Coronavirus Coping: Many Staging Do-Over Christmas Seasons
Holidays lights are starting to pop up again around the country. People are putting lights back up just to spread a little cheer in an anxious and uncertain time for our country.
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Holidays lights are starting to pop up again around the country. People are putting lights back up just to spread a little cheer in an anxious and uncertain time for our country.
Health officials announced the third death from COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Minnesotans seeking a pet companion amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak should head to the Animal Humane Society soon, as all of their locations are slated to close this weekend.
The University of Minnesota is testing a drug to treat COVID-19 right now -- and they're looking for participants to help in their trials.
The sports world tends to rally whenever crisis strikes, and the Twin Cities sports scene is no different.
As of Thursday, Minnesota has 89 confirmed cases of COVID-19 – that's just a small fraction of the more than 5200 confirmed cases in New York State. So, what does that mean for Minnesota? Good Question.
Two Wisconsin residents have died from the coronavirus pandemic, the first to be reported in the state.
Turning 12 in the middle of a quarantine and on a rainy day- was giving Emily Hendrickson the Birthday blues. Until a caravan of her friends paraded past her house- ready to throw a social distance celebration.
Farmers near Caledonia say they feel lucky they are able to do work while in self quarantine.
Minnesota's governor provided a sigh of relief for restaurants this week by deferring the monthly sales tax payments until April.
Another industry that is being hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak is the arts and entertainment industry. With theatres and venues canceling shows around the world, many in the industry already feeling the impact.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank president Neel Kashkari says uncertainty is still driving economic fears.
Men and women who have no place to call home are wondering how they protect themselves from COVID-19. Hennepin County is working to take people out of shelters who are sick.
Officially, the Minnesota House and Senate are in recess until April 14. But they are also on call and can come back at any moment to help pass any additional emergency COVID-19 bills.
In total, their donation will provide meals for 7,500 Minnesota kids.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Levy Restaurants are joining together to donate the Target Center's perishable food to the Twin Cities community amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday issued another executive order in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, calling on health care providers to postpone elective surgeries so as to focus more efforts on combating the pandemic.
Galleria Edina announced it will close temporarily beginning Thursday evening due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
Health officials announced Thursday that the number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Minnesota has climbed to 89.
Minnesota saw a sharp jump in applications for unemployment insurance after Gov. Tim Walz ordered restaurants, bars, theaters, fitness clubs and other places of public amusement closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
In addition, the organization says child care will be provided for health care employees and first responders.
The mental health community has raised many concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on mental illness.
A small restaurant in central Minnesota has a special offer for those getting takeout amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: a free roll of toilet paper.
If you and your child want a week's supply of meals, go to your bus stop at the normal time, and instead of picking up your kid for school, the bus driver will drop off meals.
The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday the launch of a clinical trial for post-exposure treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19) and needs volunteers who have had high-risk exposures to the virus.
The Consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter its premises late Tuesday morning.
Linda Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade at Eden Prairie High School and is in her 50th year of teaching.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are still happening in Twin Cities neighborhoods, even with word of a rollback.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
Deep winter cold holds on in Minnesota on Wednesday, but a slow turn to warmer weather is ahead.
The Consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter its premises late Tuesday morning.
Linda Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade at Eden Prairie High School and is in her 50th year of teaching.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are still happening in Twin Cities neighborhoods, even with word of a rollback.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
"Someone so compassionate and just a good man, to think of him being portrayed as a domestic terrorist," Mac Randolph said with tears in his eyes, describing Alex Pretti.
Teachers say more students are opting into virtual learning. But educators say that while it is a short-term solution, it comes with long-term consequences.
A woman who pleaded guilty to killing a 76-year-old man she lived with in Faribault, Minnesota, in 2024 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
ChongLy Thao was brought out of his St. Paul home last week in handcuffs, wearing only his underwear and Crocs as neighbors shouted their concern and anger. It turns out ICE agents had the wrong man, mistaking Thao for a sex offender who had already been in prison for a year.
A man accused of abducting a 7-year-old girl in central Minnesota on Wednesday now faces charges.
Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities were closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Other schools are joining Columbia Heights in sounding the alarm on ICE. Ubah Ali is here with their concerns.
The congresswoman was speaking out against federal immigration enforcement when it happened.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
The League of United and Latin American Citizens, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis Tuesday with heavy hearts and clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
The League of United and Latin American Citizens, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis Tuesday with heavy hearts and clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.
A woman who pleaded guilty to killing a 76-year-old man she lived with in Faribault, Minnesota, in 2024 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
The former executive director of a Twin Cities faith-based addiction organization was handed a stayed five-year prison sentence Monday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
A man is dead after a report of a shooting in a Burnsville, Minnesota, parking lot.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Kirill Kaprizov scored the shootout winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Pedro Mendes, a former Gopher volleyball assistant coach, has been named the head coach and general manager of Minnesota's new Major League Volleyball team.
Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 17 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night in a game missing much of its usual star power.
An Academy of Holy Angels senior basketball player says he's determined to play at the collegiate level after suffering a season-ending injury earlier this month.
A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to make him their defensive coordinator.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Thursday to Friday will be the coldest upcoming stretch, with mornings well below zero with wind chills dipping into the 20s to near 30 below, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Wednesday will be cold and quiet, with plenty of clouds at times, highs in the single digits and a sharp bite to the air, especially early.
Deep winter cold holds on in Minnesota on Wednesday, but a slow turn to warmer weather is ahead.
Deep winter cold holds on in Minnesota on Wednesday, but a slow turn to warmer weather is ahead.
The Loppet Winter Festival is this weekend, which inspired Kitchen Pantry Scientist Liz Heinecke to explore frozen science.
Active listening keeps people emotionally present, even during hard conversations, explains relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, talks about how parents can create a sense of stability and emotional safety for their kids.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares a preview of what the independent agency is expected to decide.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.