Best Ways To Celebrate Black History Month
Five noteworthy events celebrate African Americans' contributions to the history and culture of Minnesota.
Five noteworthy events celebrate African Americans' contributions to the history and culture of Minnesota.
House Democratic and Republican leaders have come to early agreement on the state budget: Both want the final product to repay IOUs to Minnesota schools faster than Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed.
Republicans who control the state Senate have proposed stricter rules for spectators. The GOP released a resolution Monday that calls for anyone who violates chamber rules or policies to be removed for 24 hours.
A former state representative says he wants to be the next head of the Minnesota Republican Party. Edina's Keith Downey told fellow Republicans on Wednesday that he'll vie for the party chairmanship in early April.
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature's new Democratic majorities have made it clear: The session that starts Tuesday will be all about the state budget.
Two Republican legislators say they'll try again this session to overhaul Wisconsin's drunken driving laws.
It's round two of Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's culinary diplomacy. The Democratic governor had a lunch date Friday with state Sen. David Hann.
A Minnesota Senate aide's firing a year ago is reverberating anew as lawmakers meet to discuss mounting legal bills from fighting his lawsuit.
Legal costs associated with a Minnesota Senate scandal involving a former Republican leader and her senior aide have nearly doubled, a new invoice made public Tuesday showed.
hile there's a lot on the agenda when Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul next month, the Capitol's leaders gave no strong indication Monday that bipartisanship will be the new standard.
Paul Ryan is getting his groove back. A month after the GOP's presidential ticket lost an election, the party's vice presidential nominee finds himself comfortably back in his political wheelhouse on Capitol Hill.
Ah, Thanksgiving. A little turkey, some cranberry mold, maybe apple pie with ice cream, some football on TV. Getting together with the cousins. Catching up beside the fire. Togetherness.
Minnesota's closest legislative race is headed for court before it reaches a probable recount.
Minnesota Republicans had a rough election night. Two constitutional amendments they had counted on to help drive Conservative voter turnout not only failed but appeared to have the opposite effect.
The Republican leaders in the Minnesota Legislature believed putting the Voter ID and Marriage Amendments on the ballot would increase voter turnout, help Republican candidates statewide, and boost their majorities in both houses of the legislature.
One of the biggest election night, surprises came at the State Capitol where Minnesota Republicans lost their majorities in the House and Senate.
Wisconsin Republicans have retaken full control of state government, winning majorities in both the Senate and Assembly and erasing Democrats' gains in last summer's recalls.
Women and minorities helped President Obama secured Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes. Fifty-seven percent of women and 94 percent of blacks supported the president, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney drew a slight majority of male voters.
Minnesota Republicans are probably tired of hearing that no GOP presidential candidate has carried the state since Richard Nixon in 1972.
Barack Obama has won re-election to a second term as president, beating back a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney. Obama prevailed despite a weak economy and high unemployment.
It looks like Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar has secured her seat in the U.S. Senate, according to CBS News.
Across Minnesota, millions of people cast votes Tuesday in races including the White House, Senate, Congress, the Legislature, two proposed constitutional amendments, and many more local races. Here's what they're saying.
Wisconsin Republicans are hoping that a native son on the ticket in Tuesday's presidential election will be the answer to ending their 28-year losing streak, which dates back to when Ronald Reagan won re-election in a nationwide landslide.
Minnesota voters are weighing in on dozens of races, including ballot initiatives about gay marriage and voter ID, the presidential race, representatives for Congress and the U.S. Senate.
It's among the most closely watched Congressional races in the country -- Minnesota's Eighth District race between Democrat Rick Nolan and Republican Chip Cravaack is too close to call.
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
Police asked for the public's help in finding the boy and used K-9s, drones and a helicopter to search for him. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, a body matching his description was found in a pond near his home, police said.
Another day in the 80s is on the docket for the Twin Cities on Monday.
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.
Police asked for the public's help in finding the boy and used K-9s, drones and a helicopter to search for him. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, a body matching his description was found in a pond near his home, police said.
Hennepin County officials say there is no evidence of tampering after a photo was posted to social media showing an open, unattended vehicle full of ballots.
St. Paul police say a woman is dead and another person is injured following two nearby shootings late Saturday night.
One man is dead from a gunshot wound after a fight broke out at a party in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
A wildfire burning in eastern Minnesota has forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close around 4,500 acres of a state forest.
A 22-year-old man is dead and authorities are investigating after a crash in northern Minnesota Friday morning.
Nolan, who was born in Brainerd, represented the 8th Congressional District between 2013 and 2019.
The Winona Police Department says officers responded to a report of a gunshot on the 300 block of West 10th Street around 4:22 a.m.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A young boy injured in a tractor accident during a field trip to a fall festival in Chippewa County last month got to meet the heroes who saved him.
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity.
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant.
These days, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. A Carver County nonprofit — Love Inc, or Love in the Name of Christ — is working to alleviate day to day burdens so families can focus on financials.
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Over the weekend, both candidates were in full campaign mode, attending church services, NFL games and even working the drive-thru.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
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.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
St. Paul police say a woman is dead and another person is injured following two nearby shootings late Saturday night.
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
The tight-knit, community-centered feel of St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood, is what brought Angie and Ted Vig's guitar shop, Vig Guitars, to their current location along Snelling Avenue ten years ago.
One man is dead from a gunshot wound after a fight broke out at a party in Minneapolis on Saturday.
A teacher at Tutor Time in Maple Grove is accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years.
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.
Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL's strongest division.
Jeong Sang-Bin scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 4-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.
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.
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.
As election day gets closer, polls in battleground states are what you should focus on, experts agree.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
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.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
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.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The week will start out warm, but we'll return to cooler temperatures in the coming days.
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.
Another day in the 80s is on the docket for the Twin Cities on Monday.
The Twin Cities will have another day of summer-like temperatures on Monday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says low temperatures will be in the 60s around the Twin Cities, with 40s further north.
The week will start out warm, but we'll return to cooler temperatures in the coming days.
A student-led rally is planned Monday to renew calls for the University of Minnesota to divest from companies they say do business with Israel.
An 11-year-old boy with autism who went missing Sunday evening has been found dead, police said.
Adam Fravel is back in court for the third day of testimony, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Over the weekend, both candidates were in full campaign mode, attending church services, NFL games and even working the drive-thru.