https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/breakdancing-officially-added-to-2024-olympic-games-in-paris 2020-12-08T15:58:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/man-breakdancing-wooden-floor.jpg?id=63575349&width=1200 Man, Breakdancing, Wooden Floor Man, Breakdancing, Wooden Floor daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/medical-experts-testify-floyds-cause-of-death-as-low-oxygen 2021-04-09T11:51:13+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/medical-experts-testify-about-george-floyd-s-cause-of-death.jpg?id=63886348&width=1200 Medical experts testify about George Floyd's cause of death daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/should-minnesota-have-a-state-run-car-insurance-program 2026-02-08T22:35:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-new-bill-being-considered-in-the-house-would-offer-a-state-run-car-insurance-program-to-keep-cost-low-for-good-drivers.jpg?id=63886357&width=1200 A new bill being considered in the House would offer a state run car insurance program to keep cost low for good drivers. A new bill being considered in the House would offer a state run car insurance program to keep cost low for good drivers. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/feature-article/breaking-news-target-to-require-masks-starting-august-1st 2020-09-23T20:21:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886344&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/after-18-months-its-curtains-up-for-twin-cities-theater 2021-09-30T19:44:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-guthrie-theater-in-minneapolis-is-one-of-america-s-great-regional-theaters-minn-guthrie.jpg?id=63886349&width=1200 The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is one of America's great regional theaters. Minn Guthrie daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/omar-shares-congress-having-issue-passing-usd3-5-trillion-bill 2021-09-30T19:41:49+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ilhan-omar.jpg?id=63886346&width=1200 Rep. Ilhan Omar Ilhan Omar daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/news/teachers-react-to-gov-walzs-school-plan-announcement 2020-09-23T20:10:11+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cover-image.jpg?id=63886343&width=1200 Cover Image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886342&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-state-fair-announces-new-ceo 2023-02-27T20:26:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/renee-alexander-minnesota-state-fair.jpg?id=63886363&width=1200 Minnesota State Fair's Renee Alexander accepts the award for Fair Buyer of the Year onstage at the 2017 IEBA Honors & Awards on October 17, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Renee Alexander Minnesota State Fair daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/police-using-drones-to-catch-topless-nude-beachgoers 2020-09-23T20:21:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police-use-drones-to-catch-nude-beach-goers.jpg?id=63886337&width=1200 Police use drones to catch nude beach goers https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886336&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/kids-will-see-exponential-increase-in-extreme-weather-events 2021-09-30T16:02:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/golden-gate-bridge-with-haze-from-wildfires.jpg?id=63886356&width=1200 Golden Gate Bridge with haze from wildfires. Golden Gate Bridge with haze from wildfires. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/plymouth-police-investigating-juvenile-found-dead-in-car 2026-02-10T21:12:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police-tape.jpg?id=63886355&width=1200 Police Tape daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/news/weekend-road-closures 2020-09-23T20:10:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/trucks-and-cars.jpg?id=63886338&width=1200 Trucks and cars https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886340&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/news/mask-mandate-in-effect-in-minnesota 2020-09-23T20:10:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/face-masks.jpg?id=63886339&width=1200 Face Masks https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886345&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesotans-brave-the-weather-to-watch-high-school-hockey 2026-02-10T21:12:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-xcel-energy-center-in-st-paul-minnesota.jpg?id=63886358&width=1200 The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/st-paul-public-schools-announces-children-vaccine-clinics 2021-11-04T16:23:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/spps-press-conference.jpg?id=63886332&width=1200 SPPS announce vaccine clinics will begin Monday November 15 for students ages 5 or older. SPPS press conference. