4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
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As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
The city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures, far surpassing the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
The Salvation Army is offering up 10 cooling centers around the metro.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the next few days' worth of hot weather in Minnesota and the Twin Cities could result in pavement buckling along certain stretches.
A new study finds some communities feel the summer heat more than others.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while visiting Death Valley National Park as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.
A heat dome is covering much of the eastern United States today impacting nearly 75 million Americans. CBS's Bradley Blackburn shows us how people are trying to keep cool on this Juneteenth holiday.
Tens of millions of Americans are facing extreme heat advisories, with temperatures expected to hover over 90 degrees all week.
Tens of millions of Americans will experience high heat this week as a system moves east.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
A 54-year-old woman collapsed and died Monday while hiking at Colorado National Monument, officials said, as the region experiences a heat wave.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
WCCO's Jason Rantala catches up with Minneapolis residents using today's heat as an excuse to take advantage of spring.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
Labor Day weekend is traditionally the end of summer, but this season feels different.
As the temperatures rise, so do our energy bills. John Marshall with Xcel Energy says there are things you can do ahead of the heat - to help cut down energy costs.
Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.
A man from Roseville, Minnesota, was rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
A man from Roseville, Minnesota, was rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena will expire this summer after 25 years, but the power company will remain a partner of the Wild.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
A deputy in southwestern Minnesota is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash over the weekend.
Polls are open in the Brainerd Lakes area Tuesday morning as voters decide which Republican candidate will advance to a special election in two weeks.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty on a charge of producing and attempting to produce child pornography.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line in Minnesota as Congress debates cuts to Medicaid and health care. Beret Leone shows us what’s at stake.
Ethics rules are under the spotlight at the State Capitol following concerns about a conflict of interest involving a prominent state senator. Caroline Cummings explains why government watchdogs say it's time for a change.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
Technology stocks are doing better after news spread that the Trump's administration is exempting tariffs on smartphones, computers and other electronics imported from China — at least for now. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at what items you may want to go ahead and buy, and what gadgets can wait.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate in the face on Friday in the Twin Cities is now charged with second-degree murder.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
Two people sought after a homicide in Minnesota were arrested and taken into custody in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
State lawmakers say millions of dollars in health care funding are at risk if a proposal in the U.S. Congress goes through.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena will expire this summer after 25 years, but the power company will remain a partner of the Wild.
With the 2025 NFL draft quickly approaching, a consensus seems to be developing around expert predictions for the Minnesota Vikings' first-round pick.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
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.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
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 the wind will finally settle down tonight and we'll warm back to average tomorrow.
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.
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Wednesday will be milder in the Twin Cities, and Thursday will be even warmer, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak shares a preview of what parts of the country could see northern lights popping off overnight going into Wednesday morning. Hint: Minnesota is one of the areas that has a legitimate shot.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will finally settle down tonight and we'll warm back to average tomorrow.
Millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line in Minnesota as Congress debates cuts to Medicaid and health care. Beret Leone shows us what’s at stake.
Ethics rules are under the spotlight at the State Capitol following concerns about a conflict of interest involving a prominent state senator. Caroline Cummings explains why government watchdogs say it's time for a change.
A Roseville man is rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. The rescue was caught on camera. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for. Our Jason Rantala has the story.
Technology stocks are doing better after news spread that the Trump's administration is exempting tariffs on smartphones, computers and other electronics imported from China — at least for now. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at what items you may want to go ahead and buy, and what gadgets can wait.