Why many millennials and Gen Z adults don't want kids: It's too costly
Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
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Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
Young adults in the U.S. are reaching key milestones, such as marriage and having children, years later than their parents
A survey shows 45 percent of millennials say the cost of living is keeping them from buying a home.
A new study finds nearly half of millennials receive money from their parents every month.
More adult children are living with their parents -- even after college. But how old is too old to be living with parents before it becomes embarrassing?
A new study shows half of American parents have cut back on retirement savings to help adult children pay bills.
Would you want to have honest talk about financial issues on a first date? Millennials don't seem to mind.
Dunkin' Donuts is the latest business to change its name to keep up with consumer demands.
Every year, the Wisconsin college releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
A majority of young adults think voting in the midterm elections gives their generation some say about how the government is run.
A new survey by Capital Group shows 4 out of 10 millennial parents think 12 or younger is a good time.
November's election is projected to be the country's first in which there are more millennials eligible to vote than baby boomers.
Many people dream about becoming a millionaire. But, a new survey shows many millennials think they will be one.
According to consulting firm BridgeWorks, there are 61 million members of the generation born between 1996 to 2010 living in the United States.
Millennial parents shop differently than their older counterparts, according to a new survey that reports a majority rely heavily on their phones to research products and interact with customer service.
The fear of missing out, or FOMO, is reportedly driving many millennials into serious debt.
The national poll reveals that 18 to 24-year-olds are the largest group in the country who refuse to accept the scientific facts of the world's shape.
All millennials say racism is one of the top three problems, and agree African-Americans experience the most racial discrimination.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found 88 percent of young drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior behind the wheel in the past 30 days.
It's expensive being a millennial. A new stock market projection by Wall Street analysts shows a 4 percent gain for 2017. According to Bespoke Investment Group, that's the lowest annual gain since 2005.
A new survey shows the top workplace for millennials is Minnesota-based 3M. The company stole the number-one spot from Google this year in The National Society of High School Scholars career survey.
From a crucial decision to be made by Britain to what we may be calling post-Millennials, here are the four stories to know for Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Technology has made it possible for us to work from anywhere at any time; taking calls while we walk down the street, or checking emails from our phones at home. Dr. Sheeneeta White, an associate professor at the Opus College of Business at St. Thomas, says we must balance work and free time.
Saturday will be a special day -- a day to appreciate something old that is new once again. It's National Record Store Day across the country. "As a long-term record buyer, I can tell you it's the funnest day of the year."
More millennials are calling the Twin Cities home. Minneapolis, St. Paul and select surrounding suburbs have seen population increases by this generation of more than 10 percent since 2007.
A lawsuit filed Monday against the Department of Homeland Security accuses federal agents at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building in Minneapolis of barring faith leaders from offering prayer and pastoral guidance to detainees.
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Shireen Gandhi as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, just over a year after appointing her to the role in a temporary capacity.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
A lawsuit filed Monday against the Department of Homeland Security accuses federal agents at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building in Minneapolis of barring faith leaders from offering prayer and pastoral guidance to detainees.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Shireen Gandhi as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, just over a year after appointing her to the role in a temporary capacity.
As federal officials have announced a drawdown of federal agents, those on the streets said they still have plenty of sightings.
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was injured in a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
A southern Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Shireen Gandhi as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, just over a year after appointing her to the role in a temporary capacity.
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
The Faribault, Minnesota, fire department and police department responded to a house fire around 12 a.m. on Wednesday, on reports of people trapped inside the home.
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after the car he was driving, which was reportedly stolen, rolled at the end of a pursuit by a deputy in Becker Township Friday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud problem says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable.
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.
Officers shot and killed a man at President Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate after officials say he pointed a shotgun at them. CBS' Cristian Benavides reports the man tried to enter the building with a shotgun and a gas canister.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
A central Minnesota man is accused of filing false income tax returns and defrauding medical assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Andrea Shapiro, a Minnesotan, spoke with WCCO from a hotel looking over the city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
A southern Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Measles cases in the U.S. are rising at the fastest rate in a generation, and the trend now includes five cases in Minnesota since the start of the new year.
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
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.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back.
Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 90th minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-2 draw with Austin FC in a season opener.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
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.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
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.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
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.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
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.
Temps will start out cold on Monday but they'll end slightly warmer, with some snow expected up north on Tuesday.
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.
Monday starts sunny with clouds eventually rolling in through mid-day. A warmer overnight is coming, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Monday will be chilly, with highs pushing the lower 20s after a very cold morning.
The Twin Cities metro is in for some late-winter temperature whiplash this week.
Temps will start out cold on Monday but they'll end slightly warmer, with some snow expected up north on Tuesday.
The Director of Program Integrity Tim O’Malley presented what he’s calling “a roadmap to program integrity and fraud prevention.”
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud program says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable. Director of Program Integrity Tim O'Malley released his Roadmap to Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Monday morning, shortly before speaking to the media.
Lorenzo Ariza, of Salsa a la Salsa, shares some tortilla chip dishes for the occasion.
Ian Graham Leask, with Calumet Editions, shares a preview of the publication.