Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
U of M grad's Whale Seeker named among world's top 10 AI projects for sustainable development
What Whale Seeker actually does may blow your mind -- among other things, the technology uses AI software to detect whales, using aerial images alone. Whale Seeker is the brainchild of University of Minnesota graduate Emily Charry Tisser.
New daily train line between Twin Cities and Duluth is set for construction
The captivating beauty of Minnesota's North Shore is set to become even more accessible with the Northern Lights Express. The line goes from the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports, with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley, and Superior, Wisconsin.
Expert breaks down inflation's current impact on our finances
A new federal reserve survey shows 35% of those polled believe they're worse off than a year ago. But there are some areas where prices are improving.
Owamni founder Sean Sherman has sights set on new project opening next month
First his restaurant won the James Beard award for best new restaurant in the country, and recently, a prolific publication put his name on a list with the likes of President Joe Biden and King Charles. But now, chef Sean Sherman - founder of Owamni - is working on a new project.
As weather warms up, tips for keeping your home safe
A crime report from the BCA shows there were more than 14,000 burglaries or "breaking and entering" crimes in 2021 in Minnesota.
"Salvage crawl" stresses conserving pieces for your home, and keeping down landfill burdens
For your next home improvement project, Hennepin County hopes you'll consider shopping salvage and thrift. All month long they're hosting a "salvage crawl" to showcase re-use retailers across the metro, to ultimately keep more stuff out of the landfill.
U of M students studying abroad in London camp outside overnight to watch King Charles III coronation
University of Minnesota juniors Esme Klopp and Grace Kaufmann have been waiting for coronation day for months.
Line 3 oil pipeline: A look at what's happened since the pipeline started operating in northern Minnesota
It's been over a year since the controversial Line 3 pipeline started operating in Minnesota.
"I'm betting on downtown": 1-on-1 with exiting Minneapolis Downtown Council head Steve Cramer
Downtown Minneapolis is figuring out how to build back better for its next season, but the Minneapolis Downtown Council will have to continue that work with a new leader. Steve Cramer, the current President and CEO, is retiring.
Solar United Neighbors helps Minneapolis homeowners go solar on a budget
For Jessica Tank, living sustainably is part of her routine -- and last year, she turned things up a notch and went solar. She did it with the help of Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit designed to help people get rooftop solar for less hassle and less money.
Forest therapy helping some Minnesotans lower stress, connect with nature
Forest therapy is a practice based on forest bathing - a Japanese method that is all about immersing people in the natural environment around them to improve their overall health.
80-year-old working on GED proves it's never too late to accomplish your goals
Students at the Hutchinson Adult Basic Education center are there to learn English as a second language, and many are working towards their GED. But one student who walked through the doors nearly two years ago is a little different.
Returning to the dens to check up on bear population, researchers find precious surprise
Last winter, WCCO brought you into a bear's den in Minnesota's north woods. Erin Hassanzadeh and photographer Joe Berglove tagged along with Department of Natural Resources' black bear researchers.
1 year later, family who escaped Ukraine looking to plant roots in Minnesota
It's been more than a year since the war in Ukraine started, and in that time, the Department of Human Services says more than 984 Ukrainians have accessed federally funded services in Minnesota