Minnesota is third best state to have a baby, WalletHub study finds
Minnesota and North Dakota are among the top three best states to have a baby, according to a new study by WalletHub.
Minnesota and North Dakota are among the top three best states to have a baby, according to a new study by WalletHub.
Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint.
As the old saying goes, Minnesota has only two seasons: winter and road construction. But despite the obvious difficulties motorists in the state face throughout the year, it's not the worst state to drive in according to a new ranking - not by a long shot.
Minnesota has cracked into the top 10 in a new ranking of the best U.S. states to live in, according to WalletHub.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
Dr. Dana Franzen-Klein of the Raptor Center said entanglement admissions are higher than usual this year and a major problem for younger birds.
Charles Gabrelcik was paralyzed from the waist down after surviving the crash in July that killed two of his friends, Anthony Krider and Donovan Gobel.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.
Dr. Dana Franzen-Klein of the Raptor Center said entanglement admissions are higher than usual this year and a major problem for younger birds.
Charles Gabrelcik was paralyzed from the waist down after surviving the crash in July that killed two of his friends, Anthony Krider and Donovan Gobel.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
The Minnesota Department of Health spearheads a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
The Minnesota Department of Health spearheads a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
A 22-year-old man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Moose Lake earlier this year entered a plea deal last Friday.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
WCCO's Esme Murphy went to the University of Minnesota to talk to students about issues that matter most to them this election season.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican party.
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
A campaign ad from Republican congressional candidate Joe Teirab is making waves in Minnesota's 2nd District race.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
A second person is facing charges in an attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the original suspect.
A 22-year-old man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Moose Lake earlier this year entered a plea deal last Friday.
The girl was taken to a hospital with "moderate injuries," police said. Authorities are still searching for the driver.
A 29-year-old man charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May entered a guilty plea on Wednesday.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Minnesota has the best pass defense in the FBS with an average of 96.8 yards allowed per game.
Gopher women's volleyball is heading on their first conference road trip to the West Coast as they take on UCLA and USC this weekend.
Take your pick for the most surprising part of the Minnesota Vikings' 4-0 start, but the extremely solid play of quarterback Sam Darnold is surely near the top of the list.
The former Knicks come to the Wolves as part of a package for Karl-Anthony Towns, a franchise great who was well-loved in Minnesota.
Minnesota United clinch a 2024 MLS Cup playoff spot after tying with Real Salt Lake 0-0 on Wednesday night.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
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.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a chilly night is on the way with frost advisories to the north and west of the metro.
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 has your latest forecast and it's a chilly one!
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we warm back to the 70s tomorrow with light winds again.
It'll be a chilly night before a warm and dry weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a chilly night is on the way with frost advisories to the north and west of the metro.
Humans have used calendars to tell time for thousands of years. But did you know January wasn't always the start of the year? How did our months get their names? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell takes a look back.
At least five big birds in just a month have been trapped in soccer nets and it leaves those birds badly hurt. Our Ubah Ali shows us how you can help the Raptor Center meet their goal.
Prosecutors charged a man with pistol-whipping two people in what they call a "reprehensible" attack.
The port strike threatened to slam our economy and drive up prices on some of the things we buy.