Minnesotans Urged Not To Eat Salmonella-Linked Charcuterie Sampler

Minnesotans should not eat a brand of charcuterie sampler after one tested positive for salmonella, state health officials said.

Therapy Donkey Visits Minnetonka Senior Living Center: "It's Just Amazing"

"Tiptoe is 2 years old so he's a little toddler. We still call him a baby," said Tabeah Brockman, Tiptoe's Handler.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In MN

A new COVID-19 subvariant, JN.1, is responsible for an increasing share of coronavirus hospitalizations in Minnesota.

Ramsey County Offering Free Naloxone Kits To Residents

Ramsey County is launching a pilot project that will offer residents a potentially life-saving drug, county officials announced Monday.

Minnesota-Based Just The Pill Providing Women With Mobile Reproductive Health Care

A Minnesota-based startup is hitting the road for abortion rights, but this is not a policy campaign.

Children's Minnesota Pull Off Double Miracle For Young Twins With Rare Heart Condition

The holiday season is filled with joy for many families. That's especially true for a set of young twins from Richfield.

Baby Murphy Successfully Treated For Rare Choking Condition At Children's Minnesota

Baby Murphy was born with a rare condition that caused him to choke when he was eating.

Former Professional Snocross Racer On Road To Recovery After Farm Accident

After losing his legs in a farm accident in September, a former professional Snocross racer is on the road to recovery.

How AI Is Bringing New Options To Mammograms, Other Breast Cancer Screenings

For Tehillah Harris, these additional tools mean an extra set of eyes, especially for someone with a family history.

Death Of 2 Minnesotans Linked To Cantaloupe-Salmonella Outbreak

At least 99 cases from the outbreak have been reported since the CDC, including 13 in Minnesota.

How To Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests In MN

Residents in Minnesota can once again order four more free at-home COVID-19 tests from USPS.com, courtesy of the federal government.

Elevated Lead Levels Found In Some St. Paul Drinking Water For First Time In Decades

Families in Minnesota's capital city could be dealing with contaminated drinking water.

Following Parkinson's Diagnosis, Bill Brown Turns To Cross-Country Skiing

He was an active competitive cross-country skier when he felt a cramp at the Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Despite Drug Crackdown, Overdose Deaths Remain Pervasive Problem

More than 11 kilograms seized, 14 alleged gang members off the streets and more than 70 charged—all since May.

Most Overweight States: Where MN Ranks

West Virginia is ranked as the most obese state in the U.S. See how Minnesota stacks up.

A Minnesota Doctor Helped A Teenager Get Through Labor While On A Flight

Flynn and others helped coach the woman, a 19-year-old named Maya, with her breathing and kept her calm.

6-Year-Old Receives Life-Saving Kidney Donation Thanks To Preschool Teacher, Voucher Program

What started as a typical checkup ended with a devastating diagnosis for a young girl. Her kidneys were failing at just 4 years old.

Father And Son Who Lost Limbs In Minnesota Farming Accidents Share Message Of Farm Safety

"Farming is really unique in that in most cases you live where you work and work where you live," said Emily Krekelberg.

Updated COVID Vaccines Rolling Out Across Minnesota

The updated COVID-19 vaccine has already started to roll out at pharmacies across Minnesota.

Eden Prairie Boy In Remission From Leukemia Celebrates With The US Men's National Soccer Team

Friendships formed fast between players on the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) and two young brothers from Eden Prairie.

"We Are Human Beings": Former Stillwater Inmate Reflects On Water Quality Concerns

The move comes a week after inmates protested conditions by refusing to return to their cells.

Minnesotans Should Throw Out This Brand Of Milk, MDH Warns

Four kids are among those who became sick due to a raw milk outbreak, including one child who was hospitalized, health officials said.

Allina To Stop Withholding Medical Care From Patients In Debt

Attorney General Keith Ellison announced last week his office was investigating Allina’s billing practices.

Here's How To Stay Cool - And Save Money - During This Week's Extreme Heat

Once triple-digit temperatures hit midweek, some Minnesotans plan to stay indoors.

Listeria Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall In Minnesota

The Brooklyn, New York company has stopped manufacturing the products while the FDA investigates the problem.

Summer Of Smoke: Canadian Meteorologists Adjust To Forecasting Smoke Clouds As Wildfires Rage

It's been worse, however, for our neighbors in Canada.

How Prevalent Is The Lone Star Tick In Minnesota?

The CDC reports hundreds of thousands of people now have a meat allergy after getting bitten by the lone star tick.

Summer Of Smoke: WCCO Visits Canada's Hub Of Operations As Nation Battles 5,000 Wildfires

The country known as "The Great White North" is also known for being green, as Canada is home to nearly 10% of the world's forests.

How Much Water Should We Be Drinking Each Day?

No matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.

"The Forgotten Ones" Highlights Opioid Crisis In Minneapolis' East African Community

It's a struggle many in the East African community suffer through silently.

WCCO Travels To Canada To See Source Of Wildfire Smoke Pouring Into Minnesota

We've scorched our previous record for air quality alerts, and more are expected before fall arrives.

New Research At U Of M Measures Brain Waves To Detect Depression, Suicide Warnings

Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2021. It's also the second-leading cause of death for ages 20 to 34.

More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug In MN; CDC Probe Continues

The CDC and Minnesota health officials are monitoring intestinal infections caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Likely Found In Water From Many MN Faucets: Study

Forever chemicals have been found in levels above the proposed limit in Minnesota drinking water systems.

Parasitic Stomach Bug In Minnesota Probed By CDC

Reports of the illness tend to increase starting in May, but this year, cases began to spike in April, the CDC says.

2 Minnesota Medical Centers Among Best Children’s Hospitals: U.S. News

Two pediatric medical centers in Minnesota are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.

Pregnant MN Woman Will No Longer Lose Doctors After Donors Pay Debt

She was told while eight months pregnant she would be cut off from clinic care due to $4,100 in medical debt, the Star Tribune reported.

Strawberries Sold At MN Walmart Stores Recalled Due To Hepatitis Risk

The affected products were distributed at Walmart stores in 31 states between Jan. 24-June 8.

2 Mpox Cases Confirmed In Minnesota, State Authorities Say

The cases are Minnesota's first of 2023 and both involved adults in Hennepin County, according to authorities.

Allina To 'Pause' Policy Of Withholding Care From Patients In Debt

The announcement follows a New York Times article that exposed Allina's policy of withholding care from those in significant medical debt.