Global heat expected to hit historic records in coming years
"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
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"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.
Warm ocean waters are one of El Niño's biggest fuels – and data shows that sea surface temperatures have hit temperatures well above those seen during 2016's "Godzilla" event.
Allergy season is in full swing this spring. WCCO’s Allen Henry has a look at why this allergy season could be the toughest in years.
You’ve likely heard the statement before and noticed it yourself: Overall, Minnesota is getting warmer. So, what does that mean for the future of farming in the state?
Atmospheric rivers devastated acres of California's crops — meaning Americans will likely see higher prices for items like strawberries, lettuce, even frozen pizza this spring and summer.
The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.
After 408 scooters were involved in accidents in Paris last year alone, an overwhelming majority voted against the devices in a weekend referendum.
An Australian company specializing in “cultivated meat” says it will reduce the impact of climate change.
Thirty percent of Americans live in a community near a coastline. While those people don't have the power to unilaterally solve the underlying problem of climate change, some communities are now grappling with how to adapt.
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
The country's supreme court ruled construction of the turbines a violation of Indigenous Sami people's rights, but didn't say what should be done about it.
Winter weather is becoming more erratic and scientists say it’s because winter, overall, is getting warmer. David Schechter shows us how winter whiplash impacts all of us in this edition of "On the Dot."
NASA's new Earth System Observatory consists of a series of five advanced satellite missions that will monitor nearly every aspect of Earth.
Winters in Minnesota can be tough on animals, but these days some are more willing to stick around than in the past.
A new law making Minnesota 100% carbon-free within the next two decades sped its way through the Minnesota legislature and earlier this month was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz.
Learn about the impacts and changes through a new series with CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter.
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists warns that "unprecedented danger" has pushed the world closer than ever to catastrophe: "We are on the brink of a precipice."
The budget package would invest approximately $287.4 million to connect people to the outdoors, mitigate and adapt to climate change, manage natural resources proactively, and address operational needs.
The destructiveness of extreme weather is one of the biggest stories of our time. When it comes to fire, drought and floods, we spend a lot of time showing you the effects of climate change. But it's also important to talk about the causes. That is why CBS is making it a priority to report on climate change with "On the Dot" with David Schechter.
CBS is making it a priority to report on climate change with "On the Dot" with David Schechter. In this ongoing reporting project, we will take you on a journey to discover how humans are changing the Earth and how the Earth is changing us.
It's one of the most powerful forces warming the Earth, leading to increasingly severe droughts, wildfires and floods. It's also invisible. So how do we see start seeing carbon?
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Saturday marked National Public Lands Day. Parks of all sizes held volunteer opportunities in Minnesota and nationwide to help preserve these precious spaces.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Metro Transit police are looking for a motorist who ran a red light Saturday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, striking a light rail train and then fleeing the area.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Saturday marked National Public Lands Day. Parks of all sizes held volunteer opportunities in Minnesota and nationwide to help preserve these precious spaces.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Metro Transit police are looking for a motorist who ran a red light Saturday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, striking a light rail train and then fleeing the area.
Plans to close more than a dozen public schools in Minneapolis aren't about saving money. So why do it? That's the question district leaders tried to answer Friday.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Police in Albert Lea, Minnesota, say that the damage caused by a vandalism incident earlier this week will cost upwards of $25,000 to fix.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins sign the "Business for Democracy Pledge" to protect voting rights.
Victims of last year’s deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers say a convicted killer’s lies are traumatizing them all over again, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota is back in the crosshairs of the federal government with a lawsuit over gun legislation passed years ago. Adam Duxter spoke with the Democratic lawmaker who wrote the legislation and a leading gun rights advocate in the state about the legal battle.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Metro Transit police are looking for a motorist who ran a red light Saturday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, striking a light rail train and then fleeing the area.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
A Minnesota mother and her son are accused of fraud involving Medicaid-funded services that were never provided, resulting in more than $130,000 in improper payments, according to court documents filed on Friday.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game.
Kirill Kaprizov quickly became close friends with Mats Zuccarello when he joined the Minnesota Wild.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Another weak system is bringing more clouds and rain this weekend to the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Another weak system is bringing more clouds and rain this weekend to the Twin Cities.
Another round of clouds and showers to kick off the weekend in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
It will be rainy and windy in the Twin Cities on Saturday ahead of a cloudy and dry Sunday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
Crowds gathered Saturday in Hastings, Minnesota, to watch the release of three raptors, including a bald eagle.
Another weak system is bringing more clouds and rain this weekend to the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The Walk for Alopecia was held Saturday at Becker Park in Crystal, Minnesota.
Kids Building Minnesota is a hands-on construction event to inspire interest in the building industry.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins sign the "Business for Democracy Pledge" to protect voting rights.