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How hydroponic gardens in schools bring fresh produce to students
Public schools in Wisconsin are turning to indoor gardens to get fresh produce to their cafeteria tables.
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Public schools in Wisconsin are turning to indoor gardens to get fresh produce to their cafeteria tables.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
State officials say household visits to food shelves are on pace to hit seven million by the end of this year. That's up from last year's five million visits, which was unprecedented at the time.
Second Harvest Heartland says it's in desperate need for volunteers. The local food bank says 2023 will be the hungriest yet.
Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.
Second Harvest Heartland and local nonprofit organizations announced a newly passed state budget for prepared meals.
It's no secret that potholes are causing major issues for Minnesotans right now. Second Harvest Heartland says on top of just car trouble, the nuisances are leading to an increase in food insecurity. This afternoon, they explained why, and continued to ask for additional funding for Minnesota food banks.
A surge in grocery costs combined with the end of pandemic programs is causing a spike in hardship, a new study finds.
For the sixth consecutive year, student leaders are raising donations for Southern Anoka Community Assistance – a local food shelf and thrift store.
Two people were killed and two more injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
Experts say staying sharp on reading and math skills can help your student avoid the "summer slide."
Monday will be mostly dry, though showers and storms will likely arrive in the overnight hours heading into Tuesday.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
The river's crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
The river's crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
An investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in the Mississippi River.
Fred Richard and Brody Malone headline the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team.
Two people were killed and two more injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after a 50-year-old man died early Sunday afternoon while scuba diving in a northern Minnesota lake.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
It's a fantastic finish to the weekend in Minnesota, with sunny and dry conditions expected on Sunday.
Washington County has declared a state of emergency as rising flood waters of the St. Croix River threaten the historic city of Stillwater.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a man died trying to save his grandchild from drowning on Saturday.
The facility has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches. A court-appointed monitor is currently overseeing the facility.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated his First Amendment free speech rights and must be overturned.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding visitors that it is illegal to remove insects from state parks after reports of people harvesting cicadas.
The city of River Falls is more colorful than it's ever been.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
It's not the 911 call St. Louis Park police officer Maddie Turnquist expected on a night shift a few weeks ago.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
Prince fans got the chance to hear a candid interview with one of Prince's favorite collaborators.
President Biden is trying to rebound from Thursday night's debate performance.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. One of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13. One of the biggest contests is in the Fifth Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. She joined us Sunday to talk about the close rematch, give her reaction to President Biden’s debate performance and more.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen next week — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream.
Minnesota patients facing mounting medical debt could soon catch a break thanks to a new law.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville Saturday morning.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Friday night.
Liara Tsai's friends are choosing to remember her not by the way she died, but the way she lived.
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 60 months in prison in connection to a grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl in March.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
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While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Trevor Larnach hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to extend Minnesota's home run streak to 19 games and lift the Twins to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Reese broke a WNBA single-season record with her 10th straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks set the previous record in 2015.
Fred Richard and Brody Malone headline the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team.
Jonathan Rodríguez scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Minnesota United.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. One of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading in key swing states. Esme Murphy previews the debate and some new rules that could impact performances.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year.
You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question.
On Wednesday, the United States celebrates Juneteenth. It's a distinction shared by only 10 other special days. So, we wanted to know: How are federal holidays created? And how does that designation affect each state? Good Question.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
Enjoy some dry time on Monday before more rain arrives later in the evening.
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 be mostly dry, though showers and storms will likely arrive in the overnight hours heading into Tuesday.
Monday will be mainly dry, though showers and storms will arrive overnight into Tuesday.
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says there's a chance for rain Monday evening.
A new online shopping delivery fee goes into effect in Minnesota, President Biden remains defiant amid calls to drop out of the presidential race and more.
Enjoy some dry time on Monday before more rain arrives later in the evening.
In addition to the new locations, the popular metro breakfast spot has a couple of new items on the menu.
The receding is good news for Valleyfair, but there’s still a long way to go, plus the rest of the morning’s top stories.
President Biden is trying to rebound from Thursday night's debate performance.