Health Officials Beg Minnesota Families To 'Reconsider' Thanksgiving To Halt COVID Spread
Minnesota's top health officials shared an urgent message with families Monday to think twice about their Thanksgiving plans.
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Minnesota's top health officials shared an urgent message with families Monday to think twice about their Thanksgiving plans.
COVID-19's spread in Minnesota could sideline students from winter sports.
MDH officials believe there has been more resistance to public health guidelines in west-central Minnesota. But GOP Rep. Dave Baker says with elections over, politics must be put aside as the pandemic enters a ninth and more dangerous month.
A viewer sent WCCO a video of a party bus picking up people outside a bar in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood at 10:15 p.m. Saturday night, with bus riders being able to do what the state wanted to stop -- gathering and partying after 10 p.m.
One day after Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he tested positive for the coronavirus, a fourth Republican lawmaker released his positive results.
Minnesota health officials are reporting the third straight day of daily COVID-19 cases over 7,000. Meanwhile, the state's death toll is nearing 3,000. Minnesota health officials are reporting the third straight day of daily COVID-19 cases over 7,000. Meanwhile, the state's death toll is nearing 3,000. It's an alarming stage of the pandemic that is prompting health officials to urge adherence to safety restrictions set in place.
Hospitals filled up, major schools closed classrooms, the state sought emergency help with contact tracing and most inmates at one prison were infected as the coronavirus raged across Iowa.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the nation's emerging health leaders in the fight against COVID-19, has partnered with one of Minnesota's biggest foundations to support the families of health care workers who've died of the virus.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court was hearing arguments Monday on whether to strike down the state's mask mandate being challenged by conservatives as an unconstitutional overreach of power by Democratic. Gov. Tony Evers.
Like many medical workers around the world, Fargo emergency room nurse Adam Johnston can't escape the grim reality of the coronavirus pandemic. It follows him everywhere: at work, where people die every shift; at the grocery store, where people rail against his city's mask requirement; and at home, where he struggles to sleep.
The Republican senate majority leader in Minnesota announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will have no excuse to miss a very important call about their health.
Not all Minnesotans are able to get their hands on a flu shot, according to Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Hospitalization rates due to complications from COVID-19 continue to rise in North Dakota, with 17 patients admitted to medical facilities in the last day, state health officials reported Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported Sunday another 7,559 new cases of COVID-19, marking the the third time this week that new infections breached the 7,000-case benchmark. Additionally, 31 more people with the virus have died.
Members of the Minnesota DFL are criticizing the Senate GOP for not notifying them about a COVID-19 outbreak within their party before Thursday's special session.
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all Minnesotans between the ages of 18 and 35 get a COVID-19 test right now.
Marit Larson wanted to encourage her Wayzata senior classmates and other young people to wear masks.
It has been a record-breaking week for COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, and Saturday was no different as the state reported 8,703 new cases, shattering the single-day record. An additional 35 people also died.
Earlier in the week, Gov. Tim Walz announced bars and restaurants would have to start shutting down their dine-in services every day at 10 p.m.
The state has seen explosive growth in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, surpassing 7,000 cases in a single day on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic began.
Minnesota's newest COVID-19 restriction will go into effect Friday night.
The Salvation Army says the requests for food boxes are up tenfold since the start of the pandemic and needs across the country are up 15%, and at the same time their revenue from kettle donations could be cut in half.
The fire marshal division says that there are significant outbreaks in the fire departments in Bloomington and Hutchinson.
Minnesota Department of Health will launch a program Monday that will text people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to let them know that a contact tracer will soon be calling.
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.
A Blaine, Minnesota, boy is home after 246 days in the hospital with a new heart thanks to a donor.
Investigators say a 15-year-old boy from Ramsey was driving a dirt bike on the southern sidewalk on Northdale Boulevard Northwest when he swerved onto the road at the intersection of Marigold Street Northwest.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
A Blaine, Minnesota, boy is home after 246 days in the hospital with a new heart thanks to a donor.
Investigators say a 15-year-old boy from Ramsey was driving a dirt bike on the southern sidewalk on Northdale Boulevard Northwest when he swerved onto the road at the intersection of Marigold Street Northwest.
A recovery team has found a body believed to be a Minnesota kayaker who disappeared at Jackson Lake in western Wyoming more than a year ago.
Children's Hospital trauma surgeon Dr. Trish Valusek says she's still upset by the pain and loss those small patients faced.
Inside the studio, the team at YogaFit is preparing for something bigger than a traditional class.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Food service, custodial and maintenance workers working for the University of Minnesota system have started a rolling strike, the union that represents the employees said Monday night.
Gov. Tim Walz will meet with legislative leaders on Tuesday to discuss a special session focused on gun safety.
Minnesota is eight days into meteorological fall, and it definitely felt like it over the weekend — though it doesn't look like it yet.
A 44-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in New Market Township, Minnesota, on Monday morning.
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.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
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 group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
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.
The push for change at the State Capitol comes after a shooter killed two students and wounded more than 20 others at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Minnesota's governor met with top lawmakers behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest on where things stand.
Three months after the politically-motivated killing of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Democrats selected state Rep. Zack Stephenson to steer the caucus moving forward.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
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.
A man accused of stabbing both of his parents at their home in Champlin, Minnesota, allegedly did so during a "drug induced rage," court documents show.
The indictment says the men are leaders of the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a group of armed fighters seeking to create a new country in the English-speaking northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon.
Police are investigating the shooting. No one has been arrested.
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
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.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
Moore and Fowles join Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen in the Hall of Fame. This is the first time four players from the same WNBA team have achieved this high honor.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
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.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
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.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
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.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
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 clouds will clear out tomorrow for a sunny afternoon with highs around 75.
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 rain is moving out, but clouds will linger overnight.
The clouds will clear and highs will return to average on Wednesday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Lisa Meadows breaks down how summer weather helped spur Minnesota’s positive fall color outlook, as well as the best times to head out for some leaf peeping.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will clear out tomorrow for a sunny afternoon with highs around 75.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities, like Chicago, to help stop crime. Can National Guard Troops perform law enforcement duties, like arresting people? Good Question. Jeff Wagner digs into the laws that create a complicated answer.
It was a heartfelt welcome home in Blaine Tuesday night for a teen whose medical journey kept him away from home for more than eight months. Frankie McLister explains how the 16-year-old has another shot at life.
Police believe they found the body of 24-year-old Logan Sampson in a field in New Prague this morning.
A strike is officially underway at several University of Minnesota campuses. Over a thousand workers who handle things from cleaning to cooking walked off the job Tuesday. Ubah Ali is at the U of M with the latest on negotiations and the impact on students.