Why does coffee offer so many health benefits?
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
Fitness expert details how to maximize exercise when short on time
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
What are some smart ways to use your tax refund?
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
Minneapolis Good Friday pilgrimage visits Floyd site, ICE victim memorials
On this Good Friday, dozens of people in Minneapolis marched in the rain to acknowledge a connection they feel exists between how Jesus was crucified and the trauma community members experienced in recent years.
Why do children set fires?
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
Which day of the week is the cheapest for buying gas?
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
What is "fibermaxxing"?
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Who pays if your car needs pothole damage repair?
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Why is a rapid melt of snow concerning for homeowners?
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 man calls Salvation Army food shelf in St. Paul "a godsend"
More and more Minnesota families are struggling to put food on the table. The Salvation Army is working to stop the hardship.
How much winter weather does the metro usually experience in spring?
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.
As gas prices rise, expect to pay more elsewhere
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.
What happens if assault weapons, high-capacity magazines are banned?
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.
How the Constitution defines declarations of war
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.
Feds investigating after trucker with Minn. CDL drove wrong way
A scary scene on a Missouri highway is calling into question how Minnesota issues licenses to truck drivers.