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NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday before Congress his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Health officials say the disease affects about 500,000 people in the United States. But given many people go undiagnosed, the actual number may be much higher. Reg Chapman spoke with a top neurologist for some insight.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress on Tuesday that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
While Brett Favre can't talk about his ongoing legal battles, he did talk to WCCO's Mike Max about life after football and how he continues to deal with adversity.
Brett Favre sat down with WCCO's Mike Max to talk about his life since leaving the NFL.
Brett Favre is known as one of the best quarterbacks to play in the NFL. Now, Favre is caught in the middle of Mississippi's largest ever public corruption case. While he can't talk about that lawsuit he is talking to WCCO's Mike Max about life after football and how he continues to deal with adversity.
Ms. Jean has been teaching at Ascension Catholic for four decades. The die-hard Packers fan got a special message as she heads into retirement.
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is accusing the state auditor and two sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money.
Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
Brett Favre’s radio show and podcast have both been benched after new text messages show he put pressure on then-Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to divert state welfare funds to fund an indoor football practice facility for his college alma mater.
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
Instead of the money going to help low-income families in one of the nation's poorest states, as intended, it was funneled through a nonprofit group to Favre and spent on a new volleyball facility at a university that the football star and the governor both attended.
After pleading guilty in April to criminal charges, Nancy New, 69, and her son Zachary New, 39, agreed to testify against others in what the state auditor has called Mississippi's largest public corruption case in the past two decades.
State Auditor Shad White las year demanded repayment of $1.1 million from Brett Favre. Favre has repaid the money, but White said in October that Favre still owed $228,000 in interest.
Retired NFL player Brett Favre missed a deadline to pay $228,000 in interest on welfare money he was paid for a public speaking contract he did not fulfill, the Mississippi state auditor said Tuesday.
Retired NFL player Brett Favre has repaid $600,000 in state welfare money he accepted for speeches where he didn't appear, but the state attorney general could sue Favre if he doesn't pay interest owed on the amount.
One of the biggest names in pro football has a message for young players: Part of the game can wait.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has yet to pay back $600,000 in money he received from the state of Mississippi for multiple speaking events he never showed up for, authorities said Tuesday.
Days after lamenting that sports have become too political, former Vikings quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre shared his thoughts on the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
The former Vikings defensive lineman reflects on his time in Minnesota and what it was like to play with Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre.
Brett Favre believes that the NFL and general sports world will soon look at quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a "hero" to the game of football in a similar fashion to the late Pat Tillman.
Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up.
A nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi used federal welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre $1.1 million for multiple speaking engagements but Favre did not show up for the events.
Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre says Aaron Rodgers was surprised by Green Bay's decision to draft a quarterback in the first round.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is looking for public input on two newly-proposed policies involving cannabis and THC use in parks.
Lenny, an 8-year-old chihuahua-terrier mix, was a city stray with no collar and no chip.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is urging hunters to use caution when on the water after responding to two different water rescue incidents Saturday.
Officials in Pine County are investigating a fatal shooting.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
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.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
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.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to name more key Cabinet selections this week.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkert's Memorial Fund.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked near a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The incident remains under investigation.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers working as part of the department's "Late Night Safety Plan" were called to Tantrum Nightclub at 118 N 4th St. at approximately 1:47 a.m. after reports of a person with a gun.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Sam Darnold overcame an early fumble by throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns and running for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13.
Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night.
Mason Marchment scored twice, Ilya Lyubushkin had two assists, and the Dallas Stars continued their recent domination of the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 win Saturday night.
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.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will fall in the Twin Cities from late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday, and it will be heavy at times.
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.
Monday will have increasing clouds with rain moving into the metro, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
Rain will develop and move northward through the late afternoon and evening hours, causing wet travel for anyone out and about after 5 p.m.
After a calm and dry start to Monday, widespread rain is headed for the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will fall in the Twin Cities from late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday, and it will be heavy at times.
On Sept. 1, a man accused of driving drunk smashed into the patio at St. Louis Park’s Park Tavern restaurant, killing employee Kristina Folkerts, Methodist Hospital nurse Gabe Harvey and hurting nine others.
Christie Altendorf, from D'Amico Catering, shares some options for hosting at your home.
Lesley Rudd, from Lake Harriet Florist, shares a preview of the wearable floral displays.
Thanksgiving is almost here and it's the kick-off to a season full of food, stress, unhealthy habits and, of course, more food, explains registered dietitian Katie Knafla.