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The Minnesota Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation to provide $20 million in grants for research against Lou Gehrig's disease, a tribute to Sen. David Tomassoni, of Chisholm, who was diagnosed with the disease last year.
As mask mandates at city-managed buildings in the Twin Cities come to an end, Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 604 more COVID-19 cases and 17 more deaths.
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul announced Thursday the lifting of mask requirements at city-managed buildings.
State health officials on Tuesday reported 575 new COVID-19 cases and 17 more deaths as key metrics continue to creep toward less concerning levels.
Minnesota health officials on Tuesday reported 1,457 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, as key figures continue to trend downwards.
New reports from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health find that air pollution disproportionately affects communities who are low-income, people of color, people with disabilities and the uninsured.
As Minnesota marks two years since its first confirmed COVID-19 case, state health officials reported 908 new cases and 18 more deaths Monday.
A Minnesota doctor made a heartwarming discovery while cleaning out his basement last month.
"We should not consider it a failure if COVID comes back again. We should consider that a typical lifespan of viruses," Dr. George Morris said.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for advanced testing that could detect early signs of breast cancer in a move supporters say will break down barriers keeping women from preventive care.
Minnesota's rolling average COVID-19 positivity rate is below the line the state health department considers as cause for caution, now sitting at 4.9%. This marks the first time that figure has been below the line of caution since early August 2021.
Federal investigators are trying to figure out if deadly bacteria are hiding inside baby formula, which WCCO has learned started with a discovery in Minnesota.
Minnesota's rolling average COVID-19 positivity rate has nearly fallen below the line the state health department considers as cause for caution, now sitting at 5.1% after spending many weeks in double-digit territory.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported 591 more COVID-19 cases and 21 additional deaths as the state's positivity rate continues its decline.
The rate of new daily cases per 100,000 residents stands at 19.9, significantly down from the recent peak of nearly 230. However, the line of high risk is drawn at 10 per 100,000 residents.
Police in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, say they're investigating after a man died at a refinery Sunday afternoon.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is asking for a sentencing reduction for a man convicted for his role in the 2011 drive-by shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
Monday is expected to be mostly dry and cool, with a few scattered showers in southern Minnesota amid a cool stretch.
Jason Philip Filas entered a Norgaard plea, which means he admits to the crime and acknowledges he is not innocent, but does not remember the incident.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Monday is expected to be mostly dry and cool, with a few scattered showers in southern Minnesota amid a cool stretch.
Dozens of homes in the city of about 1,200 people were impacted as floodwaters surged through neighborhoods, filled basements and forced evacuations on Saturday.
The long journey from a marked common grave with other POWs in the Philippines to home soil in Minnesota came to an end for Pvt. Wallace Goodrich.
The DNR says the color shows up statewide, not just up north. Prairie parks out west, Mississippi River bluffs down south, and no overnight bag required.
Some families have reported that their kids have waited more than two hours to get on a bus, only to have the bus drive past them.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
The news organizations CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. Natalie Brand shares the details of the legal move.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
When Minnesota voters go to the polls, in addition to local and statewide races, they will be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to provide millions more dollars for Minnesota K-12 schools.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
Voting in Minnesota started Friday, with 44 days now until the Nov. 3 election. The only open Congressional seat in Minnesota is the second district, now held by DFL Rep. Angie Craig, who chose to run for Senate this year. The district south of the metro is home to major suburbs like Burnsville and part of Woodbury as well as farmland. The major candidates are the DFL nominee, former state Sen. Matt Little and current Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt. Pratt joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is asking for a sentencing reduction for a man convicted for his role in the 2011 drive-by shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
Jason Philip Filas entered a Norgaard plea, which means he admits to the crime and acknowledges he is not innocent, but does not remember the incident.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to find a vehicle they believe is connected to July's mass shooting outside the Reign Event Center.
Ashley Berry told jurors her son had been staying with his father in Columbia Heights because he was struggling at school. Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., who is representing himself, asked her nothing.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The strike will include OBGYNs, psychiatrists and critical care physicians at Mercy Hospital's Coon Rapids campus and Allina Unity's campus in Fridley.
After 334 days in a neonatal intensive care unit in Maple Grove, Minnesota, North Memorial Health's "miracle baby" is finally home.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup at Venice this month for Martin McDonagh's CIA drama. Minnesota audiences get it Oct. 15, three weeks before it reaches theaters.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Minneapolis next year.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Minnesota Twins' 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Olivia Miles added 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89 to get closer to clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
Monday brings a few scattered showers, mainly south, but mostly just clouds and cool temps, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Monday is expected to be mostly dry and cool, with a few scattered showers in southern Minnesota amid a cool stretch.
Some spotty showers are expected to move through southern Minnesota, and there could be some drops in the Twin Cities too.
Dozens of homes in the city of about 1,200 people were impacted as floodwaters surged through neighborhoods, filled basements and forced evacuations on Saturday.
The news organizations CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. Natalie Brand shares the details of the legal move.
Testimony continues in Anoka County court today for the man accused of killing Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., his 16-year-old son. The boy's dismembered remains were found in a garbage bag at a landfill in Elk River last year.
Natalie Flaherty of Fairmount, Minnesota, was named one of 25 winners of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for her Stand With Anne initiative, which has distributed more than 100,000 bracelets across all 50 states and more than 50 countries.
Jordan Collins, accused of killing his son, is representing himself in court.
The annual Dakota Block Party returns to Nicollet Mall on Saturday with more than a dozen live performances, family activities, and a new menu from Executive Chef Asher Zakowski, running from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.