Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Shares Her Top 3 Minnesota State Fair Things
With COVID-19 cases rising, WCCO wondered if Minnesota political leaders would still go to the fair. The answer is yes.
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With COVID-19 cases rising, WCCO wondered if Minnesota political leaders would still go to the fair. The answer is yes.
Hundreds of students in Albert Lea Area Schools are in quarantine after three dozen people tested positive for COVID-19 in the first five days of the school year.
There are two new locations in the Twin Cities metro area. In St. Paul, the Roy Wilkins Auditorium is reopening as a COVID-19 testing site. And in Bloomington, a site is opening at the former DMV on Logan Avenue South.
Minneapolis' flagship theater is joining the growing list of venues that will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances.
Overall, the latest figures of those hospitalized show 165 Minnesotans in ICU with COVID, compared to fewer than 20 about six weeks ago. So far, 642,288 have tested positive for COVID in Minnesota since the start of the pandemic, and there have been 7,793 deaths.
Hospital ICU bed capacity in the Twin Cities is above 97%. It's even more crowded outside intensive care units.
Delta Air Lines says employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 will be subject to a $200 monthly surcharge beginning this fall, citing costs for hospitalization.
The policy goes into effect Sept. 20, when the orchestra's season begins.
According to the latest figures from the Minnesota Department of Health, 97.5% of ICU beds in the metro area are currently in use. The situation is almost as bad in southeastern Minnesota, where only eight beds are still open.
While a number of music venues are requiring proof of vaccination for concert-goers, that's not the case at Mystic Lake Casino.
Minnesota is bringing its $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
As debates over masks and vaccines mark the beginning of a new school year, one Minnesota family is opening up about their heartbreaking loss from the pandemic.
Minnesota health officials on Tuesday said they're nervous about the large crowds expected at the Minnesota State Fair as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus continues to circulate statewide.
It's back-to-school for many in a few weeks, but after more than a year at home during the pandemic, many children returning will be burdened with feelings of anxiety.
According to MDH, 98% of Minnesota is in the high transmission category.
On Tuesday, White Bear Lake Area High School in Minnesota faced Cottage Grove's Park High School in boys varsity soccer. It wasn't a typical game; it was one dedicated to mental health awareness.
A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
It was a major milestone for the Annunciation Catholic School community on Tuesday as students returned to the classroom for the first time since the tragic shooting.
It's the time of year when many parents see their kids head off to college, and one couple is channeling those feelings into a comedy show with heart.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a rare bid for a third consecutive term that would make history if he wins.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Five students and a driver are recovering after two school buses collided in Oakland Township, Minnesota, Monday afternoon, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office.
Joe Norgaard, 44, was surveying a rural stretch of a road in New Market Township earlier this month when a 58-year-old motorist fatally hit him.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
The man authorities believe assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk last week appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the details.
North suburban voters have chosen a replacement for the former DFL House leader killed in her home this summer.
The 2026 Minnesota governor's race officially kicked off on Tuesday when Gov. Tim Walz ended the speculation about if he would throw his hat in the ring once more or bow out.
WCCO political reporter Caroline Cummings talks about the race for Minnesota governor.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
A 19-year-old man faces charges in the fatal shooting of a St. Olaf College football player last week.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
A man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, then kidnapping her in June 2024, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to online court records updated on Monday.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
It's the time of year when many parents see their kids head off to college, and one couple is channeling those feelings into a comedy show with heart.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Video game fans will hear the work of musicians Stef "P.O.S" Alexander and Dwynell Roland under the newest version of the skateboarding game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Toro and the Minnesota Twins teamed up to renovate the Phillips neighborhood field, which had not been updated in 20 years.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and possible thunderstorms arrive by late afternoon 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it won't be as warm tomorrow, but highs will remain above average tomorrow and it'll stay humid.
Tuesday is the hottest day of the recent heat wave, and a few storms can’t be ruled out for the evening, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer
Tuesday is the hottest day of the recent heat wave, and a few storms can’t be ruled out for the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and possible thunderstorms arrive by late afternoon tomorrow
A key ingredient for hot dish keeps getting more and more expensive and causing sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores. Why is ground beef so expensive? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains how the cattle industry has become a cash cow.
White Bear Lake Area High School in Minnesota faced Cottage Grove's Park High School in boys varsity soccer. It wasn't a typical game; it was one dedicated to mental health awareness.
The City of Minneapolis Health Department posted video showing some of what inspectors found recently.
The man authorities believe assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk last week appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the details.