(Getty Images / Jacob Nichols) Local Proponents of copper-nickel mine near Boundary Waters say the project is necessary for the Iron Range's economic future Mar 02, 2026LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio
National House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files. Bill now heads to Senate Nov 18, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
Local Is the THC industry on the brink of collapsing? Senate proposal to open the government could ban some products Senate bill includes language to ban hemp-derived THC products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC Nov 12, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio
Local Former Congressman Dean Phillips calls the government shutdown unacceptable and says neither party gets a win "I just wish our leaders would prioritize preventing that than this nonstop bickering and nonsense," says Phillips Nov 11, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
National Bill to end government shutdown awaits final House vote after passing the Senate 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as House members - who were on recess - return to Washington Nov 11, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
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Local Even if the government shutdown ends, expect flight cancellations to drag on for a while Nov 10, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
National Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies Nov 10, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
Local Democrats, Democratic Socialists, Republicans, MAGA: Has America become a country of four distinct parties? "I think we're gonna learn some of that today," says WCCO Political Analyst Blois Olson Nov 04, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio
National Congressional leaders head to the White House as a possible Government shutdown draws closer "This is the moment for (Trump) to meet with Democrats and come to an agreement," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sep 29, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
Local Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been asked to run for U.S. Senate but says he isn't interested Pawlenty says his brand of politics doesn't resonate like it used to, and points to a shift in conservative politics Sep 19, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio
Local Minnesota state Senator Bruce Anderson dead at 75 Jul 22, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio
National Senate grinds to a standstill as Republicans struggle with Trump’s big bill Billionaire Elon Musk was again lashing out at Republicans as “the PORKY PIG PARTY!!” Jul 01, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
National Senate Republicans in a sprint on Trump's big bill after a weekend of setbacks and harsh pushback from Dems "A budget is really a choice," says Sen. Amy Klobuchar. "Who are you gonna help?" Jun 30, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
Local Parents of Melissa Hortman speak for the first time, expressing pride in how their daughter lived her life Minnesota's two U.S. Senators also took time to honor Saturday's victims on the Senate floor Jun 18, 2025LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
National Trump downplays texting military operation plan as 'minor glitch' but Ret. Col David Hunt says it's "amateur hour" "Everybody on that phone, nobody questioned a thing - it's amateur hour at best and criminal at worst" Mar 25, 2025NationalMost PopularGoogle News FeedVideoNewswccoradio
Local Bipartisan bill recognizing the bald eagle as the national bird heads to President Biden's desk The bald eagle has been a national symbol for over 200 years but has not been given the official designation yet Dec 17, 2024LocalMost PopularGoogle News FeedNewswccoradio