Minnesota woman creates app that celebrates motherhood
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
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A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
While multiple generations have now been brought up to play video games, research suggests that there are both good and bad sides to the pastime.
The Inver Grove Heights mother hopes her coffee shop gives other people a place to share their own stories.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
A new study published by researchers at the University of British Columbia found that there is a specific formula for having the perfect day. The formula suggests working no more than six hours per day, but also spending six hours with family. Two hours of exercise is also best.
New research suggests that letting your mind wander is actually good for sussing out "hidden patterns and statistical regularities without conscious awareness."
The mother of a teenager who donated his eyes and tissue after death is now directing a play as a way to raise awareness about being a donor.
Relationship expert Dr. Michael Walker shares simple, actionable ways to help yourself or someone you love get out of a funk.
A good deep clean can make our home sparkle, but did you know it can also support your mental and physical well-being? Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer shares four simple spring cleaning tips to help us clean for our health.
Several mental health advocates gathered Wednesday to decry the potential cuts to mental health funding.
Mental health advocates are calling out cuts as grant money hangs in limbo.
A new puppy enrichment center in Eden Prairie is like a preschool for puppies. Designed to promote healthy development, this new facility aims to specifically prepare dogs who hope to one day become service animals. WCCO's Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso stopped by to visit some furry friends.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
New research shows your social media use could be making you more prone to higher rates of irritability and anger.
The Washington Avenue bridge connects Gophers from both sides of the University of Minnesota. It's also the site of several suicides since it was built.
The Washington Avenue bridge connects Gophers from both sides of the University of Minnesota campus. One local woman says her daughter also used that bridge to take her own life. Frankie McLister sat down with the mother begging for a permanent fix.
The Dakota County Jail’s new Integrative Health Unit takes a holistic approach with unique features like murals, natural lighting and warm colors to help help promote calmness.
Happiness is the goal for most of us, but new research shows the pursuit of happiness may result in people ending up just the opposite.
The idea is to start the day with a happy thought and carry it with you throughout the day.
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine last week highlights a sharp rise in sports betting and gambling addiction help-seeking.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 25 million people in the U.S. have aerophobia, which often affects younger people from their late teens to mid-30s.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
A recent study found 40% of Americans report their mood declines during the winter, resulting in sleeping more, feeling fatigued or experiencing depression.
More than half of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 use popular social media sites like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, according to the Pew Research Center. While social media allows teenagers to connect, safety advocates say it also presents harmful content.
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.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
The killing occurred near Elliot and Franklin avenues, the Minneapolis Police Department said. No one has been arrested.
With dozens of relatives and friends in the seats, putting aside their allegiance to the Bears, McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night.
Highs will hit the mid-70s in the metro, and some parts of the state will be even warmer.
Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 to drop the Royals two games back for the last AL wild card.
The killing occurred near Elliot and Franklin avenues, the Minneapolis Police Department said. No one has been arrested.
Lydia Kaiser's family says she was released from the hospital on Saturday after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and undergoing multiple brain surgeries.
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.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say crews responded to a report of a fire around 4:13 a.m. on the 1500 block of Central Avenue Northeast.
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are investigating after a man driving a pickup truck hit and killed a young girl on a bicycle Friday evening.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
Kanabec, Minnesota, native Jessica Stiffarm was promoted to sergeant major in the National Guard.
A Powerball drawing will be held for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the "aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances" near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, in its preliminary report. One member of the flight crew and one passenger were killed.
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.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
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.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
The president sent mixed messages over the weekend regarding his threats to send federal agents into Chicago.
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.
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its members are once again gearing up for a fight at the legislature. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy is Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Vice President Rob Doar.
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.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
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 killing occurred near Elliot and Franklin avenues, the Minneapolis Police Department said. 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.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
A 52-year-old Minnesota man has been charged after a stabbing in Maplewood on Thursday that resulted in the death of another man.
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.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
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."
With dozens of relatives and friends in the seats, putting aside their allegiance to the Bears, McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night.
Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 to drop the Royals two games back for the last AL wild card.
Joshua Wood threw three touchdown passes before running for a 59-yard score late in the fourth quarter to help Idaho beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 37-30.
Salvador Perez's three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night.
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 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.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
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 Joseph Dames says warmer late summer days return with storms Monday night.
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.
Warmer temperatures return to the Twin Cities on Monday, and storms are possible later on.
Highs will hit the mid-70s in the metro, and some parts of the state will be even warmer.
Monday will be warm, with a mix of sun and clouds and a few showers or storms later on.
Jenna Estlick, with Versique, shares some advice for those seeking a new job.
Todd Novaczyk, of New Perspective, shares some perspective on senior living communities to mark National Assisted Living Week.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says warmer late summer days return with storms Monday night.
A homicide in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood is under investigation, police said.
Warmer temperatures return to the Twin Cities on Monday, and storms are possible later on.