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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted 4-3 along partisan lines to hear a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative maps after a newly elected liberal justice declined to recuse herself.
Wisconsin's Capitol building is one of the most open in the country, which made it easy for a man to walk in this week with a loaded handgun in search of the Democratic governor.
Wisconsin Republicans want to make it a crime to be naked in public for any reason and for a child to attend any event, like a naked bike ride, where people don't have clothes on.
The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Assembly says he won't pursue impeachment for the state's top elections official, despite calls from Senate Republicans to do so.
A state spokesperson says a man brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle.
The Republican president of the Wisconsin Senate is calling on the Assembly to vote to impeach the state's nonpartisan top elections official.
A Wisconsin legislator says she's running to try to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in next year's election.
A judge has blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district's policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking an order blocking any attempt from the state Legislature to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
A Wisconsin woman convicted of killing and dismembering a former boyfriend and scattering his body parts at various locations has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the grisly case.
Ari Parritz traveled to Israel last week from St. Paul for a cousin's wedding. He's now eager to get home to his wife and young children following a deadly attack on Israel over the weekend.
With each passing day, it is almost time — the first sign of frost. It's what Afton Alps Skier Service Manager Justin Folger calls "unofficial winter kickoff."
A statement from the sheriff's office puts the pain of her loss into perspective, writing, "Words cannot fully describe the shock and pain our agency and community are feeling. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Sarah's family and friends."
There are times when our elders have questions about technology. Here's what a Minneapolis teenager is doing to help.
Since the store closed in 2020, the City of Minneapolis, which bought the land, has been looking to its past to determine its future.
A woman died in northern Minnesota Saturday evening after hitting a branch while riding an ATV.
Authorities in southwestern say the body of a missing 81-year-old woman with memory issues has been found after weeks of searching.
A fire completely destroyed a building at the Hiawatha Beach Resort Lodge early Friday morning.
Monday marks Indigenous Peoples Day: A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming Native histories. Check out a list of events, celebrations and ceremonies below.
From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted 4-3 along partisan lines to hear a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative maps after a newly elected liberal justice declined to recuse herself.
Wisconsin's Capitol building is one of the most open in the country, which made it easy for a man to walk in this week with a loaded handgun in search of the Democratic governor.
Wisconsin Republicans want to make it a crime to be naked in public for any reason and for a child to attend any event, like a naked bike ride, where people don't have clothes on.
The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Assembly says he won't pursue impeachment for the state's top elections official, despite calls from Senate Republicans to do so.
A state spokesperson says a man brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle.
Our sudden shift in temperatures is leading to some shuffling of the wardrobe, but the change is not as easy for some in the LGBTQ+ community.
Tubman is looking to raise over $8 million in the Great Dreams campaign, which looks to offer capital improvements at Tubman's east location in Maplewood, while expanding services the organization is able to offer.
A groundbreaking comedy is kicking off at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis this October. "For the People" is the first Native American-created play to hit the Guthrie Theater's big stage.
Thursday marked the beginning of new era for Migizi, a Native American youth center. In 2020, Migizi's former home near the Third Precinct went up in flames in the uprising following the murder of George Floyd.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
Ari Parritz traveled to Israel last week from St. Paul for a cousin's wedding. He's now eager to get home to his wife and young children following a deadly attack on Israel over the weekend.
Several Republican candidates criticized President Biden for a recent prisoner swap with Iran.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
Most Republicans say yes to both and split over "MAGA," as Americans look for bipartisanship.
Donald Trump is calling for a show of strength in Iowa, arguing before big audiences that dominating in the Republican presidential caucuses in January would signal to voters around the country his strength in the November election next year.
The post-pandemic wedding boom may be winding down, but inflation is still driving up the cost of tying the knot. But there are still ways you can save.
In 2020, over 400 terabytes of sensitive data were stolen from Blackbaud, including social security numbers, payment card information and more.
What are quickly becoming a Minnesota tradition — the Ice Castles — will have a new home this winter.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue says since Aug. 16, about 2.1 million Minnesotans have received direct deposits or paper checks from the state.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department's 5th Precinct responded to reports of a shooting on the 100 block of East Lake Street around 5:14 p.m., according to MPD.
Authorities are investigating a shooting death of a woman inside a Chisago County home Friday afternoon.
The man nominated to be in charge of Minneapolis' public safety says recruiting and retention will be among his top priorities should he get the job.
An online fundraising effort to pay for funeral expenses describes the middle schooler as a bubbly, natural comedian who loved dancing.
Authorities say the homicide happened at the 1500 block of Iglehart Avenue.
A statement from the sheriff's office puts the pain of her loss into perspective, writing, "Words cannot fully describe the shock and pain our agency and community are feeling. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Sarah's family and friends."
Twelve-year-old Adina Togal has celiac disease, a condition where consuming any gluten can get her really sick. Two summers ago, she was hospitalized after a severe reaction, but it wasn't from anything she ate. It was her antibiotic to treat strep throat.
The two candy varieties, the Slime Licker and Cocco Candy Rolling Candy, pose a choking hazard, a federal agency warns.
Lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson's talcum power caused cancer used faulty expert testimony, appeals court rules.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Taylor Swift failed to make an appearance at the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.
"I have a lot of other things that I would love to focus on, so I'm going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit."
A groundbreaking comedy is kicking off at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis this October. "For the People" is the first Native American-created play to hit the Guthrie Theater's big stage.
What are quickly becoming a Minnesota tradition — the Ice Castles — will have a new home this winter.
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Carlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.
Taylor Swift failed to make an appearance at the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.
Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 on Sunday.
Teemu Pukki scored three of his four goals in the second half to propel Minnesota United to a 5-2 victory over Los Angeles, eliminating the Galaxy from playoff contention.
Will Johnson returned an interception 36 yards for a Michigan score on Minnesota's second snap of the game to spark the second-ranked Wolverines to a 52-10 victory over the Gophers.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican about the impact it could have with voters.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Preya Samsundar, a Republican political consultant, believes her party just wants the truth.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Democrats strongly pushed back at the hearing and criticized the entire process as politically motivated. David Schultz, a professor with Hamline University, agrees with Democrats and believes the hearings are part of political warfare.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
From a simple pumpkin in 2016 to one of the largest mazes in the world. Last year, Stoney Brook put together an extremely detailed maze full of scary movie characters. And they did it all in 110 acres of corn totaling 15 miles of pathways.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
"Seeing zero championships in 30 years for one team is actually not that anomalous," said statistics professor Vittorio Addona. "It might be hard to swallow."
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says frost is possible northern and eastern Minnesota tonight.
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 Lisa Meadows says chilly weather will continue throughout the week.
Vikings fans will have some pretty good tailgating weather, though a sweatshirt may be necessary.
Sunday will be slightly sunnier than the day before, making high temperatures just a bit warmer.
The Kansas City Chiefs fans travel, especially when it's driving distance and when you are defending Super Bowl Champions. Marielle Mohs has more.
Three miles of Lyndale Avenue South was blocked off to give people the chance to celebrate community in a car-free environment.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says frost is possible northern and eastern Minnesota tonight.
A Meadowlands woman is dead after being hit in the chest by a tree branch while riding on an ATV.
It's a day to celebrate Native American history and culture, while recognizing the challenges they continue to face.