Measles confirmed in 3 unvaccinated Twin Cities children, health department says
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
Before severe weather hits, it's important for your family to have an emergency plan and to practice it annually. Check out our Tornado Preparedness Kit.
The Aquatennial is the civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. The annual event, which this year will take place from July 24 to July 27, features multiple events, including the Torchlight Parade, and culminates in a fireworks show.
The hot weather means a lot of Minnesotans are trying to find ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the next few days' worth of hot weather in Minnesota and the Twin Cities could result in pavement buckling along certain stretches.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar took an aerial tour of the region earlier in the day to survey flood damage. Thereafter, Walz said he would potentially call a special session if the damage costs end up higher than the relief money currently available.
The rain is slowing down but the rivers are still rising. Just south of Carver, in Jordan, the Minnesota River is taking over the road.
Here's your 2024 guide to Pride Month events in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
When you start a debt management plan, your credit cards are closed. In the short term, that does negatively impact your credit score, but once consumers finish paying down all the debt, they typically see a score increase of about 84 points.
May is National BBQ Month, so we're getting some fresh grilling tips with Luvafoodie.
Every Monday morning, in a warehouse just outside of town, about 25 volunteers gather to pack food, clothing, medical supplies and even fire protection equipment. Former pastor Lee Schuemann is helping organize.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
Terri Chaffer, experienced home cook and owner of Love That Olive, shared these recipes with WCCO viewers.
Rachael Perron, Culinary & Brand Director for Kowalski's Markets, shared these brunch recipes with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers.
In total, more than 6% of the population in Minnesota is Hispanic. As the population grows, businesses grow too.
An annual Twin Cities winter tradition will look different next year thanks to a new partnership.
A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend which killed a 16-year-old girl and injured five others.
You have the chance to help families impacted by the Park Tavern tragedy on Tuesday.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
A North Branch man faces multiple charges in connection with a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old and hurt three others north of the Twin Cities on Saturday.
September has been a very dry month in Minnesota. Here's how it compares to the driest on record.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A North Mankato man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving drunk early Sunday after he escaped his SUV before it was struck by a Union Pacific train.
There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this season, plus another 54 projects to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
You have the chance to help families impacted by the Park Tavern tragedy on Tuesday.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he's sending three dozen state troopers to be stationed around Springfield schools.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
A North Branch man faces multiple charges in connection with a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old and hurt three others north of the Twin Cities on Saturday.
An early morning shootout has left two Iowa police officers hospitalized and a suspect dead.
A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend which killed a 16-year-old girl and injured five others.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
A person of interest has been taken into custody hours after a 68-year-old woman was found assaulted and killed north of the Twin Cities.
Allergy season is upon us and this season is expected to be a doozy. Wet rain means more mold, and this summer has been plenty wet.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Currently, there's a small indie film being shot down in southern Minnesota, one gearing up for production in Duluth and even a couple more indie films slated for the rest of the year.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Napheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport.
The Wolves are one of four teams with six players on the list.
The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters.
Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to tighten their grip on the AL Central.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Tomorrow will be another warm, summerlike day with highs to soar to the mid-80s again.
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.
It's going to be another hot evening, but there's some rain in the forecast for later this week.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures will take a step back toward fall-like this coming weekend, but until then highs should still reach the 80s.
Temps will be in the 80s for the week, though storms will move through on Wednesday evening.
Tomorrow will be another warm, summerlike day with highs to soar to the mid-80s again.
A Republican state lawmaker is under fire after a report surfaced detailing domestic abuse allegations from several years ago. Now Democrats are calling for Rep. Jeff Dotseth to end his re-election campaign and that other GOP members expel him from their caucus. Caroline Cummings has more on the allegations and how Dotseth is responding.
The hospitality community is helping one of its own after a devastating crash. A suspected drunk driver slammed into the patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park earlier this month. The crash killed server Kristina Folkerts and hospital worker Gabe Harvey. Nine others were hurt. WCCO's Beret Leone shares how fellow restaurants and neighbors are showing their support.
Hennepin and Fifth avenues are just blocks from Target Field, and blocks from Target Center. In many ways, it is the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The last couple of days, though it has been the heart of tragedy. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the impact this is already having and why some are planning to leave.
It's going to be another hot evening, but there's some rain in the forecast for later this week.