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The on-again, off-again order that expired in November is one of a series that the Democratic governor has issued in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, all of which have been challenged by conservatives.
Two Republican lawmakers put up a Christmas tree in the Wisconsin Capitol rotunda despite being told they weren't allowed to do so — a show of defiance after Gov. Tony Evers opted not to display a holiday tree there this year because the building is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that he will extend an order requiring masks to be worn inside public places amid a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases that is putting increasing pressure on the state's hospitals.
Minnesota health officials are pointing the finger at neighboring states for making the pandemic worse here.
"Each day this virus goes unchecked is a setback for our economic recovery," Gov. Evers said. "Our bars, restaurants, small businesses, families, and farmers will continue to suffer if we don't take action right now —our economy cannot bounce back until we contain this virus."
An effort to recall Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has failed, the recall's organizer told supporters on Monday.
Evers' administration issued an emergency order on Oct. 6 limiting the size of indoor public gatherings to 25% of a building or room's capacity or 10 people in places without an occupancy limit until Nov. 15.
Wisconsin health officials announced Wednesday that they've opened a field hospital at the state fairgrounds near Milwaukee as a surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is cracking down as cases of COVID-19 skyrocket in his state.
Gov. Tony Evers urged people throughout Wisconsin on Tuesday to "get on the same team" by taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, with cases statewide at their highest numbers since the pandemic started.
Democrats on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of trying to inflame racial tensions and incite violence to benefit his campaign as he praised supporters who clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate should be immediately ended because Gov. Tony Evers didn't have the legal authority to order it, three western Wisconsin residents represented by a conservative law firm argue in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
92 days ago, the constant images of George Floyd's last moments alive were traumatizing. Now, Jacob Blake's shooting has rehashed the pain.
The shooting by police in Wisconsin of a Black man sparked strong words of condemnation and a demand for Republicans to take action from the state's Democratic governor, who said he stood by those who demand justice.
Wisconsin's governor summoned the National Guard to head off another round of violent protests Monday after the police shooting of a Black man under murky circumstances turned Kenosha into the nation's latest flashpoint city in a summer of racial unrest.
Wisconsin Senate Republicans "stand ready" to strike down the statewide mask mandate that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday, the GOP Senate leader said Friday.
"As we have seen in Portland, this excessive and unwelcome federal law enforcement presence only makes these situations more volatile and dangerous," Gov. Evers said.
Wisconsin broke a record for confirmed new COVID-19 cases Tuesday for the fourth time in six days, as Gov. Tony Evers and state health leaders implored people to wear masks and take other steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
If the person in Gov. Tony Evers' staff who recorded a telephone meeting between the governor and Republican legislative leaders did so without approval, they could be guilty of a felony, the chief attorney for the Wisconsin Legislature's Reference Bureau said in a memo Monday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, ruling that his administration overstepped its authority when it extended it for another month without consulting legislators.
Second Street is usually the heartbeat of Hudson, but people have gotten used to seeing "Closed" signs on storefronts. News that those signs will now be flipping the other way is the talk of the town.
Elected officials, from legislators to county sheriffs, are pushing back against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers decision to extend the safer-at-home order to late May.
Gov. Tony Evers issued an order Monday spelling out the criteria that must be met before schools and businesses can reopen in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A liberal challenger on Monday ousted a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice endorsed by President Donald Trump, overcoming a successful push by Republicans to forge ahead with last week's election even as numerous other states postponed theirs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday ordered the closure of 40 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreational areas primarily in southern and southeastern Wisconsin to help reduce overcrowding and vandalism and to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
A Tesla Cybertruck explodes into flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day.
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor, former Minneapolis radio host and a key media figure during the reporting of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, has died.
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than 50 years ago.
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Minnesota hospitals are sharing news of the state's newest residents, babies born not long after the clock struck midnight and ushered in the new year.
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor, former Minneapolis radio host and a key media figure during the reporting of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, has died.
Minnesota hospitals are sharing news of the state's newest residents, babies born not long after the clock struck midnight and ushered in the new year.
A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver early New Year's Day in northeast Minneapolis, police say.
Two men were injured hours apart in separate New Year's shootings in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Minnesota hospitals are sharing news of the state's newest residents, babies born not long after the clock struck midnight and ushered in the new year.
Two Minnesotans are waking up a million dollars richer on New Year's Day.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into 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.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
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.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
A Tesla Cybertruck explodes into flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day.
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
President-elect Donald Trump was asked about it as he walked into a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
Two Minnesotans are waking up a million dollars richer on New Year's Day.
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.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver early New Year's Day in northeast Minneapolis, police say.
Two men were injured hours apart in separate New Year's shootings in Minneapolis.
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
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.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Here are the new books and characters 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.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
This weekend's NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will make for a playoff situation like never before in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105.
Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored a season-high three power-play goals to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
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.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
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 Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, and she says a cold spell is on it's 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.
The new year will bring colder air to Minnesota, with highs in the Twin Cities barely breaking 20 degrees.
The new year will bring colder air to Minnesota, with highs in the Twin Cities barely breaking 20 degrees.
Colder air will start to move in as the new year kicks off on Wednesday.
It was the biggest tech threat the world had ever experienced...until it wasn't. Do you remember where you were at during 2000's New Year's Eve?
The American Roots Revue is getting ready for its first shows of 2025 at the Dakota in downtown Minneapolis.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, and she says a cold spell is on it's way.
The Million Dollar Raffle has two grand prize winners, both coming from Minnesota towns of less than 5,000 people. WCCO's Adam Duxter has more.
Thanks to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, more than 3 million people will get a break on pricier medications in 2025.