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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.
Government officials say the new head of the top U.S. public health agency has asked for — and will receive — a cut to his record-setting pay.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has resigned because of financial conflicts of interest, government officials announced Wednesday.
Fewer people are lighting up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports cigarette smoking rates have hit an all-time low.
The Minnesota Department of Health says the state has seen a significant drop in its obesity rate and continues to have the lowest rate in the Midwest.
A new species of Lyme disease-causing bacteria has been discovered by Mayo Clinic scientists.
Do you wear contacts? According to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you're engaging in risky behavior. The survey was conducted with nearly one-third of participating contact lens wearers admitting they went to the doctor for red or painful eyes related to wearing contacts.
Brain injuries are the No. 1 cause of death and disability in Americans under age 35, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, a new technology that looks at your eyes can help doctors diagnose brain injuries better than any other tool.
A new report states the risk of Lyme disease is rapidly growing. Minnesota is one of 17 that carry the highest risk for Lyme disease in the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are more high-risk areas in Minnesota than before.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
The Timberwolves made their blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert official on Wednesday.
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
Humidity levels will stay high on Thursday, and isolated storms are possible starting in the afternoon.
Thursday if off to a warm and muggy start, with isolated isolated storms possible later on.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the chances for rain Thursday.
"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.
A.J. Hilton shares the latest headlines, and asks viewers to share the foods they have to eat when they're feeling "hangry."
Police say Jack Kocur died after handling a firework that is not legal in the state.
Done in by a wave of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and leave office once a replacement is chosen. Watch his announcement here.
It's time for all the thrills and chills of the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park.
Today former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced on federal charges for violating George Floyd's civil rights.