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Among the groups hardest hit by the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is one that swung for Donald Trump during last year's presidential race — older Americans who have not yet reached Medicare age.
Hundreds of Minnesotans who oppose the repeal of the Affordable Care Act held meetings across the state Saturday.
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, a member of the Freedom Caucus, says he and other conservatives have been working with the White House on changes to the Republican health care plan.
Rep. Jessica Farrar says her bill highlights the obstacles women face "that were placed there by legislatures."
Republican lawmakers insist their health care plan will be cheaper and cover more people than the Congressional Budget Office predicts.
Minnesota lawmakers are moving to plow nearly $400 million every two years into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year.
Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says 14 million would lose coverage next year under Republican health plan.
When Colorado expanded Medicaid coverage under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the largest provider in the Denver region hired more than 250 employees and built a $27 million primary care clinic and two new school-based clinics.
Minnesota health care leaders are alarmed about deep cuts to Medicaid coming out of Washington.
An embrace of universal health care would mark a sharp break for most Republicans, as they plan to repeal and replace the current health care law.
Last year's Obamacare repeal measure also contained the effort to defund the group.
Republican Sen. Michelle Benson will chair a powerful health care committee in 2017 after the GOP won back control of the state Senate.
Gov. Mark Dayton says time is running out to help Minnesota residents facing big health insurance premium hikes next year.
Senate Republicans are putting a major emphasis on health care as they take control.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton detailed on Thursday his plan to reduce the cost many Minnesotans will encounter with rising health care premiums.
Senate Democrats are calling on Gov. Mark Dayton to call a special session to address rising health care costs.
One state lawmaker is calling the MNsure situation "serious as a heart attack" -- literally.
Republicans are reviving an effort to weed out waste from Minnesota's subsidized health care programs. It's not a new issue. House Republicans put forth a plan last year to cut out millions of dollars in spending by cutting individuals who shouldn't have qualified for programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
Did MNsure miss the mark on enrollment for a third straight year? Minnesota's health insurance exchange was due to report its registration tally on Monday. Open enrollment for consumer health plans ended on Sunday.
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has found that chronic disease sufferers are paying drastically more than those without chronic conditions.
"Critical illness" insurance is surging in popularity as consumers in high-deductible health plans look for ways to fill gaps in their coverage. The specialized coverage can help people who might struggle to pay out-of-pocket costs because it pays for things that conventional plans don't.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services says the renewal period for people on public health insurance will be extended for those who had their cases closed. The state said early Thursday that about 64,000 people were going to be dropped from public health insurance in Minnesota
A group of Minnesota House Republicans is staking claim to part of the state's sizable budget surplus for initiatives they say would benefit people near or well into retirement.
A brewing federal budget deal brings good news for Minnesota's medical device companies.
More Minnesota residents are qualifying for financial help this year to buy coverage on the state's health insurance exchange. MNsure announced Monday that more than 70 percent of the customers buying private insurance so far this month have received federal subsidies. That's up from roughly 50 percent last year.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month, this time to deliver bonus checks to select TSA officers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs was there, asking why all officers didn't receive bonuses.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Morgan Geyser has been living in a group home after she was released earlier this year from Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
After a #Top10WxDay closed out the weekend in the Twin Cities, things will start to feel more seasonable at the start of the workweek.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month, this time to deliver bonus checks to select TSA officers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs was there, asking why all officers didn't receive bonuses.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
An uptown Minneapolis church put its money where its mouth was Saturday — or at least, where its communities' mouth was.
On Saturday, protesters took the streets outside of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Their concern was regarding deportation flights administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Weekend temps will be above average with highs in the 50s. Cold weather by Thanksgiving.
A school bus driver in Maple Lake, Minnesota, was under the influence of alcohol when he was dropping students off from school Thursday, according to newly filed charges.
A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
An investigation is underway after a disturbing discovery last weekend at a southern Minnesota property that was being used as a pet rescue.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Wisconsin election clerks have referred 46 instances of suspected fraud and voting irregularities to prosecutors related to the November 2024 presidential election.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
The tug of war that puts Vikings and Packers fans on opposite ends of a rope is moving across the St. Croix River after Minnesota transportation officials rejected a request to use the Stillwater Lift Bridge again.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month, this time to deliver bonus checks to select TSA officers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs was there, asking why all officers didn't receive bonuses.
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month, this time to deliver bonus checks to select TSA officers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs was there, asking why all officers didn't receive bonuses.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
Tess Rada’s daughter Lila, 8, survived August’s deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Rada sits down with WCCO’s Esme Murphy to discuss her mission to strengthen gun laws.
Republican Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins talks with WCCO’s Esme Murphy about her run for governor, and her work to fight fraud in the state.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
Over the past couple of years, a number of breweries across the state have announced closures.
Get ready to see self-driving vehicles cruising across Minneapolis.
The overall price of a Thanksgiving meal might be cheaper than last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the average cost this year for a 10-person meal is just over $55.
Holiday shopping is underway, and new numbers show how Minnesotans plan to spend, and save, this season.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
Morgan Geyser has been living in a group home after she was released earlier this year from Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
Three teens were injured in a crash involving a stolen car late Friday night.
A school bus driver in Maple Lake, Minnesota, was under the influence of alcohol when he was dropping students off from school Thursday, according to newly filed charges.
A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Health care for an estimated 1 million Minnesotans is what's at stake as leaders from the University of Minnesota attempt to reach an extended partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard Award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, appeared Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book, "Turtle Island."
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will be making a stop in the Twin Cities next summer as the two bands join forces for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour.
Jack Olsen's third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Emanuel Wilson rushed for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Sunday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 114-113, after Collin Gillespie made a go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left in the game.
Two years ago, when the Chanhassen football team won its first ever state title in its first ever Minnesota state tournament, it was a sophomore, Kade Bush that caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
The two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost were beaten by the Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in a season opener of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Friday night.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
The Department of Justice now has 30 days to release the files, though legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. That's because President Trump instructed the DOJ to investigate links between prominent Democrats and Epstein.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts Amy Frederiksen, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat about the fight over the documents and Mr. Trump's varied positions regarding releasing the files.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
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.
Clouds increase Monday with a chance for rain coming late at night and into Tuesday, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Sunday is a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities, with sunshine, calm winds and near-record warmth.
After a #Top10WxDay closed out the weekend in the Twin Cities, things will start to feel more seasonable at the start of the workweek.
Our mild weather continues today, temps expected in the mid-50s making it a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day. Monday brings more clouds and the potential for some rain late Monday night. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and when we could see that winter weather.
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month, this time to deliver bonus checks to select TSA officers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs was there, asking why all officers didn't receive bonuses.
Clouds increase Monday with a chance for rain coming late at night and into Tuesday, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
For the fifth year in a row, volunteers from Regents of Christ Assembly in Minneapolis handed out more than 150 turkeys, complete with all the fixings, to community members in need.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Tess Rada’s daughter Lila, 8, survived August’s deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Rada sits down with WCCO’s Esme Murphy to discuss her mission to strengthen gun laws.