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Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 2,872 new coronavirus cases and 32 more deaths. This is the highest daily record for new cases reported in the state since the pandemic began.
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in South Dakota reached new heights for the fourth straight day on Wednesday.
State officials have released safety guidelines for those who plan to vote in-person on Election Day as Minnesota experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases.
State health leaders warn our COVID outbreak is like a strengthening winter storm.
"The four of us don't agree on everything. But we do agree on this: The 2020 election is too important to sit out."
Some people are reporting a long wait for their COVID-19 test results.
A Minnesota United player has tested positive for COVID-19, the club announced on Wednesday.
As winter sets in, many restaurants are choosing to close, but it's only temporary, with the hopes of coming back in the spring stronger than ever.
Wisconsin also paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people, including head coach Paul Chryst, tested positive for COVID.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday said hospitalizations for COVID-19 in the state are at the highest point since the pandemic began.
No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested positive for COVID-19.
Add Billy's On Grand in St. Paul to the list of Twin Cities restaurants going into hibernation this winter.
South Dakota's largest medical organizations on Tuesday launched a joint effort to promote mask-wearing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as the state suffers through one of the nation's worst outbreaks, a move that countered Gov. Kristi Noem's position of casting doubt on the efficacy of wearing face coverings in public.
With many Minnesotans still out of a job during this pandemic, there's a unique opportunity now to get back to work while also helping in the fight against COVID-19.
A Gospel artist from North Minneapolis has once again topped the Billboard Digital Sales Chart, this time for his song "Worth It"
The Stillwater Prison is on medical lockdown after nearly half of the inmate population tested positive for COVID-19.
Thanksgiving is one month away and many families are making plans for a different type of celebration this year.
Wisconsin health officials on Tuesday reported 5,262 new COVID-19 cases and 64 additional deaths. Both figures are record-high numbers for daily cases and deaths in the state.
The next free COVID-19 saliva testing site in Minnesota is opening Wednesday in St.Cloud.
Minnesota health officials on Tuesday reported 2,178 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths.
Gov. Tim Walz and the state's top health officials addressed Minnesota's COVID-19 situation on Monday afternoon, urging residents to not be anything other than vigilant as the state's virus statistics continue to spike.
According to the state's Dial Back Dashboard, Minnesota's seven-day rolling average positivity rate is around 6% as of Oct. 12, due to data lag. The state had been hovering around 5% during most of September.
The Mall of America is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event this week.
An effort to recall Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has failed, the recall's organizer told supporters on Monday.
Vice President Mike Pence has reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of his planned campaign stop Monday in Minnesota.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
Major League Volleyball's Minnesota franchise unveiled its new name Wednesday: Minnesota Forge.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday.
A former Twin Cities high school teacher was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly grooming an underage student.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
Major League Volleyball's Minnesota franchise unveiled its new name Wednesday: Minnesota Forge.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday.
A former Twin Cities high school teacher was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly grooming an underage student.
A portion of southbound Highway 100 has reopened in the southern Twin Cities Wednesday morning after a fatal crash forced it to close earlier.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.
One person was found dead after a home explosion and fire Tuesday morning in east-central Minnesota.
Voters across Minnesota took to the polls Tuesday. 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.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
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.
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.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday. Watch his full budget address.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday.
The votes are in and we are getting a good look at who will be on your November ballot.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
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.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
A former Twin Cities high school teacher was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly grooming an underage student.
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.
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.
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
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.
Major League Volleyball's Minnesota franchise unveiled its new name Wednesday: Minnesota Forge.
Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
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.
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'll stay warm on Wednesday, with temps in the 80s.
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 another warm day in the Twin Cities, with highs in the upper 80s.
Expect another warm day in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with highs in the upper 80s and a mix of sun and clouds.
Expect another warm day in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with highs in the upper 80s and a mix of sun and clouds.
Two Twin Cities police departments say an apparent double murder-suicide Wednesday morning at a home daycare and a separate deadly stabbing are linked.
It'll stay warm on Wednesday, with temps in the 80s.
The back-to-school event at Ainsworth Park will provide backpacks and supplies for families in need.
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday. Watch his full budget address.
A budget shortfall driven by police overtime is prompting the Minneapolis mayor to announce a property tax increase, as well as layoffs at city hall.