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As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
In addition to criticism at the national level, local Republicans are hitting on Gov. Tim Walz's record, too.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the battle for the Minnesota House and why it could impact our lives.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch about inflation being a key issue for voters.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Democratic analyst Abou Amara about reaching voters in this key swing district.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig about what she considers the key issues are this election session.
In addition to criticism at the national level, local Republicans are hitting on Gov. Tim Walz's record, too.
This November, the entire 134-member House is on the ballot. Meanwhile, the state Senate and the governor's race are not on the ballot until 2026. Right now, the DFL has total control of state government. Democrats wants to keep it that way, but Republicans are hoping to flip the House.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. The DFL currently holds a four-seat majority in the House, a slim margin that Republicans are working feverishly to upend and Democrats like House Majority Leader Jamie Long are fighting just as hard to keep.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch and Democratic analyst Abou Amara.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican Minority leader Representative Lisa Demuth, who is hoping for a successful Republican campaign to flip the Minnesota House and make her House Speaker.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political expert Larry Jacobs about the primary results, including Rep. Ilhan Omar winning her primary race.
Primary voting is just two days away in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As voters are getting ready to cast their ballots, election security concerns are being raised. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the impact on the November election and why Minnesota's Secretary of State is issuing a warning.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Some positive news from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department on crime: car thefts have seen a big drop. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at what's behind the trend.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about the roadmap proposed for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation
Last year, the state of Minnesota filed a lawsuit against a company called Men in Black, accusing them of providing security without a license. It's the first time Minnesota's licensing board went to court against an unlicensed security company.
Two people are dead and at least three others are injured after a driver drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
It's pretty hard to miss, positioned just outside gate nine at the Minnesota State Fair. The 40-foot-long by eight-foot-tall 'Welcome Wall' has space for 5,600 personalized tiles.
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
A 41-year-old man entered an Alford plea last week for his role in a nearly two-day-long standoff with police in a west metro suburb over two years ago.
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
Minnesota golfer Derek Hitchner is playing in Brainerd.
Seven people were injured and 1 died in a campfire accident in St. Louis County.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Ma In Abdullahi Muse has not been in contact with his family since May 20 and that he normally stopped by their residence in St. Cloud on a weekly basis.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
Gov. Tim Walz made a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday after a string of campaign stops with Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son Gus, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
Three Libertarian candidates in Iowa running for U.S. Congress will not be named on election ballots this November after a panel ruled they failed to comply with state law.
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Two people are dead and at least three others are injured after a driver drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
A 41-year-old man entered an Alford plea last week for his role in a nearly two-day-long standoff with police in a west metro suburb over two years ago.
Video allegedly shows the girl playing outside of her residence at 6:28 p.m. when a woman approaches and begins interacting with her. At 7:01 p.m., the woman is recorded picking up the girl and carrying her north.
Police in the north metro say a home burst into flames shortly after officers arrested a man for refusing to leave it Saturday evening.
The woman was charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter for the May 28 death of her 2-year-old daughter at an emergency homeless shelter near downtown Minneapolis.
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
Royce Lewis hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday.
Angel Reese became the WNBA's single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Sky's 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored two goals, his first multi-goal game this season, to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Toronto hit three two-run homers, including two in a seven-run first inning, and José Berríos tossed six shutout innings as the Blue Jays routed the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Democratic analyst Abou Amara about reaching voters in this key swing district.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch about inflation being a key issue for voters.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig about what she considers the key issues are this election session.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
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.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Minnesotans planning a Labor Day cookout or a last-minute visit to the Minnesota State Fair are in luck: Monday is a #Top10WxDay.
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.
It's a #Top10WxDay for the final day of the Minnesota State Fair.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a Top 10 Weather Day is on tap for Labor Day.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a Top 10 Weather Day is on tap for Labor Day.
It's a #Top10WxDay for the final day of the Minnesota State Fair.
A witness shares what happened in the moments leading up to and after a motorist drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a Top 10 Weather Day is on tap for Labor Day.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.