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The state's rolling average positivity rate is sitting at 5.9%, which is roughly where it's been plateauing for more than a week. Anything above 5% is considered cause for increased caution.
Minnesota's hospitality industry says it lost $11 billion over the past year. Now, as the state's restrictions ease up, restaurants, hotels and resorts are looking to fill jobs -- fast.
"Special" probably isn't a strong enough word to describe this Mother's Day holiday for one Plymouth family.
More than 60% of eligible Minnesotans have received at least one COVID vaccine dose. The state crosses the milestone as the health department reports 810 new cases and seven additional deaths.
State officials announced that Minnesota's community COVID-19 vaccination sites are now accepting walk-in appointments.
As of Thursday, roughly 60% of Minnesotans have received their first vaccine dose and 47.8% have completed the series.
Minnesota hasn't offered a state-backed incentive programs, but Gov. Tim Walz during a Friday interview on WCCO Radio endorsed the idea.
The two-day event, which usually happens in early July, will now be postponed until Sept. 10-11.
A unique grief network is helping young adults who've lost a loved one to COVID-19 find hope.
Gov. Tim Walz announced the easing of restrictions Thursday. The state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28 and lift the mask mandate by July 1.
Officials do not think that undercounted snowbirds will have a significant impact on when restrictions can ultimately be dropped.
As the first phase of the state's timeline to end COVID-19 restrictions is set to be implemented at noon, Minnesota health officials on Friday reported 1,453 additional virus cases and 12 more deaths. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of the state's eligible population has received at least one vaccine dose.
Gov. Tim Walz will be announcing Thursday that the state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28. It's part of his timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions, which also includes lifting the mask mandate by July 1 or sooner.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
What started as an event to celebrate art and foster dialogue in 1975 has grown into a large nonprofit festival that also kicks off the warmer seasons.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
Police in Minneapolis say a 9-year-old boy who went missing Saturday afternoon has been found safe.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Police in Brainerd, Minnesota, are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian Friday night.
We warm up on Saturday as temperatures will hit a high in the mid-60s. The start of the day will be sunny, but clouds will move in by the afternoon.
A combination of snowmelt and heavy rain is shutting down roads in northern Minnesota.
Video captured in the woods near Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park shows the first documented evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in more than a century.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar laid out her priorities for the first time since announcing her candidacy for Minnesota governor Sunday.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar laid out her priorities for the first time since announcing her candidacy for Minnesota governor.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
A Minnesota state trooper was injured Friday when a stolen car carrying three people ran a stop sign and T-boned their squad car.
Police were called to the home on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North shortly after 3 a.m. after hearing about the stabbing.
Parker, who admitted lying to investigators and sheltering her son after he sent gunmen to kill his ex-girlfriend, is the last of five people sentenced in the November 2022 Brooklyn Park murder.
When devoted Vikings fan Steven Clarkin died unexpectedly in March, he alone likely saved the lives of several people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries.
Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to split a four-game series.
Montreal's Laura Stacey had the first hat trick in PWHL postseason history, but Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime and the Minnesota Frost beat the Victoire 5-4 in the opener of the best-of-five semifinal.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Monday will be breezy in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s, before cooler air settles in for a stretch.
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 will be breezy in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s, before cooler air settles in for a stretch.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says this afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
A letter recently presented to area businesses details harsh consequences, including up to $1,000 fines and jail time, for drinking in the district after hours.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar laid out her priorities for the first time since announcing her candidacy for Minnesota governor.
Monday will be breezy in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s, before cooler air settles in for a stretch.
This weekend a major rescue mission is underway in Wisconsin. Fifteen hundred beagles have been released from Ridglan Farms, a facility near Madison that breeds beagles for biomedical research. As Bella Ferak reports, the dogs are now being transferred away from that testing facility to find new homes.