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A number of companies who have produced Super Bowl ads for decades aren't doing it this year, but Nick Jonas, a Grammy Award-nominated pop star, is part of a campaign that is using humor and technology to raise awareness about diabetes.
A Minnesota House Democratic leader apologized Tuesday after a video showed him making an obscene gesture at a Republican lawmaker who was announcing a tentative deal on affordable insulin at the state Capitol.
The Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Affordability Act - which provides 30 days of emergency insulin to any Minnesota resident - passed unanimously.
Minnesota-based Medtronic is recalling more than 300,000 insulin pumps due to a missing or broken component.
The long-running debate at the state Capitol over insulin affordability shifted Thursday to the Minnesota Senate, where patients and par
Two hearings in the Minnesota House Tuesday talked about creating an emergency program to help anyone struggling to pay for their life saving medication.
Minnesota lawmakers are bringing the conversation about the high cost of insulin to the community.
A Minnesota-based health care company is promising financial relief to patients who rely on insulin.
The Trump administration wants to import prescription drugs from Canada to cut costs for Americans.
A committee of bipartisan legislators agreed Monday to supply emergency insulin to people with diabetes, but the source of funding for the bill is still undecided.
In its warning, the FDA noted that these devices pose the risk of someone nearby connecting wirelessly and then potentially hacking into the devices.
Through federal grants, the Emergency Access to Insulin Act would allow states to set up emergency insulin assistance programs.
The 2019 legislative session ended without lawmakers taking action on the high price of insulin.
House Democratic and Senate Republicans negotiators blamed each other side for how the proposal was dropped.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation Wednesday capping co-payments on insulin for Americans with private insurance at $100 per month. That ceiling is way under the typical cost of the medicine, which can range from $600 to $900 per month.
Eli Lilly's lower-cost version of its Humalog insulin still costs much more than insulin sold outside the U.S.
If there is no agreement by next Monday the legislature will have to go into special session to avoid a state government shutdown July 1.
A House committee approved a bill today that lets the state cap the cost for the diabetes medication.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison wants to lower the price of prescription drugs, and he is hoping a new citizens task force will help make that happen.
A two-week supply of insulin for diabetic Quinn Nystrom can cost anywhere from $300 to $400 per vial.
On the steps of the Capitol is not where Nicole Smith Holt imagined she'd be a year ago. She envisioned being with her son Alec on the eve of Mother's Day.
A Saturday rally planned at the state Capitol aims to call attention to the soaring cost of diabetes drugs.
A study of rats has revealed that artificial sweeteners, commonly used in zero-calorie sodas, actually did as much harm to the body as a high-sugar diet.
More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes. However, another roughly 84 million adults have pre-diabetes.
A University of Minnesota med student is getting a special award for mentoring young people.
Sunday will start out cold before temperatures climb quickly, and there are a few chances of snow coming up this week.
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
If things break right for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, they'll be NFC North champions before dinnertime.
The shooting occurred around 11:40 p.m. at the Spring Street Tavern on Monroe Street Northeast.
A University of Minnesota med student is getting a special award for mentoring young people.
The shooting occurred around 11:40 p.m. at the Spring Street Tavern on Monroe Street Northeast.
At a time when budgets are stretched thin and the cost of transportation remains high, people in the Twin Cities have a new option to get around.
As temperatures drop to their lowest levels in quite some time, more concern is being raised about the homeless population in the metro area.
The Ordway in St. Paul is back with the first musical it has produced since 2019.
A University of Minnesota med student is getting a special award for mentoring young people.
Two people died on Friday afternoon after a crash in southeastern Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported over 50 crashes as blowing snow and icy roads are making travel difficult Friday evening.
A northern Minnesota man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Police say they were summoned to the house on the 3800 block of 32nd Street South at about 11 p.m. Thursday, and found the victim with traumatic injuries on her body.
A western Wisconsin man is in custody Saturday after police say he drove drunk.
A conservative prosecutor is asking a judge to toss out Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 173-year-old ban on abortions.
A woman charged in a Wisconsin murder plans to argue that she is not guilty because she was a coerced victim of human trafficking.
A federal judge has ordered energy company Enbridge Inc. and an American Indian tribe to come up with an emergency plan to prevent potential spills from an aging oil pipeline running across the tribe's reservation.
A 10-year-old Milwaukee, Wisconsin boy intentionally aimed a gun at his mother, then shot and killed her, because she would not buy him a virtual reality headset, prosecutors said.
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes runoff.
A conservative prosecutor is asking a judge to toss out Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 173-year-old ban on abortions.
