Announcement on frontline worker "hero pay" expected Monday
Officials announced Monday that more than 1 million frontline workers in Minnesota will begin receiving hundreds of dollars in "hero pay" starting this week.
Tyler Kistner says states should decide abortion laws, but MN's aren't changing soon
With just 36 days until the election, one of the major dividing points in races is abortion rights.
Rematch between Rep. Angie Craig, Tyler Kistner could cost more than $11M
A lot of the money is coming from outside the state. Why? It is one of a handful of tossup districts in the country that could determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
As 49th suspect charged in Feeding Our Future fraud case, state GOP hits Dems hard
The Justice Department charged nearly 50 suspects in what it called a $250 million scheme to steal money meant to feed children, and the aftermath has seen the GOP call for more investigations, and demands for at least one resignation.
Rep. Angie Craig stresses abortion rights in 2nd District race against Tyler Kistner
The most closely-watched congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner.
Say it ain't snow: Minnesota's fleet of plow drivers are now training for winter months
If you live in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County or Anoka Counties, drivers are currently going through training at a State Fair parking lot to learn how they will soon enough be plowing your local streets.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature
In the Minnesota governor's race, there have been three different polls in less than a month with vastly different results. WCCO's Esme Murphy breaks down the credibility of those polls and looks at the battle for the Capitol.
3rd Congressional District Rep. Dean Phillips and challenger Tom Weiler on abortion rights
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District includes western suburbs like Edina, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove. From 1961 to 2018 the congressional seat was held by Republicans. That changed in 2018 when DFL challenger Dean Phillips beat incumbent Rep. Erik Paulsen.
Minnesota Attorney General candidates Ellison and Schultz on abortion rights, crime
One of the most closely-watched races in Minnesota this year is for the position of Attorney General.
3-day Minnesota nurses strike set to begin Monday morning
The three-day Minnesota nurses strike appears to be on for Monday morning.
Nicolae Miu pleads not guilty in Apple River stabbing case, claims self-defense
Nicolae Miu appeared via video feed in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL?
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was founded 78 years ago. Minnesota's rural and farm areas used to be blue DFL strongholds. But in 2022 they are mostly ruby red.
Jensen, Walz taking very different tracks on public safety
Crime is a central issue in the fall campaigns, and the major gubernatorial candidates have very different public safety proposals.
Politicians hit the Minnesota State Fair to reach voters
The November 8 election is 68 days away, so politicians are taking advantage of being able to greet people from all over the state in one spot.
Controversy over Walz's claim that "over 80% of our students missed less than 10 days of in-class learning"
Some are calling out Gov. Tim Walz for a statement he made on WCCO Sunday Morning. WCCO's Esme Murphy asked him about COVID-19 restrictions, and the impact on students in the classroom.