As poor air quality and extreme heat collide, here's how to stay safe and save money
Hennepin EMS first responders are always ready for an emergency. But dangerous heat in the next few days could mean more calls for help.
Hennepin EMS first responders are always ready for an emergency. But dangerous heat in the next few days could mean more calls for help.
Big River Farms says the lack of moisture has also hurt cover crop soil, which will be used for next year's growing season.
All it takes is a few minutes for the temperature in cars to hit triple digits, even when it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
"During periods of extreme heat, urban areas experience hotter temperatures due to the UHI effect. But, also, there's more population in these areas, and more people potentially vulnerable to the effects of heat," WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said.
Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
It's imperative for Minnesotans to be mindful of the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke during streaks of hot temperatures. Here's what to know.
With extreme heat on the way this week, many Minnesotans are expected to crank up their air conditioners. But there are ways to save while you cool down.
Our hot and dry summer is putting a majority of Minnesota in It's providing a challenge to area golf course managers, who are looking to keep the greens just that.
The National Park Service said park rangers suspect heat may have been a factor in the 71-year-old's death.
Researchers are testing how much heat the human body can adapt to — as temperatures around the world push the limits.
The National Weather Service says there's no immediate end in sight to the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.
Heat domes normally persist for several days in any one location, but they can last longer.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.
Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Minnesota state climatologists wouldn't consider this week an extreme heat wave -- but there is a trend they're noticing when those heat waves do pop up.
Emergency managers around the state are working to protect families from the extreme heat.
With temps feeling hotter than 100 degrees in the metro Sunday, Father’s Day was definitely a day to spend by the water or with an ice cream cone.
After a comfortable Saturday, dangerous heat is in store for Minnesota over the next two days. It comes during Juneteenth celebrations and plenty of other weekend events in the Twin Cities.
Jeff Wagner explains how homeowners, and power companies, are preparing for extreme heat.
Experts say air conditioning accounts for more than 40% of homeowners' energy use in the summertime. Here are some tips on what you can do to keep your energy costs low when it's heating up.
Criminal charges have been filed against an 18-year-old man in connection to last summer's deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
Discover the best wireless headphones that support spatial audio.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Amazon just slashed the price on the viral Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Get it now for $63 off.
A drone pilot made a mysterious discovery last week while flying over a Twin Cities pond.
Criminal charges have been filed against an 18-year-old man in connection to last summer's deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
A drone pilot made a mysterious discovery last week while flying over a Twin Cities pond.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Several protesters were arrested on Tuesday morning at the University of Minnesota, where they had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment to demand the university divest from companies and academic institutions they say support Israel.
A driver was airlifted to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus, a dump truck and a minivan Tuesday morning in the northwest metro.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
Researchers say if help doesn't arrive soon, the deep, dark boreal forests we know in northern Minnesota could become mostly grasslands within the next 50 years.
A Minnesota state senator was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglarizing a Detroit Lakes home, according to police.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested multiple people Saturday after finding thousands of pills containing fentanyl.
WCCO's Allen Henry breaks down rules and expectations now that weed is legal in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment set up by the UMN Divest coalition was raided Tuesday morning on the University of Minnesota’s east bank campus in Minneapolis, leading to several arrests.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged Tuesday with burglary after investigators say she broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home through a window early Monday morning.
No formal charges have been filed against Sen. Nicole Mitchell.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
Criminal charges have been filed against an 18-year-old man in connection to last summer's deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
The trial of the first seven defendants in what federal prosecutors call the largest pandemic-era fraud case in the country is underway.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
Eight years ago this week, music icon Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose at his Paisley Park estate.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The 2024 NFL draft starts Thursday night, and fans — and even many other teams — are eagerly waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings will do.
Max Kepler had two hits and three RBIs in his return from the injured list and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list.
After one of the best seasons in franchise history, two Minnesota Timberwolves players and head coach Chris Finch are finalists for major NBA awards.
Robin Lod had a goal and two assists and Minnesota United ended Charlotte FC's 13-match unbeaten run at home dating to last season with a 3-0 victory.
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
This weekend, Minnesota has seen the celebration of all things green — as in marijuana. Leading the charge was former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has his own marijuana startup. As Esme Murphy reports, Ventura’s long legacy also includes one of the most successful third-party candidacies in recent American history.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke with John Choi, the Ramsey County Attorney, about his work on the frontlines of getting kids back into the classroom.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
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 Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
We'll have a dry, sunny morning in the Twin Cities, but showers will arrive around midday.
After a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment set up by the UMN Divest coalition was raided Tuesday morning on the University of Minnesota’s east bank campus in Minneapolis, leading to several arrests.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged Tuesday with burglary after investigators say she broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home through a window early Monday morning.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Midwest Car Search and its owner this morning, accusing him of targeting Spanish-speaking customers with low credit scores.
Now that the tax deadline is behind us, you can take a little breath. But, your annual tax return can serve as a useful roadmap to advance toward your long-term goals.