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As commercial bird flocks continue to be plagued with H5N1, some farmers are starting to use this unusual tool to help keep their birds healthy: lasers. WCCO's John Lauritsen has the story.
Severe and even deadly flu cases are surging across the country.
Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
A Minnesota woman, while traveling in Florida, nearly lost her baby after contracting listeria
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
Kansas tied an NCAA record with five straight home runs on Wednesday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
The president's new 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminum is designed to get people to buy American-made, but it's expected to drive up costs on your next car, new homes and possibly even local craft brews.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to bring back safety Harrison Smith for a 14th season.
Authorities say a Twin Cities man arrested after a fatal crash Monday evening had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
The president's new 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminum is designed to get people to buy American-made, but it's expected to drive up costs on your next car, new homes and possibly even local craft brews.
Authorities say a Twin Cities man arrested after a fatal crash Monday evening had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Four in five aspiring homeowners say the expenses from down payments and closing costs are a significant obstacle to owning a home, according to a new survey.
Nearly seven years after a Minnesota sheriff's deputy killed their son, a family is receiving a settlement of $4.5 million.
As Trump threatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Walz will outline the impacts of such cuts to Minnesota families and students.
A police chase turned deadly late Monday night in Minnesota after a fleeing motorcyclist struck a pickup truck.
A 7-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a Minnesota YMCA pool this weekend during a swimming lesson.
Democrat David Gottfried is poised to win the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, locking Minnesota House in a balance of power tie.
Authorities are searching for a teenage boy who is missing from the Mille Lacs Lake area.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
The president's new, 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminum is designed to get people to buy American-made. But it's expected to drive up the price of a new car, new homes, and as Frankie McLister reports, possibly even local craft brews.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Minnesota gun safety advocates hope proposals to require safe storage of firearms and boost funding for violence prevention programs that didn't pass the Legislature last year will get a fresh look at the state capitol.
A bill at the Minnesota Capitol would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials. It comes as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up deportations of people without legal status. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.
Voters have decided Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. That means the House will return to a rare 67-67 tie.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
Authorities say a Twin Cities man arrested after a fatal crash Monday evening had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office dismissed charges after the suspect, 38-year-old Jeremy Sherman, died.
Robert Davis was the last person to see his girlfriend Barbara Lenz alive before she vanished in 1989, Iowa investigators said.
According to the complaint, the victim's mother heard yelling and looked outside to see her son leaning into the passenger side of a vehicle, appearing to be "half in and half out," as the vehicle accelerated.
Minneapolis police are searching for the gunman who shot and wounded an armed security guard working with a community organization.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
One of the Twin Cities is welcoming dozens of sporting events, shows and St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Kansas tied an NCAA record with five straight home runs on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to bring back safety Harrison Smith for a 14th season.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Northwestern (17-15) earned its first conference tournament win since 2022 for a chance to play No. 5 Wisconsin in Thursday's second round.
The No. 2 seed Eastview Lightning are back in the Minnesota State Girls Basketball Tournament for the first time in six years, defeating Anoka 62-39 on Wednesday.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
COPAL is one of hundreds of groups across the U.S. forming a modern-day underground railroad network of support.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
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.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
Outside of learning what new foods will end up a stick, there might not be greater anticipation from Minnesota State Fairgoers than finding out who will headline at the Grandstand.
Why do we get bored? How should we overcome it? Good Question.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be mild tonight with temperatures falling down to 37.
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 Chris Shaffer says temperatures will warm to the 60s tomorrow but there will be a bit of a breeze.
Instead of the whole county being alerted, there are now six smaller zones that will only be notified if a warning is issued in that area.
Severe weather season is right around the corner and the National Weather Service is improving how warnings are relayed here in Hennepin County. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us the changes starting next week.
Isabelle Montgomery celebrated her 105th birthday in January.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be mild tonight with temperatures falling down to 37.
Old-school record lovers listen up, you can get a record made in your own backyard. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a small business in south Minneapolis is keeping vinyl alive.
A ship lost for more than 130 years was finally found on the bottom of Lake Superior.
The president's new, 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminum is designed to get people to buy American-made. But it's expected to drive up the price of a new car, new homes, and as Frankie McLister reports, possibly even local craft brews.