Top Wisconsin Republican wants to put abortion laws on a future ballot
Wisconsin's top Republican wants to let voters decide whether to shorten the length of time that pregnant women can legally seek abortions.
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Wisconsin's top Republican wants to let voters decide whether to shorten the length of time that pregnant women can legally seek abortions.
U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer's 42-year-old son is facing additional charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy this month.
A southwestern Wisconsin man has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for causing the creation and distribution of a video of a monkey being tortured.
Wisconsin's bipartisan elections commission, for a second time, has unanimously rejected a complaint against fake presidential electors who attempted to cast the state's ballots for Donald Trump in 2020.
Physicians and the former sole abortion provider in North Dakota are asking a state district court judge to temporarily block enforcement of part of a revised law that bans most abortions so doctors can perform the procedure to save patients' lives or health.
A Republican district attorney has appealed a court ruling that determined an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban abortions, a decision that cleared the way for abortions to resume in the state.
A federal agency wants to fine a northern Wisconsin sawmill more than $1 million after inspectors said they found "egregious" violations at the sawmill following a June accident that killed a teenage worker.
A conservative law firm has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the State Bar of Wisconsin's "diversity clerkship program" unconstitutionally discriminates based on race.
Minnesota's program to provide free school meals to all students regardless of income is costing more than expected.
"They're poisoning the blood of our country," former President Trump said of undocumented migrants at a rally in Durham, New Hampshire.
Nikki Haley has denounced Republican presidential rival Ron DeSantis in Iowa for campaigning in the state with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
The Republican Party of Florida has suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and is demanding his resignation as police investigate a rape allegation against him.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar again finds herself in a contested bid for reelection. Omar almost lost in the August 2022 primary to former city council member Don Samuels. Samuels has announced he is running against her again. As Esme Murphy reports, her reelection bid also comes amidst the backdrop of the escalating war in the Middle East.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes.
A former candidate in the Mississippi House of Representatives is accused of destroying a Satanic Temple display inside the Iowa Capital in Des Moines.
Attorney General Keith Ellison said he was "extremely pleased that yet another effort to undermine the voting rights of Minnesotans has been soundly rejected."
Liberals are calling for former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer to step down from a state judicial ethics panel.
President Joe Biden plans to travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday, marking his third visit to the battleground state this year.
Donald Trump is urging his supporters in Iowa to turn out in "big numbers" when Republicans cast the first presidential nomination votes in 33 days.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
A Texas prosecutor is dropping most of the charges levied against police officers in Austin over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd's killing.
Four candidates have qualified for the fourth Republican presidential debate.
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Senate says he wants to see pay raises approved for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Lennox will walk in memory of lives lost and lives still fighting. It's a mission rooted in his own pain and survival.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Lennox will walk in memory of lives lost and lives still fighting. It's a mission rooted in his own pain and survival.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
While classes are being held on Friday in Princeton, Minnesota, there will be a higher level of security at all school buildings due to a potential threat.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
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.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A bill on Capitol Hill would help firefighters and their families if their loved one gets cancer from their work protecting our communities.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Twenty-two people were arrested and charged after they allegedly planned to pay for sex acts with a child, Blaine police said on Friday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A Twin Cities man faces federal charges after allegedly writing and printing multiple copies of a book titled "How to Kill a Federal Judge."
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
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.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
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.
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."
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a knee injury suffered last season. Starting outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and backup cornerback Jeff Okudah will both be held out with concussions.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Thursday to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first child.
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
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."
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.
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.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
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.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered showers are expected to clear out of central Minnesota on Friday evening before a hot weekend.
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.
Scattered, weakened showers will move through the metro Friday night, and a summery weekend is set to follow.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says to expect a summery weekend ahead, with no likely heat relief until the middle or even end of next week.
Some storms are tracking through northern Minnesota, and warm temps will return this weekend.
A Teamsters strike is threatening to stop the music at Farm Aid. Workers at the U of M represented by Teamsters Local 320 have been striking since Monday for a better contract. Without a deal, festival organizers say the show might not take place at Huntington Bank Stadium. WCCO’s Ashley Grams reports.
Hamline University kicked off the 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference season with a win. Marielle Mohs introduces a special group of veteran players leading this year's team.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered showers are expected to clear out of central Minnesota on Friday evening before a hot weekend.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form and is now on display in Maplewood. Reg Chapman explains the connection between the restoration artist and the original creator.
In the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, schools are on high alert. Several schools across Minnesota have encountered threats in the last week. As Adam Duxter reports, some groups are now calling for expanding police presence in schools.