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Demand Increases For AC Fixes & Installation In Heat Wave, But Materials Face Shortage
The surge in demand for AC to stay cool is being met with a supply shortage fueled by an encumbered supply chain in the pandemic.
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The surge in demand for AC to stay cool is being met with a supply shortage fueled by an encumbered supply chain in the pandemic.
As Minnesota experiences its seventh day inside a 90-degree heatwave, Excel Energy shares tips on how to stay comfortable in your home without breaking the bank.
This early summer heat wave has forced a central Minnesota city to issue a watering ban.
St. Paul Public Schools ended the school year abruptly, blaming the hot weather. Students, teachers and parents learned of the cancellation just before school got out for the day.
All St. Paul Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the school year due to the hot weather. Students will not switch to distance learning.
Minnesota's hot streak is going to stretch over most of the next work week, and the only relief in sight is that the weekend looks to only see highs in the upper 80s.
There is a heat advisory through Thursday in Scott, Carver, Washington, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin and Dakota counties with temperatures in the middle to upper 90s each afternoon.
The extreme temperatures didn't intimidate too many people from getting outside as it was nearly impossible to find a place to park at Lake Ann in Chanhassen Saturday afternoon.
Since pandemic restrictions have rolled back, there are plenty of free places open to cool off during this weekend's heat wave.
Temperatures will circle around 100 degrees this weekend, which means Minnesotans will be turning on the air conditioner—some for the first time this season.
As a late-summer heat wave settles over Minnesota, there'll be a risk of severe storms overnight Tuesday.
On Monday, the temperature hit 86 degrees. So, how common are September warm-ups? Good Question.
A hot and humid weekend is upon us. WCCO's Marielle Mohs visited Columbia Heights where people are bracing for the heat.
The first heat wave of the season in Minnesota is in store for this weekend.
This comes after the Twin Cities made it to 100 degrees Monday, for the first time in nearly six years.
This is the earliest we've seen a 100-degree day in the Twin Cities in recorded history. Previously, the record was May 31.
Record high temperatures were recorded Sunday across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas.
When the the weather gives you lemons, some make lemonade -- lots and lots of lemonade.
It's tough to believe that just five weeks ago the Ferris wheel at Betty Danger's Country Club in Northeast Minneapolis was under snow and ice.
Minnesotans are being advised to keep safe and cool as a three-day wave of excessive heat moves into the state Wednesday.
Heat and humidity are making their way into Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, an excessive heat warning goes into effect for much of the state of Minnesota. They will stay in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.
November typically means it's time to get the rake out, clean up the yard and get the house ready for the cold winter that's typically ahead. But most of us can stay in denial of that, put on the sunglasses and even the shorts for at least another week.
It's July, which means we're in the hottest time of the year for Minnesota weather. Mother Nature won't disappoint on Monday as she will bring the heat. With it will come some oppressive humidity and a few storms before it finally feels comfortable again.
It may not have felt like it with the high wind speeds, but temperatures in the Twin Cities reached 84 degrees Wednesday, breaking a 133-year-old record.
While the air on Wednesday feels like the deepest, most miserable part of winter -- the kind that settles into your bones as though setting up shop for the long term -- there are a few signs of impending spring in the air.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Minnesota Vikings' presumed quarterback of the future, J.J. McCarthy, is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the team.
These five tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you determine what to trust.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Workers are demanding answers after a Minneapolis nonprofit shut down without notice, potentially leaving thousands of clients without care.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
A deputy is in stable condition after their squad car went off a south-central Minnesota road and flipped on Thursday evening.
A motorist lost control of their car, went airborne and crashed into the garage roof of a southeastern Minnesota home on Thursday morning.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated hundreds of thousands of people with addiction.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated hundreds of thousands of people with addiction.
The nice weather this week might have you wanting to go for a swim, but several beaches in Minneapolis are still off limits.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Minnesota Vikings' presumed quarterback of the future, J.J. McCarthy, is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the team.
The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage.
This season with the Minnesota Lynx has been as enjoyable as ever for Cheryl Reeve.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
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.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be pleasant before a string of days with isolated showers and storms.
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 Joseph Dames shares the forecast for the weekend, which includes multiple chances for rain, yet again.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be pleasant before a string of days with isolated showers and storms.
The Minneapolis park workers strike is facing new challenges from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames shares the forecast for the weekend, which includes multiple chances for rain, yet again.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday morning, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The outage is being caused by a CrowdStrike software glitch.