How autism, and family, helped mold the work of Minnesota artist Michael Shay
Minnesota artist Michael Shay, who lives with autism, is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography.
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Minnesota artist Michael Shay, who lives with autism, is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography.
A St. Paul man who lives with autism is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography.
The five autism service centers raided by federal law enforcement on Tuesday as part of an apparent series of fraud investigations all utilize money from the same state program that two other providers have already pleaded guilty to stealing from.
At nearly two dozen sites across the metro, federal investigators went looking for evidence of fraud on Tuesday. Five of those sites asked for state tax dollars to help people with autism. How vulnerable are these programs to fraud? Conor Wight explains what experts and state leaders have been worried about for years.
Officials from St. Paul to Washington D.C. applauded federal fraud raids on sites across the Twin Cities metro, but it's still unclear what federal investigators actually found or what they were looking for in the first place.
Federal agents raided five autism centers in the Twin Cities on Tuesday alongside more than a dozen daycare sites as part of an ongoing probe into suspected fraud.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and businesses across the Twin Cities are opening doors for workers with autism through partnerships with a college program providing specialized education and training.
Across the Twin Cities, businesses like Lunds & Byerlys are opening doors for workers with autism through partnerships with a college program that provides specialized education and training.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services didn't leverage its existing authority to investigate reports of kickbacks in the autism treatment program vulnerable to fraud, a new watchdog report determined.
Members of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee voiced their frustrations and concerns Monday as they work to tackle the crisis in the state's autism programs.
Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Bernadette Spray performs jazz numbers while also raising funds for Arc Minnesota.
Police in Pine County, Minnesota, say new technology helped save a 5-year-old boy who got lost in the woods.
Officials in a northeastern Minnesota county say a young boy living with autism wandered off while his family was camping at a nearby lake — and rescuers knew water in the area added danger to the situation.
A Pine River, Minnesota, couple is accused of leaving their two daughters with autism alone and confined to safety beds for hours at a time until one was ultimately crushed by the bed and died.
A 7-year-old's sudden death at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, school is sparking fear in parents who have kids with autism.
A community is demanding answers after the heartbreaking loss of a child at school. The 7-year-old's sudden death at a St. Cloud school is sparking fear in parents who have kids with autism. Ubah Ali shows us a community leaning on each other during this time of grief.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
There's new fallout over the White House's claims that the pain medicine acetaminophen — the key ingredient in Tylenol — could be linked to the rise in autism. So far, there have been no definitive studies to confirm that connection.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
The White House on Monday pushed unproven ties between a common pain medication and autism. Federal officials added that a prescription vitamin could be used as a therapy for autism. Esme Murphy reports on the announcement and the pushback.
Monday afternoon, health officials linked a popular pain reliever to autism. As Erica Brown reports, that announcement is already facing pushback from medical experts.
In recent days, fires have burned thousands of acres in Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, prompting evacuations of nearby communities and closures of BWCAW entry points.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
Wednesday will be another dangerously hot day in Minnesota as wildfires continue to burn and air quality concerns linger.
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.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
An annual Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip for a family from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, ended early after wildfires forced visitors to evacuate the wilderness.
A person is dead after a lakeside home in Burnsville, Minnesota, burned to the ground Tuesday during what city officials called an hourslong situation involving a "person in crisis."
"Very heavy smoke" from fires in the Arrowhead, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and southern Canada will quickly inundate much of Minnesota with the help of a sagging front that will drag that air on south, the MPCA says.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
In recent days, fires have burned thousands of acres in Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, prompting evacuations of nearby communities and closures of BWCAW entry points.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
Gabriel Crombie pleaded guilty to aiding an offender in May, according to court documents.
An annual Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip for a family from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, ended early after wildfires forced visitors to evacuate the wilderness.
"Very heavy smoke" from fires in the Arrowhead, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and southern Canada will quickly inundate much of Minnesota with the help of a sagging front that will drag that air on south, the MPCA says.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
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.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
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.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating after four days of strikes.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Gabriel Crombie pleaded guilty to aiding an offender in May, according to court documents.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
A man labeled by the Department of Justice as the 78th person charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court document filed in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota on Monday.
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Very heavy smoke" from fires in the Arrowhead, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and southern Canada will quickly inundate much of Minnesota with the help of a sagging front that will drag that air on south, the MPCA says.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.
Ball, who won Rookie of the Year over Anthony Edwards after the 2020-2021 season, averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season. President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly called him "a real point guard, which is — they're hard to find."
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
It may not be the first sport you think of, but cheerleading is definitely a sport. There are an estimated 4.5 million participants across 70 countries, with most in the U.S., where the sport originated.
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.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
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.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
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.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
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.
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Highs will be in the lower 90s, with heat index values near 100. An extreme heat warning and NEXT Weather Alert remain in place through Thursday evening.
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 will be another dangerously hot day in Minnesota as wildfires continue to burn and air quality concerns linger.
Wednesday will be another dangerously hot day in Minnesota as wildfires continue to burn and air quality concerns linger.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wildfires raging up north are pumping smoke into the atmosphere, and a sagging front will drag some of that smoky air south.
Highs will be in the lower 90s, with heat index values near 100. An extreme heat warning and NEXT Weather Alert remain in place through Thursday evening.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for much of the state, nearly 60 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association say they will begin an unfair labor practice strike and more.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
More than a dozen fires are spreading in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating after four days of strikes.