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The most recent seizures occurred Wednesday when Homeland Security agents intercepted hundreds of thousands of counterfeit 3M masks in an East Coast warehouse that were set to be distributed.
As schools prepare to bring more students back into the classroom next week, Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported that more than 940,000 total COVID-19 vaccine doses have now been administered. Meanwhile, the state's positivity rate continues to decrease.
Minnesota is closing in on delivering one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Ideal Diner has been a staple in Northeast for more than 72 years but has struggled to keep its doors open during the pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccinations are nearly finished in Minnesota long-term care facilities. And it's having an immediate impact, in more ways than one.
Those affected have been contacted by email and will receive further information about rescheduling.
The Minnesota Wild are set to play Tuesday night after two weeks without a game due to COVID-19.
There's been a surge in fraud and counterfeit PPE cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Counterfeit respirators even made it to the frontline in Minnesota. 3M is taking an active stand to prevent them from getting to our health care heroes.
Thousands of Minnesota students will head back into the classroom Tuesday.
As the state nears 1 million total vaccine doses administered, Minnesota health officials on Monday reported 611 more virus cases and two additional deaths.
As the subzero temperatures continue, many Minnesotans are dreaming of a warm escape -- and health experts are worried about a possible rise in COVID-19 cases with more travel.
At one point this past spring, nearly half of JBS's 2,000 workers in Worthington tested positive for COVID-19. By summer, the company had made major changes directing employee's movements and keeping them separated in a typically crowded workspace.
Sunday morning, health officials in Minnesota reported 779 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths from the virus.
As business and restaurant restrictions ease up in Minnesota on Saturday, health officials reported 964 cases and seven new deaths. Over 850,000 vaccine doses have been administered in the state.
Restaurants and indoor entertainment maintain 50% capacity limits but now can have up to 250 people maximum, which is an increase from 150.
A 35-year-old father of two is one of Minnesota's latest lives lost to COVID-19.
As part of "cautious, common sense adjustments", Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Friday further loosening of restrictions on businesses that include increased indoor capacity limits. Restaurants will also be able to stay open until 11 p.m.
State health officials reported Friday 1,058 more COVID cases and 19 deaths, as more than 800,000 vaccine doses have now been administered in Minnesota.
Minnesota state leaders and school officials are waiting on an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Since December, some Minnesota teenagers have been given Moderna's COVID vaccine at a medical office in Minneapolis.
All winter the pandemic has kept Will Bjerke from being in the same room as his wife of more than 60 years, Carol.
Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week, marking the beginning of a program that targets underserved areas, state health officials announced Thursday.
While the state's vaccination push continues and researchers are surveying for new COVID-19 variants, state health officials reported Thursday 907 new cases of the virus and 24 more deaths. Meanwhile, the number of vaccination doses given in Minnesota has climbed to over 777,000.
Some of Mayo Clinic's top infectious disease experts say it's becoming more likely COVID-19 will never be completely eliminated. The virus is continuing to mutate into different strains.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
The nationwide ban on a toxic cancer-causing chemical, once on hold, has moved forward to protect people around the country.
Steven Stamkos scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association submitted a vote of no confidence on Dec. 8, with 72 of Minnesota's 87 sheriffs voting in favor.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead early Tuesday morning on the city's north side.
It was just after Jim Bzoskie's act of kindness last Friday that he died, likely from a heart attack, his daughter said.
A 32-year-old man is facing multiple assault charges after he allegedly pointed a handgun at two St. Paul police officers, resulting in him being shot on Sunday.
Minnesota state Rep. Samakab Hussein says an attempted break-in occurred at his family's home in St. Paul on Friday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the federal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities "political theater" by President Trump in a news conference with city and community leaders on Tuesday.
From a cat that accidentally made an 8,000-mile journey in a shipping container to a tunnel made just for turtles, all kinds of animals made the headlines in Minnesota this year.
There is no denying 2025 was a difficult year in Minnesota. A list of the biggest news stories is fraught with tragedy, attacks on the vulnerable and political division and dysfunction.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
A 19-year-old man is dead and four people are in custody in a shooting overnight Saturday in northwestern Minnesota.
President Trump voiced support for Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell, founder and CEO of MyPillow, at a rally Friday in North Carolina.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
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.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
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.
The nationwide ban on a toxic cancer-causing chemical, once on hold, has moved forward to protect people around the country.
The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association submitted a vote of no confidence on Dec. 8, with 72 of Minnesota's 87 sheriffs voting in favor.
Minnesota's governor says the state could see a surge in ICE raids over the holidays. The Trump administration launched an immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities earlier this month. The Homeland Security Department says it's targeting criminals with outstanding deportation orders. But as WCCO's John Lauritsen reports, top Democrats say it's nothing but political theater.
Minnesota state Rep. Samakab Hussein says an attempted break-in occurred at his family's home in St. Paul on Friday.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Buy now, pay later plans are becoming more popular for shoppers this holiday season.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead early Tuesday morning on the city's north side.
A 32-year-old man is facing multiple assault charges after he allegedly pointed a handgun at two St. Paul police officers, resulting in him being shot on Sunday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the federal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities "political theater" by President Trump in a news conference with city and community leaders on Tuesday.
Earl Bennett was found guilty on three counts of second-degree intentional murder for the Oct. 27, 2024, shooting at a small encampment next to railroad tracks near Snelling Avenue and East 44th Street.
Lyndon Wiggins, the man twice convicted for orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole on Monday afternoon.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
The family of a Minnesota Vikings player who died at training camp from heat exhaustion in 2001 is still fighting to protect others.
A Twin Cities metro area school shifted to e-learning after a flu outbreak impacted nearly a quarter of its students. A senior epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health said flu season is "definitely picking up."
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Steven Stamkos scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his hand and will not play on Christmas Day against the Detroit Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.
In many ways, this year in Minnesota sports mirrored the most spectacular games. There were triumphs and trials, feats and foibles, delights and disasters.
For the first time in more than a decade, the Pro Bowl roster lacks a single Minnesota Viking.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
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.
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.
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.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next several days will feature highs well above average before temperatures plummet this weekend.
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 it'll be warm for the next few days, but we should still technically have a White Christmas.
Christmas week will be calm in the Twin Cities with more mild temperatures, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The Twin Cities is experiencing a slight cooldown Tuesday ahead of a calm Christmas, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next several days will feature highs well above average before temperatures plummet this weekend.
Some love it, some don't. There's a good chance you'll be offered some eggnog this season. How did eggnog become the drink of the season? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the history behind the cup of cheer.
The nationwide ban on a toxic cancer-causing chemical once on hold has moved forward to protect people around the country. Minnesota paved the way for the ban on TCE. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle shares the significance and how we got here.
Metro Transit police say the shooter who injured three people on a bus last week is now in custody.
County sheriffs from across Minnesota are asking the man in charge of their jails to step down. The Sheriffs' Association says the Department of Corrections' "arbitrary decisions have cost taxpayers millions of dollars". The DOC says it's just politics at play. Ashley Grams has the story.