Former Minnesota Republican Party chairperson Jennifer Carnahan is suing the state's GOP, alleging that members violated terms of a separation agreement.
President Biden greeted Prince William as event brought them both to Boston on Friday.
As families complete their holiday shopping, financial planners and tax advisors are urging folks to start budgeting for a potential "refund shock" or "refund whiplash."
The survey compared more than 180 U.S. cities to make the overall list, considering factors like the share of population that's single, the number of online-dating opportunities and the average price of a meal for two.
It's called "refund shock," and many taxpayers can expect to see it when they file their 2022 tax returns.
Meet Jude Bricker, Sun Country's CEO -- which could stand for "Chief Enthusiasm Officer."
With a newfound trifecta in state government, Democrats see an opportunity next session to pass gun control measures that have stalled in recent years because of pushback from Republicans in the Senate.
The shooting occurred around 11:40 p.m. at the Spring Street Tavern on Monroe Street Northeast.
A western Wisconsin man is in custody Saturday after police say he drove drunk.
Officials say that around 5 a.m., the man was driving near 3rd Street and Lowry Avenue North. The man said he heard a gunshot and then felt pain.
A 21-year-old man is expected to recover after police say he was shot Friday evening in south Minneapolis.
A northern Minnesota man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
A University of Minnesota med student is getting a special award for mentoring young people.
A Fargo teen is recovering at Children's Minnesota in Minneapolis after doctors successfully gave him a new heart.
Hospitals and clinics say they are pulling out all the stops to maintain patient care at a time when there's a strain on the system.
The quantity of the viral load has been steadily increasing for several weeks.
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The union representing 15,000 Minnesota nurses announced the health care workers voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday to walk off the job for the second time this year. This time the potential strike would last much longer.
The Ordway in St. Paul is back with the first musical it has produced since 2019.
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
Infobip's survey shows that SMS texting is here to stay in the U.S.
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
If things break right for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, they'll be NFC North champions before dinnertime.
The Oklahoma City Thunder took advantage of Rudy Gobert's early ejection to post a chippy 135-128 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout, helping the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
Star forward Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play after a pelvic injury.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder in town taking on the Timberwolves, Chet Holmgren stopped by to help hand the coats out to families in need.
The election results were a disappointment for Minnesota Republicans, after they failed to capture any of the statewide races and they lost control of the Minnesota Senate.
The election results were a disappointment for Minnesota Republicans after they failed to capture any of the statewide races and they lost control of the state Senate.
Perhaps the biggest election surprise in Minnesota was the win by Democrats of both houses of the legislature. Esme Murphy takes a look at the rare “trifecta,” and what it means for issues like legalized marijuana and the budget surplus.
Gov. Tim Walz on the campaign trail reminded voters he wanted to use the surplus for Walz checks, giving up to $1,000 to most individuals and $2,000 dollars to couples, but not all Democrats are on board.
There were Republican bright spots, but this was an election where the Democrats shocked even themselves with an apparent sweep of state constitutional offices.
When it comes to starting your own business, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. That's what two business partners did in Perham. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they transformed a beloved church into a beloved restaurant.
"It was a central point to bring people together, and it still can be that today," said Ron Manzow.
It's a hidden gem that's not so hidden anymore, even if no one is exactly sure why it was put here in the first place.
Maple Grove's Hindu temple draws people from across the Midwest. Some drive several hours through several states just to worship there.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen got a tour of one of the last remaining lutefisk-processing plants in the country during their "busiest" time of year.
This holiday season, one million pieces of checked luggage will come through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
MnDOT has about 100 plow crashes a year.
Family gatherings can bring joy this time of year. But they can also carry a lot of stress, pressure and awkward moments.
The Minnesota Vikings will soon host their first Thanksgiving game at home. It will be the third of three NFL games that are always played on the holiday.
The National Weather Service put out alerts to help us prepare. But what's the difference between a winter storm watch, warning and advisory? And how is WCCO making sure you know that message quickly?
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
After a cold start, temperatures will start to climb pretty quickly on Sunday.
Sunday is off to a chilly start, but we'll warm to right around average as the day goes on.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Sunday will be about 15 degrees warmer than Saturday with highs in the 30s.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
Firefighters put their lives on the line daily to save people and property. One man went above and beyond.
A U of M Med student is getting a special award for mentoring young people.
After a cold start, temperatures will start to climb pretty quickly on Sunday.
The founder Danielle Igbanugo and board member Amy Cheney talk about their important mission and how you can give back.
Life coach Jasna Burza has some perspective on how to move forward after someone cuts off contact abruptly.