Why do whales sing? Science may have cracked the code.
A new study may have been too small to be definitive, but experts hope new discoveries will guide future research into how whales communicate.
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A new study may have been too small to be definitive, but experts hope new discoveries will guide future research into how whales communicate.
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Reported incidents of orcas ramming into boats, including yachts and sailboats near the Spanish and Portuguese coast have tripled in the last two years, according to data released by GTOA, a group that researches orcas in the region.
"How many more will it take?" asked a coastal mayor after another dead whale washed ashore in Manasquan, New Jersey.
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline in the fourth quarter against Cleveland.
Mats Zuccarello scored off a feed from Kirill Kaprizov on a rush at 2:09 of overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night to finish a two-week, seven-game trip.
Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute.
Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Now that he's had an inside perspective, Connie Olson says he has one key takeaway: "No one knows what's going on."
Court records shed more light on the identity of the federal officer U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Wednesday's fatal encounter in south Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
Police in Moorhead, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 17-year-old Neeshka Lafromboise, who has been missing since Monday.
Brian Pippitt, who had his sentence commuted after two and a half decades in prison, has been released from prison.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
Leaders in Minnesota are reacting Monday morning to Gov. Tim Walz's announcement that he is dropping his reelection bid.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday reversed course by dropping out of the 2026 gubernatorial race amid intense scrutiny of his handling of the state's fraud scandal.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
WCCO's Frankie McLister is outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Friday morning, as crews set up concrete barriers around the complex as demonstrators gather for a second day of protests following the following the deadly shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathon Ross.
City crews began working early Friday morning to remove the makeshift barriers set up by community members around the memorial for Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother fatally shot on Wednesday by an ICE agent, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minneapolis city crews dismantled a makeshift barrier early Friday morning that neighbors erected around the memorial marking the spot where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Wednesday morning.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Rep. Angie Craig told WCCO she wanted to address what she saw as Rep. Tom Emmer's lack of standing up for Minnesotans.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
As conflicting accounts about what happened in Minneapolis swirl, state and federal investigators are now taking a closer look at Wednesday's ICE-involved shooting. WCCO looked at the Department of Homeland Security policy on the use of force.
Officials in Burnsville, Minnesota, say a 23-year-old man is in custody and faces criminal charges in connection to a New Year's Day assault against a 74-year-old woman.
President Donald Trump claimed that the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in south Minneapolis Wednesday "viciously ran over the ICE Officer" prior to her death, though the video evidence he shared showed no sign of an officer being run over in the incident.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline in the fourth quarter against Cleveland.
Mats Zuccarello scored off a feed from Kirill Kaprizov on a rush at 2:09 of overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night to finish a two-week, seven-game trip.
Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat for the second time in four days, 122-94.
Langston Reynolds scored 22 points and Cade Tyson added 16 and Minnesota held off a rally to defeat No. 19 Iowa 70-67.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
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.
Another weak wave of energy will spawn a few isolated snow showers tonight into Saturday, 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.
Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a big cooldown is coming this weekend.
On Thursday, the FBI said it had "reversed course" and would no longer be collaborating with the Minnesota BCA to investigate the fatal ICE agent shooting of a U.S. citizen in south Minneapolis. The BCA says they are being denied access to critical evidence necessary to conduct their own investigation.
Another weak wave of energy will spawn a few isolated snow showers tonight into Saturday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
WCCO's Frankie McLister is outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Friday morning, as crews set up concrete barriers around the complex as demonstrators gather for a second day of protests following the following the deadly shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathon Ross.
City crews began working early Friday morning to remove the makeshift barriers set up by community members around the memorial for Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother fatally shot on Wednesday by an ICE agent, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.