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/d-day-veterans-return-normandy-81st-anniversary-of-landings 2026-02-08T22:41:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006270&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/colleville-sur-mer-france-june-06-american-william-burr-salutes-as-he-stands-amongst-the-graves-of-the-normandy-american-cem.jpg?id=63886315&width=1200 COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: American William Burr salutes as he stands amongst the graves of the Normandy American Cemetery on the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, on June 06, 2025 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Today marks the 81st Anniversary of 'Operation Overlord', the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II that led to the liberation of Western Europe and eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/american-airlines-cancels-1-000-flights-over-halloweekend 2021-10-31T21:05:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/american-airlines-counter.jpg?id=63886330&width=1200 American Airlines counter. American Airlines counter. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-vikings/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-colts-game 2026-02-10T21:12:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/vikings-colts.jpg?id=63886329&width=1200 Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrate the win against the Indianapolis Colts after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Vikings-Colts daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/mortgage-rates-increase-before-federal-reserve-hike 2022-06-15T18:14:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mortgage-rates-on-the-rise.jpg?id=63886328&width=1200 Mortgage rates on the rise. Mortgage rates on the rise. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/teach-for-america-twin-cities-celebrates-power-of-education 2026-02-08T22:35:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mikisha-nation-was-recently-named-a-women-in-business-2025-honoree-by-the-minneapolis-st-paul-business-journal-and-beyond-passi.jpg?id=63886310&width=1200 Mikisha Nation was recently named a Women in Business 2025 Honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal and beyond passionate about the work she does as executive director of Teach For America Twin Cities (TFA Twin Cities). Mikisha Nation was recently named a Women in Business 2025 Honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal and beyond passionate about the work she does as executive director of Teach For America Twin Cities (TFA Twin Cities). https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mikisha-nation-was-recently-named-a-women-in-business-2025-honoree-by-the-minneapolis-st-paul-business-journal.jpg?id=63886310&width=1200 Mikisha Nation was recently named a Women in Business 2025 Honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. Mikisha Nation was recently named a Women in Business 2025 Honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/group-uses-music-to-battle-mental-health-issues-in-children 2023-05-12T19:31:33+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/songs-in-the-key-of-hope.jpg?id=63886317&width=1200 A local music movement hopes to help children struggling with mental health. One Minneapolis dad is using music to create awareness around specific children's issues. Songs in the Key of Hope https://www.audacy.com/media-library/songs-in-the-key-of-hope.jpg?id=63886316&width=1200 A local music movement hopes to help children struggling with mental health. One Minneapolis dad is using music to create awareness around specific children's issues. Songs in the Key of Hope daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/mike-lindell-attorneys-fined-using-ai-inaccurate-documents 2026-02-08T23:10:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-federal-judge-has-fined-two-of-mike-lindell-s-attorneys-3000-each-for-using-artificial-intelligence-to-prepare-court-document.jpg?id=63886304&width=1200 A federal judge has fined two of Mike Lindell's attorneys $3000 each for using artificial intelligence to prepare court documents. A federal judge has fined two of Mike Lindell's attorneys $3000 each for using artificial intelligence to prepare court documents. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/minnesota-senate-has-police-reform-agreement-in-place 2020-09-23T20:21:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police.jpg?id=63886331&width=1200 Police https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63886341&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/33-new-foods-to-try-at-the-2025-minnesota-state-fair 2025-07-09T12:52:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/state-fair.jpg?id=63886297&width=1200 State fair https://www.audacy.com/media-library/state-fair.jpg?id=63886308&width=1200 State fair https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-bison-meatball-sub-from-the-minnesota-farmer.jpg?id=63886303&width=1200 The bison meatball sub from the Minnesota Farmer's Union. The bison meatball sub from the Minnesota Farmer https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cherry-bigfoot-limeade-float-from-tasti-whip.jpg?id=63886302&width=1200 Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float from Tasti Whip. Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float from Tasti Whip. