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Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses.
The U.S. and China on Monday announced that they would substantially lower tariffs for 90 days. The agreement was struck over the weekend in Switzerland.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.
President Trump took shots at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago while meeting with the new Canadian prime minister Tuesday, calling it "a disaster" and blaming "woke" construction workers.
President Trump has a high-stakes meeting planned amid rising trade war concerns.
Students and faculty at Dakota State University are facing free speech concerns for the first time now that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to deliver the commencement speech May 10.
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and George "Machine-Gun" Kelly.
Mr. Trump has repeatedly vowed to secure U.S. control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, while threatening to make Canada the 51st state.
The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
President Trump posted the AI image as cardinals are set to gather to choose Pope Francis' successor as the leader of the Catholic Church.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
After talking up his first 100 days in office and bashing news media, Trump offered graduates pieces of advice drawn from his life and career, including to "think of yourself as a winner," "be an original" and "never, ever give up."
This week, President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, where he highlighted his accomplishments since taking office. Why are the first 100 days so important? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell talked with a political expert to find out.
The new president of Education Minnesota takes the helm amid uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration.
The president faced tough questions today as new reports show US economic growth is slowing. CBS News' Erica Brown has more.
A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit's legal clients, donors and list of members.
Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.
The westbound lanes of I-94 near Maple Grove Parkway were completely blocked earlier, Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras showed, but now traffic is slowly advancing in both directions.
Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service expect Tuesday to be another "heavy fire day" with more "dangerous conditions."
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
A man in his late teens is dead after an early morning shooting in south Minneapolis, police said.
The westbound lanes of I-94 near Maple Grove Parkway were completely blocked earlier, Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras showed, but now traffic is slowly advancing in both directions.
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
A man in his late teens is dead after an early morning shooting in south Minneapolis, police said.
A ban on pickleball at a Maple Grove park is uniting neighbors who want it back.
On the popular social media app TikTok, teenagers are sharing videos of school-issued Chromebooks spewing smoke in what's being called the "Chromebook challenge."
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service expect Tuesday to be another "heavy fire day" with more "dangerous conditions."
Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite imagery.
In Kohler's final season coaching, she banked her 1,000th win with the Alexandria Cardinals.
The Little Falls community is urging school administrators to reconsider closing one of the district's three elementary schools.
A central Minnesota man was injured last week when he fell from his tractor and the machine ran him over, authorities said.
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses.
A Minnesota small business owner is getting a brief reprieve thanks to a 90-day tariff pause between the United States and China, but the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
As of Monday, there is just one week left in Minnesota's legislative session, and there is still no deal at the State Capitol.
The Little Falls community is urging school administrators to reconsider closing one of the district's three elementary schools.
Only one week left in Session 2025, and there is still no deal at the Minnesota Capitol. Legislative leaders admit they are getting close to the time where staff will not have time to process the bills before next Monday's midnight deadline.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
A man in his late teens is dead after an early morning shooting in south Minneapolis, police said.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police in Mounds View, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Sunday evening.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Officials say a physical altercation at a park in Apple Valley left an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to the face.
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
Federal funding cuts to mental health resources is leaving some Minnesotans in a lurch, unsure of whether or not they'll continue to have access to therapeutic and social services.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this might surprise you, but Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.
Minnesota adults with autism are thriving in the workplace.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.
The St. Paul Saints may be in for a rebrand after comedian John Oliver called out the team on his show "Last Week Tonight."
The Minnesota Vikings will be spending a significant amount of time overseas this upcoming NFL season.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for his second straight 30-point performance, Julius Randle had 31 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 117-110 for a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
A ban on pickleball at a Maple Grove park is uniting neighbors who want it back.
Eight wins in row and a wave of momentum. The Twins have winning record for the first time this season.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
If you have student loans or are about to get them, things are changing.
Student loans from the application process to the payback are changing. In Talking Points, what borrowers need to know if they've defaulted and the future of loans.
Part of Minnesota's taxpayer funding has gone towards funding private schools since 1969, but now with a looming budget deficit Gov. Tim Walz is considering cutting funds.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
The reopening of the fishing season has many wondering what the best conditions for fishing actually are – not only weather conditions, but even down to the hour of the day.
The first 100 days are a presidential milestone and a benchmark that dates back almost a century.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
After a few more days with temps near 90 degrees, some storms will move in Thursday.
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.
The heat will hold in Minnesota on Tuesday as elevated fire danger and poor air quality continue.
The heat will hold in Minnesota on Tuesday as elevated fire danger and poor air quality continue.
Elevated fire risk and poor air quality will continue on Tuesday in Minnesota, along with the heat.
Crews continue to battle three wildfires on Tuesday in northeastern Minnesota, all with zero containment.
Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young will come to Minneapolis this fall as part of Farm Aid's 40th anniversary show.
After a few more days with temps near 90 degrees, some storms will move in Thursday.
Tens of thousands of acres have burned, forcing evacuations and destroying dozens of buildings.
May is National BBQ Month, so Luvafoodie came to the WCCO kitchen to share some BBQ tips.