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Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
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Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
We’re talking about unplugging during summer travel, more on the first case of monkeypox in the state, and more
More than a dozen Mpls. schools switch to e-learning due to today’s dangerous heat, Wall Street slips into bear market, and more
We’re talking about how tipping habits have changed over the pandemic, US Senate negotiators reach agreement on gun control, and more
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.
All too often, doctors see patients not use sun protection as effectively as they can.
Next week, Minneapolis' newest luxury hotel will open. The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis will have with 222 rooms, a Gavin Kaysen restaurant, a pool plaza. and a spa.
A new study found two-thirds of working parents are burned out. And it's even worse for women or if the parent or child already deals with anxiety. So how can parents cope with burnout?
This coming Friday is the only Friday the 13th in the year of 2022.
Mother's Day started in the United States more than 100 years ago, and a lot has changed since then.
"A great teacher, number one, has the students' best interests at heart, 100% of the time," Edward Barlow said.
Whether it's a test or the real thing, many rely on the sirens to warn them. So how are they actually triggered? Good Question.
For years, there's been a friendly debate between the Capella Tower and the IDS Center over who's taller.
"If you've been through a merge point where the zipper merge is done, it feels magical," MnDOT's Jake Loesch said.
Back then, there were no three-pointers. Each bucket counted for a single point. Players weren't allowed to dribble, but rather just pivot and pass.
"A side of what we're doing, whether we like it or not, is trying to predict how 18 to 22 year olds are going to perform under a lot of pressure," Professor Tim Chartier said. "We're trying to predict the human spirit in a very pressurey situation."
As prices for everything rise, more shoppers are turning to store brands. They're called "private labels," and they've grown year over year.
Ever wonder why stores scan your driver's license when you buy alcohol or lottery tickets?
Demand for mental health services is sky-high right now.
This season, Delta has de-iced 6,000 planes at MSP Airport.
Friday is Go Red for Women Day, a day to increase awareness of women's heart health. That's why people in Minneapolis will see lots of landmarks, bridges and buildings lit up in red.
An Associated Press poll found almost half of Americans say it's difficult to know if the information they take in is true.
Next week, three former Minneapolis police officers will go on trial in federal court for violating George Floyd's civil rights. There will be no cameras in the courtroom, which is different from Derek Chauvin's trial that was livestreamed around the world.
A study found that on average, people regained more than half their lost weight within two years, and regained 80% within five.
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
An iconic product from a Minnesota company is celebrating a birthday on Tuesday.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
A foggy start will give way to a hot and humid day in the Twin Cities, and in southern Minnesota, storms are possible later on.
Families at the carnival were there to celebrate the big things, like American independence, as well as the small, like spending the day with loved ones.
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
Friday alone, the Transportation Security Administration screened nearly 2.5 million people, a record high since the start of the pandemic.
Minnesotans celebrate the first Fourth of July parade in years after events were canceled by the pandemic.
Northfield Police along with state investigators continue looking for missing six-year-old Elle Ragin. She is about three feet six inches tall with curly brown hair and brown eyes.
Police say a woman stabbed two people during a fight in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
This is the city's first fire death of the year, the department said.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that happened in northern Minnesota nearly a year ago.
The Hugo Fire Department said firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread into the house.
The 4-mile run was scheduled to start on Boom Island at 8 a.m.
A man is dead after a firework exploded in his face early Monday morning in Brooklyn Park.
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
Families at the carnival were there to celebrate the big things, like American independence, as well as the small, like spending the day with loved ones.
Friday alone, the Transportation Security Administration screened nearly 2.5 million people, a record high since the start of the pandemic.
Minnesotans celebrate the first Fourth of July parade in years after events were canceled by the pandemic.
Northfield Police along with state investigators continue looking for missing six-year-old Elle Ragin. She is about three feet six inches tall with curly brown hair and brown eyes.
Minnesotans celebrate the first Fourth of July parade in years after events were canceled by the pandemic.
Northfield Police along with state investigators continue looking for missing six-year-old Elle Ragin. She is about three feet six inches tall with curly brown hair and brown eyes.
Police say a woman stabbed two people during a fight in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that happened in northern Minnesota nearly a year ago.
The Hugo Fire Department said firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread into the house.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the case was reported in Dane County. They did not say how they believe that person contracted it.
The decision essentially prevents a governor from replacing the previous governor's appointees without Senate confirmation. The ruling left Democrats stunned.
Conservatives on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a conservation group couldn't challenge an agency's decision to sell state park land for the construction of a high-end golf course along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The awards will be presented Thursday, July 7.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
The decision essentially prevents a governor from replacing the previous governor's appointees without Senate confirmation. The ruling left Democrats stunned.
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
For small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, the minimum wage bumped from $12.50 to $13.50 an hour. Large businesses with more than 100 employees must pay workers at least $15 an hour.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
Police say a woman stabbed two people during a fight in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that happened in northern Minnesota nearly a year ago.
A man who killed a pedestrian and severely injured another in a crash on Marquette Avenue last year has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the case was reported in Dane County. They did not say how they believe that person contracted it.
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
On the night of Rebekkah Brunson's jersey retirement, the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) put on a performance fitting for the occasion, commanding the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) on the glass in a 102-71 victory.
Luis Amarilla scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win for Minnesota United over Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
Tyler Wells took a no-hit bid into the fifth inning for the second straight start and won his sixth consecutive decision in leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Sunday.
Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the "Let's go, Brandon" message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
We're dealing with dense fog early on Tuesday, with heat and humidity to follow.
It's going to be a hot and humid day, with storms possible in southern Minnesota later on.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports rising temperatures and the next chance for storms.
"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.
Police in suburban Chicago have a man is in custody after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade, SPAM turns 85 years old today, and more.
We're following breaking news after a chaotic night in Minneapolis.
We're dealing with dense fog early on Tuesday, with heat and humidity to follow.
An iconic product from a Minnesota company celebrates a birthday today.
It's going to be a hot and humid day, with storms possible in southern Minnesota later on.