Gov. Tim Walz joins striking auto workers on picket line in Plymouth
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.
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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.
A handful of Minnesota's highest-ranking elected officials are on the picket line in the Twin Cities Wednesday.
A handful of Minnesota's highest-ranking elected officials are on the picket line in the Twin Cities Wednesday.
The legal battle to prevent more hybrid and electric vehicles on Minnesota roads has hit a dead end.
The legal battle to prevent more hybrid and electric vehicles on Minnesota roads has hit a dead end.
Gov. Tim Walz visited Eisenhower Elementary in Hopkins to kick off a statewide tour highlighting investments made for pre-K classes.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting of five officers in Benton County a "horrific incident" that highlights the importance of public safety.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half-staff this week to honor the victims of the attacks in Israel.
With the scenic views of Afton State Park behind them, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan spoke Tuesday about the need to invest in Minnesota state parks.
The governor's office says it is concerned with the price increase, and wants the legislature to weigh in before the department proceeds.
The cost to remodel the Minnesota governor's residence has skyrocketed.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he will focus on hiring a person with regulatory experience to lead the new state cannabis office after his previous pick stepped down amid controversy.
Governor Walz announced his pick Thursday morning, but by Friday night, Erin DuPree had removed herself from the running. WCCO's Allen Henry looks at why she stepped down and how industry insiders are reacting.
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are expected to provide clarity regarding the role police officers will play in schools moving forward.
This comes as roughly 40 school districts across the state have pulled SROs as the new school year is underway.
About 40 Minnesota school districts now are without school resource officers. Gov. Tim Walz said he feels a clarification — and agreement — is close on the new law causing the dust-up.
"I think this is fixable. I'm open to whatever that fix looks like," said Gov. Tim Walz.
Activists seeking change in Minnesota's correction system were hoping to grab the governor's attention Saturday morning, bringing a brass band outside his Eastcliff mansion.
It's been nearly two weeks since a group of 100 inmates forced a Stillwater prison into lockdown as they protested living conditions. Saturday, activists continued to push for changes at the facility. This time, requesting a meeting with the governor outside his home to address their concerns.
He was considering it, but now the governor is reportedly backing away from calling a special session.
Activists are continuing their call for change after a prisoner protest last week at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all Minnesota students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status. But new laws are also prompting police departments to pull school resource officers.
Esme Murphy takes a look at the back-to-school concerns that are worrying both educators and parents.
The big picture is that K-12 test scores are still down about 10% since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, only 45% of Minnesota students show proficiency in math, and only 50% show proficiency in reading.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Authorities are concerned for the safety of a 62-year-old man who is missing from a northern Twin Cities suburb.
Wednesday night at the State Capitol, DFL Gov. Tim Walz will speak to state lawmakers and Minnesotans in his State of the State address.
Upon learning that David Powers' whereabouts were unknown, the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest and continued the trial.
Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Wednesday night at the State Capitol, DFL Gov. Tim Walz will speak to state lawmakers and Minnesotans in his State of the State address.
Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
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.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Iowans attending a forum hosted by Sen. Chuck Grassley started to turn on each other as the lawmaker faced heated questions about President Donald Trump's first months in office.
Wednesday night at the State Capitol, DFL Gov. Tim Walz will speak to state lawmakers and Minnesotans in his State of the State address.
The governor’s annual speech comes at a crucial time, with just weeks left in the legislative session.
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.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Upon learning that David Powers' whereabouts were unknown, the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest and continued the trial.
Minneapolis fire investigators are looking into what they call a suspicious fire at the Elks Lodge in north Minneapolis.
Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.
Iowa's top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution. Some worry the proposal could hinder a defendant's rights in court.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
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.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
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.
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
In the back of Beloved Studios in Roseville, Minnesota, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are equal parts tattoo artist and superfan.
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.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
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.
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.
Wednesday will be sunny and top out around 70, but more rain is on the way.
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 Wednesday sunshine will turn into more rounds of rain for the last part of the work week, though Friday and Saturday are both looking mild, breezy and dry.
Enjoy the sunshine on Wednesday — it's the calm before the next round of rain in Minnesota.
Enjoy the sunshine on Wednesday — it's the calm before the next round of rain in Minnesota.
Wednesday will be sunny and top out around 70, but more rain is on the way.
Authorities say they were just 24 hours from a potential "mass casualty" event when they arrested a man in St. Peter.
An 80-pound pup named Milo took home the crown, winning over a field of about 30 bulldogs from across the Hawkeye State.
Grace Huang and Shawn Lin share a preview of the new food items available at Rosedale Center's food hall.
Performer Mick Sterling previews the concert event for the Lamont Cranston Band musician, scheduled for Saturday, April 26.