Bill seeks to outlaw practice of declawing cats in Minnesota
Should you be allowed to remove your cat's claws? A new bill at the Minnesota Capitol would take that choice out of your hands.
A number of schools have closed early or canceled classes as winter weather moves in.
Should you be allowed to remove your cat's claws? A new bill at the Minnesota Capitol would take that choice out of your hands.
A new bill before a Senate Committee would make declawing, unless it was for therapeutic reasons, against the law.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
In St. Paul's North End Neighborhood, a guardian watching over a cat colony has helped dozens of cats get socialized, neutered and re-homed.
What started as small year-long project, has turned into something far greater. One St. Paul woman is making a difference in her community, one cat at a time. WCCO's Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos report.
The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone.
Having a pet go missing is devastating. Now, a popular company that helps recover lost cats and dogs has suddenly disappeared. The American Animal Hospital Association says the "Save this Life" microchip registry abruptly closed and the database is gone. David Schuman spoke with a local vet about what you should do.
Catzen cafe is providing nourishment and enjoyment for lovers of caffeine and felines.
We know dog and cat owners love their little fur babies, but it's not cheap owning a pet — especially if a medical emergency might happen.
Calling all cat lovers — there is a cat show just for you happening this weekend.
Tens of thousands more people in Los Angeles are under threat of evacuation. They're watching high winds which could cause sparks to spread fast. Nearly 90,000 people have already been forced from their homes. WCCO's David Schuman is in Los Angeles County where he found people are not the only ones facing danger, their pets are too.
Kerry D'Amato, executive director of Pet Haven, discusses ways you can help animal rescue teams and organizations.
2024 may have been the year of the dragon, but in Minnesota, all kinds of animals made headlines.
Police in northern Minnesota are investigating what happened to more than 150 missing cats and dogs in an animal mistreatment case. They're still unaccounted for after dozens of other animals were removed from atrocious conditions. David Schuman has the disturbing details.
Denzel is flying in style this Thanksgiving with his owner Jennifer.
Firefighters rescued two cats from a Twin Cities townhouse on Thursday afternoon after flames broke out in the kitchen.
There’s a good chance the animals could be adopted soon.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
Three local animal organizations are teaming up to hold a free microchip event on Monday, Sept. 30.
Three local animal organizations are teaming up to hold a free microchip event in an effort to improve chances of lost pets finding their owner.
A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.
A family’s hearts are full tonight after a stunning discovery in the sewer outside their home.
You might enjoy yoga as a relaxing morning workout. One organization in the metro is adding animals to the experience.
It's a joyful update to a story we brought you Tuesday. A Minneapolis woman is now reunited with her stolen cat.
Critics of the Minneapolis Police Department's policing strategies say getting rid of the camps only hides homelessness without solving it. The city claims numbers that say otherwise.
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued early closings or delays as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state Tuesday.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
Critics of the Minneapolis Police Department's policing strategies say getting rid of the camps only hides homelessness without solving it. The city claims numbers that say otherwise.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from his north Minneapolis home Monday night has been found safe, police say.
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.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
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.
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.
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
The race is between Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed Judge Brad Schimel, and the stakes feel palpably high among the state’s voters.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
All eyes are on Wisconsin for a high-stakes state Supreme Court race.
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.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would create a special car insurance program for low-income drivers who can't afford coverage, which they're required to have to get behind the wheel.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
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.
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.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the 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.
Hennepin Healthcare is set to get new leadership later this spring.
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.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the Devils beat the Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
The Gopher gymnastics team spent Monday morning hard at work, preparing for the NCAA Salt Lake Region
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.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
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.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
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.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
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.
A number of schools have reported closings or delays as another round of winter weather makes an unwelcome return visit to Minnesota this April Fools’ Day.
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 Mike Augustyniak says the next few days are still going to feel awfully winter-like before next week brings some level of spring hope to the forecast.
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued early closings or delays as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state Tuesday.
It's no April Fools' Day prank, Minnesota is once again under a winter weather advisory.
A number of schools have reported closings or delays as another round of winter weather makes an unwelcome return visit to Minnesota this April Fools’ Day.
From SPAM sandwiches to boba tea and cookies, Target Field will have options for everyone. The new foods were all on display at the Taste of the Twins event this week.
Minneapolis leaders say the largest encampment they know of in the city right now has only four people, a stark difference from the last few years.
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
The race is between Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed Judge Brad Schimel, and the stakes feel palpably high among the state’s voters.