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As of Wednesday, more than a dozen states in the U.S. have declared states of emergency amid an outbreak of the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus, including California, Florida and New York.
At least one Minnesota lawmaker is replacing in-person meetings with telephone meetings out of concern of spreading the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A third person in Minnesota has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and is in critical condition, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Metro Transit is taking precautions for its roughly 250,000 daily riders.
Across the border in Wisconsin, three people now have the virus. One of those patients was diagnosed after attending a weekend event at Osceola High School.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to invest $21 million in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Patience is wearing thin among the hundreds of passengers still aboard the coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess Tuesday.
A third person in Wisconsin, and the second in Dane County, has tested positive for the coronavirus, state health officials said Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines says it is reducing the number of flights in operation following a drop in demand amid concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Minnesota's first responders are taking all the necessary precautions to keep themselves safe and their patients.
The Osceola School District says classes and all school functions will be canceled on Tuesday so the school can be thoroughly cleaned due to an individual with a confirmed case of coronavirus who attended a school event recently.
A second person in Wisconsin has tested positive for the new coronavirus, this time in Pierce County, along the Minnesota border, state and county health officials announced Monday.
According to Shakopee Public Schools, a parent of students attending Eagle Creek Elementary, and are enrolled in the Early Childhood Family Education program one-day per week, has been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19).
It's spring break season and vacation bags are packed. Despite the many concerns over COVID-19, families are still focused on fun in the sun.
Both Harris and Herman are healthy and have not shown any signs of the virus.
MLB takes precautions in the face of coronavirus, but has no current plans to cancel or delay Spring Training or regular season games.
The first COVID-19 case in Minnesota was reported Friday. That person, who lives in Ramsey County and is now resting at home, caught the virus on a cruise ship called the Grand Princess.
The Minnesota Senate voted 64-0 Monday to earmark $21 million to reinforce the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak, while the House was poised to follow suit quickly so that the bill reaches Gov. Tim Walz's desk this week.
Delta Airlines will now waive change fees for those concerned about traveling due to the recent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
There are over 40 Minnesotans quarantined among others on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the California coast, after 21 people aboard tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Experts estimate that in a coronavirus outbreak 80% of cases will be relatively mild and patients can be treated on an outpatient basis and will recover at home.
Health officials confirmed the second presumptive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Minnesota.
At this point health officials say they are not concerned about community exposure because the person stayed home and was not out in crowds.
Their staff was notified in advance, and the patient arrived at the hospital wearing a mask.
An older adult Ramsey County resident who traveled on a cruise ship that had a known COVID-19 case was confirmed to have the virus on Friday.
Sunday is a #Top10WxDay with minimal wind and temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for the southern and central part of Minnesota.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild's chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1.
Organizers of the rally believe it is the largest in the state's history, estimating over 200,000 attendees.
Organizers of the rally believe it is the largest in the state's history, estimating over 200,000 attendees.
Saturday will start cool but will warm up throughout the day with the high temperatures hitting in the low to mid 50s.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
A Bloomington, Minnesota, man accused of giving a 15-year-old girl alcohol and having sex with her after meeting her on Snapchat is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct, court records filed Wednesday said.
This winter has been especially hard for gas station owners. One Minnesota woman who owns five stations is trying to help commuters by selling gas almost at cost.
A train derailment involving over 40 railcars in Roseau County, Minnesota, on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, according to the sheriff's office.
Cass Lake, Minnesota, officials are investigating after a fire damaged a business on Thursday night.
Saturday will start cool but will warm up throughout the day with the high temperatures hitting in the low to mid 50s.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
The DFL endorsing convention is just two months away in May. Rep Angie Craig took part in a No Kings rally in her congressional district in Eagan. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was a speaker at the largest rally in Minnesota, the rally at the Capitol. Esme Murphy spoke to Craig on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
With protests across the country today against the Trump Administration, the "No Kings" rally in St. Paul served as the flagship demonstration. Organizers claim 200,000 flooded into St. Paul, making it the largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern U.S. history. As our Conor Wight shows us, criticism of ICE operations took center stage at Saturday's rally.
Organizers of the rally believe it is the largest in the state's history, estimating over 200,000 attendees.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
A Bloomington, Minnesota, man accused of giving a 15-year-old girl alcohol and having sex with her after meeting her on Snapchat is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct, court records filed Wednesday said.
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage girl in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was given a sentence of just over 10 years on Thursday, according to court documents.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
State GOP Rep. Elliott Engen, who represents Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and is running for State Auditor, was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild's chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1.
The NBA fined Timberwolves big man Naz Reid $50,000 "for questioning the integrity of game officials" in Minnesota's 110-108 victory over the Houston Rockets 110-108 on Wednesday.
Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we will reach the upper 60s this afternoon as clouds from the morning clear out.
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.
Sunday is a #Top10WxDay with minimal wind and temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for the southern and central part of Minnesota.
Sunday the wind dies down and temperatures jump to the mid 60s to low 70s for southern and central Minnesota. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks it all down and shares when we could see rain.
Today we hit a high in the 50s. Overnight temps cool back down to the upper 30s, slightly above average for this time of year. Sunday the wind dies down and temperatures jump to the mid 60s to low 70s for southern and central Minnesota. Northern Minnesota will see temperatures closer to the 50s. Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks it all down and shares when we could see rain.
Prom season is right around the corner and a local organization is helping make sure every girl feels like a princess!
It's important for us on this Sunday morning show to talk about something people often don't like to talk about: grief, and finding the good in grief. That's what a Minnesota flower farmer is doing. Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.
Here are the latest updates and headlines from WCCO.com.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we will reach the upper 60s this afternoon as clouds from the morning clear out.
The DFL endorsing convention is just two months away in May. Rep Angie Craig took part in a No Kings rally in her congressional district in Eagan. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was a speaker at the largest rally in Minnesota, the rally at the Capitol. Esme Murphy spoke to Craig on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.