Why do we sleep more when we get sick?
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
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There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Despite it being late February, our brutal flu season shows no signs of slowing down. Even if it's not the flu, there's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. Why do we sleep so much when we get sick? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what we know about rest and recovery.
Researchers at University College London say morning people tend to be in a better mood, have greater life satisfaction, and self-worth.
Experts say frostbite can happen in just minutes in the dangerously cold temperatures Minnesota has been seeing.
Beret Leone has a story about a very resilient Minneapolis family. Sarah and Dan Kanser's youngest sons have a rare terminal condition. While it makes every day difficult, they're still able to find the joy in every day too.
Eagles fans likely had a stress-free time watching the Super Bowl. Their hair might be especially thankful for that.
A dermatologist with Hennepin Healthcare explains what causes your hair to turn gray.
A Minnesota woman, while traveling in Florida, nearly lost her baby after contracting listeria
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Addiction and recovery is a subject that’s quite personal to many Minnesotans. The Department of Health says more people are in need of recovery suggesting 290,000 people need treatment. There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
A Minnesota senator says she will continue to fight against high prescription drug prices as a new administration takes over.
Aaron Leventhal joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to discuss ways to stay fit once you're over the age of 40.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, usually in middle age, we need reading glasses. Why does our vision change? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield found there's a little-known word that explains it all.
It happens to the best of us, and there's no controlling it. Hiccups are just a part of life. Is there an actual cure for hiccups? Good Question. There are a lot of tricks and theories, but Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shares an actual fix.
A new Minnesota Department of Human Services report is proposing changes to improve health gaps American Indian communities in Minnesota face.
A trial over North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids is happening, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit that argued the law violates the state's constitution.
Many of us have New Year resolutions to lose weight or eat healthier. We're here with Brian Nanoff, owner of Impulse Juice Co., who's here to tell us about how to make fresh green juice right in your home.
If you're feeling the winter blues after our long stretch of sub-zero temperatures you're not alone. A recent Gallup poll reveals that 1 in 5 Americans say they often feel lonely. Maria Lisignolli and Photojournalist Ray Campos take us to northeast Minneapolis to see how people are "breaking the bubble" of isolation.
St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali, of Ward 4, announced she will step down next month.
North Dakota's highest court has ruled that the state's overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge's ruling that struck down the law in September.
Opinions about childhood vaccinations have become increasingly polarized, leaving many parents overwhelmed and unsure of who to trust.
President Trump signed another executive order that reverses protections for transgender people. Esme Murphy looked into what it means for Minnesota.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
The so-called "quad-demic" is packing emergency rooms with sick patients. And as Frankie McLister reports, it is also putting assisted living homes on lockdown.
Gov. Tim Walz says he anticipates President Trump will send the National Guard to Minnesota.
The votes are in for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest and this year's winner is built for battle.
Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
One of several people facing federal charges in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in the Twin Cities pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Gov. Tim Walz says he anticipates President Trump will send the National Guard to Minnesota.
Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.
One of several people facing federal charges in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in the Twin Cities pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Charges say the victim was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a "devastating brain bleed," and died Monday night.
With less than a month until Election Day, St. Paul voters are hearing from the candidates looking to lead Minnesota's capital city.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher pleaded guilty Monday to sending sexual photos of herself to children, court documents show.
One man is dead after a fishing boat capsized on the Mississippi River, sending him and two others into the water on Tuesday morning.
A 46-year-old North Branch, Minnesota, man was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for three separate assaults on young women after DNA technology used in 2023 led to his arrest, the attorney's office said.
A 49-year-old man is in the hospital and two people are in custody after a stabbing in Straight River Township, Minnesota, on Saturday.
Three people in their 20s are recovering and volunteers are looking for a dog after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon, according to the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Around 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin are unpaid and in limbo amid the government shutdown, including a woman WCCO spoke with on Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a teenage boy is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound days after shooting his pregnant girlfriend and uploading a video of the violence to social media.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
Gov. Tim Walz says he anticipates President Trump will send the National Guard to Minnesota.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.
One of several people facing federal charges in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy in the Twin Cities pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher pleaded guilty Monday to sending sexual photos of herself to children, court documents show.
Charges say the victim was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a "devastating brain bleed," and died Monday night.
A 46-year-old North Branch, Minnesota, man was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for three separate assaults on young women after DNA technology used in 2023 led to his arrest, the attorney's office said.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
A baby boy from Lakeville, Minnesota needed specialized medical care at a hospital across the country. Thanks to some committed parents and a Midwest nonprofit staffed with volunteer pilots, he made the journey.
Abdirahman Warsame of Minneapolis once felt alone in his fentanyl addiction. He hopes his personal story resonates with those battling an addiction that has silenced them.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In a city filled with stages, two women saw a glaring absence and turned it into a powerful presence.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get some "extensive work" during the team's bye week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, in hopes he can begin ramping up to a return to the field.
The Minnesota Vikings showed again their hidden strength of being able to win close games in adverse conditions by beating the Cleveland Browns at the end of a difficult 10-day road trip.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
The two have put a lot of ice time to get here, officiating every level of hockey in Minnesota and internationally. From a pool of 100 names, they are two of 22 officials, and two of eight Americans to be selected to officiate the Winter Olympics.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
Melvin Carter is seeking a 3rd term as St. Paul mayor. He has four opponents running against him. One of them is Rep. Kaohly Her.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Susan Brower, the State Demographer, about what's contributing to our declining population.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
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.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
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.
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."
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we will feel the coldest air of the season so far tonight as lows drop down into the 30s and 20s.
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.
Frost is possible in communities north and east of the Twin Cities overnight Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
It’ll be a sunny and seasonable Tuesday, with temps in the 60s, but there's a widespread chance for frost overnight.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're on the cusp of the first frost and freeze of the season, followed by a quick warm-up.
A new hockey season begins this week at the newly renamed Grand Casino Arena. Fans should come hungry. Beret Leone gives us a taste of the Wild.
School board members from more than 50 districts have signed a letter supporting the policy change.
Authorities say one person was found unresponsive after a fishing boat capsized in the Mississippi River near the Xcel Energy plant
A former middle school teacher is pleading guilty to sending graphic photos and messages to high school students.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we will feel the coldest air of the season so far tonight as lows drop down into the 30s and 20s.