First significant snow in Twin Cities: Preparing for winter driving
Law enforcement and safety experts urge caution on the roadways and slower speeds to adjust to the wintery conditions.
Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats signal recreational marijuana could be legalized next session
After Tuesday's election, where the issue was before voters in some states, 21 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Minnesota Senate DFL taps new leader as they embrace majority
Minnesota Senate Democrats tapped Minneapolis Sen. Kari Dziedzic to steer their caucus next session, after the DFL wrestled back power from Republicans who have led the chamber the last few years.
Minnesota Democrats gain "trifecta" control of state government
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature, putting the party in full control of state government for the first time since 2014.
Young voters could have big impact on Tuesday's midterms
College campuses across America are home to thousands who may be casting their ballots Tuesday for the first time. As races tighten, student turnout can be decisive.
In final days of campaign, Minnesota Republicans, Democrats get boosts from national party leaders
Republican and Democrats in Minnesota got a boost from national party leaders in the final days before the election, as candidates up and down the ballot make their last efforts to turn out their base and convince undecided voters to support them.
Could Minnesota make daylight saving time permanent? Yes, if Congress acts
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday. It means we'll have to set our clocks back an hour and lose an hour of sunlight in the evening. This might not always be the case in the future.
Third party candidate death adds new layer in close Minnesota congressional race
The death of a third-party candidate in Minnesota's Second Congressional District adds a new layer in the hotly contested rematch between DFL incumbent U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner.
"No credible threat" against Minnesota poll workers, but state officials still prepared
Despite a national warning, the risk of violence against Minnesota poll workers next Tuesday is "low," the state's top elections official said.
Out-of-state money flows to Minnesota as governor's race tightens
The Republican Governors Association last week donated $750,000 to a local political fund, campaign finance records show, and the money is going toward an attack ad against Walz that falsely claims he said he wanted to "defund the police."
Walz, Jensen spar in final debate before Election Day
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen clashed in their third and final debate Friday, sharpening their attacks on each other in the waning days of the campaign for the state's top job.
Voice of the voter: What are Minnesotans thinking ahead of midterm elections?
For those planning to vote, what are key issues motivating them? WCCO went to Burnsville, Anoka, Hutchinson and St. Paul to see what's on some voters' minds.
DFL Auditor Julie Blaha in dead heat with GOP challenger Ryan Wilson
The battle for Minnesota state auditor – a down ballot race that doesn't draw the same attention as other statewide offices – is in a dead heat and the leading candidates have different visions for the job.
Sunday night debates: AG, SOS and Gov. Walz declines debate with Jensen
The candidates seeking the offices of Minnesota attorney general and secretary of state squared off in back-to-back televised debates on Sunday, making their final pitches to voters two weeks before Election Day.
University of Minnesota continues cleaning of mold in freshman dorm
Two weeks ago, the school confirmed it collected samples of a fungus found in the 17th Avenue Residence Hall, where some students who live there said they had been feeling ill for weeks before the discovery.