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Minneapolis officials sent over 12,600 requested mail-in ballots to residents for the first day of early voting on Friday, a record number for a municipal election, the city said.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
Educators with Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after failed discussions with the district on three separate contracts, the union that represents them said on Monday night.
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 43 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help after a woman's SUV was hit by a bullet while she was driving on a highway earlier this month.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Educators with Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after failed discussions with the district on three separate contracts, the union that represents them said on Monday night.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help after a woman's SUV was hit by a bullet while she was driving on a highway earlier this month.
Communities are stepping up as the clock is ticking on critical food support for nearly 500,000 Minnesotans.
WCCO Investigates digs into the process of suspending or revoking a teaching license in Minnesota, as part of a series of stories about laws and policies surrounding grooming.
The Northstar Commuter Rail line between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota, is set to end service in early 2026, a decision that's drawing sharp criticism from city leaders in Anoka.
The Northstar Commuter Rail line between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota, is set to end service in early 2026, a decision that's drawing sharp criticism from city leaders in Anoka.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
Authorities say a Farmington, Minnesota, woman is dead after a crash late Friday morning in Blue Earth County.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
WCCO Investigates digs into the process of suspending or revoking a teaching license in Minnesota, as part of a series of stories about laws and policies surrounding grooming.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves. Esme Murphy reports that the money is in anticipation of the facilities seeing a huge surge in people who are hungry.
The number of threats against people who work in and around the Minnesota State Capitol more than doubled over the last year, a state law enforcement official told a panel of lawmakers Monday.
Security is back in the spotlight at the Minnesota State Capitol. It comes as threats against people who work there have more than doubled. Caroline Cummings reports on Monday's hearing and how the State Patrol is responding.
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help after a woman's SUV was hit by a bullet while she was driving on a highway earlier this month.
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced for a head-on crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, that killed one child and injured five other people, according to court records filed Monday.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 43 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114.
A young Apple Valley, Minnesota, girl is making a name for herself in the male-dominated sport of mountain biking.
The move is part of an effort to enhance the gameday experience for fans.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss at least a week due to a strained right hamstring.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
Ahead of the upcoming election, there's a battle happening in Minneapolis, along with other communities across the country. It's between Democratic Socialists and moderates of the party. As Esme Murphy reports in this week's Talking Points, a group of moderates are trying to win back the Minneapolis city council.
Mayor Frey's top opponents have formed a coalition, asking their supporters to not rank him second or third — thereby denying him votes that could win the election.
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.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
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.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will move across western and central Minnesota on Tuesday.
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.
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen founder Tomme Beevas, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, is keeping his family and friends top of mind as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to the Caribbean island.
Western Minnesota will be soaked with rain on Tuesday morning while central parts of the state see lighter showers, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Jamaica is bracing for the impact of what's likely to be the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island. As Lisa Meadows reports, it's a tense time for Minnesotans with family there.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out whether they’re effective.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will move across western and central Minnesota on Tuesday.
WCCO Investigates digs into the process of suspending or revoking a teaching license in Minnesota, as part of series of stories about laws and policies surrounding grooming.
Activists are calling for consequences for law enforcement officials after a Minnesota postal worker suffered a stroke and died in custody in Dakota County.
Investigators in Edina are looking for a shooter who fired at car traveling on Highway 169 on Oct. 11. No one was injured in the shooting.