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The more than 60-page plan includes targets of six goals, including boosting clean energy and clean transportation—a sector that is the state's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Tuesday is day two of a strike that's sent thousands of nurses to picket lines from the Twin Cities to Duluth. The different sides haven't seen eye-to-eye on proposed pay increases and changes to staffing.
Crime is a central issue in the fall campaigns, and the major gubernatorial candidates have some very different proposals on public safety.
It's as predictable as getting mustard on your shirt or corn kernels getting stuck in your teeth: the politicians are once again flocking to the Minnesota State Fair.
Some are calling out Gov. Tim Walz for a statement he made on WCCO Sunday Morning. WCCO's Esme Murphy asked him about COVID-19 restrictions, and the impact on students in the classroom.
The Minnesota State Fair signals the start of election season going into full swing. Esme Murphy looks at the marquee race for governor.
Gov. Tim Walz is a strong abortion rights supporter. His opponent, Scott Jensen, said in an interview earlier his year he would like to ban abortion.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
ACLU-MN alleges that only one-fifth of Minnesota's approximately 7,600 inmates have been fully vaccinated.
The WCCO team is tracking Tuesday night's decisions about who will face-off against each other in the November election.
Walz, accompanied by his wife, Gwen, and his daughter, Hope, went to the Ramsey County elections office to fill out his ballot and feed it into the tabulator.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and presumptive GOP nominee Dr. Scott Jensen went head-to-head for the first time during a debate on Wednesday, sparring on the economy, rural issues, and the pandemic.
Minnesota's candidates for governor had their first head-to-head debate at an agriculture expo two hours outside of the Twin Cities.
Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday a 10-year economic expansion plan that he says will make the economy more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday a 10-year economic expansion plan that he says will make the economy more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Democrats also raised more money in other races for constitutional offices, like attorney general and secretary of state.
State investigators say they’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of evidence collected at crime scenes. DFL Governor Tim Walz today said the Legislature is sitting on money that could help.
"I think the ruling was pretty clear and well thought-out," Gov. Walz said. "I don't think there is room where they'd need to."
Abortion rights demonstrators packed the Minnesota State Capitol grounds Sunday afternoon to demand the state be a leader in providing abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
As Reg Chapman reports, Governor Walz calls the chaos Monday night unacceptable.
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
WCCO’s Esme Murphy looks at the rhetoric and reality in Minnesota of a ruling that has divided the nation.
Between rallies from the two opposing groups, elected officials detailed their plans to keep abortion legal in the state as neighboring states outlaw the practice.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Saturday shielding those who travel to Minnesota to get an abortion from prosecution.
After a successful weekend hosting college football, it's now time for the pros to invade the Emerald Isle for the first-ever NFL regular-season game.
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.
A Lakeville South High School senior did the unthinkable last month when she took her horses to a world riding competition in Kentucky.
Forchas spent over two weeks in critical condition before she was elevated to "serious" condition on Sept. 11.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
A Lakeville South High School senior did the unthinkable last month when she took her horses to a world riding competition in Kentucky.
Forchas spent over two weeks in critical condition before she was elevated to "serious" condition on Sept. 11.
As early voting kicks off in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter is speaking out in support of voting "yes" to a ballot measure regarding administrative citations, also known as civil penalties.
The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security in Minnesota is beginning to study measures taken by officials at other state capitols around the U.S.
A 15-year-old girl is in the hospital after she was bucked off a horse in Two Rivers Township, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
Authorities say a 31-year-old man missing from Dodge County, Minnesota, has been found safe.
The North Branch Police Department are asking for help in finding missing man Marques Abeyta.
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
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.
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.
Monday afternoon, health officials linked a popular pain reliever to autism. As Erica Brown reports, that announcement is already facing pushback from medical experts.
Can Minnesota take lessons from other states when it comes to Capitol security? That was the focus of a panel tasked with oversight of the issue today. WCCO's Caroline Cummings is at the Capitol with the latest.
A sold-out event is about to begin at the University of Minnesota that Charlie Kirk was set to headline before his assassination. Ubah Ali has the latest.
The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security in Minnesota is beginning to study measures taken by officials at other state capitols around the U.S.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Minneapolis police say one of the five men injured during a mass shooting in the city near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street station on Monday has died.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
A man from Mora, Minnesota, has been charged with four counts of threats of violence after allegedly sending emails that threatened a Maple Grove church music director and others.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
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.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
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.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is provoking several questions about the First Amendment, the right to free speech and what this controversy might mean for the future.
The last time Sheeran came to Minneapolis — in August 2023 — the show drew 72,102 people, breaking the all-time concert attendance record in the stadium
Minnesota music icon Bob Dylan will take the stage on Saturday at Minneapolis' Huntington Bank Stadium for the 40th year of Farm Aid, the festival he helped inspire.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
After a successful weekend hosting college football, it's now time for the pros to invade the Emerald Isle for the first-ever NFL regular-season game.
A Lakeville South High School senior did the unthinkable last month when she took her horses to a world riding competition in Kentucky.
Three forced turnovers. Two forced fumbles. Two defensive touchdowns. In one half. Never been done before in NFL history.
Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
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 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.
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.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the rest of the week will be more sunny and dry.
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 Chris Shaffer says there are signs that we'll be trending sunny and dry this week.
We’re entering a pleasant stretch of weather, after some early morning rain cleared out of the Twin Cities
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says mostly cloudy on Monday but becoming partly cloudy with highs in the mid-70s, though fog is possible again tonight.
A 1-year-old boy is dead after a high-speed rollover wreck in Maplewood. His mother, the alleged driver, now faces criminal charges. John Lauritsen shows us how the trip to grandma's house took a tragic turn.
Purple faithful will be seeing green this weekend. Thousands of fans are bound for Dublin. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Mike Max got the details of all things Ireland from our fellow Vikings fans from across the pond.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the rest of the week will be more sunny and dry.
A Lakeville South senior is already a champion. Seventeen-year-old Chloe Meche is an equestrian and took her horses to a world riding competition in Louisville, Kentucky, last month and did the unthinkable. In this week's Women in Sports, Marielle Mohs brings us to the barn that built a world champion.
Monday afternoon, health officials linked a popular pain reliever to autism. As Erica Brown reports, that announcement is already facing pushback from medical experts.