Could the drought drive up food prices?
The latest map shows extreme drought conditions have spread since last week. It’s so bad, some parts of the state are now considered "natural disaster areas."
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The latest map shows extreme drought conditions have spread since last week. It’s so bad, some parts of the state are now considered "natural disaster areas."
Although the country continues to move forward, one inflation-walloped voter asks: "What do I cancel next?"
"Hawkish" policy statement from Fed leads investors to abandon hope of easing rate increases.
If you plan on getting a Christmas tree, drought and supply conditions could make things more complicated this year, similar to last.
If you plan on getting a Christmas tree, drought and supply conditions could make things more complicated. Kirsten Mitchell explains the growing pains, and what they mean for you.
Economists had expected the number of job openings to drop below 10 million for the first time since June 2021.
Christmas comes but once a year, but it feels like the holiday season is arriving earlier than ever!
Halloween is going to be a little more expensive this year. For some brands, prices have actually increased more than 40 percent. John Lauritsen talked with a grocer, and shoppers, about what they’re seeing
The 10 most popular candy brands, plus assortment bags, have seen an average price increase of 13% since 2021.
According to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report released Thursday, the U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September. David Wessel, the director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest economic numbers and state of the economy.
Open enrollment is here -- and millions of Americans are making decisions about their healthcare coverage.
The president highlighted his administration's push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers.
The hottest inflation in 40 years is likely to impact everything from your taxes to your retirement contributions.
Those who've already begun their cookie-decorating may have noticed that the price of butter is up 30% from last year.
Those who've already begun their cookie-decorating may have noticed that the price of butter is up 30% from last year.
Financial stress is even tougher on parents, with 7 in 10 saying their paychecks aren't keeping up with rising costs.
Last month, prices stayed uncomfortably high, sitting at 8.2% more than it was a year ago. And it's hitting organizations aiming to feed hungry bellies hard.
It's a hidden problem, but a growing one. Food insecurity impacts tens of thousands of Minnesotans every year.
President Joe Biden's trip to Oregon, California and Colorado is showing how he's trying to turn out Democratic votes on Election Day.
Dow swings more than 1,300 points as investors glimpse reasons for hope in September consumer price index.
The September Consumer Price Index shows prices rose 8.2% over the last year, and increased 0.4% between August and September. Gargi Chaudhuri, head of iShares Investment Strategy Americas at BlackRock, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to discuss the impact of these numbers on the U.S. economy.
Core inflation surged to the highest level in 40 years as prices for housing, food and health care continued to rise, explains CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger.
With inflation forcing many seniors to cut back on food and medicine, annual cost-of-living hike will boost their income.
WCCO's Derek James talked to personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal about what you can do to hold on to more of your money.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Attorneys say it's just the first wave and there may be dozens more to come.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
Acorn Bookshop is curated with an emphasis on women's voices in literature, reflecting a wide range of perspectives.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Despite tough times for restaurants, one ambitious couple is planting roots in the downtown Minneapolis skyway system.
Attorneys say it's just the first wave and there may be dozens more to come.
Acorn Bookshop is curated with an emphasis on women's voices in literature, reflecting a wide range of perspectives.
Despite tough times for restaurants, one ambitious couple is planting roots in the downtown Minneapolis skyway system.
The Minneapolis City Council is approving millions of dollars in emergency rental assistance — just about everyone in city hall agrees on the principle, but there are now concerns that this move will require cuts elsewhere.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing members' children to be on the chamber floor with them, which is a first in the institution's nearly 170-year history.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Is social media safe enough for kids? Some state lawmakers don't think so.
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday morning to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to temporarily extend an eviction notice period for renters.
Once again, there is a bill in the state legislature to legalize sports betting. But this year, some lawmakers are trying a different approach.
The criminal investigation stems from the larger effort by the Trump Administration to subpoena Minnesota and 28 other state’s voter records.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
A former teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app.
The family of a boy who survived being shot in the head at a rec center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the city.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man was convicted Wednesday of killing a man during an Isanti County, Minnesota, robbery that went wrong in December 2023.
The mother of the man who orchestrated the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
Charges say law enforcement was called to St. Cloud State University after a student informed campus public safety that another student made threats to "shoot up a fraternity."
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing five of their top seven players for most of their record-setting overtime rally to beat the Houston Rockets.
Hayley Scamurra and Lina Ljungblom each scored their third goal of the season, Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her fifth shutout, and the Montréal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 3-0 to sweep the season series.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
On Wednesday, Minnesota Wild and Frost in-game host Kirsten Krull returned to Grand Casino Arena for the first time, since the death of a friend, who may as well have been family.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Friday will be cold, but we’ll warm again over the weekend.
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.
The winds will back off and temps are expected to plummet below average on Friday.
A cold front dropping southward will bring several changes on Thursday, including cooler temperatures.
A cold front dropping southward will bring several changes Thursday, including cooler temperatures, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A St. Paul woman has transformed a storied old spot into the city's newest independent bookstore.
Friday will be cold, but we’ll warm again over the weekend.
A young lion cub is settling into his new home in Minnesota nearly two years after being separated from his family.
Is social media safe enough for kids? Some state lawmakers don't think so.
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday morning to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to temporarily extend an eviction notice period for renters.