Experts urge parents to check in on teens' mental health
Between back-to-school shopping and last-minute cabin getaways, now might be the perfect opportunity to check in with your child about their mental health.
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Between back-to-school shopping and last-minute cabin getaways, now might be the perfect opportunity to check in with your child about their mental health.
According to a new survey, 40% of teenagers say they constantly feel sad or hopeless.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has joined a lawsuit with other tribal nations alleging social media companies have exacerbated the mental health crisis engulfing Native American teenagers.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
For two years, three simple numbers have helped countless people struggling with mental health: 988, the national suicide prevention lifeline abbreviated from its original 10 digits to three.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level. That's where people like Dr. Carly Anderson, the owner of Premier Sports Psychology, step in and play a crucial role in an athlete's performance.
A Minnesota nonprofit is working to break down barriers surrounding mental health and start important conversations among those working the frontline of public safety.
A Minnesota nonprofit is working to break down barriers surrounding mental health and start important conversations among those working the frontline of public safety.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
A serious mental health concern is getting attention from the Girl Scouts.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
May is Mental Health Awareness month, but it's also Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The two have collided in recent years as many Asian communities have been forced to set aside the stigma to address a growing problem.
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
The newly remodeled Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center in St. Paul is unique in how it embeds social workers for a focus on resident well-being.
With decades of experience healing the body, these two say this is the first step to healing the mind.
Chief Clinical Officer Jane Perry talks about the center’s approach to mental health and why their work is so important.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
May is mental health awareness month, and we're looking at a new study that says 43% of Americans are only somewhat or not at all comfortable talking about mental health, even with a therapist or close friend.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips. But what's useful, and what's harmful?
rom unpredictable weather to unpredictable farm prices, rural Minnesotans face challenges every day.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify Wednesday morning at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the "misuse" of federal funds in the state.
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110.
Bailey Monnens-Dahl, 14, has been missing from her Farmington home for five days.
The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.
Inside the rink in Delano, Minnesota, state tournament preparations are ongoing.
A rising mixed martial arts fighter from Minnesota on the brink of making his pro debut was one of three people killed in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas early Sunday.
A federal judge has clashed with Minnesota's top federal prosecutor in what he called a series of "testy and frosty" exchanges.
Runners planning to participate in the 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon can now register for the event.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified Tuesday that 650 federal agents in her division are still on the ground in Minnesota, a figure that contradicts a sworn declaration by a local field office leader.
Bailey Monnens-Dahl, 14, has been missing from her Farmington home for five days.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of making violent threats toward Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, including multiple intimations she planned to shoot the GOP official.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
The Salvation Army is in the midst of its largest food drive of the year, called Meals 4 Minnesota.
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.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify Wednesday morning at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the "misuse" of federal funds in the state.
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify before congress about fraud in the state on Wednesday, but they aren’t the only ones in the hot seat. Lawmakers will also hear from a clergy member about the impact of Operation Metro Surge. Ubah Ali spoke with her ahead of a big day in D.C.
The parents of an 11-month-old boy who was suffocated to death by an employee at his day care last fall say they want to make sure the tragedy never happens again.
The parents of a young child shared the emotional story of their 11-month-old son who was suffocated at day care. They're doing what they can to make sure it never happens to another family. As Caroline Cummings reports, they're starting at the state capitol.
Waymo is already in Minneapolis testing its driverless cars, though right now with a driver behind the wheel and the service isn't available to the public yet. On Wednesday, there will be a hearing here at the Minnesota Capitol on a bill to establish some regulations.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
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.
As the strikes from U.S. and Israel continue, and Iran strikes back, the violence and turmoil could have significant worldwide ramifications.
On Friday, hundreds of leaders from Minnesota food banks and food shelves came together in Brooklyn Center. Their goal is to find the best ways to help hungry families in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, and while food prices remain high.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
A man who claimed to provide services for children with autism in Minnesota but instead raked in millions of dollars from fraudulent Medicaid billings pleaded guilty on Monday.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of making violent threats toward Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, including multiple intimations she planned to shoot the GOP official.
A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.
A former Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, school counselor accused of recording a teen student changing in his classroom in 2024 has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident, according to court records filed Monday.
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide Monday in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl in Independence, Minnesota, last year.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Minnesota on Monday sued Trump administration officials Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an attempt to stop them from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.
Thousands of Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid take a total of millions of trips to their medical appointments each year through nonemergency medical transportation services, a federally required, taxpayer-funded program that's among more than a dozen others Minnesota determined to be at "high risk" for fraud.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
The Minnesota Department of Health said there have been 10 reported cases in the state so far this year. There were five cases as of the last update, which came on Feb. 19.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
The 80-year-old will play at Grand Casino Arena on Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
As a musician and performer, Prince showed a generation that being different wasn't a liability. Now, an author and illustrator are telling the story of Prince's life in a new children's book.
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110.
The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.
Inside the rink in Delano, Minnesota, state tournament preparations are ongoing.
After a 3-0 week for the Minnesota Timberwolves, superstar Anthony Edwards earned some recognition from the NBA.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
In the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, a bill to make it easier for someone to sue the federal government is advancing at the Minnesota Capitol.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
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.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll get even warmer the next few 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.
The Twin Cities’ warm streak continues, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The warming trend continues into next week, with the possibility to top 60 degrees in the near future, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It'll be a mild few days as temps climb into the 50s, though a spring storm could hit on Thursday night.
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify before congress about fraud in the state on Wednesday, but they aren’t the only ones in the hot seat. Lawmakers will also hear from a clergy member about the impact of Operation Metro Surge. Ubah Ali spoke with her ahead of a big day in D.C.
Deadly strikes on U.S. Forces overseas are hitting close to home tonight. Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor from White Bear Lake was killed in Kuwait on Sunday. We're learning more about who she was and the attack that claimed her life.
Delano will play Mankato West in day one of the boys' hockey state tournament on Wednesday. The Tigers feature one of the best scorers in the state. Ren Clayton stopped by.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll get even warmer the next few days.
Minnesotans woke up to biggest increase in gas prices in more than four years. Last week, the average price at the pump for unleaded gasoline was $2.71 a gallon. According to AAA, the price jumped 16 cents in a day from $2.83 on Monday to $2.99 today. Reg Chapman looks at what it could mean for the busy driving season ahead.