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During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
The rate of such deaths had been increasing in the two decades before the pandemic, by 7% or less each year.
The CDC is encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the flu and receive the updated COVID-19 booster shot. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss the fall vaccine rollout.
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
U.S. health officials may have solved the mystery of how four people in different states came down with a serious tropical disease even though none had traveled internationally: an aromatherapy spray imported from India.
"It's really about how do we make people feel safe and more about how do we decrease our risk as we go about gathering together," Dr. George Morris said.
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Amy Klobuchar, are requesting that federal health and transportation officials provide an update on mask requirements for fully vaccinated people traveling in planes and buses.
Shortly following the announcement that the state's mask mandate has been lifted, the Minnesota Twins announced the requirement is also being lifted for Target Field's outdoor spaces.
There are new signs of recovery as more than 40% of Americans have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
An update Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could bring more Minnesota families together.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says COVID-19 can be spread through airborne transmission, according to updated guidance on the agency's website.
Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel holidays, but it may look a little different this year due to the coronavirus.
COVID-19 survey teams have been pulled from Minnesota after teams reportedly encountered intimidation and racism.
Once a vaccine is manufactured, it has to be distributed. The big question regards who will get to receive it first.
The Centers for Disease Control on Prevention is sending millions of dollars to states across the country, including Minnesota, for the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Parents of some of the members of Chaska High School band and choir are keeping their eyes on the spread of COVID-19 over in Europe as their kids prepare to go to Spain for spring break.
A supper time staple could end up getting you seriously sick.
Food offered at work is a perk many people would like. But a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there is a price to pay.
Just days before families sit down for their Thanksgiving feasts, there is a warning about what could be on your table. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that no romaine lettuce is safe to eat. This comes after E. coli made dozens of people sick. This warning is extensive, and grocery stores across the United States are already taking precautions to keep their customers safe.
The general recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for handwashing with soap is 20 seconds.
Experts say the number of bugs in Minnesota is going down this summer -- but we have to watch out for the remaining ones.
Learn how to shuck oysters at Smack Shack.
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Cameras are not allowed inside the proceedings, WCCO's Jonah Kaplan confirmed with court sources that footage from several home and business surveillance videos were shown in court.
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Cameras are not allowed inside the proceedings, WCCO's Jonah Kaplan confirmed with court sources that footage from several home and business surveillance videos were shown in court.
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
The Minnesota Senate voted 45-19 to approve the Crown Act, prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that there should be an increase in winds by late in the day, running out of the south.
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights. The winner of the April 4 election will determine whether the court remains under control of conservative justices or flips to a liberal majority.
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is now forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, up more than half a billion dollars from the previous estimate two months ago.
The sheriff's office received an alert about tampering with Fern's electronic device around 2 p.m. Deputies found the device along with a knife used to cut it.
Evers, in his fifth State of the State speech and the first of his second term, pledged to compromise with Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature in order to increase funding for schools and local governments.
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
A CBS News Investigation dug into the data on reported wage thefts from state departments of labor, and found the total value of known cash withheld by employers is roughly $1.5 billion.
"People worry about doing it right," Grant Meyer, a CPA with Financial Planning Association of Minnesota (FPA of Minnesota), said. "I would say the best thing is to do something because something is better than nothing."
A group of managers at Burger King filed a lawsuit in November 2019, alleging that they have to work more than 40 hours a week and spend most of their time doing the same work as nonexecutive employees at the restaurants.
Facebook event advertising polar plunge at "Lake Chipotle" garners 1.6K responses from users.
Lawmakers were just as upset with the ticket giant as fans were after it was nearly impossible for "Swifties" to get tickets including to her upcoming show at U.S. Bank Stadium, among other venues.
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Cameras are not allowed inside the proceedings, WCCO's Jonah Kaplan confirmed with court sources that footage from several home and business surveillance videos were shown in court.
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
A new pilot program in the heart of the Twin Cities is offering a lifeline to victims of human trafficking and abuse.
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
Minnesota lawmakers want to eliminate potentially dangerous chemicals from everyday products.
Since 2018, Crescent Cove has welcomed hundreds of children and families as a home-away-from-home for kids with life-threatening conditions.
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
John Mayer announces North American spring tour, stopping at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on April 1.
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country.
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the Timberwolves spoiled Brandon Ingram's return from a two-month absence with a 111-102 victory.
The Gopher women's volleyball program just picked up a top transfer - Kylie Murr - to make a big impact for the team's defense.
The Minnesota Vikings interviewed internal candidate Mike Pettine on Wednesday for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
Minnesota sidelined leading scorer Dawson Garcia and top reserve Pharrel Payne for the game Wednesday against Indiana due to injuries, further depleting the last-place team in the Big Ten.
The Tampa Bay Lightning won their 10th consecutive home game by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Tuesday night.
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with our political analysts about the likelihood of the bill passes.
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski who fears the licenses could lead to illegal voting.
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with the author of that bill Sen. Zaynab Muhamed.
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S.
What exactly is happening with the University of Minnesota's medical facilities and how much is it going to cost taxpayers?
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
"They add to my prayers. They're not distracting at all, they're just the opposite," said visitor Terry Goerke.
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
"It's huge," said Loup Ventures' Gene Munster. "It's hard to understate how big ChatGPT can be."
Whether it's a winter-related injury or sickness around the holidays, health care facilities have been busy recently. The tricky part can be figuring out where to get help.
According to the Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half of Americans sleep with their pets.
There is zero shortage of moisture on the ground right now, right as it's most needed below the surface.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that Saturday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day due to it being the first of a very cold snap.
Joseph Dames full weather report from the Jan. 26 9 a.m. show.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures drop through the morning before rebounding to the upper teens by afternoon.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
Charging documents say officers were trying to arrest Daniel Holmgren on Tuesday for a domestic assault charge.
The jury deliberated for about an hour before reaching their verdict.
The Biden Administration moved to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from a planned mine.
The team is involved in a charity glove drive, refurbishing mitts to send off to the Dominican Republic.
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.