Volcanic eruption in Iceland attracts tourists
Some dramatic scenes out of Iceland show lava still shooting from a volcano eruption. Tourists are hiking for hours to see the spectacular sight up close. CBS’s Tina Kraus has the story from London.
Some dramatic scenes out of Iceland show lava still shooting from a volcano eruption. Tourists are hiking for hours to see the spectacular sight up close. CBS’s Tina Kraus has the story from London.
Tens of millions of Americans are on the road and in the airports trying to get to their holiday weekend destinations.
Construction season is heating up all across the Twin Cities this weekend, but with all the delays and detours, keeping a cool head will also be important.
If you're seeing more people on the road or at the airport, there's a good reason. More people are choosing to travel this weekend than last Memorial Day.
Whether it's driving to the cabin or hitting the skies for a faraway destination, Minnesotans are on the move for the holiday weekend. The number of those traveling is moving in an upward direction.
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
A standard passport renewal could take up to 13 weeks.
Come Memorial Day weekend, millions of Americans will head out on vacation to kick off the "unofficial' start to summer - and the travel that comes with it.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
Just as we’ve started to bid adieu to winter weather, state transportation officials are there to remind us road construction season is imminent.
Our snowy, cool spring has left many roads in rough shape. The City of Minneapolis recently promised to patch 200 potholes, but considering this weather, can crews make any progress?
Anyone trying to fly out for Spring Break on Saturday likely hit some delays.
David Schuman shows what's turned into a nasty night on the roads.
To celebrate International Women’s Day -- we connected with a woman so daring, so adventurous and so bold -- it’s practically contagious.
It's Spring Break season and the TSA is expecting travel to back to where it was pre-pandemic.
It was a rare moment at MSP Airport on Wednesday to see the terminal nearly empty most of the afternoon and evening, after more than 500 flights were cancelled during the day.
Since last night -- more than 300 vehicles have crashed or gone off the road. We know at least 20 people were hurt.
United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
There are 19 freight railroads traversing nearly 4,400 miles of track, according to the American Association of Railroads. The most prolific payloads are metallic ores, farm products, food products and chemicals.
About 30 flights were canceled on Friday following an electrical panel failure at JFK's international terminal.
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.
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country.
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
It's a problem we deal with every year, but this time it's happening earlier than usual. Potholes are popping up all over the metro, from interstates to side roads.
During bad weather, it’s important to be prepared for an emergency on the road.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor a Minneapolis police officer ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
A Michigan woman was scammed out of $800 after she was contacted by someone who claimed to be Barbra Streisand and said she wanted to reward the woman for being her biggest fan.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Minnesotans are mourning the loss of a Minneapolis police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty Thursday, and more details about his prior heroic acts are coming to light.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor a Minneapolis police officer ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
Minnesotans are mourning the loss of a Minneapolis police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty Thursday, and more details about his prior heroic acts are coming to light.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
A police officer was among two people killed in a shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to city officials. The suspect is also dead.
Elizabeth Burton, who goes by Lizzie, was last seen leaving her home in Baytown Township on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The United States Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Lake Superior on Wednesday morning.
A young boy who went missing in southwestern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon was later found unresponsive in a river and died at a hospital, police said.
The U.S. used to be a major supplier of helium but not anymore, which is why a helium mine in the middle of the country could be a gold mine.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Prominent Republicans derided the verdict in Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial on Thursday, sticking by their presumptive nominee for president as he was found guilty on all counts.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third.
Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor a Minneapolis police officer ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
Minnesotans are mourning the loss of a Minneapolis police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty Thursday, and more details about his prior heroic acts are coming to light.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
A police officer was among two people killed in a shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to city officials. The suspect is also dead.
A 28-year-old man was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing another man in the head during a fight on Saturday.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable.
If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
Since lacrosse became a Minnesota high school sport, Lakeville North has been one of the top teams.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will make its debut in January and pay players the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday looks unsettled for most of the day, with clouds and off-and-on showers, some of which could bring heavy downpours.
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.
Our Friday looks unsettled for most of the day in the Twin Cities, with clouds and off-and-on showers and storms — some of which could bring heavy downpours.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be unsettled with off-and-on showers and storms.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be a few thunderstorms tomorrow, but nothing severe is expected.
According to the data, 13 years old is something like the "magic number" age for when empathy starts to take root in children's personalities.
Data shows that younger people are drinking less, and older people are actually drinking significantly more.
It's National Smile Day, and WCCO Mid-Morning's team members share the things that make them smile.
Former President Donald Trump will speak to the press at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning after he was convicted on 34 felony counts Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, ambushed and killed in the line of duty.