Educators and Lawmakers highlight technical careers at MOA

You've heard of Silicon Valley but what about Silicon Prairie? Lawmakers say Minnesota is primed to become a technopolis.

Minnesota Nurses Association to hold strike vote on Monday impacting 15,000 nurses

Nurse's union eyes potential strike with a vote coming Monday

The Minnesota Nurse’s Association has set a drop dead date to vote on a potential strike as they work through contract negotiations with hospital administrators. WCCO's Mark Freie reports on the issues facing Minnesota nurses and hospitals as they work through contract demands and burnout. 

Minneapolis celebrates Farmer's Market Week while still trying to recover from pandemic

It's Farmer's Market Week in Minneapolis with special events planned throughout the city's 19 markets and mini-markets. WCCO's Laura Oakes reports on how they're celebrating and the struggle to get things back to pre-pandemic levels. 

Aunt of Otsego man shot by Sheriff's deputies Sunday speaks to WCCO's Susie Jones

The aunt of 21-year old Jordyn J. Hansen who was shot and killed by Wright County Sheriff's Deputies in Otsego Sunday speaks to WCCO's Susie Jones. He was killed after a confrontation where authorities say they were threatened by him with a knife.

Health experts say more lung cancer screenings could save lives

Here in Minnesota and across the nation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. But a recent study found that only about 40% of people are worried about getting it. WCCO's Susie Jones reports on the importance of lung cancer screenings. 

Fire Departments facing shortages following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joel Nelson is the assistant chief at West Metro Fire serving both New Hope and Crystal. As is the case for fire departments across the country, they're looking to fill positions left vacant during the COVID-19 pandemic. WCCO's Mark Freie reports. 

Don Samuels concedes tight primary race against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Ramsey County Correctional Officers awarded $1.5 million settlement

Eight Ramsey County correctional officers have been awarded a nearly $1.5 million dollar settlement after they were not allowed to guard the jail cell of Derek Chauvin in May of 2020. WCCO's Paul Hodowanic reports. 

Gas prices are under $4.00 nationally for the first time since early March