Controversy Hits DFL On Eve Of Primary Elections
The Minnesota DFL is dealing with controversy on the eve of the state's primary election.
The Minnesota DFL is dealing with controversy on the eve of the state's primary election.
It's a high-stakes race in Minnesota. Democrats hope to retain their blockade over a GOP Legislature.
The three Democrats running for Minnesota governor are highlighting their differences in the homestretch to next week's primary.
Five of the top candidates for Minnesota governor squared off for an unusual bi-partisan debate Wednesday.
The Secretary of State says there is a 150 percent jump in absentee voting so far compared to the 2016 election.
Rep. Erin Murphy announced the steps she would take to curb gun violence if she's elected Minnesota's next governor.
The hotly-contested Governor's race appears to be the biggest focus for the last two weeks.
Two weeks and counting down to Minnesota's 2018 primary election. It includes hotly-contested races for Governor, Congress and U.S. Senate.
Outside GOP groups haven't spent much money yet as Democrats wrap up an unpredictable, three-way primary.
With just over two weeks until the Aug. 14 primary, it remains unclear what impact the #MeToo charges against a former staffer of one of the candidates for lieutenant governor will have on the governor's race.
The campaign says it's a "six-figure" ad buy that will run statewide until the Aug. 14 primary.
Rep. Tim Walz says he'd push to raise the state's gasoline tax if elected governor to pay for infrastructure improvements.
On WCCO Sunday Morning, gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tim Walz expressed anger and frustration that competitor Attorney General Lori Swanson is accusing his campaign of exploiting #MeToo allegations against a former staffer of Rep. Rick Nolan, her running mate, for political gain.
Campaign finance reports show former GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty had $1.3 million at the end of May. Rep. Tim Walz is leading Democrats with $685,000 in savings.
Just under three weeks from now, delegates will go to the DFL endorsing convention in Rochester and choose candidates for a number of races, including governor.
The Minnesota DFL and Republican conventions where the parties will endorse their candidates for governor are just five weeks away.
The contest in the past has been organized by former Sen. Al Franken. This year, Senator Tina Smith is carrying on that tradition.
Republicans in Minnesota's 1st District have backed Jim Hagedorn for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Democrat Tim Walz.
Walz acknowledges that his position has changed significantly. He previously voiced support of the National Rifle Association.
On the heels of mass shootings in Florida and Las Vegas, gun violence is taking center stage, even in the Minnesota governor's race.
Many teenagers are trying to take the fight for gun control into their own hands, and they are taking aim at the NRA.
Thousands of Minnesotans attended precinct caucuses Tuesday night, providing first look at how the campaign is shaping up.
Politicians in Minnesota are speaking out after President Donald Trump reportedly made controversial comments about immigration in a meeting in the Oval Office.
The rush for cash is on in the crowded race for Minnesota governor.
Republican Sen. Dave Osmek is the only one who says he won't make the voluntary disclosure.
The last defendant pleaded guilty for her role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future scheme on Thursday.
Pop superstar Pink has one more Twin Cities concert Friday evening, but in her downtime between shows, she's made an extra special friend from Minnesota, one who she says will accompany her throughout the rest of her tour.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A North Dakota woman will serve 25 years in prison in connection with the antifreeze poisoning death of her boyfriend last year.
Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a struggling organic broiler chicken producer abruptly closed a year after getting a $39 million federal loan.
The last defendant pleaded guilty for her role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future scheme on Thursday.
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance claimed in a visit earlier this week that Minneapolis is so overrun by crime that residents are fleeing the city, but is that claim true?
The metro could see some drops overnight into Saturday, though the rain will not be significant.
St. Paul community members grilled politicians Thursday night at a town hall about how to clean up their neighborhood.
"The age of barbed wire, jersey barriers, fencing and blight must come to an end," Council Member Aurin Chowdhury said. "We cannot allow for this corner to be a background for those who wish to manipulate our city's trauma for political gain."
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.
The odds slightly favor colder-than-average temperatures, especially in western Minnesota.
160 new jobs are expected to be created because of the expansion
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate a 16-year-old girl who went missing in September.
Some looking to cash in on cannabis are frustrated now that the early business license approval is delayed until at least the end of the year, after regulators initially planned for this fall.
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.
Republicans are sensing an opportunity in Wisconsin's closely watched Senate race.
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.
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance claimed in a visit earlier this week that Minneapolis is so overrun by crime that residents are fleeing the city, but is that claim true?
St. Paul community members grilled politicians Thursday night at a town hall about how to clean up their neighborhood.
Minnesota is still on track to launch its legal recreational cannabis market next year, the top official in the regulatory agency said, despite concerns from some prospective businesses that the process is moving too slowly.
WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with residents of Nicollet County about their thoughts on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris spoke in front of GOP members in Wisconsin and Donald Trump met with undecided Latino voters during a town hall.
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.
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
The last defendant pleaded guilty for her role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future scheme on Thursday.
A North Dakota woman will serve 25 years in prison in connection with the antifreeze poisoning death of her boyfriend last year.
St. Paul community members grilled politicians Thursday night at a town hall about how to clean up their neighborhood.
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.
Elijah Vue's mother and boyfriend face new charges in the boy's death Wisconsin authorities announced Thursday.
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.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
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.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
An event designed to get more people of color involved in the film and television industry is connecting Minnesotans to career expanding opportunities.
The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to reaffirm their place atop the NFC North in Sunday's matchup with the rival Detroit Lions, but they'll likely be without several key players due to injury.
The Lynx' star averaged 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game during the regular season
Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
No matter how you slice it, 5-0 is a good place to be.
It was Gustavsson's first goal on any level and the first-ever goalie goal in Wild franchise history.
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.
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.
With the election just over three weeks away, concerns are mounting about threats to the election system nationwide.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're looking at a string of warmer days going into the final stretch of October.
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.
The metro could see some drops overnight into Saturday, though the rain will not be significant.
It'll stay in the 70s on Friday with a chance for rain in the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a clear and breezy night, which will keep our temps up for a warm morning start.
Wendell Epps, who is in his first season as the play-by-play announcer for the Lynx, is hoping the crowd brings the energy for Game 4
Pop superstar Pink has one more Twin Cities concert Friday evening, but in her downtime between shows, she's made an extra special friend from Minnesota, one who she says will accompany her throughout the rest of her tour.
Fans will have to bring the noise on Friday as the Lynx take on the Liberty.
The 20th annual Get Your Rear in Gear is coming up this weekend, explain Chris Evans, President of the Colon Cancer Coalition, and cancer survivor Sonya Zucker.
Phil Thompson previews the festive options at ValleyScare, the Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween Party, Onionhead's Revenge at the Mall of America and more.