Car insurance rates are up 20% nationwide due to more auto thefts, uninsured drivers
If your car insurance is suddenly as much as a car payment, you are not alone. Consumers are feeling the hit nationwide.
Rep. Dean Phillips' presidential campaign means 3rd District race is suddenly interesting
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District race wasn't expected to get a lot of attention this election season. But that was before three-term Congressman Dean Phillips announced he was running for president.
Minneapolis mayor calls for emergency city council vote to reconsider MPD bonuses
One reason why it's so difficult to rebuild MPD's ranks: New numbers from a statewide police union shows the city of Blaine is number one in starting pay. Minneapolis is number 18 in starting pay.
When it comes to AI, how concerned should we be? Are there benefits to artificial intelligence?
Now more than ever, it's worth taking a look at all aspects of artificial intelligence and diving into the dangers of this new technology, including deepfake AI-generated political ads and the increased risk of scams.
Father of Minnesota soldier killed in helicopter crash survived "Green Ramp disaster" in 1994
The father of a Minnesota soldier who was among five U.S. soldiers killed in an overseas helicopter crash tells WCCO he survived the 1994 "Green Ramp disaster" that killed 24 U.S. service members.
Don Samuels announces he'll challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar again in Minnesota 5th District
Don Samuels, who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Ilhan Omar in a 2022 primary, has announced he will once again run against the congresswoman.
Are Temu and Shein's fashion deals too good to be true?
Holiday shopping is underway and if you shop online you'll come across ads for two online retail giants: Temu and Shein. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy learns more about the companies and finds out if the low prices for real.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Trump on 2024 primary ballot, but leaves door open for general election
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a petition seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot, but did not outright reject a subsequent challenge regarding the general election.
Andrea Jenkins set to keep Minneapolis' Ward 8 seat after Soren Stevenson forgoes recount, concedes
Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins is set to retain her role as Ward 8 representative after staving off a strong challenge from Soren Stevenson, who conceded the race Thursday afternoon.
One year from 2024 presidential election, what are the polls saying?
Sunday isn't just Nov. 5 or the end of daylight saving time. It's also exactly one year until the 2024 election.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump on 2024 ballot
The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump should be kept off the Minnesota ballot in 2024.
Talking Points: Minnesotans feel COVID-19's lingering presence
An estimated 5% to 30% of people who had COVID-19 are now at risk for long COVID. Esme Murphy dives into the crippling and potentially deadly symptoms, and why so many cases are going undiagnosed.
Posters of kidnapped Israelis at U of M Jewish student center repeatedly vandalized
In broad daylight, surveillance cameras show the poster being kicked down and stomped on. And then on Saturday night, after the posters were repaired, they were kicked down again.
What to know about Rep. Dean Phillips, the Minnesota Democrat challenging Joe Biden in 2024
Phillips began his career in Congress when he unseated five-term Republican Erik Paulsen in 2018. It was the first time in almost six decades that a Republican didn't carry that district.
Talking Points: Eyes on the Minneapolis ward 8 city council race
This November, the entire Minneapolis City Council will be up for election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the candidates vying for the Minneapolis Ward 8 city council seat.