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The Minnesota Twins could be getting closer to infielder Carlos Correa returning to the lineup, while the return of centerfielder Byron Buxton is a bit more uncertain.
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The Minnesota Twins could be getting closer to infielder Carlos Correa returning to the lineup, while the return of centerfielder Byron Buxton is a bit more uncertain.
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
A new report on Minnesota's hospitals shows some positives but a new problem on the horizon. While nursing employment numbers are up, more than 27% of the state's physicians will reach retirement age in the next 10 year. Our Jason Rantala breaks down the numbers.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of measles in the state this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
Summer may be winding down, but don't put away the bug spray just yet. Mosquito-borne diseases are common and this year there is something new. An infection known as "Triple E" is being reported in at least five states, including in Wisconsin. Veronica from Rogers emailed us and wanted to know, how concerned should we be?
Former President Donald Trump made headlines in Wisconsin last night and people are buzzing about his proposal. He says the government should pay for IVF treatments. As Caroline Cummings reports, Democrats are rallying around that same issue in Minnesota and vow to get it across the finish line next year.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Deli counters at Twin Cities grocery stores have been reloaded after a recent scare. Many were missing a popular brand of cold cuts for much of last week. Boar's Head has recalled millions of pounds of deli meat due to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Measles cases continue to climb in Minnesota. Health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated before returning to the classroom this fall.
We know that whole foods like fruits and vegetables are good for us, but they don't make up the majority of our diet. In fact, almost 60% of calories in the average American diet come from ultra-processed foods. What are ultra-processed foods? And are they really as bad for us as it seems? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell served up this question to a food scientist.
Our busy lives can make a good night's sleep hard to come by. Feeling under the weather can make it worse and sometimes downright scary. WCCO's Jeff Wagner just experienced that first-hand and wondered, why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? Good Question. Jeff learned what might influence them and how to sleep more soundly.
Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers.
A judge in North Dakota on Monday canceled a trial scheduled for August in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry.
Minnesota state leaders worry a dangerous disease is spreading in the metro.
It's a common condition that happens most often in the summer. Swimmer's Itch is more often found in freshwater, and we have a lot of that here in the land of 10,000 lakes. What causes swimmer's itch? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell found out how to treat it and how to avoid it in the first place.
Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
It's primetime in Minnesota and Wisconsin for swimming, fishing, and in some cases burning. This time of year it's easy to get too much sun. So what's the best way to treat sunburn? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has the answer to a burning Good Question.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they’ve become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts. So do energy drinks cause heart issues? Good Question.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
Another day, another rainshower and another target on the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's map of hotspots. In Health Watch, Jonah Kaplan reports on how crews are working to contain the growing population.
A 25-year-old Edina man faces charges after neighbors reported seeing him "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment on Saturday morning.
When the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, fans may want to have their gin and juice handy come halftime.
Business owners say the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement has made people afraid to leave their homes, which is deeply hurting businesses.
A school district covering multiple southern Twin Cities suburbs has canceled all high school classes on Tuesday due to threats.
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday he said are aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota.
A 25-year-old Edina man faces charges after neighbors reported seeing him "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment on Saturday morning.
When the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, fans may want to have their gin and juice handy come halftime.
Business owners say the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement has made people afraid to leave their homes, which is deeply hurting businesses.
A school district covering multiple southern Twin Cities suburbs has canceled all high school classes on Tuesday due to threats.
The board approved the closure of Noble Elementary, Sonnesyn Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School and the district's Education Service Center at the end of next school year.
A boy on the Stewartville High School wrestling team is still in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the school parking lot Friday morning by a former member of the team, authorities say.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Authorities say a man shot a student outside a southern Minnesota high school Friday morning before dying by suicide.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
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.
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.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday he said are aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to make moves to address gun violence in Minnesota.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Concerned rideshare drivers and faith leaders asked the Metropolitan Airports Commission to do more in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at those airports.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
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.
A 25-year-old Edina man faces charges after neighbors reported seeing him "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment on Saturday morning.
Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday he said are aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota.
Caitie called Richfield police to make a report and acknowledged it seemed silly at the time. Then, she made a post on social media and comments poured in.
Police in Oakdale, Minnesota, later found the suspects at Twin Cities Pawn.
A 25-year-old Twin Cities day care worker pleaded guilty to malicious punishment of a child after she was caught on camera abusing several infants, according to court documents.
Lou Ann Restad, Nancy Knoell, Karen Droegemueller and Elizabeth or "Betsy" Murnan are all retired teachers, ranging in age from 76 to 95. They may not be teaching, but they are still working, writing letters for Make it Better.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
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.
When the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, fans may want to have their gin and juice handy come halftime.
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
When the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, fans may want to have their gin and juice handy come halftime.
The Minnesota Vikings have enjoyed consecutive promising performances by quarterback J.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard will have season-ending surgery on a left shoulder injury he aggravated in the game at Dallas on Sunday night.
The Minnesota Twins and durable slugger Josh Bell have agreed on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiation.
It was an ideal start to the Quinn Hughes era in Minnesota.
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.
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.
It’ll stay warm and windy for the next few days, with some snow incoming on 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.
Tuesday warms things up before a quick cooldown, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The metro will see some snow melt as temperatures touch the upper 30s, giving us the warmest day of the week.
Highs will climb close to 40 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, but a cooldown is coming later in the week.
It’ll stay warm and windy for the next few days, with some snow incoming on Wednesday.
The orders will create a statewide safety council to provide data on the cost of gun violence and improve education about safe gun storage.
Officials say they put the pause in place because the number of providers far exceeded the number of people needing services.
Business owners say the Trump administration’s increased immigration enforcement is hurting them, as people are afraid to leave their homes.
McMahon is once again bringing the joy of the season to the Hopkins Center for the Arts this Saturday.