What caused the stock market to drop?
A major drop in stock markets worldwide is furthering fears of a recession. But many experts are advising calm. Jo Ling Kent looks at what's behind the selloff and what 401K investors should do.
A major drop in stock markets worldwide is furthering fears of a recession. But many experts are advising calm. Jo Ling Kent looks at what's behind the selloff and what 401K investors should do.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
In the Twin Cities, new home listings are down, pending sales have fallen and mortgage rates are measurably higher than they were a year ago. Home prices are increasing faster than incomes, making it tougher than ever for first-time homebuyers to make a purchase. Derek James has more on the challenging market and how builders are responding.
Your money is about to get you more at the McDonald’s drive-thru.
As the unofficial start of summer begins, so does summer fun. But will it be an expensive one? Although inflation eased in April, prices still remain high, especially at the grocery store. Our Kirsten Mitchell did some number crunching to learn what items may be coming down.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Adam Duxter shows us how businesses are cashing in as college basketball fans invade downtown Minneapolis.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group has some advice on readjusting those accounts.
The rejection comes as Macy's struggles to surmount an industrywide sales slump brought on by online competitors.
While everyone's financial goals are different, money is on the minds of many Minnesotans.
Most people say they'd need a significant pay raise and considerable wealth to achieve contentment, a new poll shows.
Districts asked voters to help pay for more cybersecurity and tech upgrades this election. The school districts also say they could use similar help from lawmakers.
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
Liberty Mutual has agreed to pay approximately $7.7 million to 86,506 policyholders for auto and homeowner insurance policies as a result of an investigation by the Department of Commerce, which alleged that Liberty Mutual violated several state insurance regulation laws.
If you've gotten shocked at the price after buying a bag of candy for as a treat or for Halloween, you're not alone.
Find out what this adjustment could mean for your payments.
The post-pandemic wedding boom may be winding down, but inflation is still driving up the cost of tying the knot. But there are still ways you can save.
Prepare to pay a little more when you go shopping in the Twin Cities metro: a new sales tax hike takes effect this weekend. Caroline Cummings reports on where your money is going and what else will impact your wallet.
Tens of millions of previously missing dollars were returned to Minnesotans during the latest fiscal year, setting a new record for the state.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
According to fuel savings platform GasBuddy, prices are expected to rise in much of the Corn Belt and a refinery outage may be to blame.
After a three-year pandemic pause, Americans’ student loan bills are coming due again. Interest begins accruing today, with payments starting next month.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter just proposed using leftover COVID-19 money to wipe away more than $100 million in medical bills. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains the impact on families.
Some good news to report if you're in the market for a new ride: prices are leveling out. They're even going down for used cars. Jonah Kaplan reports now on what you need to know to make sure you get the best deal.
These three midyear money moves can help set you up for success.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A Twin Cities family is mourning the loss of a teenager — the victim of a hit and run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One in four people deal with allergies every year.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A Twin Cities family is mourning the loss of a teenager — the victim of a hit and run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend.
There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this season, plus another 54 projects to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.
A man accused of speeding off a highway and onto a city street in Minneapolis, slamming into another car and killing five young women will now face murder charges, prosecutors said.
Class continued as normal on Monday at Irondale High School after police took the 15-year-old into custody, according to a message from Mounds View Public Schools.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A North Mankato man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving drunk early Sunday after he escaped his SUV before it was struck by a Union Pacific train.
There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this season, plus another 54 projects to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.
A man died after participating in an inline skater marathon this weekend in Duluth, and just weeks after becoming a father.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Lawmakers and industry leaders met on Monday to highlight the nearly 300 infrastructure-related projects in progress across Minnesota.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A North Mankato man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving drunk early Sunday after he escaped his SUV before it was struck by a Union Pacific train.
A man accused of speeding off a highway and onto a city street in Minneapolis, slamming into another car and killing five young women will now face murder charges, prosecutors said.
Class continued as normal on Monday at Irondale High School after police took the 15-year-old into custody, according to a message from Mounds View Public Schools.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
One in four people deal with allergies every year.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Currently, there's a small indie film being shot down in southern Minnesota, one gearing up for production in Duluth and even a couple more indie films slated for the rest of the year.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was "feeling pretty good" following his exit from Sunday's game due to a quad contusion, according to his head coach.
A man died after participating in an inline skater marathon this weekend in Duluth, and just weeks after becoming a father.
Optimistic Minnesota Twins fans can secure their tickets for the 2024 postseason starting Monday.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
Bridget Carleton scored 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 88-79 on Sunday to keep alive their slim chances at the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
One in four people deal with allergies every year.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be another toasty night with overnight lows nearly 15 degrees above average.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Tuesday will be another hot and humid one, with temperatures warming again into the upper 80s.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will feature sunny and humid conditions, with some severe weather possible in far northwest Minnesota.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be another toasty night with overnight lows nearly 15 degrees above average.
Organizers say Mike Lufholm died after competing in Saturday's event, just weeks after becoming a father.
Over the last few months, an independent group called "Effective Law Enforcement for All" put together a four-year plan for reform.
It's a problem 1 in 4 of us deal with every year: allergies. Allergy season is upon us and as Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us, this season is expected, to be a doozy.