4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
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As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
The National Weather Service has renamed its alerts regarding heat with the goal of better conveying the threat as part of their larger Hazard Simplification project.
Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Underneath under the Hiawatha Bridge at Cedar Avenue, a small encampment burned early Friday morning.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
Rising heat means rising energy bills. Here’s how to keep them manageable while still cooling off.
The hot weather means a lot of Minnesotans are trying to find ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
A new study finds some communities feel the summer heat more than others.
When the heat index is close to 100 like it is on Sunday, Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul acts as a magnet for families looking to beat this heat.
The combination of heat and humidity makes this one of the hottest days so far this year. It means plenty of people are out finding ways to stay cool. Our Jason Rantala caught up with people trying to beat the heat.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
The warmer weather is having a bit of a negative effect of local car washes
This year's race will likely break a record even before runners cross the finish line. It's projected to be the hottest race temperature in the event's 41 year history. Adam Duxter shares how runners and organizers are making their final preparations.
The Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday, and crews are working hard in the heat to make sure everything is ready.
The metro could once again see record-breaking heat on Wednesday.
Time is winding down to set up the Minnesota State Fair, and workers are feeling the heat.
People we talked to say as much as they love Minnesota summers, this is too hot.
There are some easy things you can do to keep some cash in your wallet.
As temperatures rise, so do our energy bills. We're working to keep you cool and save you money.
Despite the warm temperatures - and the heat advisory - some Minnesotans still made a point to get out in the sun today. WCCO's Allen Henry spoke to some of the people making the most of a hot day.
The state's drought is causing increased demand for people looking to protect and water their landscape. Our extreme heat has also kept pool construction busy -- a trend that started during COVID. Our Derek James spent some time on job sites with the companies staffing up to keep up.
All it takes is a few minutes for the temperature in cars to hit triple digits, even when it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
Cam Winton will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime sighting: A cougar, caught on neighbors' cameras, prowling Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in December 2023.
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
A jury has convicted a 54-year-old man of two charges and acquitted him of four others in the 2023 St. Paul shooting that killed two men and injured three others.
Cam Winton will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime sighting: A cougar, caught on neighbors' cameras, prowling Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in December 2023.
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam is set to be transferred to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization, by the end of 2026.
A foster-based Minnesota animal rescue needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
Lakeville schools have taken down "Black Lives Matter" posters at district facilities and have agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit over the signs, according to the district.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
Vista Village in St. Paul was set to undergo significant upgrades, but now its future hangs in the balance.
A Minnesota affordable housing option could be in jeopardy. St. Paul city leaders say a freeze on federal housing grants is threatening buildings across the country.
Minneapolis City Councilmember Emily Koski ended her mayoral campaign Monday, citing the burdens of fundraising and the "toxicity of local politics."
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
The administration has now canceled the visas of nearly 530 students, faculty and researchers across 88 colleges and universities.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
A jury has convicted a 54-year-old man of two charges and acquitted him of four others in the 2023 St. Paul shooting that killed two men and injured three others.
A North Dakota judge has dismissed a charge against a man accused of impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Zeev Buium went from the Frozen Four to, a few days later, joining the Minnesota Wild and a potential playoff push.
Only in its second season, the Professional Women's Hockey League is shattering records for women's sports and showing that women's hockey has a place in the sports ecosphere.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
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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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the weekend looks mostly dry and mild, though there's a chance of evening showers on Easter.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures below freezing are possible both Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers will push through Monday evening, and temperatures are expected to warm to the 50s on Tuesday.
Scattered showers push through the Twin Cities on Monday evening ahead of a warmer Tuesday, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the weekend looks mostly dry and mild, though there's a chance of evening showers on Easter.
Jeff Wagner speaks with scientists and baristas to learn the art of the brew.
Lynx fans packed Target Center to watch Paige Bueckers and the draft.
A community worked to preserve a cougar that was caught on cameras prowling a Minneapolis neighborhood in 2023.