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The Mayo Clinic is the first in the country to offer a new, at-home screening test for colon cancer.
In Health Watch, doctors at the Mayo Clinic have made a major discovery in the fight to find a treatment for Alzheimer's. They have uncovered a new link between a protein in the brain and the disease.
For the first time, U.S. News & World Report says the Mayo Clinic in Rochester is the best hospital in the country. According to the magazine, the Mayo is ranked nationally in 15 adult and nine pediatric specialties.
A La Crosse couple says they want a local Catholic hospital to sever ties with a doctor who they say performs abortions. Leif and Karen Arvidson say Dr. Carl Rose advised them of the option of an abortion at a visit to Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse in 2012. Karen Arvidson also says she was told later she could have an abortion at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Nothing says the Fourth of July like watching baseball. Fans packed Target Field Friday just like they packed Yankees Stadium 75 years ago to hear Lou Gehrig give his now-famous speech that ushered in the fight against ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
This is an obvious statement -- pet owners love their furry family members. There's always debate though, on where you let them sit or sleep.
A lot of factors go into how many Z's we catch at night, like snoring and kids who wake up before the sun's up. "For most adults, 7 hours would be a minimum they should be getting," said Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler.
Apple's Mac operating system is getting a new design and better ways to exchange files, while new features in the software for iPhones and iPads include one for keeping tabs on your health.
A new groundbreaking study at the Mayo Clinic may have found a potential "cure" for some types of cancer. Forty-nine-year-old Stacy Erholtz has myeloma, a type of cancer found in bone marrow.
It was a special night for the Mayo Clinic and the people they've helped. Last night the hospital in Rochester, Minn. celebrated its 150th birthday. Local celebrities attended the bash including Governor Dayton and Minnesota Viking Chad Greenway.
Minnesota is home of a lot of great companies, but now we're home to some of the top places that young job seeks say they'd love to work for. The National Society of High School Scholars compiled a list of the top 25 companies in the country that millennials want to work for.
A driver and a passenger were shaken up Friday after their car was left dangling from a parking garage. The driver told firefighters she may have hit the accelerator while parking her car on the seventh floor of the Mayo Clinic's parking garage in Rochester.
Graham Fowler, of Fridley, Minn., is a 10-year-old with an extremely disease called Spitzoid Melanoma. He's being treated at the Mayo Clinic and has had eight surgeries. Yet, he's found a colorful way to help other people heal in the midst of his own sickness. "He was a healthy little boy, and he had a mole on his arm. Now he's had eight major surgeries and his life's completely changed," said Brittany Fowler, his sister.
Gov. Mark Dayton says prospects for a study on one type of medicinal marijuana stand between "slim and none" because advocates for broader legalization don't appear interested. Dayton said that his proposal to spend more than $2 million to research a non-combustible form of marijuana lacks support.
With a push for legalizing medical marijuana stalled this session, Gov. Mark Dayton plans to ask for $2.2 million for research into its possible benefits, a spokeswoman said Friday. Mayo Clinic would head the study, which would focus on cannabidiol, a marijuana compound that does not produce a high.
The Minnesota Lynx are cashing in on their recent run of success. The Lynx announced an expanded partnership with the Mayo Clinic on Monday that includes a new jersey that features the Mayo Clinic name across the front rather than the team's name.
Difficult situations require difficult decisions. Lynn Acker is a 37-year-old wife and mother of three sons in Coon Rapids. She's been fighting cancer for seven years. This winter, she made one of life's toughest decisions.
Gov. Mark Dayton has checked out of Mayo Clinic after hip surgery. Dayton's office says that he left the Rochester clinic on Friday and returned to the governor's residence in St. Paul. He checked into Mayo Clinic on Monday where he underwent the surgical procedure to alleviate pain in his hip.
Former vice president Walter Mondale is recovering after undergoing heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Officials said that Mondale was resting comfortably and was expected to make a full recovery.
The Minnesota Twins say general manager Terry Ryan has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is moving ahead with a surgical procedure to alleviate pain in his hip. Dayton was scheduled for surgery Monday at Rochester's Mayo Clinic. He had postponed it last week so he could attend the funeral of Joan Mondale.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized a plan to build a practice facility across the street from their arena in a vacant former movie theater.
Soon enough, the area known as Block E may be better known as Mayo Clinic Square. The plan to retrofit the much beleaguered Block E in downtown Minneapolis was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. The transition should be complete by fall 2015.
Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday that he's headed to Mayo Clinic in Rochester next week to have hip surgery. Dayton said the surgery will take place Feb. 6 and will last about an hour, during which he will be under general anesthesia.
Gov. Mark Dayton says he is returning to Mayo Clinic in Rochester because of continued problems with one of his hips.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
A chase involving a motorcyclist and multiple Minnesota state troopers ended in a crash in St. Paul Tuesday morning.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
A chase involving a motorcyclist and multiple Minnesota state troopers ended in a crash in St. Paul Tuesday morning.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department said an individual died by suicide on the city's south side Monday night following a report of an armed person experiencing a mental health crisis.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Jackson Drum plans to attend a program at Rutgers University this summer to help students with spinal cord injuries learn how to live more independently before college.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
The U.S. Forest Service says the fire is located in the Superior National Forest northwest of the North Arm of the Burntside Lake area, approximately eight miles northwest of Ely.
Five men are facing charges in a multi-month investigation of a "large-scale" methamphetamine trafficking organization, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said on Monday.
The victim, who was in his 20s, was the only person in the trench when it collapsed. Crews from multiple agencies, including the fire department of Stewartville and Rochester, helped in the search and recover effort.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
The Department of Homeland Security and Republican lawmakers are criticizing a recent decision made by the Minnesota Board of Pardons.
The Department of Homeland Security and two of Minnesota's top Republicans are criticizing a decision made by the state's Board of Pardons last week to pardon a man facing deportation. WCCO's Ubah Ali explains.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
A chase involving a motorcyclist and multiple Minnesota state troopers ended in a crash in St. Paul Tuesday morning.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
An individual has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in Maplewood, Minnesota, that left a 37-year-old man seriously injured on Saturday night, officials said.
Five men are facing charges in a multi-month investigation of a "large-scale" methamphetamine trafficking organization, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said on Monday.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins added four more runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Rick Adelman, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Sacramento Kings through the most successful era in franchise history, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association said on Monday. He was 79.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
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.
Tuesday will be dry and warm, but we’ve got storm chances in the coming days.
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.
Tuesday will be dry in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low 80s.
Tuesday will be dry in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low 80s.
Tuesday in the Twin Cities will be mostly sunny in the late afternoon with high temperatures in the low 80s, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A chase involving a motorcyclist and multiple Minnesota state troopers ended in a crash in St. Paul Tuesday morning.
Police say they've made an arrest in a hit-and-run in Maplewood, volunteers are asking for your help to find an endangered missing man in Burnsville and more.
Tuesday will be dry and warm, but we’ve got storm chances in the coming days.
As of Tuesday morning, the fire is burning about 30 acres and is totally uncontained.
Police are releasing new details about a deadly shooting near the Mill City Ruins.