Coronavirus In Minnesota: St. Louis Park Company Helping World Disinfect Of COVID-19
When concerns about the emerging novel coronavirus first landed at Delta in early February, the Atlanta-based carrier turned to a small St. Louis Park company.
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When concerns about the emerging novel coronavirus first landed at Delta in early February, the Atlanta-based carrier turned to a small St. Louis Park company.
There are an untold number of ways the COVID-19 battle is upsetting our daily lives. For a little boy from Lino Lake, it means more waiting for surgery to repair a faulty heart.
You can say that This Old Horse is a ranch of last resort. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the retirement, recovery and rescue of unwanted horses. But feeding and caring for more than 120 huge horse appetites isn't cheap.
A letter from the Minnesota Hospital Association to the state's Congressional delegation paints a dire financial picture. Losses are estimated at $2.9 billion over the next 90 days.
On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced an early start to the work -- 188 road and bridge projects, along with 66 modal projects.
Many of the non-profits have already laid off staff as their services shut down. And they're pressing the U.S. Congress for a much-needed fix.
The agencies many Minnesotans with disabilities depend on are struggling to pay their bills, and they're asking the state for a badly needed lifeline.
With all the difficulties and delays in getting COVID-19 test results, UnitedHealth Group could be onto a big breakthrough.
Engineers and mechanics have been working overtime to convert Abbott Northwestern Hospital rooms for the care of COVID-19 patients.
As Minnesotans stock up on food and other essential items, keeping the supply chain flowing is critical.
It's not just funerals facing delays; churches, synagogues and mosques are putting off weddings and improvising their weekly services.
There are thousands of our neighbors on the front lines of this pandemic, the medical professions at our health departments, hospitals and clinics, but first and foremost are the EMS responders, our police, fire and paramedics.
Across the border in Wisconsin, three people now have the virus. One of those patients was diagnosed after attending a weekend event at Osceola High School.
It's spring break season and vacation bags are packed. Despite the many concerns over COVID-19, families are still focused on fun in the sun.
For more than 150 years, Rosenbauer has been building fire engines of all types and sizes. From airport crash trucks, to more conventional ladders and engines. But the Austrian company's latest venture is going all-electric.
Spending quality playtime with their new puppy, Yami, Tasha Buesgens and Kody Storlie are well aware it was nearly not to be.
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lakeville late Friday morning.
A massive fire at a recycling plant has been burning for more than 24 hours now just north of the Twin Cities.
On Saturday, February 22nd, the Zamboni will roll through downtown St. Paul. It will be a featured attraction in the city's parade to commemorate native son, Herb Brooks, and his players who accomplished the historic, "Miracle on Ice."
The disposal of PFC waste in four east metro landfills also contaminated Minnesota's groundwater.
Every spring the Army Corp of Engineers, St. Paul District survey team collects ice measurements up and down Lake Pepin, which helps barge companies determine how soon the shipping season can begin.
Last year's record-setting precipitation, on top of the winter snowfall, has flood watchers on heightened alert, and many considering flood insurance.
Over 1,800 union healthcare workers say they will strike on Feb. 19 if no agreement is made with HealthPartners.
"We want to look toward new innovative technologies," says Ross Corson, CenterPoint spokesperson.
The partial government shutdown and a snowstorm are leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Getting stuck in a warmer place this week doesn't sound so bad, right? But getting home could cost one Minnesota high school choir tens of thousands of dollars.
More than a hundred dogs and puppies rescued from commercial breeders touched down at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on a special flight arranged by the Bissell Pet Foundation.
Firefighters in Lutsen, Minnesota, are battling a blaze on Monday afternoon that CBS affiliate Northern News Now said broke out at a resort.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
The partial government shutdown and a snowstorm are leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Getting stuck in a warmer place this week doesn't sound so bad, right? But getting home could cost one Minnesota high school choir tens of thousands of dollars.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
It might be a pain and cause travel chaos, but Minnesota's weekend blizzard is also bringing a lot of fun, especially for furry friends who got to have a fun snow day with their owners, and people who wait for this weather.
Firefighters in Lutsen, Minnesota, are battling a blaze on Monday afternoon that CBS affiliate Northern News Now said broke out at a resort.
A 53-year-old man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in Scandia Valley Township, Minnesota, on Sunday morning.
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Meeker County, Minnesota, early Saturday morning.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
The word of the day Sunday in southern Minnesota was "challenging," with snow conditions making roads difficult to navigate.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
The partial government shutdown and a snowstorm are leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A bill designed to plug a ghost gun "loophole" in state law is advancing to the Minnesota Senate floor tonight.
There's still no end in sight to the partial government shutdown. Congress is deadlocked over Democrat’s demands for immigration enforcement reforms. The shutdown and the storm is leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide. Esme Murphy reports on the turbulent times at MSP.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
The war in Iran is not only blocking oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, it is also holding up much of the world's fertilizer supply, a development that is drawing close attention from farmers preparing for spring planting.
Renters' rights advocates and tenants gathered outside Hennepin County courtrooms Thursday to protest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's recent veto of an eviction notice extension ordinance.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali made two purchases at a Phantom Fireworks store in Livonia, Michigan. He told the store staff the fireworks were for the end of Ramadan.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating after a student at Macalester College accused a former professor of urinating on her belongings.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Can a quick workout and your phone reveal something about your heart health? Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School say yes, and they've built an app to prove it.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
At a Minnesota State Capitol hearing Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled its "Veteran Suicide Prevention Plan."
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped Oklahoma City beat Minnesota 116-103 as the Thunder won their eighth straight and he increased his record 20-point streak to 128 games.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-117 win.
Rookie Peyton Anderson scored her first career goal to spark the Minnesota Frost to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Torrent in the PWHL.
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
Talking Points is tracking a partisan push to end surveillance pricing this legislative session.
This session, a bipartisan bill to end surveillance pricing is moving forward at the Minnesota Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel about the push and how the ban could protection your personal data.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
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.
Snow totals from this weekend’s storm were impressive in Southern Minnesota. WCCO found a city in Wabasha County that had 25 inches of flurries. John Lauritsen went to Kellogg to see how people there are celebrating the big win, or loss, depending on who you talk to.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase and we have another round of snow on the way.
We likely fall just below zero, which is well below average this time of year, but the rest of the week should provide plenty of snow-melting opportunity, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It'll be a mild and breezy Monday, but snow starts to move in again on Tuesday evening.
Snow totals from this weekend’s storm were impressive in Southern Minnesota. WCCO found a city in Wabasha County that had 25 inches of flurries. John Lauritsen went to Kellogg to see how people there are celebrating the big win, or loss, depending on who you talk to.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase and we have another round of snow on the way.
A bill designed to plug a ghost gun "loophole" in state law is advancing to the Minnesota Senate floor tonight.
Firefighters in Lutsen, Minnesota, are battling a blaze on Monday afternoon that CBS affiliate Northern News Now said broke out at a resort.
There's still no end in sight to the partial government shutdown. Congress is deadlocked over Democrat’s demands for immigration enforcement reforms. The shutdown and the storm is leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide. Esme Murphy reports on the turbulent times at MSP.