Democratic moderates aim to win majority of Minneapolis City Council
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.
Twin Cities food shelves strained as government shutdown stretches on
The Groveland Emergency Food Shelf, like most, does not ask people what brought them. But the shutdown on top of cuts to SNAP and other federal programs is fueling demand.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison running for third term
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced he is running for reelection. He sat down on Monday with WCCO to share his decision.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on his bid for a third term
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.
Can ranked choice voting cause unexpected outcomes?
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
Carver County election workers unveiled voter fraud scheme
It was some sharp election workers in Carver County who realized the names and addresses on the voter registration forms didn't match with any county residents.
Here's what's next for DWI cases impacted by testing equipment errors
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on why he should be reelected
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
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Ilhan Omar endorses Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor
In an exclusive interview with WCCO, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she is endorsing state Sen. Omar Fateh for mayor of Minneapolis.
Minnesota lawmaker strives to strengthen day care regulations after child's abuse
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Travelers concerned government shutdown could impact MEA weekend plans
Shutdowns and delays are already happening at airports across the country. With MEA weekend just a little more than eight days away, families trying to get out of town will be packed out at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Bystanders aid boy critically injured in Sartell bike crash, police say
Bystanders rushed to help a boy who was critically injured in a bike crash in central Minnesota on Sunday, police said.
Kaohly Her shares vision for St. Paul if she becomes mayor
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
What's contributing to Minnesota's declining population?
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Minnesota politicians toe party lines amid looming gov. shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in Washington remain at odds over how to fund the government. Even though it may feel a world away from Minnesota, a shutdown would hit close to home.