University of Minnesota confirms mold growth in freshman dorm vents
The University of Minnesota confirmed it collected samples of a "fungal growth" inside some air vents in one freshman dorm after students raised concerns about their health.
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The University of Minnesota confirmed it collected samples of a "fungal growth" inside some air vents in one freshman dorm after students raised concerns about their health.
"I'm kind of terrified because the doctor told me we should catch it at an early stage, because if it gets worse it can take a bad toll on my health," Julio Rojas said.
Devin Mockobee rushed for 102 yards and a late touchdown to pad Purdue's lead, and the Boilermakers defense fueled yet another takedown of a ranked opponent in a 20-10 victory over No. 21 Minnesota on Saturday.
Crime concerns have been growing in the neighborhoods surrounding the U's campus, so Friday night police, parents and students decided to send a message.
As NASA tries to re-route an asteroid, scientists at the University of Minnesota have made a mind-blowing discovery.
A Ukrainian refugee family is getting ready to make their way to Minneapolis, and it's all thanks to a woman here who's formed a special bond with the family's son.
Officials cite "ongoing staffing shortages" for the substandard dining experiences so far this school year.
After dominating Michigan State in their first Big Ten game of the season, the 4-0 Minnesota Gophers are ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press' college football poll.
The Gophers (4-0) are off to their best start since they began the 2019 season 9-0.
A Minneapolis man faces felony charges due to a bomb threat he allegedly made after harassing women at the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union Wednesday evening.
In a laboratory on the U of M campus, researchers are using complex equipment to find a solution to a complex problem.
In a laboratory on the U of M campus, researchers are using complex equipment to find a solution to a complex problem.
Fake reports of violence and threats have students and parents on edge across the country, including in Minnesota.
"We've been getting Lunchables and pizza, that's about it," said Donovan Verdi, a freshman living at Middlebrook Hall on the U's west bank.
Only three weeks into the new school year, and there are a lot of complaints at the University of Minnesota about the food being provided for meal plans on campus.
Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus has been evacuated Wednesday evening due to a bomb threat, and police are asking people to stay away from the area.
A Minneapolis man faces felony charges due to a bomb threat he allegedly made after harassing women at the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union Wednesday evening.
There's a new proposal to improve safety near the University of Minnesota – and it's all about lights.
There's a new proposal to improve safety near the University of Minnesota -- and it's all about lights.
The University of Minnesota Gophers hosted a mental health game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday. WCCO's Norman Seawright spoke about it with Rachel Baribeau.
The Midwest's humidity isn't kind to the cone-shaped flowers that flavor our favorite beers -- the environment here makes the hops more susceptible to diseases like mildews.
Most of the nation’s hops are grown in the Pacific Northwest because of its favorable climate. Researchers at the University of Minnesota hope to change that. Caroline Cummings found out how they’re coming up with new ways to bring more hop farms to our state.
As of two weeks ago, the University of Minnesota Police Department had 51 officers but could have up to 71 next year. Ten additional community service officers positions were also recently posted.
Thursday was the Gophers' first home game since taking down rival Wisconsin 278 days ago. While it's a reason to celebrate, a surge in nearby crime since that point has drawn concern of University of Minnesota officials.
There’s a new plan to inspect and detect petroleum leaks near the University of Minnesota after people had to evacuate buildings on campus twice this summer when a gasoline smell filled the sewers.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and injured a 16-year-old boy late Saturday night.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
A cold front dropping south is bringing Minnesota back to reality with more seasonable temperatures on Sunday.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored 3:06 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday in what could be a first-round playoff preview.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and injured a 16-year-old boy late Saturday night.
Six days after the Twin Cities metro dug out from more than a foot of heavy wet snow, people are basking in the warmth of 70-degree temperatures.
Annunciation Catholic School shooting survivor, Victor Greenawalt, will receive a Citizen Honor Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society on Wednesday.
Minneapolis police are investigating after four teenagers were shot late Friday night.
Friday saw our warmest day of the year, so far. Saturday will see even warmer temperatures with highs potentially hitting the 70s.
Friday saw our warmest day of the year, so far. Saturday will see even warmer temperatures with highs potentially hitting the 70s.
Indoor hockey rinks, supermarkets, and even some medicines—those are just a few things that wouldn't be possible without Minnesota's own Frederick McKinley Jones.
Police in Oakdale, Minnesota, are investigating after two officers and two Hampton Inn hotel employees were taken to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be fentanyl.
Authorities are investigating an alleged incident involving the Rogers High School boys' basketball team that occurred during travel to and from an away game.
Some Minnesota lawmakers want ticket resellers to face the music for charging exorbitant prices on the secondary market.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
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.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
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.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
WCCO's Frank Vascellaro had the chance to ask Emmer about the SAVE Act, the war in Iran and gas prices.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and injured a 16-year-old boy late Saturday night.
Minneapolis police are investigating after four teenagers were shot late Friday night.
The killings of a mother and her young son were the culmination of about one and a half years of abuse, according to the words of Jennifer Marsaw herself.
A 22-year-old St. Paul man faces charges after a shooting at an apartment building Wednesday afternoon that left a man dead and a woman critically injured.
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored 3:06 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday in what could be a first-round playoff preview.
Yes, the leaders of arguably the top two pound-for-pound high school squads in Minnesota also are co-head coaches of a fourth grade basketball team.
Minnesota survived a home-court scare by No. 13 seed Green Bay, getting 21 points from Amaya Battle and using a 30-point fourth quarter for a 75-58 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Carson Wentz to bring back the 11th-year veteran for more depth after a problematic season at the vital position.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The U.S. Senate has begun debate on a controversial elections bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship with a birth certificate or passport. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
Talking Points is tracking a partisan push to end surveillance pricing this legislative session.
This session, a bipartisan bill to end surveillance pricing is moving forward at the Minnesota Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel about the push and how the ban could protection your personal data.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
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.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 cold front dropping south is bringing Minnesota back to reality with more seasonable temperatures on Sunday.
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.
Sunday will stay closer to average with highs in the 40s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shares when we start to climb back to the 50s.
Six days after the Twin Cities metro dug out from more than a foot of heavy wet snow, people are basking in the warmth of 70-degree temperatures.
We broke a record in the Twin Cities with the highs hitting 77 degrees. Those temps will drop as we go into the overnight hours. Sunday will stay closer to average with highs in the 40s. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares when we start to climb back to the 50s.
Officers responded to a shooting at an apartment building in the 2500 block of 17th Avenue South shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday will stay closer to average with highs in the 40s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shares when we start to climb back to the 50s.
We broke a record in the Twin Cities with the highs hitting 77 degrees. Those temps will drop as we go into the overnight hours. Sunday will stay closer to average with highs in the 40s. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares when we start to climb back to the 50s.
St. Paul's Como Conservatory has their Spring Flower Show going, perfect timing for those hoping to enjoy the weekend's warmer weather.
Four people are dead after a house fire in White Bear Lake. Neighbors are shocked.