Trump orders rollback of transgender protections. What does it mean for Minnesota?
President Trump signed another executive order that reverses protections for transgender people. Esme Murphy looked into what it means for Minnesota.
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President Trump signed another executive order that reverses protections for transgender people. Esme Murphy looked into what it means for Minnesota.
Not even 48 hours in office and some of President Trump's executive orders are already facing challenges.
Among the tsunami of signed orders Monday night in the Oval Office is one that's expected to cause controversy here at home. Kirsten Mitchell has the details.
President Trump promises to crack down on illegal immigration. What could that look like? WCCO is dedicating a team of reporters to dig into these stories. Jonah Kaplan investigates how our current deportation process works.
In his inaugural address, President Trump said he'll be ushering in a new era and ending a period of American decline. Those executive orders cover a wide range of policies from immigration to energy, trade and inflation. Esme Murphy breaks down the plan from the new president
As Trump returns to White House, many expect lower prices, good economy. Fewer would buy Greenland. Democrats are concerned, exhausted by politics.
Not We're less than 24 hours away from the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The inauguration will be held indoors at the capitol rotunda because of frigid weather sweeping across the nation. At least 275 Minnesotans made the trip to Washington for the events on Monday. Jason Rantala has the story.
At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.
Republican House Leader Lisa Demuth talks with Esme Murphy about the controversy surrounding the start of the 2025 legislative session in Minnesota.
A boycott, a secret swearing-in, multiple lawsuits — what is going on at the legislature? DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman joins WCCO's Esme Murphy in studio to discuss.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
Protesters made their voices known in a coordinated "People's March" on Saturday.
The power struggle in the Minnesota state House continues but no matter how that turns out, lawmakers must pass the next two-year budget for the end of session.
The Hawkeye State wants a slice of Minnesota — at least some Iowa lawmakers are toying with the idea.
President Biden said both he and President-elect Trump played a part in getting the ceasefire deal done. But as Natalie Brand reports from Washington, the president also issued some strong words of warning ahead of Inauguration Day.
Minnesota House Democrats didn't show up for the start of the session and GOP members are making moves without them there. As our Frankie McLister reports, it doesn't appear either side will be budging.
The clash at the capitol over who controls the state capitol is now in court.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Republican-controlled Assembly with no support from Democrats.
The 2025 legislative session is off to a bumpy and bitter start at the Minnesota House. Democrats didn't show up on Tuesday amidst a power dispute. As Caroline Cummings explains, this capitol clash is likely headed to court.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The new legislative session is off to a rocky start at the Minnesota State Capitol. Half of the Minnesota House sat empty Tuesday afternoon as Democrats and Republicans accused each other of illegitimate power grabs. Caroline Cummings has the latest.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was the first of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks to sit for a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Forest Lake native and decorated combat veteran was grilled over his past comments that women should not serve in combat.
What's called an "expedited comment period" opened Monday for recreational marijuana in Minnesota. But how close are we to actually seeing cannabis businesses open up? As Jason Rantala found out, the timing is still cloudy.
Family and loved ones of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel gathered at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate his life.
Lydia Kaiser's family says she was released from the hospital on Saturday after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and undergoing multiple brain surgeries.
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are investigating after a man driving a pickup truck hit and killed a young girl on a bicycle Friday evening.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Lydia Kaiser's family says she was released from the hospital on Saturday after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and undergoing multiple brain surgeries.
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say crews responded to a report of a fire around 4:13 a.m. on the 1500 block of Central Avenue Northeast.
This weekend marks the annual Taste of Greece festival hosted by St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. This year, the church is also fundraising during the festival to support nearby Annunciation Catholic Church.
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are investigating after a man driving a pickup truck hit and killed a young girl on a bicycle Friday evening.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
Kanabec, Minnesota, native Jessica Stiffarm was promoted to sergeant major in the National Guard.
A Powerball drawing will be held for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its members are once again gearing up for a fight at the legislature. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy is Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Vice President Rob Doar.
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Gov. Tim Walz announced he will call a special session. He will be meeting on Tuesday with leaders to discuss specifics. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about this is the No. 2 Republican in the Minnesota House, Floor Leader Representative Harry Niska.
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
President Trump has targeted Chicago and other Democrat-led cities for expanded federal intervention.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
A 52-year-old Minnesota man has been charged after a stabbing in Maplewood on Thursday that resulted in the death of another man.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for killing two men in the September 2024 shootings near a south Minneapolis homeless encampment, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
Joshua Wood threw three touchdown passes before running for a 59-yard score late in the fourth quarter to help Idaho beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 37-30.
Salvador Perez's three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night.
Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night.
John Nestor had a pick-six on the game's first offensive play, and Minnesota scored five first-quarter touchdowns en route to overwhelming FCS Northwestern State 66-0 Saturday.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
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."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
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.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
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.
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.
Temperatures will be in the 70s on Monday in the Twin Cities, with a chance for storms to roll through in the evening, 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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs today will reach the mid-upper 60s, marking the start of a slow warm-up this week.
Sunday will feature more sunshine and calmer conditions, with highs reaching the mid-upper 60s.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will feature a lot more sunshine and calmer conditions.
Temperatures will be in the 70s on Monday in the Twin Cities, with a chance for storms to roll through in the evening, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Derek James shares the latest headlines and updates.
Smoke billowed over the Minneapolis skyline on Sunday after an early morning fire destroyed several warehouses in the city's Northeast neighborhood. Jason Rantala shows the extent of the massive flames.
Family and loved ones of Fletcher Merkel are gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate his life on Sunday afternoon. The 8-year-old boy was one of two children killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church last month. His family says they want him remembered as a boy with sparkling blue eyes and an infectious smile.
It's something we all are supposed to do at least three times a day, but for some, it's complicated. Data shows that more than 10% of people who live in Minnesota don't have enough to eat. That in itself is complicated, but think about if you are living with an autoimmune disease or a disability and can't get to a food shelf.