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In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
If the budget standoff continues through the end of this month at the Minnesota Capitol, there will be a state government shutdown on July 1 — the first time that's happened since 2011.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
The cost to insurance your vehicles and homes is on the rise. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why that trend will continue.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform. In Talking Points -- Esme Murphy spoke with Michael Harrison, the lead investigator for Effective Law Enforcement for All, an independent evaluator, about their findings.
Esme Murphy speaks with both DFL and GOP House leaders on the issue of health insurance for the undocumented.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
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.
The new role for Byron comes as schools across the country have come under fire for low test scores and as President Trump has been on the attack against DEI efforts.
The new president of Education Minnesota takes the helm amid uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked how President-Election Monica Byron will lead at a time when education is under attack by the Trump Administration.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
From a young age, Greta Myers had dreams of being an Olympian. She just didn't know what sport would take her there.
Last October, Johnson was driving back from a routine tire appointment when her brakes stopped and she saw smoke. Next thing she knew, her 2020 Kia Sportage, which she'd only owned for one year, engulfed in flames.
It's Minnesota's oldest — and one of its largest art fairs. The Edina Art fair brings tens of thousands of art lovers together each year for a chance to purchase something that's one of a kind.
Two Minnesota men working for 21 Days of Peace, a nonprofit funded by Minnesota Legislature, have been federally charged in relation to a shooting that occurred in March, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
Four people were arrested after a shooting and reported fights outside Burnsville High School following a graduation ceremony Friday night, according to police.
Nearly a year ago, the Rapidan Dam and surrounding area were hit by major flooding. It cost one family their home and damaged infrastructure in the area.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Andrew Karels died on Monday, state officials say. He served nearly 10 years with the Amboy Fire Department and was the unit's medical officer.
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after an acid spill at a chicken facility in central Minnesota Friday morning, police said.
Authorities say a teenage girl missing from central Minnesota for more than a month may have run away with a 23-year-old man.
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was convicted Wednesday of strangling his cellmate to death.
The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
A driver on a utility task vehicle (UTV) struck a squad vehicle near Dresser, Wisconsin, with a Polk County deputy and K-9 inside, authorities say.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
As the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in Saint Paul prepares to close its doors, dozens of young adults are facing an uncertain future. The closure leaves many without housing, education, or other skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
Lawmakers have been urgently working to balance a budget since the regular session ended on May 19.
President Trump and Elon Musk had a very public falling out that ended with Musk calling for Trump's impeachment.
The law requires agencies in Minnesota to trace crime guns. And to check an often overlooked box to share that trace information state-wide.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
Hospitality and tourism are a vital part of Minnesota's economy, but there's fear tariffs will take a toll as the state heads into its busy season.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
Two Minnesota men working for 21 Days of Peace, a nonprofit funded by Minnesota Legislature, have been federally charged in relation to a shooting that occurred in March, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
A jury found Derrick Thompson guilty of killing five young women in a high-speed south Minneapolis crash in June of 2023.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Park police will patrol the area between 8 p.m. and midnight every day through June 22.
The boy was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.
Officials say families could have been exposed to measles at the Mall of America because of an unvaccinated child.
Six hundred Allina doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who work in primary care are asking for a new contract with more work-life balance.
Two more cases of Measles have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to four, according to the Department of Health.
All of Minnesota is under an air quality alert through Monday evening, which is when the heaviest haze could set in.
A Minnesota woman is advocating for patients with FTD, a certain type of dementia that impacts impulse control and self-awareness.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
After years of delays caused by the pandemic, a trio of towering sculptures blending birds, homes and the neighborhood's diversity has taken flight in St. Paul.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
From a young age, Greta Myers had dreams of being an Olympian. She just didn't know what sport would take her there.
Addison Barger hit a two-run home run, Bo Bichette had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 for their fifth straight victory.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The agreement brings a seismic shift to hundreds of schools that were forced to reckon with the reality that their players are the ones producing the billions in TV and other revenue.
The Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
If the budget standoff continues through the end of this month at the Minnesota Capitol, there will be a state government shutdown on July 1 — the first time that's happened since 2011.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
We had some rain, but the afternoon storms have died down. That's not the end of our rain chances today. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and explains when we could see an air quality alert.
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.
We have rain in our future Saturday night and into Sunday morning. There are chances for severe weather for northern Minnesota. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of rain.
Winds from the northwest will pull wildfire smoke back into Minnesota skies over the weekend, as well a chance for rain Saturday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when you can expect showers to move and cool off the weekend.
Minnesota native, Greta Myers, is hoping to head to the winter Olympics for speed skating.
We had some rain, but the afternoon storms have died down. That's not the end of our rain chances today. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and explains when we could see an air quality alert.
A Minnesota woman whose car caught fire is frustrated and doesn't think she should have to pay the difference.
We have rain in our future Saturday night and into Sunday morning. There are chances for severe weather for northern Minnesota. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of rain.
The Edina Art Fair is taking place this weekend, bringing a much needed boost for businesses in the area.