Legislators plot food insecurity solutions amid federal funding cuts
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
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Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
Sales and profits slipped for Minneapolis-based Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be "meaningful pressure" on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
For Douglas Flanders, the Twin Cities art gallery bearing his name has been his life's work since 1972.
Two lottery players won big in Minnesota this weekend, and both lucky tickets were purchased in southern Minnesota cities along the Mississippi River.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Many miles away from Washington, the fate of the country's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took center stage in a Minnesota Senate committee on Thursday.
Managing money can be a tricky task, whether you're just trying to set a budget or set yourself up for retirement.
Inti Martinez-Aleman and his wife Ofelia Ponce own Abogados Cafe in St. Paul's Como Park neighborhood.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
Nearly two months after Minnesota lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated, voters selected XP Lee as the DFL candidate in a special primary election held to fill her seat.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she is filing a petition to vacate the murder conviction of Brian Hooper Sr., who in 1998 was found guilty of killing 77-year-old Ann Prazniak in her Minneapolis apartment.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it has recovered a body a body from Shannon Lake on Thursday.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
The Moorhead Police Department said two people were injured in a "critical incident" involving its officers Monday night, though the agency declined to say how the injuries occurred.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
Minnesota is ramping up its response to fraud amid dozens of convictions in the Feeding Our Future scandal, and the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the state's Housing Stabilization Services.
Following the FBI raids and attempted bribes amid the Feeding our Future investigation in Minnesota, and most recently the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the Housing Stabilization Services, Esme Murphy shows how lawmakers are hoping to crack down on crooks taking taxpayer money.
Nearly two months after Minnesota lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated, voters selected XP Lee as the DFL candidate in a special primary election held to fill her seat.
Voters in Brooklyn Park are choosing which DFL candidate they’d like on the ballot in next month’s special election.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Inti Martinez-Aleman and his wife Ofelia Ponce own Abogados Cafe in St. Paul's Como Park neighborhood.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
Aimee Betro covered her face in a niqab as she climbed out of a car in 2019 and tried to shoot a man at point-blank range, prosecutors said.
A man has been charged in the fatal Brooklyn Park shooting of a 17-year-old girl that happened on July 1.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees went on to a 6-2 win over the Twins on Monday night.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
We have a chance for rain, and a return of the humidity. Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of it all.
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.
Another round of smoke and air quality alerts are possible for the northern third of Minnesota on Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Minnesota could see above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall for the autumn months, according to an outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says the air quality alert in Minnesota expires late Tuesday afternoon, but another round of smoke could be possible in parts of the state Wednesday.
We have a chance for rain, and a return of the humidity. Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of it all.
A local coffee shop in St. Paul's Como Park neighborhood dealt with a would be robber trying to get away with their cash register.
A mother from El Salvador, who is seeking asylum in the United States, has finally been released from I.C.E. custody after being detained in mid-July.
Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County’s top prosecutor, says she’s filing a petition to vacate the murder conviction of Brian Hooper Sr., who in 1998 was found guilty of killing 77-year-old Ann Prazniak in her Minneapolis apartment.
Another round of smoke and air quality alerts are possible for the northern third of Minnesota on Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.