President Barack Obama

Good Question: Why Do We Spend So Much On Inaugurations?

No matter whose hand is on the Bible or two Bibles, the inauguration of a President is an amazing American scene. But at an estimated $170 million for the swearing in, the parade, the lunch, and the inaugural balls, some people are asking questions about President Barack Obama.

2013/01/21

Fergus Falls Band, Sen. Klobuchar Part Of Inauguration

The temperature in Washington, D.C. for the president’s inauguration was a far more pleasant 41 degrees at the time of Obama’s swearing in.

2013/01/21

Gun Advocates Rally In St. Paul

Thousands of Minnesota gun advocates joined nationwide rallies in support of gun rights.

2013/01/19

Away From Inaugural, Minn. Heeds Call To Service

Thousands of miles from Washington, Minnesota volunteers are hoping to get into the inaugural spirit with a series of community action events.

2013/01/19

Chaska Police Chief Weighs In On Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

President Obama is asking for a new, stronger assault weapons ban after the mass shooting in Connecticut where 20 elementary school students were murdered.

2013/01/17

Minnesota Native Could Be Obama’s Chief Of Staff

President Obama’s next chief of staff could be a man who grew up in Minnesota.

2013/01/17

As Obama Calls For New Laws, MN Gun Stores Stay Busy

Just weeks after a school massacre shocked the nation, the president of the United States called for the most sweeping new gun laws in a generation.

2013/01/16

Shyne Threatens Obama With “Kanye West Meltdown” Over Chicago Murders

Former Diddy protégé Shyne has gone on a Twitter tear against the president. The Belize-born rapper has been calling out President Barack Obama for not doing more to curb the murder rate in the president’s hometown of […]

2013/01/14

President Obama Calls Gun Control ‘Top Priority’

The President is creating a commission lead by the Vice President to come up with proposals aimed at reducing gun violence.

2012/12/19

Electoral College Affirms Obama For Re-Election

Tradition is trumping suspense as members of the Electoral College cast the final, official votes in an exhausting presidential election. It’s a constitutional formality on President Barack Obama’s march to a second term.

2012/12/17

Frank Interviews Obama On Fiscal Cliff, Spending Cuts

With negotiations regarding the impending fiscal cliff hanging in the balance, President Barack Obama told WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro he’s confident a deal will be reached.

2012/12/13

Full Transcript Of Frank Vascellaro’s Interview With Obama

Here’s the full transcript of Frank Vascellaro’s interview with President Obama.

2012/12/13

Frank Vascellaro To Interview The President

WCCO-TV’s Frank Vascellaro is going to Washington to talk one-on-one with President Obama Thursday.

2012/12/12

Good Question: Would Raising Taxes On Wealthy Put Dent In Nat’l Debt?

As negotiations continue in Washington, D.C. to avoid falling off the so-called “fiscal cliff,” many are left with a simple question: can taxing the rich raise enough money to make a dent in the national debt?

2012/12/03

Obama Wins Minn., Extends Dems’ Streak In State

President Barack Obama led Republican challenger Mitt Romney in early returns Tuesday in Minnesota, a state with a decades-long streak of backing Democratic presidential candidates.

2012/11/06

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