Minnesota Supreme Court hears lawsuit challenging Gov. Walz's COVID-19 emergency powers
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments Thursday challenging Gov. Tim Walz's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments Thursday challenging Gov. Tim Walz's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Upper Midwest Law Center alleges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz overstepped his power by issuing his COVID mandate in 2020.
The new Minnesota child tax credit is giving parents more than $1,200 on average. An estimated 300,000 Minnesotans are eligible for the credit, with no limit on the number of kids.
The Internal Revenue Service says the nearly $1 billion in state tax rebates sent to more than 2 million Minnesotans last fall will be subject to federal income taxes.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced he's joined many other governors across the country in filing an amicus curiae brief in an effort to protect abortion access nationwide.
On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joined local nonprofit Second Harvest Heartland to share an exciting announcement.
The controversy over the proposed new Minnesota state flag continues.
Gov. Tim Walz joined Esme Murphy in studio to talk about the 2024 presidential election and Minnesota’s new state emblems.
Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) was one piece of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's $72 billion One Minnesota Budget, with $149.9 million earmarked specifically for the DNR.
The group is fighting for better pay and safety protections, and to stop account deactivations.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discussed the success of the state new's free meals program in the state on Wednesday in Maplewood.
Minnesota is seeing a dramatic surge in patients coming here from other states to get abortions. Planned Parenthood officials told the governor they expect that surge to continue as more states move to restrict abortion access. Here is Esme Murphy.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will hear from local health care providers on how their work has changed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he and his family recently welcomed a new furry friend into their home
Millions of Minnesotans got state-issued checks or direct deposits this year. But it turns out they may owe money come tax time.
State officials say household visits to food shelves are on pace to hit seven million by the end of this year. That's up from last year's five million visits, which was unprecedented at the time.
Minnesota's governor will soon head Down Under to make history.
Saturday marks the start of the firearm deer hunting season. Governor Walz celebrated the start in Lanesboro.
State lawmakers and advocates are celebrating second chances for thousands of Minnesotans.
His office says the executive order will open more opportunities for people who want to work within state service.
According to the White House regional communications director, Biden will visit the state on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for an event and at a location yet to be disclosed.
A consortium in Minnesota has been federally designated as one of 31 inaugural "Tech Hubs" across the country.
The 2023 Governor's Deer Hunting Opener will take place in southeastern Minnesota.
The UAW strike is now in its fifth week, and for local workers both in Plymouth and in Hudson, Sunday will mark one month on the picket lines.
Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and more marched with striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) outside the Stellantis facility in Plymouth Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises, either.
At Habitat For Humanity Twin Cities' Restore Outlet in New Brighton, a moving memorial is underway.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
A 36-year-old Hopkins mother has been sentenced to over three years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old daughter following an asthma attack.
At Habitat For Humanity Twin Cities' Restore Outlet in New Brighton, a moving memorial is underway.
A 36-year-old Hopkins mother has been sentenced to over three years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old daughter following an asthma attack.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
Six of the eight freshmen are Minnesota natives and have been dreaming of being members of the University of Minnesota dance team since they were kids.
In November, dozens of school referendums and levies were on the ballot in Minnesota, but fewer than half of them passed.
A man was injured in a fire on Saturday evening.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events that began Saturday with a service at his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
In November, dozens of school referendums and levies were on the ballot in Minnesota, but fewer than half of them passed.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
A 36-year-old Hopkins mother has been sentenced to over three years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old daughter following an asthma attack.
53-year-old Burnsville man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that cost a victim $1.2 million, according to United States Attorney Andrew Luger.
A 28-year-old man will spend just over 61 months in prison for a crash that caused a death of a Twin Cities man, and injuring a Minneapolis police officer during an attempted arrest.
A jury found Tony Boos guilty of first-degree arson on Dec. 13, according to court records.
A woman was shot in the hand and robbed Saturday night.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
Nancy Gibson, co-chair of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, called the virus a "time bomb," and said no one knows the true extent of the disease which poses a threat to wildlife and humans.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises, either.
Devin Royal had 19 points and Bruce Thornton scored five of his 18 in a second overtime as Ohio State rallied to beat Minnesota 89-88.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106.
Six of the eight freshmen are Minnesota natives and have been dreaming of being members of the University of Minnesota dance team since they were kids.
The end of the regular season solidified the Vikings' 2025 opponents.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
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.
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.
Whether it's skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating or hockey, this is the time of year when people love to embrace winter.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says highs will return to the upper teens on Tuesday as we wait for the arrival of warmer air.
Clouds will clear from north to south and we'll have a dry, cool day on Tuesday.
Highs will return to the upper teens on Tuesday as we wait for warmer air to arrive.
2025 is kicking off with a surge of several illnesses, stressing out doctors across the country.
Jimmy Carter was one of Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.
Rachel Modrow, 36, admitted she and her child's father neglected to get their 9-year-old daughter medical care when she had an asthma attack last year.
WCCO digital producer Anthony Bettin breaks down Sam Darnold's worrying performance against the Lions, what the advanced stats say about the playoff matchup and more.
Pazazz Apples recently challenged the Lunds & Byerlys in-house food experts to a recipe contest. The winner, Kristen Lee from Apple Valley, visits WCCO to show off her Crunchy Beet Slaw with Pazazz. Get the recipe here!