Tests reveal "concerning" levels of plastics found in General Mills products
Consumer Reports tested products sold by General Mills when their research revealed high levels of phthalates, which can be dangerous to ingest over time.
Consumer Reports tested products sold by General Mills when their research revealed high levels of phthalates, which can be dangerous to ingest over time.
Consumer Reports said tests revealed "concerning" levels of phthalates in several of the food maker's products.
Two first-generation Afghan American sisters who grew up in Minnesota are saucing up success.
A local business in Hopkins is getting a lot of love from the community.
Kraft Heinz betting that consumers with a taste for plant-based foods will opt for vegan macaroni and cheese.
Holidays like Thanksgiving can bring up complicated relationships we have with food, but experts say our worries around eating are often misguided. Here are some unhealthy behaviors to watch out for.
Co-owners Adrienne Donnel and Annie Meyer bring Southeast Asian cuisine to the heart of St. Cloud.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, WCCO's Ubah Ali is here to tell us if the recent health scare is worth ruffling your feathers over.
Food insecurity has always been an issue, but it was heightened even more by the pandemic. In 2022, Minnesotans made more than 5.5 million trips to food shelves, and the problem only seems to be getting worse.
The New York Times released its annual list of its favorite restaurants in the United States, and a new Minneapolis spot made the list.
New foods are fun, but what really gets people back at the fair year after year are the foods that we grew up with, the ones that we indulge in once per year, the ones that draw lines around the block rain or shine. These are our reliable standbys.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This Is Your Brain on Food," shares elements to include in your diet for boosting both physical and mental health.
Cities across the 50 states all have at least one hometown burger stand they tout as a must-try for locals and tourists alike. But now there's definitive proof as to what city is the best for those who crave burger excellence.
While the MPCA recommends more composting, it argues that's not enough. That's because preventing one ton of food waste results in 20 times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than composting one ton of food waste.
"Unencumbered by corporate chains, these full-service restaurants embody the true essence of culinary artistry, innovation, and personalized hospitality," the magazine wrote about the restaurants.
The brand's tweet tried to settle the debate over where to store your ketchup. Some users felt vindicated, while others expressed strong disagreement.
The food lineup is out for the Taste of Minnesota, a major event that is making a big comeback this summer.
Second Harvest Heartland and local nonprofit organizations announced a newly passed state budget for prepared meals.
Just months after being named among Time Magazine's most influential people of 2023, a Twin Cities chef and author has been honored with another award.
(And this isn't to be confused with National Doughnut Day, which is in November and honors the actual food; though both days are celebrated by eating doughnuts.)
When Christina Nguyen first toured the space that would one day become Hai Hai, she didn't know she wanted to open a Southeast Asian restaurant.
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.
Atmospheric rivers devastated acres of California's crops — meaning Americans will likely see higher prices for items like strawberries, lettuce, even frozen pizza this spring and summer.
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
The Secret Service said it is "investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m."
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in the first half, Kelvin Yeboah added another after halftime and Minnesota beat St. Louis 3-1 on Saturday night.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
While the Vikings started the season strong by trouncing the Giants, they'll face a stiffer test Sunday when the 49ers come to U.S. Bank Stadium.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
While it's not quite sweater weather yet, many Minnesotans feel the autumn anticipation building.
An overnight hit-and-run crash in downtown Minneapolis injured five people and killed one.
Minneapolis will be filled with sports fans of all kinds this weekend with the Twins, Vikings and Gophers in town, and the Red Bull Showrun happening downtown.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office SHIELD team is one of many law enforcement groups around the country working with schools to track down and stop threats.
A man is dead after being found unresponsive in a manhole in Fairbault.
An 81-year-old man is dead after his motorized paraglider failed and he crashed into a tree near Brainerd Wednesday evening, authorities said.
The percentage of people wearing their seat belt on Minnesota roads is the highest its been since 2013.
A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.
No students or staff were in the gym at the time.
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.
A 60-year-old man died on Friday evening after what officials believe was a drunken driving crash in western Wisconsin.
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.
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
The Secret Service said it is "investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m."
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
The University of Wisconsin administration has published a new policy that requires school leaders remain maintain neutral viewpoints in their public statements.
The two presidential candidates are on opposite sides of the country again on Friday in swing states with just 53 days to go until the election. And don’t expect the opponents to face off again in a debate.
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.
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
For five straight years, insurance companies say they have lost money in Minnesota. Now, some people are paying up an additional $1,600 or more for coverage.
An overnight hit-and-run crash in downtown Minneapolis injured five people and killed one.
MPD announced they have made a second arrest in regards to the assault at St. Anne's Place
A 33-year-old woman is facing two charges after an attack at St. Anne's Place in north Minneapolis.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
A man who killed his wife at a Bible study last year in St. Paul was sentenced to 33 years on Friday morning.
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.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
"You think 'Back to the Future,' you can't do it. It can't be done (on stage)," said actor Don Stephenson." And yet, they figured out ways to do to that are amazing and so pleasing to the audience."
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in the first half, Kelvin Yeboah added another after halftime and Minnesota beat St. Louis 3-1 on Saturday night.
While the Vikings started the season strong by trouncing the Giants, they'll face a stiffer test Sunday when the 49ers come to U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings will seek to build on their strong start to the season Sunday when they host the NFC powerhouse San Franscisco 49ers. You can watch the game exclusively on WCCO, with plenty of pregame coverage starting at 10:30 a.m.
TJ Friedl went 4 for 4 with a two-run homer and Nick Martinez pitched six strong innings for his third straight win as the Cincinnati Reds routed the scuffling Minnesota Twins 11-1.
Quarterback Michael Rostberg ran for three touchdowns to lead St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 24-14 victory over Black Hills State.
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.
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.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
It will be a hot and humid afternoon for the Vikings home opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the 80s on Sunday and it will be humid.
We have summer like temps headed our way. Sunday will see a high in the upper 80s. Those temps will stick around for the week. However we do have a chance for some storms headed our way. Lisa Meadows shares the details and timing of everything.
We have overnight temps in the 60s for the whole state. Sunday will have a summer like feel with temps in the upper 80s. Those temps will stay persistent throughout the coming week. There are some shots at rain headed our way as well. WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
Vikings fans are fired up ahead of the home opener against the San Francisco 49ers and WCCO was there to catch all the action.
Sunday might be the Vikings' home opener, but the Minneapolis skyline is turning green overnight. As Jonah Kaplan explains, it's all part of one Minnesota family's efforts to raise awareness about their daughter's muscle disease.
Shannon Stauff, the mother of a neurodivergent child and the COO of Cadre, a social platform dedicated to improving mental health.
Local motorsports fans have a lot to talk about this weekend. There was lots of excitement in Minneapolis on Saturday thanks to the Red Bull Showrun crew. Photojournalist Dave Schwab gives us a first-hand look at the high-octane action.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has the latest headlines.