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In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
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In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also the most deadly for heart attacks. Research shows Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are the most common dates for heart attacks. Allina Health cardiologist Dr. Steven Bradley explains why and let us know what you can do to protect yourself.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
Nine out of ten people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside the hospital don't survive. A Shakopee man beat those odds thanks to a Good Samaritan who jumped into action to save his life. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shares the emotional reunion and why they say everyone should learn a live saving skill.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
A new study from drugmaker Novo Nordisk found that its weight-loss drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of heart problems in people without diabetes, which could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
Many women are not aware their symptoms of a heart attack can be dramatically different than men. A health expert weighs in.
Chris Orr had a heart attack in the school gym, but luckily his co-worker knew what to do, Angela Davis reports (2:21). WCCO 4 News At 5 – March 9, 2017
Allen Henry spoke to the family of a teenage hockey player who died on the ice, about how parents can reduce the risk.
More people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year
58-year-old Charlie Meer’s heart stopped last December while at Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls, but ski patrollers gave the Plymouth man a second chance.
After a recent podcast on the subject of director John Singleton's passing, Two Haute Mamas hosts decided to take some action.
A new study released by the University of Minnesota says infections like pneumonia increase the risk for heart attack and stroke over a shorter time frame than chronic illnesses.
Authorities say a 63-year-old Eden Prairie man died of a heart attack following a home invasion in October, and police are now investigating his death as a homicide.
Aspirin is recommended now for lowering the risk of a second heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have suffered one.
Medical researchers affiliated with Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center have unveiled a web page designed to "calculate" a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
The Minneapolis Police Department says one of its retired officers died on Saturday after shoveling snow.
For the first time since having heart transplant surgery, Rod Carew will be returning to Target Field next month.
TwinsFest is usually a chance for fans and players get excited about the upcoming season. But for one Hall of Fame player, he was simply thankful to just be there.
Rod Carew is about four months removed from a massive heart attack that nearly killed him. The 70-year-old Hall of Fame infielder has to carry a battery-powered device with him everywhere he goes to keep his heart on track.
The Minnesota Twins say Hall of Famer Rod Carew is healthy enough to attend the team's annual fan festival next weekend.
A Minnesota deputy, fed up with drivers not moving over when they see lights and sirens, took action this week. More than 650,000 people have seen the post on Facebook by Chisago County Deputy Jim Mott.
Hall of Famer Rod Carew is hoping to qualify for a heart transplant after a massive heart attack two months ago. The 70-year-old Carew tells Sports Illustrated he was stricken while golfing alone in Corona, California, on Sept. 20.
A Twin Cities dad is alive thanks to the quick-thinking of strangers. VT collapsed on the tennis court at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake on July 30, going into cardiac arrest while getting ready to serve in a tennis game.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
Five state attorneys general who are leading the legal battle against the Trump administration drew a crowd of over a thousand people to hear them talk in the Twin Cities on Thursday night.
In what city leaders are calling a major victory, Minneapolis has seen a remarkable turnaround in a part of town plagued by violence.
The blaze at an electrical substation was under control but the airport, among the world's busiest, remained closed. At least 1,350 flights were impacted.
Four boys were charged in juvenile court Thursday in connection to the March 2 shooting that killed 18-year-old Diamond Manly of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Five state attorneys general who are leading the legal battle against the Trump administration drew a crowd of over a thousand people to hear them talk in the Twin Cities on Thursday night.
In what city leaders are calling a major victory, Minneapolis has seen a remarkable turnaround in a part of town plagued by violence.
Four boys were charged in juvenile court Thursday in connection to the March 2 shooting that killed 18-year-old Diamond Manly of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
A judge on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man to nearly two decades in prison for running a teenage girl over with a car at a park north of the Twin Cities.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Investigators believe a driver who allegedly caused a head-on crash in eastern Minnesota that led to the death of one child and injured four more was "coming off of a high from methamphetamine," according to charges filed Tuesday.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, say a 44-year-old woman who hasn't been seen since February has been found.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Five state attorneys general who are leading the legal battle against the Trump administration drew a crowd of over a thousand people to hear them talk in the Twin Cities on Thursday night.
Proposed Medicaid cuts are sparking concern among advocates and those who use the program. How do people use Medicaid and what does it cover? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell reports.
Five state attorneys general are leading the legal battle against the Trump administration. As Esme Murphy shows us, more than a thousand people came to hear them talk Thursday night.
It was a campaign promise from the president. At the White House on Thursday, he took a big step towards ditching the Department of Education. Erica Brown is there with what needs to happen next if he really wants to get rid of the agency.
Both parties agreed Thursday at the Minnesota Capitol, the Republican senator accused of soliciting sex from a teen girl had to go. But moments before that bipartisan vote could happen, he stepped down. Our David Schuman talked to one of his relatives about the fallout for their family.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
In what city leaders are calling a major victory, Minneapolis has seen a remarkable turnaround in a part of town plagued by violence.
Four boys were charged in juvenile court Thursday in connection to the March 2 shooting that killed 18-year-old Diamond Manly of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
A judge on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man to nearly two decades in prison for running a teenage girl over with a car at a park north of the Twin Cities.
Investigators believe a driver who allegedly caused a head-on crash in eastern Minnesota that led to the death of one child and injured four more was "coming off of a high from methamphetamine," according to charges filed Tuesday.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
The MIAC women's hockey champions are competing in the Division III NCAA tournament this week — for the first time in the program's 30-year history.
The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Liam Ohgren scored 1 minute, 42 seconds apart early in the first period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will warm to 49 tomorrow before a cold front passes through, bringing the chance for some spotty showers.
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 clouds increase and we stay much milder tonight only falling back to 34.
Clouds increase Thursday night as temperatures remain mild.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says clouds increase and we stay much milder overnight, but rain and potential snowflakes may be back in our midst later this weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will warm to 49 tomorrow before a cold front passes through, bringing the chance for some spotty showers.
Proposed Medicaid cuts are sparking concern among advocates and those who use the program. How do people use Medicaid and what does it cover? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell reports.
Tesfaye Deyasso was honored as the "National Hero of the Year" by the National Association of Letter Carriers in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
Five state attorneys general are leading the legal battle against the Trump administration. As Esme Murphy shows us, more than a thousand people came to hear them talk Thursday night.
It was a campaign promise from the president. At the White House on Thursday, he took a big step towards ditching the Department of Education. Erica Brown is there with what needs to happen next if he really wants to get rid of the agency.