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Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
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Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A recent case in Aitkin, Minnesota, of a child being exposed to fentanyl is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
The Minnesota House has tabled a bill that would delay the state's paid medical and family care leave program by one year.
Sleep experts, lawmakers and farmers in Minnesota share their thoughts on whether to keep daylight saving time.
Minnesota lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are sharing thoughts on Friday's heated exchange in the Oval Office between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Minnesota lawmakers want to know why state officials can't immediately shut down child care programs if kickbacks or fraud are uncovered.
The House Fraud Committee heard from the temporary commissioner of the Department of Human Services about fraud detection and roadblocks that still stand in the agency's way.
A new bill proposed by Minnesota lawmakers is aiming to repeal a 50-cent fee on deliveries of $100 or more.
At issue is whether DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon — who's presided over the chamber every day this week since the session hit the reset button — has overstepped his authority and denied Republicans the ability to take action against absent Democrats
The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in an ongoing power struggle with Republicans.
The start of the 2025 legislative session could be murky as Minnesota House Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of illegitimate power grabs.
Lawmakers will walk into the Minnesota State Capitol next week with a different political makeup.
So-called junk fees are set to be a thing of the past in Minnesota starting Jan. 1 under a new law.
Under the new law, aerosol dusters will need to be kept behind store counters, and can only sold to people 21 or older starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Plans are being made at the state capitol after federal investigators accused two Minnesota autism centers of fraud and raided their offices Thursday.
A new law requiring public agencies in Minnesota to report cybersecurity incidents to state IT officials is now in effect.
A controversial new Minnesota law that could drive up the price of your next rideshare trip is now in effect.
On Monday, a legislative study group discussed its report for solutions to reduce unexcused absences in Minnesota schools.
Minnesota Democrats want the legislature to greenlight a pilot project allowing the city of Minneapolis to install traffic enforcement cameras in certain places.
Several groups of people are worried about Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis; companies trying to fill the void.
Public safety officials overseeing a new pilot project studying roadside saliva drug tests say they are pleased with participation in the voluntary program.
Bill would raise the penalty to a felony for 'swatting' elected officials, law enforcement.
State lawmakers and advocates are celebrating second chances for thousands of Minnesotans.
The Minnesota House is considering two bills Tuesday. One on human services and the other on public safety. The GOP is against both bills. The GOP believes the human services bill does not include enough funding for nursing homes. They are against the public safety bill because they think it goes too easy on some violent offenders. The DFL says the human services bill will benefit personal assistants. They also say the public safety bill helps to recruit new law enforcement officers and tackles gun violence.
All that snow from our wild winter is finally melting – but as the temperatures rise, so do water levels. It's posing a flood threat for river cities across the state and Stillwater is at risk for potential historic flooding.
Until last week, firefighters on the east side were operating out of a station which is nearly 100 years old.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is launching a new program to provide funds to organizations helping farmers navigate the cannabis business.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
McCarthy enters the spring as the presumed starter for next season, with no real competition on the roster and team brass fully behind him.
Until last week, firefighters on the east side were operating out of a station which is nearly 100 years old.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
An endangered missing person alert has been issued for a 36-year-old Brooklyn Park man.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Iowa's top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution. Some worry the proposal could hinder a defendant's rights in court.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
McCarthy enters the spring as the presumed starter for next season, with no real competition on the roster and team brass fully behind him.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
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.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
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.
Plenty of sunshine is in store on Tuesday and Wednesday, though rain chances return on Thursday.
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 Joseph Dames says Tuesday brings decreasing clouds and a high closing in on 70, and Wednesday will have the same, but without the clouds and rain to start the day.
We’re in for a lovely day as clouds clear and temperatures increase.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
Plenty of sunshine is in store on Tuesday and Wednesday, though rain chances return on Thursday.
For the first time in more than a decade, St. Paul unveiled a new fire station.
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is launching a new program to provide funds to organizations helping farmers navigate the cannabis business.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half mast this week to honor and remember Pope Francis.