year, is demanding investigators release all of the information about the case.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz requesting that the attorney general take over the case of a state trooper who killed a man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer.
A local group supporting Palestinians plans to make their voices heard at Thursday's State Board of Investment meeting.
On Monday, Minnesota's 2024 Legislative Session begins. Late Friday morning, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison talked about one of the bills they hope gets passed this session to help people who have medical debt.
Right now, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans could have the cost of a critical medication cut. Our Allen Henry digs into the deal designed to make insulin more affordable.
SEIU says its members, who are mostly people of color and immigrants, are fighting for better wages, retirement security and respect.
SEIU members representing 8,000 essential workers will be joined by Attorney General Keith Ellison to vote on an Unfair Labor Practice strike.
A settlement has been reached between the State of Minnesota and environmental charity Honor The Earth, the state's attorney general announced Friday.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Friday a $350 million national settlement with marketing firm Publicis for its role in the prescription opioid crisis.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is suing a local dairy farm for allegedly withholding wages and providing unsanitary living conditions for employees. Our Erin Hassanzadeh walks us through what the state found and what it's trying to do about it.
A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is looking for public input on two newly-proposed policies involving cannabis and THC use in parks.
The incident remains under investigation.
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 a 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.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
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.
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 Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to name more key Cabinet selections this week.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
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
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
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.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked near a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The incident remains under investigation.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers working as part of the department's "Late Night Safety Plan" were called to Tantrum Nightclub at 118 N 4th St. at approximately 1:47 a.m. after reports of a person with a gun.
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.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Sam Darnold overcame an early fumble by throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns and running for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13.
Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night.
Mason Marchment scored twice, Ilya Lyubushkin had two assists, and the Dallas Stars continued their recent domination of the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 win Saturday night.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will fall in the Twin Cities from late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday, and it will be heavy at times.
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.
Monday will have increasing clouds with rain moving into the metro, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
Rain will develop and move northward through the late afternoon and evening hours, causing wet travel for anyone out and about after 5 p.m.
After a calm and dry start to Monday, widespread rain is headed for the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will fall in the Twin Cities from late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday, and it will be heavy at times.
On Sept. 1, a man accused of driving drunk smashed into the patio at St. Louis Park’s Park Tavern restaurant, killing employee Kristina Folkerts, Methodist Hospital nurse Gabe Harvey and hurting nine others.
Christie Altendorf, from D'Amico Catering, shares some options for hosting at your home.
Lesley Rudd, from Lake Harriet Florist, shares a preview of the wearable floral displays.
Thanksgiving is almost here and it's the kick-off to a season full of food, stress, unhealthy habits and, of course, more food, explains registered dietitian Katie Knafla.