Workers at First Avenue, 6 sister clubs, ratify first union contract
Workers at legendary Minneapolis music venue First Avenue and its six Twin Cities sister clubs have ratified their first-ever union contract in a unanimous vote this weekend.
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Workers at legendary Minneapolis music venue First Avenue and its six Twin Cities sister clubs have ratified their first-ever union contract in a unanimous vote this weekend.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Support for organized labor is at a high not seen since the 1960s, with 71% of Americans saying they approve of unions, according to Gallup.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
A majority of workers — 65% — voted "yes" to join Unite Here Local 17, Minnesota's hospitality and craft beverage workers union.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
Outside the Minneapolis School Board meeting, educators rallied for a contract and against the district's claim of a $110 million budget shortfall.
College administrators have already filed a formal appeal to the basketball players' move to unionize, the NLRB said.
St. Paul educators are ready to hit the picket lines again.
SEIU's janitorial sector bargaining unit voted earlier this month to approve an unfair labor practices strike on behalf of its 8,000 members, who the union says are mostly people of color and immigrants who work as "commercial janitors, retail janitors, security officers and more" across the metro.
Last year striking workers won more generous contracts from the Big Three automakers, making up for pay cuts taken during the Great Recession, and marking a comeback for the labor movement.
Minnesotans who care for some of our most vulnerable say they need more help to do their jobs safely.
The St. Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) says its members, who have been working without a contract since the start of July, will vote on Feb. 15 to authorize a strike.
SCEA says educators, who have been working without a contract since the end of June, will see wage gains, with pay increases of up to 4.5% annually depending on where employees are on the salary schedule.
SEIU says its members, who are mostly people of color and immigrants, are fighting for better wages, retirement security and respect.
Education union members say Minneapolis Public Schools can and needs to pay more if it wants to keep them.
Teachers and education support professionals in Minneapolis Public Schools and Robbinsdale Area Public Schools want to bring attention to their respective contract woes.
The country's leading reproductive health care provider and a majority of its newly unionized employees in Minnesota and several other Midwestern states have reached a tentative agreement on its first contract.
With the tentative deal reached with Ford, the UAW will now be able to use it to model similar contract settlements with GM and Stellantis.
Companies that supply auto parts to Detroit's Big Three have also laid off hundreds of employees in recent weeks.
The United Auto Workers union says members at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday.
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
Employees at three Ford, GM and Stellantis plants walked off the job Friday and more could join them soon, the UAW said.
Starbucks union workers were joined by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum to kick off a summer-long bus tour Monday.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Massachusetts Thursday night when the Minutemen scored the game-winning goal after a controversial no-call.
An investigation is underway after a cyclist was struck and killed by a school bus north of the Twin Cities Friday.
Part of Highway 169 in the southwest metro was closed for hours Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed, officials said.
Parts of Minnesota may see record warmth on Friday ahead of a cool, wet weekend.
An investigation is underway after a cyclist was struck and killed by a school bus north of the Twin Cities Friday.
Part of Highway 169 in the southwest metro was closed for hours Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed, officials said.
Graduation is important for every student, but dozens of students in one metro district could be forced to choose between the rite of passage and their religion.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new contracts with community organizations aimed at reducing violence in the city.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the state.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
A "curious" raccoon caused a significant power outage in a southeastern Minnesota city and lived to tell the tale, according to utility officials.
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.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
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."
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.
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.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Under current Minnesota law, vacation homes, like cabins, aren't included when calculating operating levies for local school districts.
The Trump administration is doing major surgery on America's top health agencies. In a massive overhaul, the Health and Human Services Department is cutting 10,000 workers on top of 10,000 more who took buyouts. Just this week, the Minnesota Department of Health lost more than $225 million in federal grants. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains how all these cuts could impact services here.
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
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 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.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new contracts with community organizations aimed at reducing violence in the city.
A 54-year-old man pleaded guilty on Thursday in the stabbing of a teen at a Minneapolis recreation center last year.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
A woman who investigators said was caught on camera slamming, shoving and dragging children at a Twin Cities daycare pleaded guilty to felony charges on Wednesday.
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.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the 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.
Hennepin Healthcare is set to get new leadership later this spring.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
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.
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.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Massachusetts Thursday night when the Minutemen scored the game-winning goal after a controversial no-call.
Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.
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.
Matt Boldy had the go-ahead goal in the second period for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Lars Nootbaar homered and Sonny Gray pitched five solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Joseph Dames says it's a deja vu forecast, with record-challenging warmth ahead of another weekend storm and more winter-like conditions behind it.
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.
Southern Minnesota will see highs climb into the 80s on Friday, while central Minnesota and the Twin Cities should reach the 70s.
Parts of Minnesota may see record warmth on Friday ahead of a cool, wet weekend.
Parts of Minnesota may see record warmth on Friday ahead of a cool, wet weekend.
Capitol Hill is still reeling from the fallout of a private military text thread getting sent to a member of the press, but that’s not stopping the Trump administration from making moves towards Greenland. CBS’ Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
This morning, he was at Fagen Fighters World War II Museum in Granite Falls, and that’s where we find WCCO’s John Lauritsen who got a chance to speak with the commander.
An investigation is underway after a fatal pedestrian crash that appears to involve a school bus in St. Francis Friday morning.
STEM Educator Amy Blaubach demonstrates an easy, fun ... and somewhat sticky way to have some fun and learn a thing or two.
According to research conducted by Talker Research, close to 60% of Americans are mentally checked out for days before they actually head out for their vacation destinations.