How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued delays after a spring snowstorm moved through the state.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people. Seasonal allergies will return, but it turns out, a drug meant to clear congestion struggled to do its job. What's the best remedy for a stuffy nose? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains which drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Allergy season is upon us and this season is expected to be a doozy. Wet rain means more mold, and this summer has been plenty wet.
It's a problem 1 in 4 of us deal with every year: allergies. Allergy season is upon us and as Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us, this season is expected, to be a doozy.
If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
If you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Allergy season is upon us — and it's earlier and stronger than expected. Here's what to know about pollen count and symptoms.
The CDC says more than a quarter of adults in the U.S. and nearly one in five children have a seasonal allergy.
Our mild winter is causing an early onset of allergies. If you've been sneezing more lately, you're not the only one. Allergists say they've seen more patients with symptoms lately. But as WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell reports, allergens aren't the only thing in the air this time of year.
Allina Health Allergist Dr. Pramod Kelkar says he's seeing more patients with allergy symptoms recently.
Indoor allergens like mold, pets and dust can be an issue all year long. But you might notice them more during colder months as kids spend more time inside. Dr. Gigi Chawla shares tips for managing indoor winter allergies.
Experts say "Christmas Tree Syndrome" isn't a reaction to the tree itself, but to weed pollen and mold spores collecting on it. Here's what to know about reducing the risk of symptoms.
Flu season is well underway and now it's partnered up with the latest worldwide virus, COVID. But since 2020, the way the virus impacts many of us has changed. WCCO's Marielle Mohs sat down with an infectious disease doctor to learn how to decipher the symptoms of today's COVID.
There's a lot to love about this time of year. But there's one thing no one loves: fall allergies. And it seems this year's allergy season is especially itchy.
There's a lot to love about this time of year. But there's one thing no one loves: fall allergies. And it seems this year's allergy season is especially itchy.
Our air conditioning units are working overtime this week as we try to stay cool amid a heat wave. For some, it's led to sneezing fits and stuffy noses while inside.
Due in part to climate change, research shows that, compared to 1990, pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer and have 21% more pollen.
Allergy season is in full swing this spring. For some, this wet weekend is providing some relief. WCCO's Allen Henry has a look at why this allergy season could be the toughest in years.
Allergy season is in full swing this spring. WCCO’s Allen Henry has a look at why this allergy season could be the toughest in years.
If your eyes are watering or your nose is stuffed up, you're not alone. Allergy levels are high in much of Minnesota right now.
If your eyes are watering, or your nose is stuffed up, you're not alone. Allergy levels are high in much of Minnesota right now. WCCO's Allen Henry found out why it's so bad right now and what you can do about it.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children's Minnesota, is here to help stop the sniffles.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Minnesota Twins fans headed to the home opener on Thursday will stay dry as some sunshine works through mostly cloudy skies.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
No matter what the final details of Minnesota's next state budget look like, there will most certainly be spending cuts.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
The Ely Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a fire on the 200 block of North Fifth Avenue East shortly after 11 p.m.
Police in southern Minnesota say no people were hurt when a building partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to multiple crashes Wednesday afternoon as road conditions deteriorate due to snow.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
Funding for Minnesota Energy Assistance could be burning out.
Lawmakers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are seeking a solution to a shared issue: boat owners "abandoning ship" on public land and leaving taxpayers on the hook for the clean-up. Photojournalist Tony Peterson spoke with the author of the bill proposing stiffer penalties.
No matter what the final details of Minnesota's next state budget look like, there will most certainly be spending cuts.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
With economists sharing concerns a trade war may soon be in full swing, many shoppers worry grocery prices could be affected. One type of grocery provider says it may have a way to keep prices mostly stable.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
A religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol depicting the Ten Commandments and a cross was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
It's one of the surest signs that spring has truly arrived in Minnesota: the Twins' home opener.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
If you're heading to the Twins’ home opener, you may want to bring a blanket and some gloves.
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.
Minnesota Twins fans headed to the home opener on Thursday will stay dry as some sunshine works through mostly cloudy skies.
Minnesota Twins fans headed to the home opener on Thursday will stay dry as some sunshine works through mostly cloudy skies.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cool and breezy, but at least it'll be dry.
If you're heading to the Twins’ home opener, you may want to bring a blanket and some gloves.
The Twins are getting ready to welcome fans to Target Field for the first time this season.
With warmer weather on the way, lots of people are hoping to be able to take their bikes out for a ride. But it's important to stay safe while you do it.
This week’s weather is adding an extra challenge for crew peraring for the Twins’ home opener, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Funding for Minnesota Energy Assistance could be burning out.