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Officials in South Dakota are pushing hard to build President Donald Trump's proposed National Garden of American Heroes in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore.
Israel says Iran violated an hours-old ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump overnight Tuesday, which Iran denies.
President Trump, Israel and Iran say a ceasefire he announced earlier between the two nations has begun.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to block oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Overnight Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa injuring at least 23 people, the vast majority of them lightly wounded. There are now concerns of more attacks and an escalating war. Also, concern for attacks on Jewish people and Jewish organizations worldwide. Steve Hunegs, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, speaks with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
President Donald Trump says he'll decide within two weeks about whether or not to order U.S. strikes on Iran.
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
President Trump said Wednesday that he had not yet decided whether the U.S. military would join Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran, and he didn't believe it was too late to reach a deal with the Islamic Republic on its nuclear program.
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
The Trump Organization said its $47.45 monthly service will includes unlimited calls, text and data. It's also rolling out a $499 mobile phone.
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
As the sun comes up over Tel Aviv, there are growing signs that the U.S. military could join the fight between Israel and Iran. On social media Tuesday, President Trump taunted the Iranian leader as an "easy target" and called for the country's "unconditional surrender" in all caps. CBS' Taurean Small has the latest on this developing conflict tonight from Washington.
U.S. presidents often reach out to other elected officials at times of tragedy to offer their condolences. But President Trump said he won't call to console Gov. Tim Walz following the deadly political shootings that targeted Democratic Minnesota lawmakers.
President Trump is cutting short his trip to the G7 summit in Canada due to the Middle East conflict.
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
The exchange of fire comes as talks on Iran's nuclear program in Oman between the U.S. and Iran were called off.
Protesters plan to march through Minnesota's capital city on Saturday as part of nationwide counterprogramming to President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on so-called "sanctuary policies" to protect migrants. Walz said his state cooperates with the federal government, but blasted the Trump administration's immigration policies and the lack of due process given to migrants. Walz called ICE raids "cruel" and said some law-abiding people are being caught up in the operations.
The bill has already passed in the House and is now facing pushback in the Senate, where one Minnesota senator is celebrating what she called a "big win" against the president's plan.
The special session is over, but federal health care cuts could force state lawmakers to revisit the budget they just passed. That's because Minnesota could lose half a billion dollars a year in Medicaid support if Congress approves what President Trump calls his "one big, beautiful bill." Here's Caroline Cummings.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
The United States Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, and both Twin Cities, over so-called "sanctuary city" policies.
With a federal government shutdown possible, most of the 27,000 workers in Minnesota will be furloughed and won't get paychecks.
The power outage happened at a time when donations are low, but need is at an all-time high.
Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. And for every day since his release, he's been advocating for the freedom of all those still held captive by the terrorist group.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
The United States Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, and both Twin Cities, over so-called "sanctuary city" policies.
The power outage happened at a time when donations are low, but need is at an all-time high.
Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. And for every day since his release, he's been advocating for the freedom of all those still held captive by the terrorist group.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
Survivors of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel are visiting the Twin Cities this week to help open a special exhibit to help commemorate two years since the ambush.
The United States Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, and both Twin Cities, over so-called "sanctuary city" policies.
Last year, China purchased $12.6 billion worth of soybeans from the U.S., federal data from the agriculture department shows. As harvest season gets underway this year, the country's orders are $0.
Three more measles cases have been reported in Minnesota in the past week.
All Minnesota Department of Transportation staff are taking a moment to pause Monday following the deaths of two contractors last week.
First responders in northern Minnesota rescued two people who fell into a mine pit Saturday afternoon.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien, a supporter of President Donald Trump, ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday, days after it was reported that he followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.
A loyalist of Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin's rural north woods in Congress entered the governor's race in the battleground state Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
The United States Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, and both Twin Cities, over so-called "sanctuary city" policies.
With a federal government shutdown possible, most of the 27,000 workers in Minnesota will be furloughed and won't get paychecks.
