![human-tin-man.jpg](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/05/12/7769ac5b-febe-4014-9581-b0a80cf9a941/thumbnail/640x360/9b4a145b6c30c95092230c22695c94e3/human-tin-man.jpg?v=5710b2ed1cee1bdfd30cb9c02455b43d#)
Minnesota's First Man To Live Without A Heart
It's easy to forget to re-charge our cell phones, or iPads, but what if your life relied on a battery? For one patient at the Mayo Clinic, his lifeline is a plastic, rechargeable heart.
Watch CBS News
It's easy to forget to re-charge our cell phones, or iPads, but what if your life relied on a battery? For one patient at the Mayo Clinic, his lifeline is a plastic, rechargeable heart.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester are using an unlikely weapon in the fight against nicotine addiction. It's not mice, but zebrafish.
The Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate – is slated to give a live webcast at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on Tuesday.
A six-member Mayo Clinic team leaves Rochester Monday for a month-long expedition to Nepal and Mount Everest.
The Mayo Clinic has brought international attention to Minnesota because of its exceptional reputation for medical care. And the Mayo brothers, Charles and William, are known for being the pioneering doctors who got the ball rolling more than 100 years ago.
The Supreme Court unanimously tossed out medical patent claims for Prometheus Laboratories on Tuesday for a test that could help doctors set drug doses for autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease, a decision that could affect the burgeoning field of personalized medicine.
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in Minnesota for medical care, according to the Rochester Post-Bulletin.
The Mayo Clinic in Florida has joined a south Georgia health system, which will become part of the Minnesota-based health care organization.
Technology may be what the doctor orders during a medical crisis after a Rochester man credited an iPad with helping to save his life.
Three Minnesota companies have been called among the 100 best places to work, according to Fortune Magazine.
A 53-year-old Owatonna is in critical condition after his car rolled over Thursday morning and imprisoned him in an icy creek for more than six hours, authorities said.
Police cars escorted Shawn Schneider's body Saturday morning back to Lake City, where funeral arrangements are underway.
The Lake City police officer who suffered a gunshot wound to the head earlier this month died Friday evening, according to a Mayo Clinic spokesperson.
Three people were killed when a helicopter on its way to retrieve a heart for transplant crashed in northern Florida, leaving the patient to wait for another organ to become available.
Imagine that a hospital room is where you'll spend the holidays. It's a reality for a Duluth woman who has spent the past month in the Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic said there is more evidence that smoking bans in Minnesota are keeping more people alive.
Although they are just 17-months-old, identical twins Ethan and Evan Moritz have defied the odds.
Jerry Kill left the Mayo Clinic on Wednesday and was back in the Twin Cities in time for the Gophers' practice at 3:30 p.m. His coaching staff said earlier this week they expect him to be on the sidelines at Michigan on Saturday.
Minnesota's assistants and players are trying to keep practice as normal as possible while coach Jerry Kill seeks further treatment for his recurring seizures.
Joe Mauer says he's sure there's nothing wrong with him more than the pneumonia that prematurely ended his rough season.
The Mayo Clinic is looking for ways to connect with patients around the world and is exploring an expansion to India.
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is likely to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a mild case of pneumonia.
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a somewhat unusual strategy to fight feline AIDS and shed some light on how to combat the human virus.
A Mayo Clinic study finds that "burnout" and financial debt are widespread among doctors-in-training.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a vaccine designed to prevent the recurrence of ovarian and breast cancer. The the FDA has given its approval.
Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break in an 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota United used a first-half own goal and a second-half score by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to snap a nine-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Travelers around the country are still dealing with the outage from Friday's Crowdstrike update.
The Burnsville Police Department has evacuated numerous neighbors near the 12600 block of Chowen Bend after being called to a residence for a domestic assault.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
The Burnsville Police Department has evacuated numerous neighbors near the 12600 block of Chowen Bend after being called to a residence for a domestic assault.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
Anyone who called Blaze Credit Union heard a recorded message saying they're experiencing issued related to the outage.
A 3-year-old is in critical condition after a dog attack in Brooklyn Park on Friday afternoon.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
The train, which was carrying consumer goods, derailed around 3:15 a.m.
Anyone who called Blaze Credit Union heard a recorded message saying they're experiencing issued related to the outage.
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.
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.
For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
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.
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.
The Burnsville Police Department has evacuated numerous neighbors near the 12600 block of Chowen Bend after being called to a residence for a domestic assault.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
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.
For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health.
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.
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.
Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break in an 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota United used a first-half own goal and a second-half score by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to snap a nine-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
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.
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.
Rain showers move in from the north, but will dry up by the end of 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.
Spotty showers crossed through the state throughout the day on Saturday, but should dissipate by Sunday.
The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.
This weekend will be slightly more humid than it has been over the last few days.
Rain gives way to a dry evening. Some showers are possible tomorrow. Next weekend will be dry with highs near the 90s.
Joe Mauer's baseball career has been nothing short of legendary and this weekend that has been solidified.
As of 6:17 p.m. on Saturday evening, police report that they've taken a suspect into custody peacefully after being called to a residence for a domestic assault.
WCCO's Ubah Ali explains how the outage in particular is affecting airport travel.
Rain showers move in from the north, but will dry up by the end of the evening.