U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
The new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) shot for babies approved three months ago, is now in short supply.
It’s the season where we all seem to be getting sick. So what can you do so you have your colleagues coughing next? While many people will work through it, Ubah Ali explains why that's not the right prescription.
The physical card is not a requirement anymore.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines for cancer treatment will be out in five years.
WCCO’s Caroline Cummings shares what pet owners need to know to protect their dogs.
The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
A recent report shows the number of COVID-19 viral load increases 24% in wastewater around the Twin Cities.
"Some new variants of the virus are resistant to all the antibody treatments available in the U.K.," doctors say, but Regeneron's finally cured this man's long-time infection.
WCCO’s Marielle Mohs explains why the severe RSV season we’re seeing could make the flu even worse.
Pfizer announced its new vaccine is more than 80 percent effective at preventing severe cases in babies’ first 90 days, if given to an expecting mother.
State health leaders say they have no plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations for Minnesota students.
In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither has more on the dangers of the flu and what some believe needs to be done to break down barriers to vaccination.
The CDC is encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the flu and receive the updated COVID-19 booster shot. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss the fall vaccine rollout.
U.S. health officials are urging those who are able to get their COVID and flu vaccination as we head into the fall and winter months.
Kyle Olson of Minneapolis says when he started feeling ill this past July, he thought he was developing yet another case of Coronavirus – something he’d already dealt with twice.
The Mall of America vaccination site will begin administering doses on Sept. 7. Sites in Duluth, St. Paul Midway, Rochester, and Moorhead will start distributing the jabs the following week by appointment only.
WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why the upcoming flu season is expected to be extra tough on kids.
Families with younger kids have been waiting the longest for a vaccine to protect their kids against severe COVID illness.
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
One man is dead and another is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
Seven-year-old Emmett Cordes was born with a rare blood disorder, but through his love of science and storytelling, he's helping other kids like him understand how medicine works in their bodies.
We're closing out the weekend with a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
One man is dead and another is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
Seven-year-old Emmett Cordes was born with a rare blood disorder, but through his love of science and storytelling, he's helping other kids like him understand how medicine works in their bodies.
Two sheriff's deputies who were investigating a domestic incident in Chanhassen Saturday afternoon shot a man who approached them while carrying a knife, officials say.
The excitement for Wolves fans is palpable, as they move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
At St. Cloud State, students and faculty were told in 2023 that the university faced tough decisions ahead, and proposed a series of cuts to faculty and programming. They included closing the School of Public Affairs, as well as dropping dozens of areas of study.
Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a central Minnesota bank on Thursday.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says it received a report around 6:48 p.m. of an ATV accident on the Soo Line Trail, about a mile west of Highway 10 in Bellevue Township.
rom unpredictable weather to unpredictable farm prices, rural Minnesotans face challenges every day.
Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused multiple days of smoke and poor air quality in Minnesota.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann, of St. Paul, was charged with one count of first-degree child sexual assault with a child under age 13.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claimed in a new book to have met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during her time in Congress.
Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan highlighted a way on Friday for more people to become police officers thanks to public safety funding passed last session at the Capitol.
Two measures that would strengthen gun laws in the state are now on their way to the Minnesota Senate.
A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is in serious trouble, running afoul of the partisan rancor over the arrest of a state senator on a felony burglary charge.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
For local hat maker Karen Morris, her designs serve as an outlet for so much more than just wearable art.
Are you looking for love this summer? Caribou Coffee is ready to play cupid.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
One man is dead and another is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
A man who allegedly fled the country after fatally shooting a man in October of 2013 now faces charges.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Despite recent incidents, carjackings and auto thefts are actually down across Minneapolis.
The man who officers shot in Woodbury during a standoff outside a Target store now faces assault charges.
Seven-year-old Emmett Cordes was born with a rare blood disorder, but through his love of science and storytelling, he's helping other kids like him understand how medicine works in their bodies.
More than 1,000 people were on the move Saturday all for the same goal: finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
More new mothers and babies die in the United States than in any other high-income country, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night.
The excitement for Wolves fans is palpable, as they move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox.
An integral part of the Timberwolves' longest playoff run in 2004 is now helping to coach and develop the next generation of young athletes.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sana Wazwaz, the president of the local chapter of American Muslims for Palestine.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
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.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
We're closing out the weekend with a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities.
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's going to be a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay!
Sunday will be a beautiful #Top10WxDay, with highs near 70.
Sunday will be a #Top10WxDay, with clear skies and seasonable temps.
An Arden Hills first grader is making a diagnosis a little less scary.
The rates of breast cancer have risen over the past 40 years, but for some groups of women, that rate is much higher than others. Dr. Myriam Roby, the director of equity clinical outcomes from Hennepin Healthcare, talks about the importance of breast cancer screening.
University commencement ceremonies were interrupted by protestors in places, while on some campuses there were more arrests and teardowns of encampments.
Esme Murphy has the latest headlines.
Sunday's going to be a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay!