Tornado Preparedness Kit
Before severe weather hits, it's important for your family to have an emergency plan and to practice it annually. Check out our Tornado Preparedness Kit.
Before severe weather hits, it's important for your family to have an emergency plan and to practice it annually. Check out our Tornado Preparedness Kit.
May is National BBQ Month, so we're getting some fresh grilling tips with Luvafoodie.
Every Monday morning, in a warehouse just outside of town, about 25 volunteers gather to pack food, clothing, medical supplies and even fire protection equipment. Former pastor Lee Schuemann is helping organize.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
Terri Chaffer, experienced home cook and owner of Love That Olive, shared these recipes with WCCO viewers.
Rachael Perron, Culinary & Brand Director for Kowalski's Markets, shared these brunch recipes with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers.
Easter is coming up this weekend, and if you're cooking at home, maybe you're looking to mix it up a little bit.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
That unrest is only making it harder for aid organizations on the ground. That includes the work of Haiti Outreach, a Golden Valley based organization who has been helping Haitians since 1997.
A warm winter with very little snow has many Minnesotans wondering if it's time to bring the lawn back to life.
Among the report's findings: rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities metro area earned an average of just shy of $14.50 per hour in 2022, taking into consideration such things as time spent without an active passenger, and other expenses.
Uber and Lyft say that they intend to pull out of servicing Minneapolis if the rideshare ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council Thursday morning goes into effect.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
With the Sniffspot app, dog owners can rent out people's backyards or land to use as their own for 30 minutes to several hours. Sniffspot reports the average host in the U.S. makes $180 per month.
Every year, biologists take flight to count moose in Minnesota, and now they've released their latest figures. The Minnesota moose population has stayed relatively stable, but it's a far cry from where it stood less than two decades ago.
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter earlier this month.
he Minnesota Legislature has less than a week left to complete its work before lawmakers must adjourn next Monday and the desired to-do list from Democrats in charge is still long, despite the clock winding down.
The Minneapolis Police Department is focusing on an effort to rebuild, recruit and relate.
The first batch of bugs usually sprout after the snow melts. We didn't have any snowmelt, but now entomologists at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Center are researching some 6,000 samples of insects.
After a few years of trying, last summer, Ashley and Josh Zapata-Palmer knew they were ready to be parents and adoption was their best option.
he Minnesota Legislature has less than a week left to complete its work before lawmakers must adjourn next Monday and the desired to-do list from Democrats in charge is still long, despite the clock winding down.
A woman and two children were injured in a crash an hour west of the Twin Cities on Tuesday afternoon.
In the overwhelmingly Democrat-leaning community, there was a disconnect between voter support and candidate positions.
Authorities found a man's body while searching for a missing kayaker on a central Minnesota lake, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday, though the body has not yet been positively identified.
A driver and his two passengers suffered minor injuries when he crashed into a house in central Minnesota Sunday afternoon, but no one was inside the home at the time, authorities said.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Two men were saved from drowning in a western Wisconsin lake Saturday evening, but one remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Annie Thaemert was over the moon when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, but her mother was battling metastatic breast cancer and it was spreading quickly.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
After a few years of trying, last summer, Ashley and Josh Zapata-Palmer knew they were ready to be parents and adoption was their best option.
A fire wiped out thousands of plants, putting one urban farmer on the verge of losing it all.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
he Minnesota Legislature has less than a week left to complete its work before lawmakers must adjourn next Monday and the desired to-do list from Democrats in charge is still long, despite the clock winding down.
In the overwhelmingly Democrat-leaning community, there was a disconnect between voter support and candidate positions.
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
The school year hasn't even ended yet, and next year's graduating class is already booking their photo shoots for senior pictures.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter earlier this month.
A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage.
A former administrator at a Twin Cities college is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school to the benefit of her boyfriend.
A judge ruled in April that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the woman's right to remain silent.
Police in Blaine say a gathering of hundreds of teens turned violent Saturday night, injuring an officer. Chaos continued as officers tried to disperse the crowd. More juveniles allegedly "swung at officers" while others ignored the police and continued fighting.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Guests will spend the night in The Kid's bedroom, enjoy "rare and special" Prince tracks and receive a private tour of the house featuring Prince's real-life personal items, according to Airbnb listing.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
There's no place like home, and the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" could soon have a new one in Minnesota.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
The Minnesota Myth proved its name a prophecy Tuesday when the nascent Arena Football League team announced its termination after just two games.
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert for making a money gesture at officials during the team's game four loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Lynx kick off the 2024 season Tuesday night against the Storm in Seattle.
Maggie Flaherty and Denisa Krizova each scored in the second period and Minnesota beat Toronto 2-0 in Game 3 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.
"Pretty unlikely that I'd ever be able to compete in athletics at a competitive level or ever be able to run or do anything involving running," said Will Just, recalling the doctor's message.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
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.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will feel a lot like Tuesday with rain moving in later in the day.
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.
The first batch of bugs usually sprout after the snow melts. We didn't have any snowmelt, but now entomologists at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Center are researching some 6,000 samples of insects.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we'll possibly see some midweek showers.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says clouds and showers move in late Wednesday, with isolated storms possible overnight into Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will feel a lot like Tuesday with rain moving in later in the day.
A Twin Cities couple is fighting to get their newborn baby home after he was born abroad. Adam Duxter shares their miraculous story and the challenge they're facing to get home.
Part of the WCCO commitment to covering campaign 2024 is hearing from you, the voters. What's driving you to vote and what issues do you care about most? Esme Murphy is using voters' voices to break down what really matters. She spoke to voters in Northfield.
The countdown is on to the end of the 2024 legislative session with just six days left until they must adjourn for the year. There are even fewer days to actually vote on bills. Caroline Cummings is monitoring it in St. Paul.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we'll possibly see some midweek showers.