Gov. Walz, St. Paul Mayor Carter meet to tackle copper wire theft
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited a city park Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the impact of copper wire theft.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited a city park Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the impact of copper wire theft.
The clock is ticking. Uber and Lyft say they're planning to leave Minneapolis one month from today if the city doesn't reverse course on its driver pay ordinance. Caroline Cummings reports Governor Tim Walz is hoping to find a compromise.
Gov. Tim Walz traded in the typical State House Chamber for a High School Auditorium to tout his party's big wins for this year's State of the State address. Caroline Cummings has the highlights from Owatonna.
Gov. Tim Walz will talk to Minnesotans about the state of the state. He's expected to tout what he sees as his administration's accomplishments.
In his roughly 25-minute speech, he highlighted key DFL priorities that cleared the capitol last year — free school meals for all kids, carbon-free energy benchmarks, record education funding and paid leave — and called on lawmakers to do more this session, specifically on gun control.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give his State of the State Address Tuesday at Owatonna High School.
Monday Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his quarter-billion-dollar supplemental spending proposal. That covers extra priorities he hopes lawmakers will consider this year. Caroline Cummings breaks down the proposal.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
The proposal comes as lawmakers have a smaller budget surplus to work with and signs looming of a potential deficit if they aren't careful.
Walz’s proposal comes as lawmakers have a smaller budget surplus to work with and signs looming of a potential deficit if they aren't careful.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz requesting that the attorney general take over the case of a state trooper who killed a man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer.
A local group supporting Palestinians plans to make their voices heard at Thursday's State Board of Investment meeting.
Gov. Tim Walz says the opioid crisis that's developed in the last half dozen years is tragic and unprecedented, and he says in order for real work to be accomplished on this issue, it needs to be addressed as a public health crisis.
As families and communities across Minnesota grieve the tragedy of three slain first responders on Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz said it's incumbent upon policymakers to press for solutions to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.
As the families of three Burnsville first responders grieve Sunday's unthinkable tragedy, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Tuesday it's incumbent on policymakers to think about solutions to ensure this doesn't happen again in the future.
There are currently two different bills that would both make betting on your phone and at local betting parlors legal, and it’s just a question of which one can get to the finish line.
The state's highest court will decide if Minnesota's governor went too far during the pandemic.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments Thursday challenging Gov. Tim Walz's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Upper Midwest Law Center alleges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz overstepped his power by issuing his COVID mandate in 2020.
The new Minnesota child tax credit is giving parents more than $1,200 on average. An estimated 300,000 Minnesotans are eligible for the credit, with no limit on the number of kids.
The Internal Revenue Service says the nearly $1 billion in state tax rebates sent to more than 2 million Minnesotans last fall will be subject to federal income taxes.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced he's joined many other governors across the country in filing an amicus curiae brief in an effort to protect abortion access nationwide.
On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joined local nonprofit Second Harvest Heartland to share an exciting announcement.
The controversy over the proposed new Minnesota state flag continues.
Gov. Tim Walz joined Esme Murphy in studio to talk about the 2024 presidential election and Minnesota’s new state emblems.
In 2024 alone, United Way says calls related to basic necessities have gone up about 20%.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Thursday will be mostly dry with a high of 55 degrees. The sun will return by the afternoon, along with the wind.
For the second time in less than three years, residents near East 29th Street and Fifth Avenues South in Minneapolis are living next to an encampment.
The owner of Salon SPAtoria says around 11:30 a.m., three deer came running across the parking lot and went straight through the storefront window.
In 2024 alone, United Way says calls related to basic necessities have gone up about 20%.
For the second time in less than three years, residents near East 29th Street and Fifth Avenues South in Minneapolis are living next to an encampment.
The owner of Salon SPAtoria says around 11:30 a.m., three deer came running across the parking lot and went straight through the storefront window.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Mya Hooten's infectious and exuberant reactions have become her signature. The moments after the Gophers senior nails a routine provide a season unlike any other.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
A southern Minnesota community is mourning, supporting a family after their 1-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office says shortly before 11 a.m., it received a report of a house fire on the 7300 block of 79th Avenue Southwest in Byron Township.
