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After a COVID-19-related death, a Minnesota union representing janitors and many other workers throughout the state is calling for additional personal protective equipment and hazard pay.
Front-line workers at Target plan to hold a mass sickout Friday in protest over what they call unsafe working conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moms and dads are wearing many hats right now, including helping kids with online learning.
No-touch thermometers can range from a small $50 device to a several-thousand-dollar camera system.
Dr. Greg Siwek, an infectious disease physician at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, says people who wear face masks are helping prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Stores can begin to offer curbside delivery or pick-up beginning Monday, but they should offer online payment, if possible. And all employees and in-store customers should wear masks, at the very least.
There's little argument that truck drivers are crucial to keeping grocer's shelves stocked and fuel in the tanks during this crippling pandemic.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is reopening in a limited capacity -- and its opening weekend is already sold out.
Here are the latest headlines in the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Going from being diabetic to not being diabetic, to not having to do dialysis every day, its a lot of pills but its definitely life-changing."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday afternoon that he'll be extending the state's stay-at-home order by two weeks -- and will allow curbside pickup for retail stores.
The 2020 Cities 97.1 Basilica Block Party has been canceled due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic
At Allina Health, two months ago they were doing 20 to 30 virtual visits a day. Now, they are helping about 5,000 patients a day.
A single senior care facility in the Twin Cities says it has lost 47 residents to COVID-19.
It's hosted a president, vice president and first lady. Now one of Minnesota's most awarded and critically acclaimed restaurants has decided to permanently close.
Minnesota saw its biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases Thursday as officials reported 492 additional lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's total to 5,136.
"We have been made aware of posts circulating throughout social media that are disseminating rumors & false information," the Minnesota State Fair's Twitter account posted.
U.S. Sens. Smith and Warren led 29 of their colleagues in calling on Senate leaders to include their plan for a $50 billion childcare bailout in the next coronavirus relief package.
New data shows first time prescriptions for hydroxy-chloroquine unexpectedly jumped on March 19. The same day President Trump began calling it a possible "miracle drug" against COVID-19, describing "very, very encouraging results."
Larger stores like Best Buy and HOM Furniture are already getting ready to reopen for scheduled appointments -- but smaller businesses are wondering when their turn will come.
Mosquito control is considered an essential health service, and crews are out surveying areas to treat while adjusting to the new normal.
Check out all of the COVID-19 headlines for Wednesday.
Gov. Tim Walz and members of Congress gathered at the JBS plant in Worthington Wednesday to discuss the crisis that's forced one of the nation's largest pork producing plants to shut down.
Minnesotans will learn Thursday to what extent the state will loosen the stay-at-home restrictions that have kept the state's economy on ice for just over a month, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday.
It started with one donation, and in a few weeks it has grown to giving $70,000 to people in need.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
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.
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said four of the eight shot have life-threatening injuries. It was the second mass shooting of the day on East Lake Street.
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.
Artificial intelligence has some excited and others scared, as the rapidly-evolving technology impacts the job market.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
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.
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.
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.
Walz, a Demcrat, said on social media he would seek a rare third term.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state just hours before he was taken into custody, according to a company spokesperson.
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
A senate working group in Minnesota heard emotional testimony on Monday from parents whose children survived the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings was at the meeting.
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.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
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.
Mariah Samuels, 34, was shot and killed on Sunday in Minneapolis. Her family said she died just minutes after posting about the domestic violence she faced.
A judge on Monday sentenced a southern Minnesota man accused of shoplifting several gun magazines from a sporting goods store.
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.
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."
The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely not play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday due to an ankle sprain.
Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal tries in his debut for the Atlanta Falcons in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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.
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.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
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 Lisa Meadows says Tuesday will be the hottest day of this very balmy stretch. Temperatures should top out around 90 with a heat index in the low 90s.
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.
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
Our late-summer heat will peak Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Tuesday will be the hottest day of this very balmy stretch. Temperatures should top out around 90 with a heat index in the low 90s.
Walz, a Demcrat, said on social media he would seek a rare third term.
Students and teachers at Annunciation Catholic School will make their way back to campus, the suspect in the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk will be arraigned in Utah and more.
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
The Dakota is hosting a free block party to mark the milestone.