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The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
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The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
1 in 4 parents has had to quit a job because of child care problems, according to the study.
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
Chase Neill, who represented himself in court, testified that he was passing along a message from God threatening Rep. Jake LaTurner for ignoring concerns about sorcery, wizards and extraterrestrials.
Alphabet-owned search giant joins other major technology player in axing thousands of workers as the economy slows.
The fast-changing rules have fueled excitement and a boom in travel queries in China, but with hospitals overwhelmed, many other nations are imposing new restrictions.
A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher each helped bring long COVID into the public's consciousness.
A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House.
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, continuing a round of demonstrations that have spread across the country.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
"Some new variants of the virus are resistant to all the antibody treatments available in the U.K.," doctors say, but Regeneron's finally cured this man's long-time infection.
Math and reading scores for 4th and 8th graders have plummeted since 2019, a new report shows.
According to a statement, the public health agency's director is up to date with her vaccines.
Researchers said the personality changes people experienced in the pandemic were the equivalent of what most would experience across a decade.
Following an increase the previous week, the amount of COVID-19 RNA found in the metro's wastewater is decreasing.
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
The NBA has levied fines for Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and coach Chris Finch for their public criticisms of the officiating after their previous game.
Several Black players quit the Eden Prairie JV and varsity teams after the varsity head coach, David Flom, said a racial slur during a team meeting.
On Friday's Transgender Day of Visibility, trans advocates in the Twin Cities say the day has a somber, but important tone.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
At first, Julie Goehner was on a mission to provide shelter to feral cats, but in six years she's turned hundreds of feral cats, into friendly cats.
Several Black players quit the Eden Prairie JV and varsity teams after the varsity head coach, David Flom, said a racial slur during a team meeting.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
A Minnesota teen will be charged as an adult in connection to the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl last year.
The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city's policing practices following the murder of George Floyd.
It's a NEXT Weather Alert day with a mix of stormy weather expected Friday.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
At first, Julie Goehner was on a mission to provide shelter to feral cats, but in six years she's turned hundreds of feral cats, into friendly cats.
Experts estimate there are from 50 to 300 Lynx in the state right now.
Heavy equipment was brought in to move the 22 Burlington Northern Santa Fe train cars. The freight train jumped the tracks early Thursday morning about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities in Raymond.
It's a NEXT Weather Alert day with a mix of stormy weather expected Friday.
Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
Republican lawmakers are questioning the efforts of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration to fix a Wisconsin agency's lengthy delays in issuing professional licenses.
University of Wisconsin System students will have to pay hundreds of dollars more to attend classes next year under a plan approved by system officials.
A Wisconsin man charged in federal court with making a threat against Gov. Tony Evers and others has pleaded guilty to making a threat against a county official under a deal with prosecutors.
Low-income Wisconsin mothers could stay on Medicaid longer and will less paperwork under a bill that has gained bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
State lawmakers say it’s time to pass new rules so first responders are better prepared if there’s a rail accident in their town.
Bradley Blackburn talks with WCCO about what we can expect next week’s arraignment to look like.
Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city's policing practices following the murder of George Floyd.
As the country reels from another mass shooting, gun safety advocates in Minnesota could score two key policy victories this session they've been pushing for years in the state legislature: Expanding background checks and implementing a "red flag" law.
"This bill is an important step forward to differentiate between that low-level shoplifting that we've had around forever and this new phenomenon, which is a real pernicious problem for our retailers," said Rep. Zack Stephenson.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
Minnesota prosecutors claim aggressive marketing hooked thousands of kids on e-cigarettes. The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. Thirty-nine other states have settled cases against Juul.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta held a celebration Monday to mark the first flight in three years between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
A Minnesota teen will be charged as an adult in connection to the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl last year.
The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city's policing practices following the murder of George Floyd.
Anton Lazzaro, a former GOP operative, has been found guilty of sex trafficking underage girls.
Arriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp's mother said she was against any early release for their daughter's killer, whom she said had "never" shown real remorse.
A 42-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly hit an east metro police officer with his car early Thursday morning.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
North Start Therapy Animal President Connie Priesz says between the nonprofit's 215 teams, they stay busy. Recently, it's been difficult to keep up with community demand.
Both generations get physically fit through animal poses, along with stretching and breathing. The mental and emotional benefits may be even larger.
The over-the-counter Narcan comes as a nasal spray, so it's easy to administer. It will be available in a pack of two, in case it takes more than one spray to reverse the overdose -- but in most cases, one spray is all you need.
Low-income Wisconsin mothers could stay on Medicaid longer and will less paperwork under a bill that has gained bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
The jury ruled that Paltrow was not at fault because she was the "downhill" skier at the time of the accident.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
More iconic artists have been added to this summer's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
The NBA has levied fines for Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and coach Chris Finch for their public criticisms of the officiating after their previous game.
Several Black players quit the Eden Prairie JV and varsity teams after the varsity head coach, David Flom, said a racial slur during a team meeting.
South Carolina and Iowa will meet in one of the most highly anticipated Final Four matchups in women's basketball history.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that center Naz Reid is out indefinitely after suffering a wrist injury Wednesday.
At 13, Reese Barry is one of only 40 girls invited to the Drive, Chip and Putt Kids Tournament that will kick off the 2023 Masters.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Amid banking fears, two Twin Cities banks reassured their customers their money was safe. Banking leaders David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, and Jeffrey Wessels, President of Crown Bank, shared what they'll continue to do to protect their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. In 2018, former President Donald Trump rolled back provisions within the Dodd Frank Act, which protected consumers from actions by big banks. Esme Murphy asked Sen. Tina Smith, a member of the Senate banking committee, about why the regulations still in place failed to prevent the bank's collapse. Smith also discussed the safety of Minnesota's banking system.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Professor Paul Vaaler, with the Carlson School of Management and the University of Minnesota Law School, explained the global domino effect triggered by the bank's collapse.
Baseball fans are rejoicing. After a long winter Major League Baseball is back and the Twins will open the season in Kansas City. But here at home, a Minneapolis man is making sure players of all ages are ready.
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Computer hackers accessed the Minneapolis Public School System and later posted some of that information on the dark web. So, what is the dark web?
Last fall, at least 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium leaked from Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says snow is beginning to accumulate around the metro. Wind is expected to get stronger and snow is expected to get heavier as the night goes on.
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 Chris Shaffer says there could be near whiteout conditions Friday night into Saturday morning.
We're under a NEXT Weather Alert due to the storm incoming on Friday night into Saturday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that it’s no April fool; we’re under a NEXT Weather Alert because of the possibility for more than a foot of snow in spots.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says snow is beginning to accumulate around the metro. Wind is expected to get stronger and snow is expected to get heavier as the night goes on.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be near whiteout conditions Friday night into Saturday morning.
On Friday’s Transgender Day of Visibility, trans advocates in the Twin Cities say the day has a somber, but important tone.
After a train derailed in western Minnesota, state lawmakers want to create new rules to make sure more communities are ready to react.
Lazzaro was charged with seven counts involving “commercial sex acts” with five minors ages 15 and 16 in 2020, when he was 30 years old.