Most of the 20,700 federal workers in Minnesota will be furloughed and won’t get paychecks if Congress can’t reach an agreement to keep funding the government by Wednesday.
One of the big buyers of Minnesota soybeans isn’t paying up this year. In fact, China isn’t purchasing any of the crop grown in the U.S. right now. Caroline Cummings takes us to a farm in Faribault to see the real-world impact.
Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien, a supporter of President Donald Trump, ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday, days after it was reported that he followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently suspended payments to 11 providers that serve adults with disabilities over "credible allegations" of fraud, according to a letter written by Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi and obtained by WCCO.
"Now that prices are changed, we're in a wait-and-see. Do people start drinking less? Do people start going out less? What happens to traffic counts? Does this still financially work? It's a big unknown," said Peter Poire-Odegard, who owns Roots Roasting in St. Paul.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
The United States Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, and both Twin Cities, over so-called "sanctuary city" policies.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa's largest school district on Monday, days after he was detained on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally.
A man who escaped the deadly attack on a Michigan church Sunday morning described his fear as he realized a shooting was taking place.
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
Three more measles cases have been reported in Minnesota in the past week.
One of Minnesota's few inpatient addiction treatment units will close in a few months.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently suspended payments to 11 providers that serve adults with disabilities over "credible allegations" of fraud, according to a letter written by Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi and obtained by WCCO.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.
Now there is an urgent need for aging adults to plan for the future as the senior living market can't keep up with demand as boomers age.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Jimmy Kimmel is back on his ABC late-night show, but not everywhere.
The Chad Smith Foundation is launching its first-ever scholarship at the University of Minnesota's School of Music. It honors his parents, U of M grads who instilled a lifelong love of learning and arts in their family.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sloane Martin tells the story of the game beyond what fans see on TV, and brings fans exclusive conversations with the standout player of each game — a role she treasures.
Minnesota announced Baldelli's firing following a season marked by a major selloff leading up to the trade deadline after the team faltered in June and failed to mount any momentum in July.
Drum is an 18-year-old from Alexandria, Minnesota, and spent nine months away from the rink after a life-changing spinal cord injury.
Alyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4.
Nick Castellanos capped Philadelphia's 96-win season with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Medicaid fraud allegations continue to spread in St Paul, Minnesota, as debate over a possible special session on gun control continues.
Esme Murphy looks at the role of a key player on gun control and fraud allegations: House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Violence in Minnesota and around the nation, these past few months has some people turning to their faith.
The violence seen this summer in Minnesota and around the nation has many people turning to faith to sustain them. But for others, it's a time to question faith.
The violence seen this summer in Minnesota and around the nation has many people turning to faith to sustain them. But for others, it's a time to question faith. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Archbishop Bernard Hebda about his mission to bring hope following unspeakable tragedies.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
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.
Tuesday will be another warm one, featuring a slight chance of scattered storms in central Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there's a chance for a few sprinkles tomorrow, but highs will still be in the mid-80s.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're looking to flirt with 90 degrees as October arrives.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today's high temperature will hit the mid-80s with sun and some afternoon clouds.
Keith Siegel was held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. And for every day since his release, he's been advocating for the freedom of all those still held captive by the terrorist group.
Tuesday will be another warm one, featuring a slight chance of scattered storms in central Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A recent power outage forced PRISM, a Twin Cities food shelf, to throw out nearly 6,000 pounds of fresh food. It happened at a time when the food shelf is helping more people than ever. John Lauritsen shows us what they're doing to prevent a similar loss in the future.
Most of the 20,700 federal workers in Minnesota will be furloughed and won’t get paychecks if Congress can’t reach an agreement to keep funding the government by Wednesday.
Keith Siegel, an American held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 500 days, is in the Twin Cities as part of a special exhibition to commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks. He sat down with Jonah Kaplan in an interview you'll only see on WCCO.