Easing rules for opioid treatment meds did not increase overdose deaths, study finds
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
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Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
CDC urges Americans to "reconsider" travel to China over COVID surge, will require tests
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.
Alcohol death toll is growing, U.S. government reports say
The rate of such deaths had been increasing in the two decades before the pandemic, by 7% or less each year.
Doctors encourage COVID & flu vaccines
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.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
Aromatherapy Spray Linked To Deadly Tropical Disease; 1 Minnesotan Among Those Sickened In U.S.
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.
CDC: Proceed With Caution While Making Holiday Plans
"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.
Sen. Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group Request Mask Requirement Update From CDC And TSA For Fully Vaccinated Travelers
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.
Fans At Target Field No Longer Required To Wear Masks In Outdoor Spaces, But It's Still 'Strongly Encouraged'
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.
CDC Unveils 'Common Sense' Mask Guidelines As More Americans Are Fully Vaccinated
There are new signs of recovery as more than 40% of Americans have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: Fully-Vaccinated People Can Gather Together Without Masks, Social Distancing
An update Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could bring more Minnesota families together.
CDC Updates Coronavirus Guidelines To Include Airborne Transmission (CBS News)
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.
CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines, Recommends People To Stay Home This Holiday
Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel holidays, but it may look a little different this year due to the coronavirus.
'The Enemy Is The Virus, Not Each Other': COVID Survey Halted In Minn. After Incidents Of Racism And Intimidation
COVID-19 survey teams have been pulled from Minnesota after teams reportedly encountered intimidation and racism.
Who Will Get To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine First?
Once a vaccine is manufactured, it has to be distributed. The big question regards who will get to receive it first.
CDC Sending Minnesota $10 Million For COVID-19 Response
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) On Minds Of Chaska High School Parents As Band, Choir Head To Spain
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.
CDC: E. Coli From Romaine Lettuce Sickens 1 In Minnesota, 10 In Wisconsin
A supper time staple could end up getting you seriously sick.
CDC Study: Work Food Often Impacts Health Negatively
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.
Romaine Recall Leaves Mpls. Nonprofit Looking For Nutritious Replacement
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.
How Does Soap Work?
The general recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for handwashing with soap is 20 seconds.
Mosquito Numbers Are Down, But West Nile Risk Is Up
Experts say the number of bugs in Minnesota is going down this summer -- but we have to watch out for the remaining ones.
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Learn how to shuck oysters at Smack Shack
Learn how to shuck oysters at Smack Shack.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
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.
Jurors find Cody Fohrenkam guilty of murder in Deshaun Hill's killing
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.
Daniel Holmgren Jr. charged with shooting White Bear Lake officer who was serving arrest warrant
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
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Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
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.
Jurors find Cody Fohrenkam guilty of murder in Deshaun Hill's killing
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.
Daniel Holmgren Jr. charged with shooting White Bear Lake officer who was serving arrest warrant
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 owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
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.
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
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Gun owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
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.
Biden admin moves to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from planned mine
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
Minnesota Senate votes to pass bill that would ban discrimination based on hairstyle
The Minnesota Senate voted 45-19 to approve the Crown Act, prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle.
NEXT Weather: Cold Thursday morning, but even colder this weekend
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that there should be an increase in winds by late in the day, running out of the south.
How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
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Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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 estimated budget surplus tops $7 billion
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.
Western Wisconsin authorities searching for escaped inmate last seen in Hudson
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 promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding
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.
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Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
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 owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
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.
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
Biden admin moves to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from planned mine
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
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How wage theft drains millions of dollars from Minnesota families – and what's being done to stop it.
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.
Take control of your money with these budgeting tips
"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."
Court reverses class action decision in Wisconsin Burger King lawsuit
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.
Don't miss "Lake Chipotle's" polar plunge this Saturday
Facebook event advertising polar plunge at "Lake Chipotle" garners 1.6K responses from users.
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill after Taylor Swift ticket meltdown
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.
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Jurors find Cody Fohrenkam guilty of murder in Deshaun Hill's killing
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.
Daniel Holmgren Jr. charged with shooting White Bear Lake officer who was serving arrest warrant
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 owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
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.
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
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"Safe Spaces" offers lifeline to human trafficking, abuse victims in Hennepin County
A new pilot program in the heart of the Twin Cities is offering a lifeline to victims of human trafficking and abuse.
Conjoined twins successfully separated at Texas hospital
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 introduce legislation to ban forever chemicals linked to certain cancers
Minnesota lawmakers want to eliminate potentially dangerous chemicals from everyday products.
Crescent Cove, 1 of only 3 children's hospice homes in U.S., thrives on generosity of donors
Since 2018, Crescent Cove has welcomed hundreds of children and families as a home-away-from-home for kids with life-threatening conditions.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
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John Mayer coming to the Xcel Center this spring
John Mayer announces North American spring tour, stopping at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on April 1.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
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."
Paris Hilton announces birth of first baby
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Australia could deny rapper Ye an entry visa over his antisemitism
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country.
Panic! At The Disco is splitting up after almost 20 years
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
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Timberwolves spoil Brandon Ingram's return, top Pelicans 111-102
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.
Kylie Murr, 2022 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, transfers to Gopher volleyball program
The Gopher women's volleyball program just picked up a top transfer - Kylie Murr - to make a big impact for the team's defense.
Vikings interview assistant Mike Pettine for DC vacancy
The Minnesota Vikings interviewed internal candidate Mike Pettine on Wednesday for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
Garcia, Payne sidelined for Gophers in latest injury setback
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.
Stamkos, Perry lead Lightning to 4-2 win over Wild
The Tampa Bay Lightning won their 10th consecutive home game by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Tuesday night.
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Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 3)
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.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 2)
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.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 1)
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.
Talking Points: Bill would give Minnesotans without proof of legal immigration drivers licenses
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.
University of Minnesota's medical facilities face uncertain future amid two proposals
What exactly is happening with the University of Minnesota's medical facilities and how much is it going to cost taxpayers?
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How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
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."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
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.
Act of vandalism may have saved St. Paul Cathedral's historic stained glass windows
"They add to my prayers. They're not distracting at all, they're just the opposite," said visitor Terry Goerke.
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Why do we use slang?
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?
What exactly is ChatGPT?
"It's huge," said Loup Ventures' Gene Munster. "It's hard to understate how big ChatGPT can be."
How do you know whether you should visit the ER or urgent care?
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.
Is it OK to sleep with your pet?
According to the Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half of Americans sleep with their pets.
Is the snow impacting Minnesota's drought?
There is zero shortage of moisture on the ground right now, right as it's most needed below the surface.
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NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
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.
WCCO viewers share their holiday displays
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!
The No. 1 movie from the year you were born
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
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NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
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.
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Joseph Dames full weather report from the Jan. 26 9 a.m. show.
NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures drop through the morning before rebounding to the upper teens by afternoon.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"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."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Man charged with shooting White Bear Lake police officer
Charging documents say officers were trying to arrest Daniel Holmgren on Tuesday for a domestic assault charge.
Cory Fohrenkam guilty on all counts in Deshaun Hill’s death
The jury deliberated for about an hour before reaching their verdict.
Extended: Friends of the Boundary Waters react to Biden Administration decision to protect BWCAW fro
The Biden Administration moved to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from a planned mine.
Blaine baseball team works to make an impact
The team is involved in a charity glove drive, refurbishing mitts to send off to the Dominican Republic.
Biden admin moves to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from planned mine
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.