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Study: People Drink Less Soda When They See What It Takes To Walk Off
We've heard plenty of studies already about soda and how it's harmful to our health. But that isn't keeping many Americans from drinking it.
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We've heard plenty of studies already about soda and how it's harmful to our health. But that isn't keeping many Americans from drinking it.
Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger was in the WCCO-TV studio to talk with Esme Murphy on Sunday morning. The commissioner spoke on where the Ebola treatment facilities will likely be in Minnesota, as well as politicians calling for travel bans, CDC protocol, and Ebola screenings at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
With Minnesota home to the largest Liberian population outside of West Africa, there's growing concern that the deadly virus could travel here. That's why Gov. Mark Dayton called together a panel of health, public safety and government leaders on Friday to update Minnesota's plans and preparedness.
For the sizable African population in the Twin Cities, Ebola fears are never far out of mind. Abdi Bihi, with the Brian Coyle Center, said they have formed a partnership with the Liberian community and are working with them to bring awareness to how the Ebola virus is spread.
Minnesota's law enforcement community is making changes to protect from the potential for Ebola. All Minneapolis police squad cars, bikes and Segway's have a new tool in the fight against an invisible threat to public health.
Gov. Mark Dayton says he's been in contact this week with federal government officials about his request that Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport be added to advance screening sites for Ebola.
University of Minnesota officials are knocking down a tweet claiming its researchers say Ebola is airborne. University spokeswoman Caroline Marin said that the university never made such a claim.
A racing heart. That panicked voice in your head. At some point, we've all likely suffered from that invisible brick wall known as anxiety. One in ten people suffers from the disorder. Yet, despite its prevalence, like most mental illnesses, it's rarely discussed.
Here in Minnesota, the union that represents thousands of nurses is asking for better training and better gear to deal with Ebola. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association voted in favor of a resolution that calls on hospitals to provide the highest level of protective equipment, such as hazardous materials suits.
Officials racing to ready Minnesota's health insurance exchange for open enrollment one month from now said Wednesday it's a high-risk project because of tight timelines but they expect consumers will have a better experience than last year.
The University of Minnesota is saying "thank you" for a big donation. The U announced Tuesday it is renaming its to honor the single largest donor to the university. In a few weeks, the words at the top of the building will read "University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital."
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is preparing to open its first-ever retail store, where consumers can sign up for insurance coverage and get information on healthy living. The store opens Nov. 8 in the Yorkdale Shoppes mall in Edina.
A Minnesota expert on infectious diseases is criticizing the handling of the Ebola outbreak. A symposium on the Ebola crisis was held today at Johns Hopkins in Maryland.
Gov. Mark Dayton and Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken wrote to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asking that Minneapolis be added to the five international airports that began screening this past weekend.
The number of HIV and AIDS cases in North Dakota has grown dramatically in recent years as workers from across the country have flocked to the state because of its booming economy.
Police are investigating after two dogs got loose from a yard in Brooklyn Park Tuesday afternoon and attacked other pets and a homeowner.
Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state.
Voters in Minnesota and western Wisconsin got a chance Tuesday to chat with neighbors about all the political news during National Night Out.
The 39-year-old man worked at Mount Carmel Child Care Center in northeast Minneapolis.
This is Broin's third U.S. Amateur. He is a Minnetonka High School graduate and is entering his final season of college golf at the University of Kansas.
So far, crews have confirmed four tornadoes: near St. James, Janesville, Otisco and Twin Lakes/Emmons.
At the Dakota County Fair on Tuesday, you could hear the chatter about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his latest political challenge: being the Democratic candidate for vice president.
Two people are accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl in and around the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
Four people were hurt on Sunday in a five-vehicle crash along an infamous stretch of Interstate 35 in southern Minnesota.
A 70-year-old man had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering a fall at a northern Minnesota state park on Monday.
Candidates for both presidential campaigns are turning their attention to the battleground states, with each stumping in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Voters in Minnesota and western Wisconsin got a chance Tuesday to chat with neighbors about all the political news during National Night Out.
A 28-year-old Chetek man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Friday night in western Wisconsin.
A western Wisconsin school superintendent is facing his second drunk driving-related criminal charge in just four months.
A judge has refused to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
In just under two months, more than 4,000 volunteers will work to transform a portion of St. Paul's east side, creating a new neighborhood in the process.
Andy Baseman is using his own experience being homeless to make Metro Transit light rail trains safer. He's there to help people who are struggling, not enable them.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has affirmed a state law restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated felons, denying a challenge filed by the Minnesota Voters Alliance.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will take their campaign to Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, just down the block from an event with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance.
Candidates for both presidential campaigns are turning their attention to the battleground states, with each stumping in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Candidates for both presidential campaigns are turning their attention to the battleground states, with both campaigns stumping in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Voters in Minnesota and western Wisconsin got a chance Tuesday to chat with neighbors about all the political news during National Night Out.
A new report shows Minnesota overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
The 39-year-old man worked at Mount Carmel Child Care Center in northeast Minneapolis.
A federal jury convicted an Eden Prairie man last week for defrauding more than $2 million in COVID relief funds before fleeing the country.
A Twin Cities man and 14 others are charged in connection to what federal law enforcement officials call one of the most sophisticated international drug trafficking operations they've ever seen.
A 20-year-old Willmar man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a fatal head-on crash in New London two years ago.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
Only about 28% of average-earners get paid family leave at work. New data that shows why paid leave is important — and not just for mothers.
Many deli counters were missing a popular brand of cold cuts for much of last week after Boar's Head recalled millions of pounds of deli meat due to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Minnesota and North Dakota are among the top three best states to have a baby, according to a new study by WalletHub.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
After a two-year hiatus, the Basilica Block Party is returning to Minneapolis to a new location on Boom Island.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows.
Minnesota Twins fans who subscribe to Comcast will soon be able to watch their favorite sports team again after it reached an agreement with their distributor.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Imanaga retired the first 10 hitters he faced before issuing his only walk of the game, though he then gave up a two-run homer to Royce Lewis.
When the Minnesota Vikings became the proud owners of a rookie quarterback by drafting J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their potential road to a Super Bowl came into focus — starting with speed bumps.
This is Broin's third U.S. Amateur. He is a Minnetonka High School graduate and is entering his final season of college golf at the University of Kansas.
The depth chart is by no means final, but it does provide some elucidation at key positions, including quarterback, the offensive interior and wide receiver.
David Festa struck out a career-high nine over five innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
There is some positive news on crime coming out of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Car thefts have seen a big drop.
Some positive news from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department on crime: car thefts have seen a big drop. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at what's behind the trend.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
It's not a new concept by any means. Color analysis has been around for decades and was wildly popular in the 1980s with the release of Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful."
Ultra-processed foods — with added ingredients like preservatives, artificial flavors and colors — make up 73% of the U.S. food supply.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says rain will return to the Twin Cities on Wednesday night.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday will be dry for the most part in the Twin Cities until the evening hours.
Wednesday will be dry for the most part in the Twin Cities, until the evening hours.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday will be dry for the most part in the Twin Cities, until the evening hours.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says rain will return to the Twin Cities on Wednesday night.
Popular Minneapolis restaurant Borough has a new menu out. Assistant culinary director Kevin Coughenour visits the WCCO Kitchen to show off some of their mouthwatering options.
There's a special event for Black Business Month at the St. Paul Saints ballgame on Thursday to cheer on Minnesota’s Black small business owners.
Understanding whether someone dislikes you can be challenging, especially when it comes to your partner’s friends. Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft answers your burning “frenemies” questions.
Different parts of the United States have different accents. Now, a new study reveals which accents AI has the hardest time to understand.