Breaking Down The Net Worth Of Each 2020 Presidential Candidate
Kamala Harris had a promising start when she announced her candidacy in January before 20,000 supporters, but she couldn't overcome her biggest obstacle: Billionaires.
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Kamala Harris had a promising start when she announced her candidacy in January before 20,000 supporters, but she couldn't overcome her biggest obstacle: Billionaires.
An ad from the conservative American Action Network links Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson to the most liberal Democrats pushing impeachment.
The United States House begins historic public impeachment hearings Tuesday, setting in motion President Donald Trump's possible removal from office.
House Democrats will soon hold their first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. They accuse President Donald Trump of pressuring Ukraine for his own political gain. The president calls them "Do-Nothing Democrats," but is that true?
Minnesota's Department of Human Services admits it make a mistake when it overpaid Native American tribes by $29 million for opioid treatment programs over the last several years -- but state lawmakers say that's just one part of a disturbing pattern at the troubled agency.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is getting traction in her presidential campaign after an aggressive performance in this month's candidate debate, where she claimed a "Medicare For All" health plan will force hundreds of millions of Americans off their private insurance. But is it true?
The fourth Democratic presidential debate is slated for Tuesday night, and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar may need to capture the attention of voters to stay in the contest.
Many presidential candidates, including President Donald Trump, won't pay the substantial bills local governments incur for their rallies.
The Trump campaign says one reason the president is visiting Minnesota is to highlight his work on a booming United States economy, and the more than 50,000 jobs created in the state.
Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig went to Congress in 2018 by flipping the district President Donald Trump won in 2016 from red to blue. Now, a new GOP ad claims Craig "broke her promise" by focusing on investigating the president instead of issues like prescription drugs and infrastructure.
Democrats say they now have enough votes to impeach President Trump.
Only two U.S. Presidents have actually been impeached: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Neither one of them was removed from office.
Thousands of Minnesotans could be kicked off food stamps under new Trump administration rules.
President Donald Trump has now had more national security advisors than any first term president ever, adding to the already-high White House turnover.
Released last year, the National Climate Assessment predicted the kind of historic devastation we're seeing now -- and included dire warnings about the Midwest and Minnesota.
One of the main reasons people flock the Minnesota State Fair is to eat -- and many vendors bring in big bucks feeding us.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is the face of the controversial BDS movement: Boycott, Divest, and Sanction. It seeks to pressure Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian West Bank.
Minnesota now has two years of Sunday liquor sales under its belt, and the numbers are in.
Minnesota lawmakers are warning the Department of Human Services to end the turmoil at the $14-billion-a-year state agency.
Throughout 2019 at the Minnesota Capitol, hundreds of gun safety demonstrators swarmed the legislature demanding a series of gun control measures, including "red flag" laws allowing police to temporarily disarm people in crisis who may be mentally ill and dangerous to themselves or others.
Vice President Joe Biden expected to take incoming fire from his fellow Democrats -- and that's exactly what happened.
More than 400,000 low-income Minnesotans use food stamps, but due to a new rule, many may no longer qualify.
President Donald Trump this week vowed he will win Minnesota in the 2020 election.
The Trump administration is proposing new rules that could kick thousands of Minnesotans off SNAP food assistance benefits.
The president's racist tweets have sharply focused the debate on who is legally in the United States and in Minnesota.
President Trump said he plans make an announcement about a new round of tariffs today, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer.
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products are set to take effect.
Glen Taylor is ceding control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer.
Glen Taylor is ceding control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
Minnesota drivers can start preparing for closures, detours and delays, as infrastructure officials have unveiled their planned projects for 2025.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Minnesota drivers can start preparing for closures, detours and delays, as infrastructure officials have unveiled their planned projects for 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump said he plans make an announcement about a new round of tariffs today, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day.
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products are set to take effect.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
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.
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 religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol depicting the Ten Commandments and a cross was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
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.
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.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
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.
Glen Taylor is ceding control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
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 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 Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, including when the next round of storms is expected to hit.
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 Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak joins the live desk to break down what to expect from the remainder of the storm.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames shares an update on Wednesday's weather, which includes snow, ice, cold temperatures, bluster, pestering rain, clouds, gloom and exactly what we hope will eventually bring May flowers. It had better.
As an early April storm system works its way out of Minnesota on Wednesday, areas to the north will see more snow, while the Twin Cities are in for some rain.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, including when the next round of storms is expected to hit.
Known for his roles in TOP GUN, BATMAN and TOMBSTONE, beloved actor Val Kilmer died at the age of 65.
One of Minneapolis' most anticipated events has announced their lineup, and it does not disappoint. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are all set to headline Taste of Minnesota. Tickets go on sale Tuesday.
Officials are saying that due to our rainy and wet summer last year, this year could be the worst mosquito season Minnesota has seen. WCCO's Adam Duxter reports.
Officials are saying that due to our rainy and wet summer last year, this year could be the worst mosquito season Minnesota has seen. WCCO's Adam Duxter reports.