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing a teenager and injuring another in a drive-by shooting in Duluth last summer.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
Jurors have found Nicolae Miu guilty of multiple criminal charges, including homicide, in the 2022 Apple River stabbings in Wisconsin.
It's now up to the jury after eight days of testimony in the Apple River stabbing trial.
Attorneys had one last chance on Wednesday to convince a Wisconsin jury whether 54-year-old Nicolae Miu should go to prison for murder.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
More than a hundred kids battling various medical conditions got to take a mental break and just have fun on Sunday thanks to HopeKids Minnesota.
The iconic Stone Arch Bridge is closing so that some construction can be done. Folks were out enjoying it over the weekend before it closes on Monday, April 15th.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is opening an outreach center.
Dr. Jill BIden will make a quick visit to Minnesota on Friday to speak at the Education Minnesota Convention in Bloomington.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited a city park Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the impact of copper wire theft.
A new study suggests more of your tax dollars are needed to pay for the paid family and medical leave law passed last year at the Minnesota Capitol.
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
Ambulance services say they need a lifeline from lawmakers this session to shore up services, especially for people who need their help in rural parts of Minnesota.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
The Minneapolis City Council will be considering delaying the implementation of the rideshare ordinance by two months.
The Biden Administration is directing funding to help Minnesota get rid of forever chemicals in our water.
A man was convicted Wednesday for breaking into a St. Paul home and barricading himself inside with the family still there after he fatally shot another man at a nearby residence.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The family of Ricky Cobb II on Wednesday morning filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the state trooper that fatally shot him and another trooper involved in the traffic stop that preceded his killing.
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested for stabbing her live-in partner, causing a potentially life-threatening knife wound.
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
The City of Hastings issued a notice on Wednesday morning informing its residents that some of its municipal wells are now above the allowable drinking standards for PFAS.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Mistreatment while giving birth is a "regular occurrence," researchers from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health said.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
ABBA, Blondie and The Notorious B.I.G. are entering America's audio canon.
The Minnesota State Fair will be bringing in Ludacris and T-Pain for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
Mya Hooten's infectious and exuberant reactions have become her signature. The moments after the Gophers senior nails a routine provide a season unlike any other.
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 victory over Minnesota and a three-game sweep of the Twins.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she questioned whether a return to top form was even possible.
Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa phenom who was drafted No. 1 overall by the WNBA's Indiana Fever, revealed Wednesday she grew up a Minnesota Lynx fan.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke with John Choi, the Ramsey County Attorney, about his work on the frontlines of getting kids back into the classroom.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke Don Ryan, the program manager for Safe Communities, about their efforts to engage with truant students. At the capitol, Murphy spoke with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski about the legislative effort underway to address the issue.
The clock is ticking for a possible end to rideshare services Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities. Both companies have threatened to leave after the Minneapolis City Council passed a pay raise local drivers demanded. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at last-minute efforts to find a compromise.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? Good Question.
A long-standing community resource is evolving in ways you might not realize, now offering everything from e-books to streaming movies for free.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Thursday will be mostly dry with a high of 55 degrees. The sun will return by the afternoon, along with the wind.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says southern Minnesota will get more rain Thursday morning.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says another round of showers passes tonight into tomorrow morning.
Oak wilt, which has been in Minnesota for 70 years now, continues to spread. Arborists like James Ostlie say the risk is even greater this year.
Dr. Jill BIden will make a quick visit to Minnesota on Friday to speak at the Education Minnesota Convention in Bloomington.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited a city park Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the impact of copper wire theft.
Investigators say they pulled a 15-year-old boy's body from Eagle Lake Wednesday morning.
When you have an emergency, you call 911. But what about a financial crisis? United Way reports more and more Minnesotans are turning to 211, a free community helpline.
A new study suggests more of your tax dollars are needed to pay for the paid family and medical leave law passed last year at the Minnesota Capitol.