With one week left in session, House Speaker Melissa Hortman addresses what's left
It's already been a historically productive session for the legislature. Rep. Melissa Hortman talks about what's still being worked on.
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It's already been a historically productive session for the legislature. Rep. Melissa Hortman talks about what's still being worked on.
Minnesota House and Senate negotiators on Friday had their first public meeting to finalize a deal on legalizing recreational marijuana, as lawmakers near adjournment for the year.
Friday, the Minnesota Senate is debating a big public safety package. It includes two tougher gun laws. Caroline Cummings has the latest.
Lawmakers are wrapping up key parts of the budget and other big policies still on the table.
A key DFL leader in the Senate says his caucus has the votes to pass a public safety package that includes two gun policy reforms.
The Minnesota House of Representatives greenlights bipartisan legislation to commit $240 million for mapping and removal of lead water pipes across Minnesota.
Minnesota is nearing a future without so-called forever chemicals PFAS in consumer products, after key lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature agreed to include in a budget proposal language banning them.
The bill will implement a 0.25% sales tax hike in the Twin Cities metro region, which include Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties, to support rental assistance and aid to local governments for affordable housing development.
On Monday, the Minnesota Senate will take up a groundbreaking family leave bill, which would set up a state insurance program that would provide 18 weeks or four-and-a-half months of paid leave for family and medical needs.
Sen. Mark Johnson weighs in recent moves at the Capitol.
With the DFL in control of both the House and the Senate, many bills got passed this session. Sen. Kari Dziedzic talks about what's passed.
In emails obtained by WCCO, Mayo Clinic says the only path to maintaining investments is by amending two provisions in the Health and Human Services omnibus bill.
At the Minnesota Capitol, some lawmakers want to make changes to electronic pull tabs that have youth sports groups, VFWs and other non-profits worried about their ability to raise money for worthy causes.
Some state lawmakers are pushing for schools to stock up on a life-saving medicine, as the opioid epidemic continues to impact so many lives -- including kids.
The state legislature named four regents to the University of Minnesota Monday.
Now that both the Minnesota House and Senate have passed their own versions of bills legalizing recreational marijuana, a committee will meet to iron out the differences.
Members from both the House and Senate will have to get together to work out their differences before a final version heads to the governor's desk.
The Minnesota House on late Thursday evening passed a tax bill that's a major win for the DFL.
Minnesota’s DFL governor Thursday signed three progressive bills into law that boost health care safeguards in Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed three bills into law that he says show freedom, decency, and compassion.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) and Center of the American Experiment held a press conference Tuesday about the Minnesota House Omnibus Health bill.
The Minnesota House on Thursday passed an education package that indexes baseline state school funding to the rate of inflation in future years.
For decades, charities have been using pull tabs to bring in money to support all sorts of local causes, but some groups worry changes could reduce support by 25% or more.
Leaders hope to keep the spirit of their organization alive by transforming the four acres of property into a "Veterans Village," a complex that would bring 200 new multi-family housing units—some below market rate so they're affordable—designed to prioritize people who served our country and their families.
Lawmakers are making moves towards legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, after two dozen hearings in different committees at the Capitol.
During the 2025 St. Paul Art Crawl, the Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative is honoring the memory of an artist whose life was tragically and violently cut short days before last year's event.
Data entry errors in DWI testing equipment may impact at least 277 cases and have prompted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to order a statewide inspection of the instruments.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
A cat that accidentally traveled from China to Minnesota inside a shipping container is now adjusting to life in the United States, and may soon be ready for adoption.
During the 2025 St. Paul Art Crawl, the Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative is honoring the memory of an artist whose life was tragically and violently cut short days before last year's event.
Data entry errors in DWI testing equipment may impact at least 277 cases and have prompted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to order a statewide inspection of the instruments.
A cat that accidentally traveled from China to Minnesota inside a shipping container is now adjusting to life in the United States, and may soon be ready for adoption.
The mother of a 21-year-old man fatally shot inside a Minneapolis bar on Tuesday is searching for answers.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Data entry errors in DWI testing equipment may impact at least 277 cases and have prompted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to order a statewide inspection of the instruments.
Dakota County in Minnesota is reporting three new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
An inmate is dead after an apparent fight with his cellmate on Thursday inside Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, are investigating after a male was killed in a shooting early Friday, officials said.
A 39-year-old Pine County, Minnesota, man who authorities said was an endangered missing person has now been found safe.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Around 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin are unpaid and in limbo amid the government shutdown, including a woman WCCO spoke with on Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a teenage boy is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound days after shooting his pregnant girlfriend and uploading a video of the violence to social media.
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.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Israeli troops are now withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines in Gaza following a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
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.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
The mother of a 21-year-old man fatally shot inside a Minneapolis bar on Tuesday is searching for answers.
A person is in custody after a burglary in the northern Twin Cities suburb of Mounds View, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon.
An inmate is dead after an apparent fight with his cellmate on Thursday inside Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, are investigating after a male was killed in a shooting early Friday, officials said.
A 20-year-old man is charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating a woman at random with a table leg on a St. Paul LRT platform during rush hour Tuesday — as several witnesses watched without intervening.
Dakota County in Minnesota is reporting three new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
Some Minnesotans in the state's 6th Congressional District are calling on Republican Rep. Tom Emmer to restore health care funding and end the government shutdown.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier earned her third consecutive All-WNBA First Team selection on Friday.
Some of the biggest stars in the NFL play fantasy football, but the league has rules.
Ryan Hartman scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves for his 12th NHL shutout and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get some "extensive work" during the team's bye week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, in hopes he can begin ramping up to a return to the field.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
Melvin Carter is seeking a 3rd term as St. Paul mayor. He has four opponents running against him. One of them is Rep. Kaohly Her.
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.
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.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
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.
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.
The low temperature late Friday and into early Saturday will be around 44 degrees in the Twin Cities, with other areas dipping into the 30s, according to Next Weather 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.
Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temps on Saturday will be in the 60s across most of Minnesota and rain showers will move into northern parts of the state on Sunday.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, with sunshine and temps in the upper 60s.
WIth highs in the upper 60s and plenty of sun, we're on the cusp of a #Top10WxDay, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
Three people are recovering and a dog has been found after a plane crashed in McGregor, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon. A local search group recovered the dog using drones with thermal imaging and volunteers.
Learn how girls flag football is growing organically in Minneapolis, and find out who won the battle between Cretin-Derham Hall and Mahtomedi in the Oct. 10, 2025, edition of the High School Sports Rally.
The low temperature late Friday and into early Saturday will be around 44 degrees in the Twin Cities, with other areas dipping into the 30s, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The first day of the St. Paul Art Crawl wrapped up Friday night. While the streets of Lowertown are filled with color, many are remembering a woman killed just days before last year's event. Ubah Ali shows how her legacy continues to shine.
The Minnesota BCA is ordering a statewide equipment review after testing errors raised questions about at least 277 cases, officials said Friday.