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Spring break is a time for kids to have some fun outside of the classroom. The Science Museum is offering lots of cool stuff for them.
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Spring break is a time for kids to have some fun outside of the classroom. The Science Museum is offering lots of cool stuff for them.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
Spring break season is almost upon us — do you know where you’re going?
Delays and cancellations are mounting at MSP Airport.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is watching the forecast closely as they prepare for the impending snow, but so is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Spring break season is just around the corner. Many families use this time to get away and take a break. Whether you’re hitting the road or flying to a far-off destination, planning and preparation are key to a successful family vacation. Here to help families prevent common vacation pitfalls is Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota.
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
For many schools across the state, spring break is about a month or so away. And for families looking for a getaway, the timing — and price — might just be perfect.
For many schools across the state, spring break is about a month or so away. For families looking for a getaway, the timing — and price — might just be perfect.
The State Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety is urging the public against spring break vacations in Mexico amid the threat of kidnappings, crime and violence.
It's that special time of year when many Minnesotans make a break for warmer weather, but more travelers are choosing to spend extra on those trips by way of insurance.
Where would you go right now if you could go anywhere? Would you pick somewhere warm and tropical?
It's Spring Break season and the TSA is expecting travel to back to where it was pre-pandemic.
If you're hoping to escape the Minnesota freeze with the best deal in mind, some travel experts say to book your flight before anything else.
Huge spring break crowds in Miami this weekend made national news as its mayor has now implemented a COVID-19 curfew to gain control.
Some colleges and universities around the Twin Cities are getting involved to try to discourage spring break travel.
University of Minnesota students would still have a full week off, but by pushing the break back, they could do remote learning after the break and for the rest of the summer.
University of Minnesota officials are considering pushing back 2021's spring break due to COVID-19 concerns.
MPS is also offering free meals to children in need. They do not have to go to school in Minneapolis to be eligible.
Airport officials say they're getting ready for even more travelers this year. They say the heaviest peaks will be on Fridays. And they have some tips.
The U.S. State Department has issued travel advisories for some of the most popular spring break destinations, including parts of the Bahamas, Jamaica and all of Mexico.
The rise in violence has the attention of Minnesotans making plans to spend spring break on the beaches of Mexico. WCCO sat down with a travel agent for tips on how to stay safe.
MSP International Airport says last Friday alone, more than 50,000 people passed through security checkpoints.
Travel experts say safety standards as well as medical care and your insurance coverage overseas are not the same as you will find here at home.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges in connection to a shooting in Shakopee, Minnesota, early Saturday.
A man who was charged in connection to a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Monday.
At least one person is dead after a Jeep caught fire during a collision with a semi truck in eastern Minnesota Monday night, officials said.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges in connection to a shooting in Shakopee, Minnesota, early Saturday.
A man who was charged in connection to a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Monday.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
Police in south Minneapolis are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting on Monday afternoon.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
At least one person is dead after a Jeep caught fire during a collision with a semi truck in eastern Minnesota Monday night, officials said.
Things are looking up for Minnesota's nascent helium industry, because miners keep going down to find more of it.
Hutchinson, Minnesota, has turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of a 20-year-old woman killed earlier this month.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
The House will vote on a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Follow live updates here.
President Trump hopes to seal major business and security deals with MBS during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two Minnesota House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
The top federal housing agency is planning to change how funds are used to fight homelessness. Advocates say the cuts to housing programs could put 3,600 Minnesotans back on the streets. Caroline Cummings reports on the impact and why people across the political divide are sounding the alarm.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association expects winter average costs for gas heat to increase by 16% and 20% for electricity.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say a 41-year-old man who was fleeing an officer in a vehicle late Monday night died in a crash on a university campus, injuring another man in the process.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges in connection to a shooting in Shakopee, Minnesota, early Saturday.
A man who was charged in connection to a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in St. Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty on Monday.
A Minnesota businessman was sentenced on Monday to seven years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $3.5 million for his role in defrauding more than $6 million from pandemic relief programs.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will be making a stop in the Twin Cities next summer as the two bands join forces for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Mirthless Minnesota Vikings fans eager for a change at quarterback or playcaller may be further dispirited by head coach Kevin O'Connell's messaging.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 120-96.
Only five games into her DII college basketball career, Addi Mack is already one of the Maryland Terrapins' leading scorers.
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a one-timer from the right side on a power play at 4:50 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
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.
With winter weather moving out in southern Minnesota, midweek brings quiet and seasonable weather, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Rain could transition to snow in parts closer to sunrise, and the whole affair should wrap up around mid-morning.
Though the snow forecast has weakened, wet roads may still be a problem Tuesday morning.
A narrow band of precipitation may bother drivers south of the Twin Cities on Tuesday morning.
Federal authorities were clashing with protesters at a facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday. WCCO's Conor Wight is looking to learn more.
Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer shares some simple, beautiful ways to help you stay grateful and gathered as you prep for the big day.
This Thursday, Minnesotans are encouraged to give quitting a try (or another try) during the Great American Smokeout, explains Dr. Margaret Nolan, with HealthPartners Institute.
Dustin Smith, from Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some advice amid open enrollment.
A few of the Thanksgiving flavors are a little more traditionally "sweet," such as pumpkin pie and caramel apple pie. The rest? Not so much.