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Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
The fentanyl crisis doesn't discriminate. It touches the youngest Minnesotans and its hold spans across demographics.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
The city of Minneapolis says algae is blooming on Powderhorn Lake, Lake Hiawatha and Lake Nokomis right now — and some of it can be dangerous.
"This vaccine will really boost all our immunity, especially against all the variants that are out there right now," said Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn.
A North Branch mom and dad are beyond grateful that they took a chance that saved their precious baby girl's life.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Sabrina and Tim Mattis say medical cannabis has been a game changer for their 9-year-old daughter Krystal, who has autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.
A second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earlier this month.
One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in St. Paul late Thursday night, police said.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
WCCO found that HSI Special Agent Richard Berger submitted sworn affidavits in 12 similar cases that judges have now dismissed. He's involved in at least 11 other cases that are still ongoing.
Prior to the launch of FAST, non-fatal shootings were investigated by the homicide unit. Now, Lt. Andrew Schroeder says FAST responds right away and ensures cases don't fall through the cracks, even when witnesses are uncooperative.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Amid the wildfires in northern Minnesota, Bethany Hway is helping to buoy community through art.
A former U.S. Forest Service district ranger says a wildfire prevention project planned for an area near the Echo Trail was ready to move forward before it was delayed by a federal funding review and staffing reductions.
A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 Minnesota community water systems on Sunday and Monday, the state's IT Services department announced Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is considering calling a special session next month focusing on the wildfires that have devastated 72,500 acres of forest across the U.S. and Canada and community recovery.
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.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
A western Wisconsin man pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges filed against him in connection with his wife's 2024 shooting death, according to court records.
Storms like the one that swept through eastern Wisconsin Monday could start pushing your insurance premiums even higher.
In-person absentee voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, the same day a judge was set to hear arguments on whether voters who already returned mail ballots should be allowed to cancel and recast them.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
WCCO found that HSI Special Agent Richard Berger submitted sworn affidavits in 12 similar cases that judges have now dismissed. He's involved in at least 11 other cases that are still ongoing.
The Trump administration says it is investigating the Minnesota Department of Education over allegations about the use of "transgender dolls" in schools, which the state disputes.
An unprecedented dispute in Minnesota's capital city. The two highest ranking city leaders are at the center of a sexual harassment complaint. On one side, the mayor says her "attempts at humor fell short." On the other, the police chief’s attorney says the mayor's "illegal conduct" includes "sexual harassment of subordinate[s]" that could lead to a lawsuit. The city hired an outside firm that's been investigating for about three months now. Ubah Ali is here with more on what the mayor is saying tonight.
In response to the investigation, the Minnesota Department of Education said it "has no involvement" with the program and that it is a University of Minnesota study.
A first-of-its-kind bill banning AI "nudification" technology is set to go into effect in Minnesota on Saturday, though it faces a lawsuit from Elon Musk, the world's richest person.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
A second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earlier this month.
One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in St. Paul late Thursday night, police said.
WCCO found that HSI Special Agent Richard Berger submitted sworn affidavits in 12 similar cases that judges have now dismissed. He's involved in at least 11 other cases that are still ongoing.
Prior to the launch of FAST, non-fatal shootings were investigated by the homicide unit. Now, Lt. Andrew Schroeder says FAST responds right away and ensures cases don't fall through the cracks, even when witnesses are uncooperative.
Matthew Stephen Vohnoutka is expected to be sentenced on Oct. 19 for two counts of third-degree criminal sexual assault with a person under 18.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with plenty of community celebrations.
Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hip impingement.
Farmington was the best high school baseball team most of the spring in Minnesota. But they did not walk away with the state tournament trophy.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
The Minnesota Vikings have reported to training camp, ready to sharpen their skills, study their playbooks and fight for roster spots. With a new general manager, a quarterback competition and fresh faces all over the depth chart, there's plenty of intrigue on and off the field in Eagan.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
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.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
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.
Highs will be near 90 in the afternoon, with some passing clouds.
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.
The Twin Cities will see one more hot and humid day on Thursday before a brief cooldown to end the week.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will be dry by day tomorrow with rain moving into western Minnesota first.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be another warm and stuffy night tonight.
A second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earlier this month.
One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in St. Paul late Thursday night, police said.
The Twin Cities will see one more hot and humid day on Thursday before a brief cooldown to end the week.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will be dry by day tomorrow with rain moving into western Minnesota first.
Just north of Winona, you’ll come across a hidden gem known as the Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a local farmer’s ingenuity made the garden a reality.