Millions in missing money returned to Minnesotans
Tens of millions of previously missing dollars were returned to Minnesotans during the latest fiscal year, setting a new record for the state.
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Tens of millions of previously missing dollars were returned to Minnesotans during the latest fiscal year, setting a new record for the state.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
According to fuel savings platform GasBuddy, prices are expected to rise in much of the Corn Belt and a refinery outage may be to blame.
After a three-year pandemic pause, Americans’ student loan bills are coming due again. Interest begins accruing today, with payments starting next month.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter just proposed using leftover COVID-19 money to wipe away more than $100 million in medical bills. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains the impact on families.
Some good news to report if you're in the market for a new ride: prices are leveling out. They're even going down for used cars. Jonah Kaplan reports now on what you need to know to make sure you get the best deal.
These three midyear money moves can help set you up for success.
Customers took to social media to express concern and frustration after payments didn't up up in their accounts.
More than 10,000 Minnesotans will soon have to start paying their student loans back again after the Supreme Court wiped out President Biden's program to forgive billions of dollars in student debt.
The Federal Reserve stabilized interest rates yesterday, which could bring in more buyers. But that doesn't mean the process will be easier or cheaper any time soon. WCCO's Allen Henry explains.
They say money can't buy happiness, but what you buy may help your well-being.
Financial worries are causing a lot of stress for Americans. Here are some practical ways to lessen those worries.
We're watching out for your money this morning because we know financial worries are up.
This weekend, more than 80 venues across Minneapolis will open up their doors to the public. It's all part of its Doors Open weekend event, where the public will be able to explore places they generally can't go. One of those spots is the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Minnesota Democrats say they want to go big on education, pitching a record investment in schools for the next-two year budget. That bill is up for debate now on the House floor.
Federal officials declared that the banking system is safe and secure for all. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered that message during an address to the American Bankers Association meeting in Washington.
It's a method called "money parenting," and it's all about teaching kids about money and how it works. There's different strategies on how to implement this into a child's life.
WCCO’s Jonah Kaplan reports on how bills keep piling up for cities and counties because of the record snowfall.
You hear a lot about the high cost of rent in the Twin Cities, but in rural Minnesota it can be a struggle as well. Especially for the next generation of farmers looking for land.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve told lawmakers that the Central Bank will need to raise interest rates higher than previously expected in order to tame inflation.
While you're getting your taxes done, March is also a good time to organize your finances.
Colleges are still sending out acceptance letters and emails to high school seniors. The next assignment for students – and their parents—is how to pay for it.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
2.5 million Minnesotans could soon be cashing checks sent to them by the state. David Schuman shows us how those rebates could become a reality.
The budget package would invest approximately $287.4 million to connect people to the outdoors, mitigate and adapt to climate change, manage natural resources proactively, and address operational needs.
The Ice Castles are returning to the Twin Cities this year but will be at a new location: the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
The Gophers were hoping to bounce back after two losses last week against Washington and Oregon; two games which saw the collapse of the team's pillars of strong blocking and defense.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
The St. Paul Fire Department officially debuted its new electric fire truck on Friday.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
The Ice Castles are returning to the Twin Cities this year but will be at a new location: the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
The St. Paul Fire Department officially debuted its new electric fire truck on Friday.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
Alternative rockers Linkin Park are extending their world tour into 2025, with Minnesota included in one of many stops.
E-mailed bomb threats targeting election offices in Minnesota were among more than 100 threats across multiple states, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Thursday.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
A Virginia-based meatpacking company will pay the state of Minnesota a $2 million penalty for illegally employing children between the ages of 14 and 17.
We're nearly midway through November and scant snowflakes have reached the ground in Minnesota, which has many of the state's residents wondering when they'll need to break out the shovel or snowblower.
"President Trump delivered the greatest political comeback in American history based on his proven record and promise to make this country great again," Emmer said after he was reelected as house majority whip.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
The Minnesota DFL Party is calling on the state's Republican members of Congress to release an ethics report on former Florida GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
The results could determine control of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
The president-elect’s selection of former congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General raised eyebrows.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
A judge sentenced a 25-year-old man to 13 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that led to the largest fentanyl bust in Minnesota history.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
In just eight weeks, there have been nine killings across the city. In the same stretch of time, officers with the St. Paul police have shot three people.
Bryan James McKinnon is facing two charges of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
Alternative rockers Linkin Park are extending their world tour into 2025, with Minnesota included in one of many stops.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
Audi Crooks had 26 points and eight rebounds, Sydney Harris added 13 and No. 8 Iowa State beat St. Thomas of Minnesota 80-47.
Taylor Heise and her Minnesota Frost teammates had the time of their lives celebrating the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League championship throughout the summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
The Minnesota Vikings get another chance to clean up some offensive issues Sunday in their second of two straight road games against the dregs of the AFC South.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says the weekend remains dry despite a storm system passing by to our north, but we'll notice more wind with gusts pushing 30 mph.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says after some more dense fog to start Friday, the Twin Cities will enjoy some sunshine and highs into the lower 50s.
After some more dense fog to start Friday, the Twin Cities should be able to squeeze out a little sunshine with highs in the lower 50s and calm winds.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says after some more dense fog to start Friday, the Twin Cities should be able to squeeze out a little sunshine with highs into the lower 50s and calm winds.
The city says this truck will not only reduce harmful emissions and fuel costs but also enhance firefighter health and safety.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
Kodi Satra, Beverage Manager at Tattersall Distilling, shows off the pumpkin, stuffing and cranberry flavors of their new fall cocktail line.
Dave Ross, from Northern Tool + Equipment, shares a quick checklist for making sure your equipment is in the best condition.
Sip 'N Bloom is bringing a festive fall floral arranging workshop to The Market at Malcolm Yards, explains David Kisan.