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Younger generations might not recognize the characters popularized by comedian Gilda Radner. Nor might they remember Radner herself, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" who died 23 years ago and for whom a national cancer support group is named.
A St. Michael boy - in the fight of his life against cancer - got to live out a dream on Saturday. Eleven-year-old Tyler Purohit was diagnosed with brain cancer in February. And after weeks of chemo and radiation - it was time for him to cut loose.
Sitting in a chair in his living room, Mark Weber talks about the words and letters he always intended to write to future grandchildren. Now, at the age of 41, he is contemplating his family's life without him.
How do you thank a total stranger for saving your life? It's a question Jenna Langer has been thinking about for more than a year.
Men might not always want to take vitamins, but a new study might change some minds. The study shows taking a daily multi-vitamin can lower a man's risk of cancer.
Gage is a search and rescue dog. His job is finding missing people. But Gage now needs to be rescued from cancer and he's counting on lots of people for help.
Cancer is now the leading killer of Hispanics in the U.S. — the latest sign it's beginning to displace heart disease as the nation's top cause of death.
A local man has his hair stylist to thank for saving his life. John Taylor says he would be facing a serious illness -- if his hairdresser hadn't spotted something growing on his scalp.
He's battled on the football field, and now he's battling for his life. Sam Hosszu was the starting left tackle on South St. Paul's state tournament team last year.
Jean Mangan is not only an avid cyclist, but she also works with cancer patients, and she's especially disheartened by the news about Lance Armstrong being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.
A new study is raising questions about the medical treatment plan for older women with breast cancer.
Minnesota native Ryan Dungey, a rising star in the world of motocross racing, dropped in for a visit to WCCO-TV Thursday morning.
Fridley residents got some star-power behind them Wednesday night as they continue to look for answers to why their city has such high cancer rates.
When a child has a major illness, the focus is on making sure they recover. But once they're well, the transition back to everyday life can be a challenge.
Your skin is the biggest organ in your body, and now there's a new app that can help you keep it healthy. The app presents a new way to track changes in your skin and be proactive about your skin care, and it was developed by a local dermatologist.
Working the night shift may be harmful to a woman's health.
Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62.
When Denise Gulner of St. Paul looks down her block, she knows of her neighbor's struggles. "We've got a house here that's prostate cancer," she said. "This one was cervical, this one was kidney."
Minnesota state health experts are looking into an unusually high cancer rate in one Twin Cities community that's also caught the eye of environmental activist Erin Brockovich.
Writing a bestselling novel is tough enough, so just imagine doing it under deadline while battling cancer.
For many cancer patients, one of the toughest parts of battling the disease is hair loss. It's especially painful for young single women. Becky Gesswein knows exactly what that is like.
A researcher in Minnesota says that sitting is the new smoking.
Women who have the breast cancer gene are 50 to 80 percent more likely to develop the disease. There's also a good chance they could pass the gene onto their children.
Nearly 12 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with cancer. The ugly disease has been the call to action for a junior at the University of Minnesota.
The ruling reverses a Kandiyohi County District Court decision to dismiss the case against Dr. Rachel Tollefsrud and the Family Practice Medical Center in Willmar.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment early Saturday morning.
Dangerous cold is the big story all weekend as the Twin Cities awoke Saturday to subzero temperatures.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment early Saturday morning.
A bitter blast arrives in Minnesota just as the holiday season shifts into high gear. The cold temperatures are leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after they say a woman was found fatally shot in an apartment on Friday afternoon.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Authorities say a man shot a student outside a southern Minnesota high school Friday morning before dying by suicide.
Police say they used "less-than-lethal tools" to subdue and subsequently arrest a man suspected of injuring another man in southeastern Minnesota early Thursday morning.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
Federal investigators are still working to determine if Minnesota fraud money fueled terrorism overseas, plus more of the day’s top stories.
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says witnesses have documented "blatant racial profiling" and "an egregious level of unnecessary force" by ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities.
The kingpin behind the nation's largest case of pandemic fraud was convicted nearly nine months ago, but the White House is putting a renewed focus on the scheme and new pressure on Minnesota to stop it from happening again. Jonah Kaplan reports on plans announced by Gov. Tim Walz to fight fraud.
Immigration enforcement efforts are striking fear in Minnesota's Latino and Somali communities, and leaving local businesses hanging on by a thread.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment early Saturday morning.
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man was found guilty for his role in the shooting of three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January of 2024.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Two men were hurt when someone in a vehicle shot into a north Minneapolis home Thursday night, according to police.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
The three-day music festival announced next year's lineup on Tuesday, which features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120.
Maple Grove quarterback Kaden Harney led Maple Grove on a dominant run the past two years. The Crimson won the state championship in 2024 and went on a 23-game win streak.
The Minnesota Wild have traded Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Quinn Hughes, both teams announced Friday night.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Dangerous cold is the big story all weekend as the Twin Cities awoke Saturday to subzero temperatures, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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.
Dangerous cold is the big story all weekend as the Twin Cities awoke Saturday to subzero temperatures.
A bitter blast arrives in Minnesota just as the holiday season shifts into high gear. The cold temperatures are leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures across Minnesota on Sunday morning are expected to drop into the double digits below zero.
Adam Duxter bundled up to check out the 38th annual Reindeer Run at Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet on Saturday.
A multigenerational holiday show with Irish charm is kicking things off this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Federal investigators are still working to determine if Minnesota fraud money fueled terrorism overseas, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Drink up at Fulton Taproom’s third annual Minni Dazzle; check out the Women's Art Festival; head over to Stacy, Minnesota, for the Wildlife Science Center's Howling Holidays; and be the first to try this year's Winter Carnival-themed beverage from Northern Soda Company!
Check out the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train; visit the Holiday Market at Malcolm Yards in Minneapolis; get in the Christmas spirit at the annual Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival; celebrate the start of skiing season at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener; and tap into your green thumb at the fourth Annual Holiday Forest Fair!