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At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, there were under 20,000 Minnesota students in homeschooling. That number skyrocketed to over 30,000 at the height of the pandemic.
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At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, there were under 20,000 Minnesota students in homeschooling. That number skyrocketed to over 30,000 at the height of the pandemic.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us, and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives. WCCO's Esme Murphy shares a few of yours.
The founder of a Minneapolis nonprofit and marketing company pleaded guilty to fraud for his role in a pandemic funding scheme
A jury was seated Monday in the trial of the alleged ringleader of a scheme that federal prosecutors say exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to steal $250 million from a program meant to feed children.
Josh Madson is using his photography skills in an effort to bring the community together.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future.
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
The last defendant pleaded guilty for her role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future scheme on Thursday.
A new report shows Minnesota overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
A jury has ended a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in the trial of seven Minnesotans accused of exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to steal more than $40 million meant to feed children.
The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Seven Minnesotans accused of fraud are set to stand trial in what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
The once-powerful John Birch Society is largely forgotten today, relegated to a pair of squat buildings along a busy commercial street in small-town Wisconsin.
Sources in the room for Fauci's two-day interview told CBS News the meeting was cordial, but also revealed the intense and fractious political divide over his legacy and work.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
The Wisconsin Senate has voted to pass a state constitutional amendment that would bar government agencies from ordering churches to shut down or limit the size of their gatherings during a state of emergency.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
A child was accidentally shot in the head in a suburb of Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to police.
Authorities say the death of a toddler in western Minnesota is suspicious and warrants investigation.
Bueckers, who was the No. 1 draft pick this year, will make her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx.
As Thursday's storm system slowly exits to the east, spotty showers and breezy winds linger for most of Friday in the Twin Cities.
A child was accidentally shot in the head in a suburb of Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to police.
Bueckers, who was the No. 1 draft pick this year, will make her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Dominique Jones, 36 was last seen on Tuesday evening. Police say they are not sure if he left on foot or in a car. They are also not sure what he was wearing at the time.
Los Lobos is among several big-name acts set to appear at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
Authorities say the death of a toddler in western Minnesota is suspicious and warrants investigation.
The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area of about 30,000 acres, which is roughly the size of Minneapolis.
As wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, many people are wanting to help those affected. Food, water and supply donations have been pouring in.
More than 5,000 Xcel customers are still dealing with power outages after severe weather moved through Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday.
Several social media videos are making the rounds showing kids on a Wisconsin school bus during Thursday's tornado warning.
While Minnesota was largely spared from Thursday's severe storms, possible tornadoes were spotted in at least two western Wisconsin communities.
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
Trump administration officials claim former FBI chief James Comey called for violence against the president — which Comey has pushed back on.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
The state plans to move inmates from the Stillwater prison to other sites. Employee unions are pushing back against the plan.
Legislative leaders in a divided state capitol on Thursday announced a roughly $66 billion budget framework to fund the government and its services, which also includes spending adjustments to make a dent to the looming $6 billion in the future.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty were remembered during a memorial service in Washington D.C. Thursday morning.
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
The fatal shooting of a boy in central Minnesota on Monday night was likely targeted, police say.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
The Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate remained unchanged last year compared to the year before.
Secretary Doug Collins dismissed concerns about the Trump administration's sweeping proposed cuts.
Like every parent, Angie Nelson wanted to do the best for her kids. When she and her husband learned at six months at their first child Liam had four of the top nine food allergies, it lit a fire.
Los Lobos is among several big-name acts set to appear at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Bueckers, who was the No. 1 draft pick this year, will make her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and Byron Buxton hit Minnesota's first back-to-back homers this season, Chris Paddack pitched seven shutout innings and the Twins extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 4-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton have been placed in the concussion protocol after colliding in the outfield in Baltimore.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed back to the Western Conference finals for a second straight season, a feat the franchise has never before achieved.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
If you have student loans or are about to get them, things are changing.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest forecast early Friday afternoon.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says that, even with a bit more sunshine over the weekend and drier weather, temperatures won't rebound much.
Friday kicks off a very noticeable change in the Twin Cities with below-average highs and a lot of wind, says meteorologist Katie Steiner.
As Thursday's storm system slowly exits to the east, spotty showers and breezy winds linger for most of Friday in the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest forecast early Friday afternoon.
WCCO caught up with Aditya Harsono moments after a federal judge ordered his release Thursday. Federal immigration officers arrested Harsono days after his student visa was suddenly revoked.
The Minnesota Lynx start their season Friday. They will be in Dallas to take on the Wings and Minnesota native Paige Bueckers. The city of Hopkins temporarily changed its name to Paige Bueckers, Minnesota to celebrate her debut.
Health care for undocumented adult immigrants could soon be gone in Minnesota. On Friday, clergy, faith leaders, union members, legislators, and community members came together for a prayer vigil.
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders toured the wildfire damage in northeastern Minnesota Friday morning.