Fourth of July is no picnic for some dogs. Here's how you can help them cope.
Jennifer Nicholson with Pet Wants shares some tips on keeping your furry friends happy and healthy during a time of fireworks and other stressful moments.
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Jennifer Nicholson with Pet Wants shares some tips on keeping your furry friends happy and healthy during a time of fireworks and other stressful moments.
Danu, a German Shepherd and Husky mix, is the perfect nanny and protector, according to Pet Haven.
In all, fifty-seven adult cats, four kittens and a 5-year-old great dane are now in Animal Humane Society care, getting their medical needs addressed including spay and neuter surgeries and eye and ear issues.
Brittany Baumann, of Animal Humane Society, talks about how the bonded pair of pigeons came to them. Pigeons, Baumann says, are actually among the earliest known examples of domesticated animals.
A new study shows many pet owners would rather turn to their furry friend for support after a stressful day than a person.
A simple bouquet of flowers, specifically lilies brightening up the kitchen, ended in heartbreak for one woman who lost her 3-year-old cat Claudia.
A simple bouquet of flowers, specifically lilies brightening up the kitchen, ended in heartbreak for one woman who lost her 3-year-old cat Claudia.
A new study says the relationship satisfaction we get from our dogs can be greater than the satisfaction with get from our relatives and friends, excluding the relationship with our kids.
Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
A massive rescue spanning four counties within 72 hours left the Animal Humane Society stretched thin. The shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than 5 dozen birds. Ubah Ali has the latest on the rush to isolate some animals out of fear of spreading disease.
Brittany Baumann from the Animal Humane Society shows off Lauren the puppy, and discusses the Walk for Animals that’s coming up next month.
A foster-based Minnesota animal rescue needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
Rescue Network, a foster-based Minnesota animal rescue, needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
Mr. Pugsley Addams, a feisty feline from Mound, Minnesota has clinched a Guinness World Record for having the longest tail on a living, domestic cat, measuring in at a whopping 18.5 inches.
If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your life or family, this week might just be the time to do it.
We all love a good massage to relax and unwind. But what about our dogs? Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn takes us inside a class that teaches pet owners how to give their furry friends a little extra TLC.
Should you be allowed to remove your cat's claws? A new bill at the Minnesota Capitol would take that choice out of your hands.
New research shows pet owners may be missing or misinterpreting their dog's social cues.
The Minneapolis Home and Garden is back at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend.
The sixth annual Fashions for Furry Friends show is coming up this Saturday to benefit Minnesota animal rescues. Click here for more info.
A new pet-friendly bookstore and cafe is now open in northeast Minneapolis.
Bonnie, a sweet senior lab looking for a home, joins the team on The 4.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
Animal attacks in Brooklyn Park peaked at 63 last year, more than double from 2019. And animal-related citations skyrocketed from four to 102.
Police found the stolen car near the 1500 block of Bryant Avenue North around 9:20 p.m. The baby was safe inside the car.
Police in a northern Minneapolis suburb are looking for information about two dogs that killed a third on Sunday.
A South Dakota man was killed in a crash south of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A couple of rounds of messy weather, including rain, slush, ice and snow, are set to hit Minnesota in the coming days.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
Police found the stolen car near the 1500 block of Bryant Avenue North around 9:20 p.m. The baby was safe inside the car.
Police in a northern Minneapolis suburb are looking for information about two dogs that killed a third on Sunday.
Wildlife experts say sightings are normal this time of year, with mating season from January to the end of March.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will tackle over 200 road construction projects this year, with some already underway.
Ramsey County, Minnesota, health officials say the county had its first case of mumps reported in about five years.
A South Dakota man was killed in a crash south of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The Moorhead Police Department says Colton Long Jr. was last seen on Feb. 23 wearing a black coat, blue sweatshirt and dark blue jeans.
Authorities are investigating after a man and a child were found dead of gunshot wounds inside a northwestern Minnesota residence Monday afternoon.
Around 2,000 acres at Camp Ripley in north-central Minnesota have burned due to a wildfire that broke out in the area on Sunday, officials with the military training center said.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
Chesney the kangaroo jumped an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin, spending three days on the lam.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
President Trump is expected to provide an update on the war in a special address.
The data shows agents arrested about 3,800 people between Dec. 1, 2025, and March 10.
The federal government says they were after the "worst of the worst," but less than a quarter of the people arrested during the Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota were convicted criminals.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
The cost of gas continues to rise as the war in Iran continues. In Minnesota, the average is now $3.42 a gallon. The national average passed four bucks for the first time since 2022. Are those high prices driving up the budgets of our public services? Frankie McLister found out.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
Police found the stolen car near the 1500 block of Bryant Avenue North around 9:20 p.m. The baby was safe inside the car.
Police in a northern Minneapolis suburb are looking for information about two dogs that killed a third on Sunday.
According to spokesperson Sgt. Garrett Parten, officers have found tablet devices in some stolen vehicles that can be used in conjunction with a generic key fob to get a car started.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen said he was "sober cabbing" Rep. Walter Hudson and another passenger when he was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired last week, according to a White Bear Lake police report.
Ramsey County, Minnesota, health officials say the county had its first case of mumps reported in about five years.
The Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling siding with a Colorado counselor who claimed the state's restriction unconstitutionally censored her conversations with young patients does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Get your taste buds ready for another season of Twins baseball. The home opener is Friday, but on Tuesday, the team revealed its new foods.
For many, the Minnesota Vikings' signing of Kyler Murray signaled a premature end to the team's quarterback competition. But head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't ready to publicly crown anyone yet.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for their 2026 home opener, with a new manager and plenty of accompanying fanfare.
Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
There is a winter weather advisory for most of Minnesota, including the metro, for the potential of slick roads due to snow, sleet and ice, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
NEXT Weather Alerts are in place for Wednesday and Thursday, and much of the state will be under a winter weather advisory starting Wednesday night.
A couple of rounds of messy weather, including rain, slush, ice and snow, are set to hit Minnesota in the coming days.
A couple of rounds of messy weather, including rain, slush, ice and snow, are set to hit Minnesota in the coming days.
Esther's Table in downtown Minneapolis is gearing up for both Easter and Passover meals, explain Chef Keven Kvalsten and owner Susan Capp.
The weather is turning cold once again, so it's a good time to remind folks that they can help people stay warm by donating coats through 3000 Acts of Kindness by Coated in Love. Executive director Danielle Igbanugo and board member Candis Johnson explain.
Studies on casual friendships show that having a broader social network can actually contribute to our emotional and psychological well-being, Dr. Kirsten Lind Seal explains.
New guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health links some Minnesota fish to mercury, which can pose risks for those who like to catch their own fish. Dr. Gigi Chawla, of Children's Minnesota, breaks down the figures.
With mortgage rates edging up, many homeowners are waiting to list their properties or stay put and make changes to their existing homes. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some observations.