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A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House.
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A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House.
The surplus sets the stage for lawmakers to figure out how to spend your tax dollars. Caroline Cummings explains some of their big ideas.
The Republican Party is struggling to redefine itself after a disappointing performance in the 2022 midterm elections. Ramesh Ponnuru, editor of the National Review, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve in the role, announced she would not seek a new term as the House Democratic leader, saying "the hour has come for a new generation to lead." The California Democrat has led her caucus since 2003, and said she would remain in Congress after winning reelection to a 19th term. Watch her speech announcing her decision on the House floor.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was projected by CBS News to win a tight re-election race against Republican Adam Laxalt.
Georgia, a red state, now has the second-highest number of Muslim state legislators in the country.
WCCO's Shayla Reaves has more on what to expect from the DFL after the midterm election.
Esme Murphy visited Northfield to talk to students who say there was one issue driving their vote.
With the midterm elections over, all eyes in the political world are turning toward 2024 and who may be potentially running for president. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
CBS News projects that 25-year-old Maxwell Frost has won Florida's 10th Congressional District race, paving the way for Generation Z to head to Capitol Hill.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
"One politician didn't get us into this problem. One politician isn't going to get us out," said Trump's White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.
Voters across the country will determine control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as a number of governor's races, in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8. CBS News will be providing live coverage across all of its platforms as results come in.
According to a CBS News analysis, 308 Republican candidates of the 597 running have raised doubts about the validity or integrity of the 2020 election.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail Tuesday to give Democratic candidates in the midterms a boost ahead of Election Day. Former President Donald Trump will start his tour of swing states to help Republicans tomorrow. CBS News Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa reports from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, where he talked to voters about what issues are important to them.
Israel may be poised to seat its most right-wing government ever, as Netanyahu is bolstered by an ultranationalist, anti-Arab, anti-LGBTQ political alliance.
With just over a week remaining until the election, the polls are tightening in major races, including the heated Minnesota attorney general contest.
Minnesota members of Congress are speaking out about threats following an attack at the House Speaker’s home in California.
With just 36 days until the election, one of the major dividing points in races is abortion rights. Perhaps nowhere more than in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, where Rep. Angie Craig is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Tyler Kistner.
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District includes western suburbs like Edina, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove. From 1961 to 2018 the congressional seat was held by Republicans. That changed in 2018 when DFL challenger Dean Phillips beat incumbent Rep. Erik Paulsen.
Many Americans say more young people in office would make politics better.
Many see democracy eroding for the next generation.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday withdrew subpoenas submitted as part of a GOP-led investigation into the 2020 election, marking the end of a 14-month endeavor that yielded no evidence of election fraud.
The developers of a proposed copper-nickel mine upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota sued the Biden administration Monday to seek the reinstatement of federal mineral rights leases that are crucial to the $1.7 billion project.
Candidates in a close Wisconsin Republican congressional primary are battling over whether there will be a recount after results showed them a mere 74 votes apart.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new regulations that will determine where cannabis businesses can operate in the city.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
One person was injured in a crash involving a dozen vehicles, including a school bus, on a highway ramp in the north metro Friday morning, officials said.
Authorities say a man is in custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children, which prompted an AMBER Alert near Brainerd Friday morning. The victims were unharmed.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new regulations that will determine where cannabis businesses can operate in the city.
One person was injured in a crash involving a dozen vehicles, including a school bus, on a highway ramp in the north metro Friday morning, officials said.
Multiple crashes and spinouts in the metro have prompted a NEXT Drive Alert Friday morning.
Three people were shot in Dinkytown early Friday morning, according to the University of Minnesota.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Authorities say a man is in custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children, which prompted an AMBER Alert near Brainerd Friday morning. The victims were unharmed.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
All mail will be rerouted out-of-state to a company that will replicate the mail before sending it back to Minnesota.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
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.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.
In western battlegrounds Thursday, both candidates zeroed in on women voters.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
There are 345,000 people in Minnesota who identify as Latino. As a group, they could prove decisive in the outcome.
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Three people were shot in Dinkytown early Friday morning, according to the University of Minnesota.
A 19-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged in the shooting of three teens near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Labor Day.
A 29-year-old Blaine man has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation in connection to an explosion at an apartment in Blaine that occurred with his young child inside.
Campbell Blair, 58, is charged with one count each of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol and carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
The MNUFC Academy is one of the first in the MLS to make sure players are both physically and mentally ready for the pro league through a partnership with Allina Health called the "Change to Chill" program.
According to Forbes, every year, Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. It also means it's a good time to talk about kids dental health and some low-cost options.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Prior Lake battled Farmington in the first round of section playoffs. Plus, hear from the coach of the Two Rivers High School football team, who is looking to continue their unbeaten streak.
Minnesota Twins fielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, citing injuries as the driving force behind ending his career just four years after his major league debut.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Halloween is upon us, and suddenly the 2024 NFL season looks a little scary if you're a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Jefferson Diaz scored the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout after Minnesota and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw in regulation, and United beat RSL in the first game of a best-of-three series on Tuesday night.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
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 town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says a small, weak piece of energy aloft could try to throw an isolated shower across west-central and northern Minnesota this afternoon. Otherwise it should be pretty dry.
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.
Highs will be in the 40s and 50s across the state Friday.
Temperatures will rise to the 50s and 60s over the weekend.
After a snowy Halloween, we'll finish the week warmer and mainly dry.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes.
Minnesota chef Mish Sen is the author of "Indian Kitchen Secrets: 52 Easy-to-Make Indian Recipes for Beginners."
The Ann Bancroft Foundation's mission is to support girls to live their dreams and imagine something bigger. Now they're hosting the first-ever Ann Bancroft Foundation Girlhood Summit, explain Executive Director Ethelind B. Kaba and student-performer and advocate Hildie Edwards.
Halloween snow didn't stop trick-or-treaters in the Twin Cities. Many of their parents remembered the great blizzard of '91 all too well, and they wouldn't let a little dusting put a wet blanket over their fun.
Jan Hagerman from the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore shows how you can create a fresh feature in your home for a fraction of a percentage of the cost.