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Ahead of the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines, the Minnesota Department of Health is releasing more information to keep in mind, including new costs that may be associated with the vaccine for the first time. Here's what you need to know.
The first lady's positive test came two days after she and President Biden traveled to Delaware from Florida, where they had been visiting communities ravaged by Hurricane Idalia.
Retailers and pharmacies are subsequently seeing increased demand for in-person and at-home COVID testing.
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
The suit was filed over Ron Rustan's death in December 2020. He had been sentenced to prison after failing a blood alcohol test during the probationary process for a DUI conviction.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The immune response may be stronger if your booster goes in the same arm as your last COVID-19 shot, according to a published study.
More pressing, hospitalizations have risen by nearly 27%. That marks the fourth-largest growth in the country currently among states.
COVID-19 trends remain far below levels seen at this time last year, but the numbers are ticking upwards.
Why do some people not get COVID symptoms? Here's what scientists recently found out about the genetic advantage of "super dodgers."
In videotaped remarks, Kennedy suggested the virus was designed to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people, drawing accusations of racism and antisemitism.
Nearly 100 cases of the COVID variant EU.1.1 have been reported in Utah — more than any other state.
"Almost all" the agencies studying the issue assess the virus "was not genetically engineered," a U.S. intelligence report states.
The ANS test looks at both halves of your nervous system -- your fight or flight and your rest and digest -- essentially checking to see if the sides are balanced and coordinated. Getting your nervous system figured out can be helpful for a host of ailments.
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health brings more understanding to the symptoms of long COVID, with the aim of helping lead to much-needed treatment options.
On Jan. 31, 2020, there were six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. The federal government declared the virus a public health emergency. After three years, the COVID public health emergency officially ends Thursday night.
WCCO first told you about the Seeking Permission project last fall, when two music-loving dads used their passion to process the complicated times we're in.
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
The virus ranked behind deaths from heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses in 2022.
The drugmaker says the FDA could clear the new COVID drug for immunocompromised in months.
The latest round of boosters comes amid a swath of changes now greenlighted by FDA and CDC to COVID-19 vaccines.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
Thursday will start out quiet before a round of light snow slips across the state through the afternoon.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
Minneapolis city leaders say a U.S. citizen was wrongfully arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents because he looks Somali.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
For nine years, MACV and WCCO has been working together to help Veterans find a home for the holidays.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Red" Burrow is a living example of not giving up. Burrow used and sold drugs until a prison sentence and introduction to MACV changed his life. Now, he works to connect people to resources.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
Messy road conditions continue on Wednesday morning due to a winter storm that dropped plowable snow in parts of the state.
A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
President Donald Trump's former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
Shardai Allen and eight others are accused of purchasing fentanyl pills from suppliers in Phoenix and hiding them inside stuffed animals.
A woman is dead and a man is in custody with injuries following a shooting in a Maplewood apartment that prompted a shelter-in-place order Wednesday morning.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
The three-day music festival announced next year's lineup on Tuesday, which features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Early in the winter season, there are always good nonconference matchups in Minnesota, including Friday, when the Chanhassen girls basketball team visited Blaine. Plus, see the results of other exciting prep games in Minneapolis, Shakopee, Andover and other areas in the state.
It's the first time in Head Coach Keegan Cook's era that the Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16.
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' five-game winning streak was snapped by the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a 108-105 defeat.
In her rookie season with Gotham FC, Khyah Harper was part of the club's third championship win last month, in a 1-0 shutout against the Washington Spirit.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
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.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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 will start out quiet before a round of light snow slips across the state through the 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.
Thursday will bring a light round of snow, then the weekend cold settles in.
Thursday temperatures will be in the teens to low 20s throughout the state. Another chance for snow arrives on Friday. The weekend will see single-digit temps with temps feeling like they're below zero. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could have a NEXT Weather Alert.
We have another potential round of snow on Friday. Frigid temps set in over the weekend. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down what you need to know to stay weather aware.
Thursday will bring a light round of snow, then the weekend cold settles in.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
Thursday temperatures will be in the teens to low 20s throughout the state. Another chance for snow arrives on Friday. The weekend will see single-digit temps with temps feeling like they're below zero. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could have a NEXT Weather Alert.
Along I-35 in Owatonna, you can find several T-38 Talon Thunderbirds, situated to honor the Air Force.