Push for rideshare drivers' right to unionize underway at Minn. Capitol
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
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Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Rideshare drivers in Minnesota have broader protections and boosted pay, thanks to a deal at the capitol last year. Now, they’re asking the legislature to green light their right to unionize.
Costco Teamsters voted to authorize nationwide walkout by more than 18,000 workers over wages and benefits.
Concerns of antisemitism tonight as a Twin Cities teachers union will be voting to take a stance on the war in Gaza. David Schuman has the latest on how some worry this could impact kids in the classroom.
A union representing Minnesota firefighters has endorsed the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election, breaking with its larger union's non-endorsement. It's a similar move to what Midwestern Teamsters did last month.
At least 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes if no agreements are reached after contracts expire at hotels in 12 cities, from Honolulu to Boston.
Support for organized labor is at a high not seen since the 1960s, with 71% of Americans saying they approve of unions, according to Gallup.
Workers with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to authorize a strike on Tuesday evening.
Workers at a premiere Minneapolis restaurant want to unionize, but award-winning chef Ann Kim doesn't believe that's necessary.
Workers at a premiere Minneapolis restaurant want to unionize, but award-winning chef Ann Kim doesn't believe that's necessary.
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa members who work at Planned Parenthood North Central States ratified their first tentative agreement on Wednesday evening, which they are calling "historic."
Artificial intelligence, compensation to reflect streaming, and better benefits were major sticking points in the negotiations.
Workers delivered the petition to management with a super-majority of signatures Thursday, and the company voluntarily recognized their union with UNITE HERE Local 17.
A potential national UPS worker strike could be the biggest labor walkout since the 1950s.
If you're planning on shopping at Lunds & Byerlys for your Fourth of July celebrations, you may want to plan ahead. More than 2,500 grocery store workers with the grocery chain are banding together to plan a strike.
Starbucks Workers United has accused the coffee giant of banning Pride month displays at some of its stores.
Postal workers in Eagan braved the rain and took to the streets to voice their concerns Saturday.
A Venti-sized battle is going on on Capitol Hill as Starbucks’ founder has been called to testify before Congress about his company’s efforts to prevent the coffee shops from unionizing.
Union employees from Lunds and Byerlys, Kowalski’s and Cub Foods joined together for an informational picket Saturday.
Imagine heading into a snowstorm knowing that the snowplow drivers in your community might go on strike today? That’s exactly what residents of Chisago County faces until a breakthrough.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
On Wednesday night, the Metro Council voted unanimously to approve safety policy changes in a proposal supported by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005.
The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a transit safety plan.
Union employees there say they’ve been unable to reach a fair contract deal with Hastings Public Schools.
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According to the complaint, the victim's mother heard yelling and looked outside to see her son leaning into the passenger side of a vehicle, appearing to be "half in and half out," as the vehicle accelerated.
The Chaska girls' basketball team won its first state championship in 2021, but they haven't been back since. For most of the way this season, it didn't seem like this was the year they would return.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Minneapolis police are searching for the gunman who shot and wounded an armed security guard working with a community organization.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
According to the complaint, the victim's mother heard yelling and looked outside to see her son leaning into the passenger side of a vehicle, appearing to be "half in and half out," as the vehicle accelerated.
Minneapolis police are searching for the gunman who shot and wounded an armed security guard working with a community organization.
The City of Minneapolis is fighting climate change in a way no other city in North America is doing.
The outdoor ice at the Recreation Outdoor Center is being turned green for St. Patrick's Day.
The Minnesota Lottery says a North 5 ticket worth $137,742 was sold in Maple Grove at a Speedway on Upland Lane North.
A police chase turned deadly late Monday night in Minnesota after a fleeing motorcyclist struck a pickup truck.
A 7-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a Minnesota YMCA pool this weekend during a swimming lesson.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for a Twin Cities metro state House seat that will determine the balance of power in the chamber.
Authorities are searching for a teenage boy who is missing from the Mille Lacs Lake area.
The Rogers community came together to support the family of Mike Betker, a beloved father and youth hockey coach, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 45.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Two Minnesota teens recently died at their summer jobs removing weeds from lakes. Now lawmakers are considering new safety rules to prevent those tragedies from happening again.
There's been a breakthrough in the talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The talks are aimed at charting a path toward ending the war with Russia.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for a Twin Cities metro state House seat that will determine the balance of power in the chamber.
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
Sales and profits slipped for Minneapolis-based Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be "meaningful pressure" on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
According to the complaint, the victim's mother heard yelling and looked outside to see her son leaning into the passenger side of a vehicle, appearing to be "half in and half out," as the vehicle accelerated.
Minneapolis police are searching for the gunman who shot and wounded an armed security guard working with a community organization.
A police chase turned deadly late Monday night in Minnesota after a fleeing motorcyclist struck a pickup truck.
Authorities recovered more than 10 pounds of drugs from a Brooklyn Center home Thursday and subsequently charged a man who said he entered the United States illegally to sell the drugs for a Mexican cartel.
Police are asking victims to come forward after an Eden Prairie masseur was charged with a second sexual assault.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
One of the Twin Cities is welcoming dozens of sporting events, shows and St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Legendary comedian and actor, Bill Murray, is slated to perform at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on April 10.
The Chaska girls' basketball team won its first state championship in 2021, but they haven't been back since. For most of the way this season, it didn't seem like this was the year they would return.
Maddyn Greenway, the daughter of former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, is on pace to break a state record in girls basketball.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
The University of Minnesota Gophers swim team will be making a splash at the NCAA championships next week.
The Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, adding a backup from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
COPAL is one of hundreds of groups across the U.S. forming a modern-day underground railroad network of support.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
Outside of learning what new foods will end up a stick, there might not be greater anticipation from Minnesota State Fairgoers than finding out who will headline at the Grandstand.
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The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet night as we fall back to 32.
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.
Temps will gradually warm into the 70s by Friday, which also will feature a chance of severe weather in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
We’re starting to enter a warm stretch of days before a storm system arrives Friday.
Temps will gradually rise into the 70s by Friday — amid the threat of severe weather in southeastern Minnesota, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The girl's basketball state tournament starts tomorrow with Chaska, surprisingly to some, in the field. Ren Clayton explains.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet night as we fall back to 32.
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