Wayne LaPierre to resign from NRA ahead of corruption trial
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
President Donald Trump's address to the National Rifle Association on Friday comes after he temporarily strayed from the group's strong opposition to tougher gun controls.
A year ago, the nation's most powerful gun lobby was riding high: The millions the National Rifle Association had spent to help elect Donald Trump, one of the nation's most gun-friendly presidents, had paid off, and members were hopeful that more firearms restrictions would soon be eased.
Gun retail outlets are going beyond what current U.S. laws require for gun sale restrictions.
There has been plenty of drama following Delta Air Lines' decision to end its discount program for NRA members – and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey is trying to take advantage of the situation.
President Donald Trump declared he's willing to take on the National Rifle Association over gun legislation, but Republicans who control Congress aren't so sure.
Sen. Klobuchar appeared on "Meet the Press" Sunday morning, and talked about meeting with gun owners on the Iron Range.
On the heels of mass shootings in Florida and Las Vegas, gun violence is taking center stage, even in the Minnesota governor's race.
The deadly Las Vegas shooting has lawmakers, and even the National Rifle Association, suggesting some changes could be made regarding gun control.
House Republican leaders called for unity and prayer Tuesday after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but offered no new legislation to tighten gun laws and said a bill to ease regulations on gun silencers would be shelved indefinitely.
The National Rifle Association is speaking out on the shooting death of Philando Castile, saying it's a tragedy that could have been avoided.
Gov. Scott Walker is set to sign a bill that would allow people to carry concealed switchblades and knives. The governor plans to the sign the measure Saturday afternoon at the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin FORCE's annual convention in Weston.
The hotly contested 8th Congressional District campaign took another turn this week, over guns. The National Rifle Association is pouring nearly $750,000 into a negative ad which mocks incumbent Democratic Congressman Rick Nolan. The ad features an actor in a suit and a goofy hat, posing for election-year photos. "Nolan doesn't get basic gun safety, and doesn't know how many shells go in a duck gun," the ad says.
The nation's most powerful gun rights group is targeting Minnesota Rep. Rick Nolan with a massive ad blitz the week before Election Day. The National Rifle Association has reserved $750,000 in ads starting Oct. 28, according to public filings. NRA spokeswoman Jennifer Baker confirmed the ads would focus on Minnesota's 8th District.
A Senate panel is set to vote on changes to Minnesota's gun laws, including whether to require background checks for all gun purchases.
An unexpected twist came Wednesday in the efforts at the Capitol to curb gun violence. A majority of the House is now backing a new plan to modestly revise the state's gun laws.
A clear majority of the Minnesota House is backing a new plan to modestly revise the state's gun laws.
Top Minnesota lawmakers are tacking toward new gun legislation that wouldn't impose universal background checks for gun purchases.
For the second day in a row, the gun debate has brought a large crowd to the State Capitol.
With his gun proposals dividing Congress, President Barack Obama conceded Monday the challenges he faces in winning support for measures ranging from criminal checks on gun buyers to an assault weapons ban. But, he declared: "We don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something."
Protesters twice interrupted the head of the NRA as he proposed armed security guards in every school in the United States.
The nation's largest gun-rights lobbying group responded for the first time Friday since the elementary school massacre in Connecticut a week ago.
A Minnesota congressman who's a former teacher and gets straight A's from the National Rifle Association says he's "deeply disappointed" with the NRA's proposal for posting armed police officers at every school.
Five days after a shooting claimed the lives of 26 victims, including 20 children, the National Rifle Association is breaking its silence.
The National Rifle Association says its fight with Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen over concealed carry regulations isn't over.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn't appear to be on board.
Crews are battling a house fire early Friday morning on St. Paul's east side.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Morning sunshine will give way to more clouds on Friday afternoon.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn't appear to be on board.
Crews are battling a house fire early Friday morning on St. Paul's east side.
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring mosquitoes.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man Thursday afternoon on the city's northside.
It was a rescue almost right out of a movie. A handful of neighbors all fighting to save a group of baby eaglets.
William Guy Amick III, 36, is facing 13 felony charges in Fillmore County that involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and seven years old, according to the BCA.
A judge has dismissed two felony charges against a St. Olaf College student whom authorities accused of planning a "mass casualty event" after a cache was found in his dorm containing knives, empty ammunition boxes and more.
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.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
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.
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.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn’t appear to be on board.
A newly passed bill at the Minnesota Capitol means you have more rights as a tenant.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use, including a pre-approval process for businesses to get a head start as regulators plan for market launch next year and contentious revisions to how those licenses will be issued.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
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.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man Thursday afternoon on the city's northside.
William Guy Amick III, 36, is facing 13 felony charges in Fillmore County that involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and seven years old, according to the BCA.
Two parents face charges after they allegedly delayed medical attention for their 9-year-old daughter, who died after she had an asthma attack.
A Bloomington man has been sentenced to nearly six months in jail for his role in the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl two years ago.
A judge has dismissed two felony charges against a St. Olaf College student whom authorities accused of planning a "mass casualty event" after a cache was found in his dorm containing knives, empty ammunition boxes and more.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
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.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
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.
Kristin O'Neill scored twice, and Montreal rallied to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Tye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs.
Fresh off of one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for a playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
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.
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.
Morning sunshine will give way to more clouds on Friday afternoon.
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 Adam Del Rosso says morning sunshine will give way to clouds Friday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next few nights are going to be cold ones.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and he says that despite temperatures dropping off overnight there is something to look forward to in our upcoming forecast.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
The nonprofit Lifeworks unlocks opportunities for people with disabilities every year.
Experts found the first mosquito larva at the end of February, which usually doesn't happen until April or early May.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn’t appear to be on board.
A newly passed bill at the Minnesota Capitol means you have more rights as a tenant.