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Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
A 69-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was attacked by a black bear on Saturday near Comstock, Wisconsin, according to the Barron County Sheriff's Office.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
A search of Wisconsin's Fox River led to the discovery of a ship that sank nearly 150 years ago.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
It's already been a summer of rain with a handful of bad storms. But a Hudson, Wisconsin, homeowner tells WCCO's Adam Duxter that nothing could prepare him for Mother Nature's next act.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
Two men were killed in a head-on crash in western Wisconsin early Friday morning, authorities said.
As temperatures soar into the 90s this Fourth of July weekend, crowds are expected to descend on the beaches of the St. Croix River in Hudson, Wisconsin. But heat isn't the only concern this weekend.
The Fourth of July is almost here, and while fireworks and family time are top of mind, so is the heat. The St. Croix River is a popular spot to cool off in Hudson, but locals say it's important to keep an eye on water conditions. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Marielle Mohs explain what to watch out for.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature have reached a deal on a new two-year budget.
A Wisconsin man serving time for attempting to kill his mother has been sentenced to life in prison for strangling his cellmate because get was Black and gay.
Police are still searching for the shooter who injured two Milwaukee officers on Thursday night.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Sorry to Wisconsinites, this is just how the numbers broke down in a recent survey which found Minnesotans are, on the whole, far more generous when it comes to tipping.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
The Trump administration has accused the Wisconsin Elections Commission of violating federal law by failing to provide a state-based complaint process for voters bringing allegations against the commission itself.
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was convicted Wednesday of strangling his cellmate to death.
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
Jenna Estlick, president of HR Solutions and at Versique, said that the first thing laid-off employees should do is to understand their benefits.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
Jenna Estlick, president of HR Solutions and at Versique, said that the first thing laid-off employees should do is to understand their benefits.
Osse Area Schools will pay a student a $61,500 settlement after a Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation found that the district failed to stop a former assistant principal from sexually harassing her.
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison in early November.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
Otter Tail County will pay a former inmate who was deprived of food, water and medical care $200,000 and will change several policies as part of a settlement agreement.
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.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
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.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
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.
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
Iowa Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra on Tuesday confirmed that he is running for governor after a monthslong exploratory campaign in which he amassed support and raised money for an open election in a high-stakes midterm year.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
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.
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison in early November.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
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.
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.
We will be above average on Wednesday and warm to the mid-50s. Thursday temps stay similar. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see rain and what that Halloween forecast looks like.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast early Tuesday evening.
Chances for rain over night for parts of the state. Temps will remain in the 40s for northern Minnesota and the 50s for central and southern Minnesota. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and what you can expect for Halloween.
It’ll be a rainy Tuesday, though things are expected to dry out on Wednesday.
We will be above average on Wednesday and warm to the mid-50s. Thursday temps stay similar. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see rain and what that Halloween forecast looks like.
Halloween is just days away, but why do we celebrate the holiday?
WCCO hosted the final debate between four mayoral candidates for Minneapolis on Tuesday night. Topics included, immigration, gun control, homelessness and more.
A month after a University of Minnesota student and hockey player was assaulted, police release photos of a man they think was involved.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples — with no questions asked.