Flu Outbreaks Cancel Sporting Events, Spur Hospital Restrictions
Influenza outbreaks are forcing Minnesota schools and hospitals to make changes to protect students and visitors.
Influenza outbreaks are forcing Minnesota schools and hospitals to make changes to protect students and visitors.
With a flu outbreak causing sickness here in Minnesota, everybody is looking for ways to avoid it. Experts say good hand washing is the key but there are other ways to avoid germs.
With a flu outbreak causing sickness here in Minnesota, everybody is looking for ways to avoid it. Experts say good hand washing is the key but there are other ways to avoid germs.
Facing the death of a loved one is never easy, but one Twin Cities family is pulling together to get through it and raise awareness about a rare and deadly form of cancer.
Gov. Mark Dayton has declared this "Radon Action Month" in Minnesota, and the state is encouraging residents to get their homes tested.
One vitamin often mentioned as a way to help fight cancer is Vitamin D. We know sunshine is the key to D.
The southern part of the state is described as the epicenter of the outbreak this year.
Penn Gas Stop, at the intersection of 26th and Penn avenues, is getting a whole new look thanks to Appetite For Change, a local nonprofit.
Many of the Minnesotans ending up in the hospital because of influenza are those who have had the flu vaccine.
A 14-year-old St. Louis Park girl is fighting for her life as she battles the flu and its complications.
Two more people have died and another 226 have been sent to the hospital in Minnesota due to influenza, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minneapolis and St. Paul do not want for top ratings on various surveys of superlative civic qualities, but in case anyone needed a reminder, both earned top 10 rankings in women's health.
This is the time of year we hear about people getting the flu, but more people than usual have already gotten sick.
It's a parent's worst nightmare: Your child is that one in a million the flu vaccine doesn't work for.
It's early January, which means two things: the gyms are packed, and the prewashed salad shelves are running empty at grocery stores.
Authorities in Maple Grove are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenager.
Four people are in serious condition after a three-alarm fire tore through a downtown Minneapolis apartment building overnight Wednesday.
It's back to business after a big scare at Big Discount Liquors in Maplewood.
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has once again staved off a primary challenge from Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
Amy Klobuchar is the winner of the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the 2024 Minnesota primary election Tuesday.
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota will soon be able to catch more walleye.
A northern Minnesota man is dead and a child is hurt after a semi-truck collided with a commercial truck on Tuesday near the Canadian border.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a 39-year-old man who left his group home on foot Tuesday.
Incumbent Rep. Michelle Fischbach has won the Republican primary in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, fending off a challenge from businessman and evangelist Steve Boyd.
Tom Emmer is the winner of the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District in the primary Tuesday.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
Wisconsin voters set the field in a closely watched Senate contest Tuesday, with Republican businessman Eric Hovde easily winning Wisconsin's Republican Senate primary.
Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race will officially be set in Tuesday's primary.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a crash at the intersection of Highway 65 and County Highway J in Kinnickinnic at 3:44 p.m.
JD Vance stood alongside Wollard International employees while he said Harris doesn't deserve a promotion, but instead deserves to be fired.
Veteran's Farming Initiative is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families heal and learn through specialized farming programs.
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
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.
Republicans are going after Democrats in an attempt to slow down their momentum. But some GOP sources are telling CBS News they want the attacks to focus more on what voters say they care most about.
North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election.
Caroline Cummings has the latest on the results of Minnesota’s primary, and how they could impact the general election.
Republicans have zeroed in on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' military record since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, claiming he exaggerated his military service.
A local clerk failed to realize that new legislative maps moved a rural Wisconsin town into a new district, leading to an administrative error that could disenfranchise scores of voters in an Assembly primary.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
From openings and closing to unionizing, there's been a lot of volatility in the industry, especially since the pandemic.
North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election.
It's back to business after a big scare at Big Discount Liquors in Maplewood.
Two men died in what authorities believe to be related incidents in Blaine on Tuesday morning.
Juan Robles pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree unintentional murder for fatally shooting Franclin Orellana, according to court documents filed on Tuesday.
Leaders at Dar Al-Qalam in northeast Minneapolis said the 14 calls were made from a St. Cloud area code number and contained slurs and threats.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Former Rainbow Health workers held a rally at their now-closed downtown Minneapolis office on Thursday to share their frustrations after a scheduled bargaining session was canceled.
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.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
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.
First-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his entire rookie season after having a procedure to repair his meniscus Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced.
Minnesota Vikings fans are waiting with bated breath for more news on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's meniscus injury.
Zebby Matthews threw five crisp innings to win his major league debut for the Minnesota Twins, who hit Seth Lugo hard to hand the All-Star right-hander his worst start this season and beat the Kansas City Royals 13-3.
This August marked a new day at Interlachen Country Club. An over 14-month restoration of all 18 holes was completed.
First-round pick J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback of the future, will undergo a procedure after tearing his meniscus, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is warning about disinformation in the days leading up to the state's primary and the November election.
Primary voting is just two days away in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As voters are getting ready to cast their ballots, election security concerns are being raised. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the impact on the November election and why Minnesota's Secretary of State is issuing a warning.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
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.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
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.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says storms and heavy rain will move into the Twin Cities early Wednesday evening.
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 Joseph Dames says that showers are expected to move in later Wednesday, and Thursday brings with it a chance for some raindrops too.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says showers will arrive in the Twin Cities on Wednesday in the early evening and last through early Thursday.
Showers are expected to move into the Twin Cities Wednesday, while up north, officials issued an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
First-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his entire rookie season after having a procedure to repair his meniscus Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says storms and heavy rain will move into the Twin Cities early Wednesday evening.
Pediatric ophthalmologists say it’s critical for children to get regular vision screenings to detect and correct eye problems early.
Republicans are going after Democrats in an attempt to slow down their momentum. But some GOP sources are telling CBS News they want the attacks to focus more on what voters say they care most about.
Caroline Cummings has the latest on the results of Minnesota’s primary, and how they could impact the general election.