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As thousands of Minnesota seniors were learning Wednesday if they were selected in this week's COVID-19 vaccine lottery, health officials reported that there were 851 new cases of the virus in the state and 18 more deaths.
Jeff Wagner explains why your immunity might be the only big change you notice at first.
A tiger at a Minnesota wildcat sanctuary tested positive for COVID-19, marking the second instance of an animal in the state contracting the virus.
A Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine is facing 20 years in prison after he agreed Tuesday to plead guilty in federal court, prosecutors said.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to repeal Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from virtually every sector of the health care community that doing so would impair efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
State health officials on Tuesday said the 180,000 Minnesotans 65+ who so far have registered for the COVID-19 vaccine lottery do not need to sign up again each week until they are selected.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has released his two-year budget proposal, saying his package bolsters his education plan and offers economic relief for small businesses and families hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A tiger at the Wildcat Sanctuary in central Minnesota tested positive for COVID-19.
Minnesota health officials on Tuesday reported nearly 727 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 additional deaths, continuing the overall downward trend we've seen in recent weeks.
Fighting a pandemic is hard enough. But a year into the COVID crisis, Minnesota health care providers still face PPE shortages.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced changes to the state's community vaccination efforts, with adults 65 years of age and older having a 24-hour window to pre-register for a chance to get an appointment. Also, a mass vaccination event will be held in St. Paul for educators and child care providers.
As a long-time construction worker, Mike Bell was known for his toughness. The 79-year-old beat cancer three times, but then COVID-19 infected his entire family, just as they were planning to be vaccinated.
It has been two weeks since Minnesota bars and restaurants were allowed to re-open at 50% capacity. It's working for some, while others are struggling.
Gov. Tim Walz released on Monday a slate of his education priorities that he believes will help ensure high-quality education is available to all Minnesota students no matter their race or socio-economic status.
The COVID-19 Brazil P.1 variant has been found in a Minnesota patient -- the first confirmed case in the United States.
It's been two weeks since restaurants and bars were able to reopen to indoor diners at 50% capacity. While many owners say business has improved substantially, they caution that more help is needed.
Target announced Monday that it's giving $500 bonuses to more than 375,000 of its frontline team members working at stores across the country, including seasonal workers.
As the state announces changes to its vaccine pilot program, Minnesota health officials on Monday reported nearly 800 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths, the lowest daily fatality count since mid-October.
Wisconsin health officials on Sunday confirmed 1,119 positive tests for the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the lowest daily total since September.C
Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported 1,196 more cases of COVID-19 and 32 more deaths.
The state was allotted 68,000 doses to give out this week. Of that, 6,000 doses were set aside for educators and child care center workers.
Minnesota health officials on Saturday reported 1,565 cases of COVID and 31 deaths. More than 289,000 vaccines have now been administered state-wide.
Ellison's office had sued Cork, in Anoka, on Dec. 18 for violating the ban on indoor dining. The day before, he filed suit against Neighbors on the Rum, in Princeton, for the same reason.
Health officials tell us they're working to improve the scheduling system for next week. They say changes will be made before Tuesday when scheduling reopens again.
One person was found dead after a home explosion and fire Tuesday morning in east-central Minnesota.
A man accused of three sexual assaults over the course of two years in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Veteran Kyler Murray has won the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job, a source told WCCO's Mike Max on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the move at an afternoon news conference.
A 61-year-old man died days after he was assaulted in downtown St. Paul, authorities said Tuesday.
For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host a home game on Christmas Day this season.
A man accused of three sexual assaults over the course of two years in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A 61-year-old man died days after he was assaulted in downtown St. Paul, authorities said Tuesday.
Voters across Minnesota are taking to the polls. See the latest election headlines here.
The 2026 Minnesota primary is underway Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to cast their ballot in statewide and local elections.
Police in Burnsville say a pregnant 17-year-old girl previously reported missing has been found safe.
One person was found dead after a home explosion and fire Tuesday morning in east-central Minnesota.
Voters across Minnesota are taking to the polls. See the latest election headlines here.
The 2026 Minnesota primary is underway Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to cast their ballot in statewide and local elections.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
A farm in Minnesota hosted soybean buyers from Taiwan on Monday. The visit comes at a time when farmers in the state have been struggling due to rising costs and tariffs.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Sarsour was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Voters across Minnesota are taking to the polls. See the latest election headlines here.
Voters on Tuesday will decide who will be on the ballot in November. Here’s everything you need to know.
President Trump is calling his executive order on childhood vaccines a "major victory" for parents and religious rights.
The 2026 Minnesota primary is underway Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to cast their ballot in statewide and local elections.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A man accused of three sexual assaults over the course of two years in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A 61-year-old man died days after he was assaulted in downtown St. Paul, authorities said Tuesday.
A man from Isanti, Minnesota, is charged with the attempted murders of 14 law enforcement officers during last week's armed standoff at his home, with his wife and five children trapped inside.
St. Paul police shot a domestic assault suspect outside Regions Hospital Monday morning, a department spokesperson told WCCO.
Minneapolis police say an 18-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot on Main Street near the Stone Arch Bridge early Sunday morning.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Veteran Kyler Murray has won the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job, a source told WCCO's Mike Max on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the move at an afternoon news conference.
For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host a home game on Christmas Day this season.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
Augsburg University in Minneapolis is home to the only women's college wrestling team in Minnesota. They want more local teams since more young women are interested.
An astonished assortment of kids got a Paige Bueckers surprise Monday in her hometown of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
It’s expected to stay mild and humid overnight, with rain and storms possible late Wednesday.
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.
It'll be muggy and humid for the next few days as temps hover in the 80s.
Tuesday will be hot and humid in the Twin Cities, with storms possible across southern Minnesota late.
A stray shower or storm could pop up in the Twin Cities Tuesday morning, and a hot and humid day will follow.
Dr. David Nathan with Allina Health shares how to talk with kids about the school year during what is sometimes a stressful time.
St. Paul voters said it's important to vote and have a say in the state's leadership.
Music lovers have a chance to walk down memory lane and celebrate some of the best female artists ever in a show at the Crooners Supper Club.
It’s expected to stay mild and humid overnight, with rain and storms possible late Wednesday.
President Donald Trump weighed in on Truth Social, saying Mike Lindell deserves to win the Republican nomination for governor.