After Long Winter, Explosion Of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Expected
It appears we are not the only ones excited about the warmer weather. So are deer ticks.
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It appears we are not the only ones excited about the warmer weather. So are deer ticks.
Communities across central and southern Minnesota are keeping an eye on flood levels. In New Ulm, the Cottonwood River is already 5 feet above average. It will rise another foot before it starts to recede Wednesday.
Prosecutors in western Wisconsin are weighing possible charges against a father accused of fatally shooting his teenage son from Minnesota.
The Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove was the hardest hit community in the Twin Cities by the weekend's record-setting snowstorm.
In general, American women earn 80 cents for every dollar men make – it's a fact that's startling to some, but not surprising to others.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says an arbitrator's decision to reinstate a Richfield police officer who failed to report that he shoved a driver is a violation of public policy and should be reversed.
Even though the temperature climbed into the 40s on Thursday, there was a wind making it feel more like it was in the 20s.
A deadline is quickly approaching that could send thousands of Liberians living in Minnesota back to west Africa.
Three times a week you'll find Loretta Jensen working out at a gym for people who have a high risk of heart disease.
It's the kind of thing you hope no one notices, but in some cases varicose veins are hard to ignore because they're painful.
Harlem Globetrotters star Zeus McClurkin delivered a belated birthday gift to 10-year-old Ethan Kranig.
The environment you work in can have a big impact on how productive you are. That's why a Twin Cities health and wellness expert decided to start a business unlike any other in Minnesota.
Students across the country are planning to walk out of class Wednesday at the same time to pay tribute to the 17 people who were killed in a school shooting in Florida.
By law, the unclaimed funds become property of the U.S. Treasury after three years if a return is not filed to claim the refund.
Women Venture offers training and provides loans to female entrepreneurs in Minnesota.
Some of the heaviest snowfall Monday was seen in the west-central part of Minnesota.
There is a lot to take in, with bright colors, upbeat music, snacks, games, and lots of lights.
A threat to blow up the homes and vehicles of a judge and a prosecutor in Kandioyhi County has led investigators to a stash of weapons.
About 3,000 U of M students and recent alumni had a chance to meet with representatives of more than 350 employers.
Eastern Carver County Schools notified parents of a change in the district's lock down practice. It now includes "lock down with options."
Billy Graham is known across the world for his preaching, but he has a special tie to the Twin Cities and the University of Northwestern in Roseville.
An Eagan man is getting national attention for the creative way he is dealing with one of the challenges of owning a dog.
If you don't have to drive in it or try to navigate icy sidewalks, fresh snowfall is a gift.
Heather Peterson is now 33 and reflecting on how she survived two genetic disorders that cause heart failure.
Next month, Target will offer same-day delivery for an assortment of items – from toys and electronics to groceries and essentials – to customers in the Twin Cites metro.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Police are investigating after a man was shot while trying to help a woman in south Minneapolis.
Marvin Haynes, who was released from prison last year after spending almost two decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit, has filed a compensation claim with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking nearly $2 million in damages.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Tuesday is your last chance to share your thoughts on what Minneapolis city leaders should do in the case of a man who allegedly shot his neighbor just steps from his front door.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts, and both districts could go into recounts.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
This weekend was the Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Opener. There have already been several accidents.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
Melissa Cryer, Bury's daughter, says that her mom thought it was fake at first. After all, her luck had been down of late, at least health-wise.
School officials in the western Twin Cities say Black students have received racist text messages this week, part of a recent nationwide trend that the officials attributed to Donald Trump's presidential election win.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The president-elect has announced a number of nominees and appointments since winning a decisive victory in the 2024 election last week.
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts, and both districts could go into recounts.
President-elect Donald Trump has offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and the New York Republican has accepted the offer, a senior source close to the presidential transition confirmed to CBS News.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
It's a Thanksgiving treat weeks before the holiday. No matter the brand, the bird is a cheaper buy.
Not only are experts sharing concerns about an escalation of violence, they're concerned that we're "going to lose track of that thin thread of reality that we're all sort of still clinging to."
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
Police are investigating after a man was shot while trying to help a woman in south Minneapolis.
Marvin Haynes, who was released from prison last year after spending almost two decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit, has filed a compensation claim with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking nearly $2 million in damages.
Tuesday is your last chance to share your thoughts on what Minneapolis city leaders should do in the case of a man who allegedly shot his neighbor just steps from his front door.
Authorities have identified the two St. Paul officers who fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection to the death of his pregnant ex-wife on Saturday
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Today will be a bit breezy again in the afternoon, sunny with highs in the upper 40s.
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 temperatures stay well above normal going into the weekend, with no significant cool-down expected.
Breezy southerly winds will develop throughout the day Tuesday and clouds will increase later on. Expect a high near 50 degrees in the metro.
Tuesday will start out cold, then the Twin Cities will get more wind and sunshine before the next rain event arrives.
Today will be a bit breezy again in the afternoon, sunny with highs in the upper 40s.
Minneapolis City Council previously approved a request for the city auditor to do an independent review of the case.
Thousands will receive a surprise notice in the mail explaining their medical debts have been purchased by the city of St. Paul and completely erased.
Jessica Barthel introduces the concept of the new Plymouth outlet.
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