Why Are Ice Dams So Bad This Year? (And More Winter Good Questions)
Our Minnesota weather certainly has plenty of us talking. On everything from ice dams, to migrating robins, to snowy tornadoes, Heather Brown has your answers.
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Our Minnesota weather certainly has plenty of us talking. On everything from ice dams, to migrating robins, to snowy tornadoes, Heather Brown has your answers.
In 2017, Minnesotans got rid of almost 6 million tons of waste. Organics make up about 11 percent of waste. Recycling makes up 1/3 and trash makes up 55 percent.
Friday is International Women's Day. The theme is "balance for better, including gender equality in paychecks and the boardroom.
An event starts Wednesday that could only happen in Minnesota: High school kids sell out a professional hockey arena for their state championship tournament.
A surprise trip to the emergency room can set any family back a lot of money. In fact, a new survey by the NHP Foundation found that the unexpected bill tops the list of financial fears for almost half of seniors who make $60,000 per year or less.
Last year, MSP Airport says they received nearly 8,500 items at the lost and found department, and typically reunite about 40 percent of the items with their owners.
On Thursday afternoon, Gwen Walz was serving her great grandmother's gingersnap cookies in the solarium at the governor's residence. It was just a few hours before she and her husband would host thirty legislators and their partners in that room for evening reception.
Lunchtime over 7th Street between the Northstar and Baker Centers is crowded with people taking midday walks, grabbing their lunch or trying to get across town.
What is the strategy behind snow plowing? Good Question. WCCO went behind the scenes in St. Paul to find out.
It's a difficult balance: keeping our roads and sidewalks clear of ice, while not harming our environment.
Many of the trendiest diets right now are all about protein, and food companies are paying attention.
Last year, the state of Minnesota issued 190,000 summons for jury duty, which is about 4 percent of Minnesotans 18 or older.
Greg Welch is with the Unicode Consortium, a nonprofit group in California that comes up with the standards for all devices.
Between now and Election Day 2020, a candidate who makes it all the way will have to raise $500 million. That translates in about $1 million a day.
Health experts say you are OK with caffeine up to about 400 milligrams. That's 10 cans of soda, or two 16-ounce cups of coffee, or two-and-a-half cans of energy drink.
Technology has changed how people work in many ways. For example, it always seems like employees are on call.
Wednesday's Twin Cities low hit minus-28 degrees. Sunday's forecast high is positive 41 degrees.
For the most part, we can handle the cold. It's Minnesota -- we're tough. But throw the wind in there, that's a game-changer.
How can it be so cold as the planet heats up? Heather Brown explains the difference between weather and climate.
By Monday afternoon, most metro schools had announced they were canceling classes. District officials cited the "dangerously low temperatures" forecasted for the next three days.
With all of the snow and subzero temperatures this winter, several of you have wondered about how firefighters are able to use the hydrants when they need them. Jeff from Plymouth and Carol from Eagan asked: How does the water in a fire hydrant not freeze? Roger from St. Paul wanted to know: Whose responsibility is it to keep the fire hydrants clear?
Thursday is day 34 of the government shutdown. During that time, several WCCO viewers have sent us emails wondering how that might impact our taxes.
Later this week, the temperatures are once again expected to dip below zero. That means there's a good chance your nose will start dripping when you step outside.
In a state known for a giant lumberjack and the first Somali-American Congresswoman, it might be surprising that 80 percent of Minnesotans are white -- that's compared to 60 percent of all Americans.
The only time the State of the Union address was delayed was due to a great national tragedy.
