Rep. Angie Craig stresses abortion rights in 2nd District race against Tyler Kistner
The most closely-watched congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner.
Say it ain't snow: Minnesota's fleet of plow drivers are now training for winter months
If you live in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County or Anoka Counties, drivers are currently going through training at a State Fair parking lot to learn how they will soon enough be plowing your local streets.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature
In the Minnesota governor's race, there have been three different polls in less than a month with vastly different results. WCCO's Esme Murphy breaks down the credibility of those polls and looks at the battle for the Capitol.
3rd Congressional District Rep. Dean Phillips and challenger Tom Weiler on abortion rights
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District includes western suburbs like Edina, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove. From 1961 to 2018 the congressional seat was held by Republicans. That changed in 2018 when DFL challenger Dean Phillips beat incumbent Rep. Erik Paulsen.
Minnesota Attorney General candidates Ellison and Schultz on abortion rights, crime
One of the most closely-watched races in Minnesota this year is for the position of Attorney General.
3-day Minnesota nurses strike set to begin Monday morning
The three-day Minnesota nurses strike appears to be on for Monday morning.
Nicolae Miu pleads not guilty in Apple River stabbing case, claims self-defense
Nicolae Miu appeared via video feed in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL?
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was founded 78 years ago. Minnesota's rural and farm areas used to be blue DFL strongholds. But in 2022 they are mostly ruby red.
Jensen, Walz taking very different tracks on public safety
Crime is a central issue in the fall campaigns, and the major gubernatorial candidates have very different public safety proposals.
Politicians hit the Minnesota State Fair to reach voters
The November 8 election is 68 days away, so politicians are taking advantage of being able to greet people from all over the state in one spot.
Controversy over Walz's claim that "over 80% of our students missed less than 10 days of in-class learning"
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.
"Just devastating": Neighbors in shock after Ham Lake crash kills father, 2 children
A devastating head-on car crash claimed the lives of a father and two of his children. A third child is in critical condition, and a woman in her 20s -- believed to be the mother -- is in serous condition.
Walz reiterates support for abortion rights in State Fair interview
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.
Assessments show math, reading scores plummeted in Minnesota schools during pandemic
Minnesota statewide assessments for reading and math at K-12 public schools are in, and the news is not good.
Matt Birk and Peggy Flanagan face off in high profile race for Lieutenant Governor
The two major party candidates for Lieutenant Governor are as well known as the candidates at the top of the ticket.