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Few things get you thinking more about how precious life is than having a doctor tell you, "You have cancer." Big Lake resident Ray Dinius, 75, says even though he has survived three different types of cancer in the past 16 years, he is not dwelling on how time runs out. He is making the most of the time he has.
Officials with the Regions Hospital Foundation said Wednesday they've accepted a $50,000 bid on one of two bottles of Bowmore Whisky from "The Queen's Cask."
A number of surgical procedures have been postponed and rescheduled for a future date after an "unidentified substance" was discovered in the sterilizing equipment at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Another metro county looks ready to crack down on e-cigarette use. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday morning to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes anywhere traditional cigarettes are banned, such as work places and restaurants. It also bans their use within 25 feet of building entrances.
Obesity rates across the country are still high despite the billions of dollars being spent on programs aimed at lowering than number, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. Minnesota is of only five states that saw an increase in adult obesity rates last year – just shy of 28 percent.
mid criticism of high prices for medical marijuana, one of Minnesota's manufacturers on Monday announced a discount for patients buying a month's supply of medicine.
So many kids dream of being a professional athlete when they grow up. This week's Kylies Kid has that dream and some pretty sweet moves to back it up.
Looking for some new suggestions or maybe even a different snack for the kids to try? This Monday morning we are celebrating the new school year with some new ideas on the old brown bag lunch.
Just two months after Minnesota launched its medical marijuana program, some patients turned off by high costs say they are back to buying the drug illegally because it's the only way they can afford it.
Minnesota officials say tomatoes were the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people who ate at Chipotle restaurants in the state since August. Investigators said Wednesday they are working to trace the tomatoes back to the farm that produced them.
Minnesota has been named one of the happiest states in America in 2015. The Land of 10,000 Lakes clinched the No. 2 spot on a recent list from WalletHub. The financial website listed all 50 states and the District of Columbia from most happy to least happy.
About one-third of U.S. children and teens eat pizza or other fast food every day, a new government report shows. That's about the same as it was in the 1990s.
They are meant to be a private space for breast-feeding mothers to feed their babies or pump milk for later, but some believe Minnesota's major arenas and stadiums should make some changes to their mothers rooms. Taking in the last warm days has become especially important to the Molly Fyten this year.
A huge milestone has been reached for Zach Sobiech's family. This week, the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Research Fund has now topped $1 million in donations.
It only takes a few minutes with Imani to catch some of her positive attitude. She has Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a bone marrow failure disease. She just had a bone marrow transplant at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
The move to reduce tuition by $5,500 would take effect in the 2027-2028 school year. The yearly cost will be $21,700, putting Concordia's rate on par with other Minnesota public universities.
The St. Paul City Council will decide on Wednesday whether to allow more drones to be part of their police force.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
Mayor Kaohly Her is defending the city's initial decision and is calling out others, including protesters, for the role she believes they played in unhoused people not accepting services.
State Fair officials told WCCO late Monday afternoon that only nine arrests or citations were issued during the entire 12-day fair.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before noon near the intersection of County Road 50 and Glenwood Road in Wakefield Township, about a mile and a half north of Cold Spring.
The Willmar Police Department says Paige Wollman and Brooklynn Greenwaldt were both last seen on foot leaving a home on the 800 block of Park Avenue Northwest on Sept. 1.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
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.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
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.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
Minnesota's neighbor to the north is striking back in President Trump's widening trade war. Canada just imposed new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on everything from milk to fishing rods to hockey gear.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
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.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are raiding the area near two hotels Wednesday morning as they investigate alleged human trafficking and firearms offenses.
Two people were sentenced to life in prison in connection with the murder of a transgender man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
A former Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
Police in central Minnesota are asking residents to help with a hit-and-run investigation.
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.
A group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in the Twin Cities has filed a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice, their union said on Friday.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
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.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
Minnesota's leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
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.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
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.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
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.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
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.
The humidity is dropping for a stretch of cooler days, with the chance for some rain on Friday.
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.
Wednesday should be breezy with scattered clouds and sunshine, highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
It'll be a quiet and seasonable day as dew points drop.
The humidity is dropping for a stretch of cooler days, with the chance for some rain on Friday.
Tuition for the 2027-2028 school year will drop by $5,500, officials say, as they seek to increase enrollment.
A doctor with ties to the University of Minnesota and his family have been declared missing in the wake of the devastating Nepal flash floods.
With school back in session, Liz Heineke is testing viral online experiments, and found several failed or were AI-generated, and showed simpler versions families can reliably do at home.
Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis is launching a beta pilot program that uses virtual reality to teach high school students skilled trades courses without leaving their home schools.