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St. Paul considering cannabis zoning proposal
A new proposal in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis retailers to do business almost anywhere other shops are allowed to do business. Caroline Cummings reports.
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A new proposal in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis retailers to do business almost anywhere other shops are allowed to do business. Caroline Cummings reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden rallied together on Labor Day for the first time since she jumped to the top of the ticket. Skyler Henry with the latest now from the White House.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The campaign trail ran through the State Fair Sunday morning, as Gov. Tim Walz made his first and only visit to the the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year.
If Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz becomes vice president, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will become Minnesota's governor. She joined WCCO's Esme Murphy at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday to talk about the possibility of becoming governor and how Walz is continuing to work for the state while on the campaign trail.
Former President Donald Trump made headlines in Wisconsin last night and people are buzzing about his proposal. He says the government should pay for IVF treatments. As Caroline Cummings reports, Democrats are rallying around that same issue in Minnesota and vow to get it across the finish line next year.
Three Libertarian candidates in Iowa running for U.S. Congress will not be named on election ballots this November after a panel ruled they failed to comply with state law.
Thursday was a big night for the Democratic nominees hoping to head to the White House. It was Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz's first big interview since catapulting to the top of the ticket. Caroline Cummings watched that interview in full and brings us the headlines.
Former President Donald Trump was back in Wisconsin Thursday evening for a town hall in La Crosse. He made headlines about IVF and made some false claims. WCCO's Esme Murphy has his message to voters in Wisconsin.
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
Republicans have turned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's outing at a dog park nearly three years ago into an attack on the Democratic vice presidential nominee this week, building on a false online narrative that attempts to paint Walz as a liar.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
Dozens of people are living in dangerous and disgusting conditions. Inside an apartment building in downtown St. Paul, WCCO saw needles, standing water and even feces. As David Schuman reports, this living nightmare now has the attention of the mayor.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
In addition to criticism at the national level, local Republicans are hitting on Gov. Tim Walz's record, too.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and local GOP officials spoke against Gov. Tim Walz outside of the former 3rd Precinct headquarters for Minneapolis police.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Thursday night, Kamala Harris formally became the first woman of color at the top of a major party's ticket. Our Esme Murphy is here now to help break down what she said.
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Millions of people across the nation just watched Minnesota's governor give the biggest speech of his life at the Democratic National Convention. From Minneapolis, to Mankato, to Chicago, we have team coverage of this historic night.
Whether it's on our airwaves or your social media feeds, poll results are hard to escape right now. Maybe you've taken part in one or turned it down. How are election polls created? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned how CBS gathers data to give viewers a pulse on the race for the White House.
Minnesotans are front and center at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and it's not just Gov. Tim Walz.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
A proposal up for consideration in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis shops almost anywhere other retail stores are allowed to operate in the city.
A 38-year-old man who spent 18 years behind bars for murder before his sentence was commuted in 2020 has been found guilty of drug and firearm charges.
Aaron Jones has approached his new team in Minnesota and his looming 30th birthday with the aplomb a running back in the NFL needs these days to stay healthy and relevant.
On Tuesday, Deonte Marquon Thomas was sentenced to a total of 241 months in prison for one count each of criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary.
A proposal up for consideration in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis shops almost anywhere other retail stores are allowed to operate in the city.
A 38-year-old man who spent 18 years behind bars for murder before his sentence was commuted in 2020 has been found guilty of drug and firearm charges.
On Tuesday, Deonte Marquon Thomas was sentenced to a total of 241 months in prison for one count each of criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary.
In its 36 years, Isanti's Pacem in Terris hasn't seen a storm like the one that rolled through on Monday. It took just 36 minutes, give or take a few, for its 240 acres to see more than 1,000 downed trees.
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
Authorities in southern Minnesota say four people were hurt in a crash involving an ambulance Monday evening.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
A Sauk Centre man is dead after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash with an SUV on Sunday.
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
Minnesota golfer Derek Hitchner is playing in Brainerd.
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
A proposal up for consideration in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis shops almost anywhere other retail stores are allowed to operate in the city.
It was all smiles Tuesday morning at St. Anthony Middle School, as lawmakers eagerly greeted students walking in for the first day. Among those greeters at the door was Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Back-to-school photos are flooding everyone’s social media feeds on Tuesday as students across the state headed back into classrooms this morning. But some students got a special photo with Minnesota's lieutenant governor.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
The National Retail Federation estimates the average family with kids in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend $875 on back-to-school supplies this year.
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
A 38-year-old man who spent 18 years behind bars for murder before his sentence was commuted in 2020 has been found guilty of drug and firearm charges.
On Tuesday, Deonte Marquon Thomas was sentenced to a total of 241 months in prison for one count each of criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary.
On Tuesday, 56-year-old Steven Frane Bailey of St. Louis Park was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and nine counts of criminal vehicular operation. He allegedly blew a preliminary BAC of 0.325.
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Aaron Jones has approached his new team in Minnesota and his looming 30th birthday with the aplomb a running back in the NFL needs these days to stay healthy and relevant.
Despite general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week naming Myles Gaskin as the Minnesota Vikings' kick returner, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Tuesday that isn't the team's plan heading into the season.
PWHL Minnesota has named a new general manager, months after previous GM Natalie Darwitz was ousted following the team's championship inaugural season.
For the first time in five years, Gopher women's volleyball took down the No. 1-ranked team in the country.
The 2024 NFL season kicks off this week and Minnesota Vikings fans have plenty to be excited about — or maybe anxious is a better word.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch about inflation being a key issue for voters.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Democratic analyst Abou Amara about reaching voters in this key swing district.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig about what she considers the key issues are this election session.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
In its 36 years, Isanti's Pacem in Terris hasn't seen a storm like the one that rolled through on Monday. It took just 36 minutes, give or take a few, for its 240 acres to see more than 1,000 downed trees.
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 the wind will still noticeable overnight and be strong again tomorrow.
An Air Quality Alert will be in effect in northwestern Minnesota on Wednesday evening.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Tuesday and Wednesday will be lovely, but showers and possible storms return on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will still noticeable overnight and be strong again tomorrow.
While most cleanup from last week's storms is already done, a Twin Cities retreat center is worried theirs could take much longer. As our Adam Duxter reports, it might be the most damage taken by any one place we've seen.
A new proposal in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis retailers to do business almost anywhere other shops are allowed to do business. Caroline Cummings reports.
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair wrapped up on Monday, leading to the Great Minnesota Clean-Together on Tuesday on the fairgrounds!
An Air Quality Alert will be in effect in northwestern Minnesota on Wednesday evening.