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/grandma-doreen.jpg?id=63886305&width=1200 Grandma Doreen's Dessert Dog at West End Creamery. Grandma Doreen https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hula-kalua-pork-slow-smoked-pork-collar-caramelized-with-hawaiian-barbecue-sauce-inspired-by-the-flavors-of-traditional-hawaii.jpg?id=63886309&width=1200 Hula Kalua Pork, slow-smoked pork collar caramelized with Hawaiian barbecue sauce, inspired by the flavors of traditional Hawaiian Kalua pork from RC's BBQ. Hula Kalua Pork, slow-smoked pork collar caramelized with Hawaiian barbecue sauce, inspired by the flavors of traditional Hawaiian Kalua pork from RC https://www.audacy.com/media-library/shrimp-and-pork-toast-on-a-stick-from-union-hmong-kitchen.jpg?id=63886312&width=1200 Shrimp and Pork Toast on a Stick from Union Hmong Kitchen. Shrimp and Pork Toast on a Stick from Union Hmong Kitchen. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-uncrustaburger-a-4-oz-hamburger-patty-with-cheese-pickles-and-special-sauce-sandwiched-between-two-deep-fried-peanut.jpg?id=63886311&width=1200 The "Uncrustaburger" - a 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables from Coasters. The "Uncrustaburger" - a 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables from Coasters. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-new-vendor-this-year-greater-tater.jpg?id=63886313&width=1200 A new vendor this year, Greater Tater. A new vendor this year, Greater Tater. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/osterholm-this-variants-wreaking-havoc-around-the-world 2021-07-15T20:13:28+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dr-michael-osterholm.jpg?id=63886318&width=1200 Dr. Michael Osterholm daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/politics/breaking-biden-wins-crucial-swing-state-wisconsin 2020-11-04T19:20:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/biden-win-wisconsin.jpg?id=63886321&width=1200 Joe Biden wins Wisconsin in crucial victory over Donald Trump Biden win Wisconsin daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/thanksgiving-meals-on-wheels-canceled-this-year-due-to-covid 2020-11-23T23:46:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/turkey-food-shelf.jpg?id=63886294&width=1200 A box of turkeys to be given out for the holiday Turkey, Food Shelf daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/severe-storm-causes-damage-power-outages-in-twin-cities 2025-06-29T12:59:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/downed-tree.jpg?id=63886287&width=1200 Trees were knocked down in early Sunday morning storm Downed tree daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/warm-temps-making-it-tough-world-cross-country-championships 2026-02-10T21:11:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cross-country-ski-skiing-theodore-wirth-park-minnesota.jpg?id=63886280&width=1200 It's becoming more and more difficult to preserve the snow that's on the ground at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis which is hosting the World Cup Cross Country ski race. Cross Country Ski, Skiing, Theodore Wirth Park, Minnesota daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/black-women-for-peggy-support-lt-gov-flanagan-run-for-senate 2026-02-10T21:11:46+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/black-women-for-peggy-a-group-now-300-is-door-knocking-calling-emailing-texting-and-doing-lunch-to-support-minnesota-lt-g.jpg?id=63886281&width=1200 Black Women for Peggy, a group now 300, is door knocking, calling, emailing, texting, and doing lunch to support Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for U.S. Senate. Black Women for Peggy, a group now 300, is door knocking, calling, emailing, texting, and doing lunch to support Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for U.S. Senate. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/patty-wetterling-offers-support-mother-missing-manny-collins 2026-02-08T22:34:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny-collins-who-was-last-seen-on-may-8th.jpg?id=63886286&width=1200 Manny Collins who was last seen on May 8th. Manny Collins who was last seen on May 8th. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/twins-correa-buxton-exit-game-orioles-following-collision 2025-05-15T20:03:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minnesota-twins-outfielder-byron-buxton-25-and-shortstop-carlos-correa-4-remain-on-the-ground-following-a-collision-while-ch.jpg?id=63886278&width=1200 Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) and shortstop Carlos Correa (4) remain on the ground following a collision while chasing the ball during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) and shortstop Carlos Correa (4) remain on the ground following a collision while chasing the ball during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/timberwolves/wolves-back-in-first-place-after-a-win-over-oklahoma-city 2024-01-30T19:53:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minnesota-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-nba-basketball.jpg?id=63886289&width=1200 Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after an officials call on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, NBA Basketball daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/visa-wants-to-give-artificial-intelligence-your-credit-card 2026-02-08T22:34:58+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/visa-wants-to-give-artificial-intelligence-agents-your-credit-card.jpg?id=63886284&width=1200 Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card. Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/timberwolves/what-do-the-timberwolves-need-to-do-to-win-game-5 2026-02-10T21:11:53+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/karl-anthony-towns-32-of-the-minnesota-timberwolves-celebrates-his-three-point-basket-against-the-memphis-grizzlies-in-the-four.jpg?id=63886293&width=1200 Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter of the game during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round at Target Center on April 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Grizzlies 119-118 to tie the series 2-2. Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter of the game during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round at Target Center on April 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Grizzlies 119-118 to tie the series 2-2. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-shutdown-stillwater-prison-deteriorating-condition 2026-02-08T22:35:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-exterior-of-stillwater-prison-which-will-be-phased-out-as-part-of-the-state-s-new-two-year-budget.jpg?id=63886277&width=1200 The exterior of Stillwater Prison which will be phased out as part of the state's new two-year budget. The exterior of Stillwater Prison which will be phased out as part of the state's new two-year budget. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/should-you-let-pets-sleep-next-to-you-does-it-matter 2025-06-30T17:42:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lots-of-pet-owners-let-their-animals-sleep-on-the-bed-with-them-even-though-it-s-probably-disturbing-their-sleep.jpg?id=63886291&width=1200 Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, even though it's probably disturbing their sleep. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, even though it's probably disturbing their sleep. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/covid-vax-for-kids-reduces-hospitalizations-by-two-thirds-2675180273 2026-02-08T22:38:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/christopher-reyes-9-sits-silently-as-he-is-administered-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-at-a-vaccination-pop-up-site-at-p-s.jpg?id=63942527&width=1200 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Christopher Reyes, 9, sits silently as he is administered the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination pop-up site at P.S. 19 on November 08, 2021 in the Lower East Side in New York City. Christopher Reyes, 9, sits silently as he is administered the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination pop-up site at P.S. 19 on November 08, 2021 in the Lower East Side in New York City. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/majority-of-americans-disapprove-of-bombing-iran 2025-06-30T19:30:59+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006790&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/president-donald-trump-delivers-remarks-as-he-meets-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-cooperation-of-rwanda-olivier-nduhungi.jpg?id=63886295&width=1200 President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda Olivier Nduhungirehe and the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in the Oval Office at the White House on June 27, 2025. The meeting took place as a peace agreement brokered by the White House, which hopes to end a conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, was signed by officials of the two African nations. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/stone-arch-bridge-to-reopen-in-august-after-year-of-repairs 2025-07-09T18:18:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-iconic-stone-arch-bridge-in-downtown-minneapolis-is-set-to-reopen-and-ahead-of-schedule.jpg?id=63886292&width=1200 The iconic Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis is set to reopen - and ahead of schedule. The iconic Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis is set to reopen - and ahead of schedule. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-stone-arch-bridge-facing-northeast-minneapolis-circa-1905.jpg?id=63886298&width=1200 The Stone Arch Bridge facing Northeast Minneapolis, circa 1905. The Stone Arch Bridge facing Northeast Minneapolis, circa 1905. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/stone-arch-bridge-under-construction-in-1883.jpg?id=63886296&width=1200 Stone Arch Bridge under construction in 1883. Stone Arch Bridge under construction in 1883. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/toyota-says-owners-these-older-vehicles-to-stop-driving-them 2024-01-30T14:19:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-sign-is-displayed-outside-a-toyota-motor-corp-dealership-on-january-30-2024-in-tokyo-japan.jpg?id=63886288&width=1200 A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on January 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on January 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/whats-killing-honeybees-is-worse-than-we-thought 2026-02-08T22:46:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006268&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/researchers-believe-that-they-have-pinpointed-the-cause-of-a-history-making-recent-honey-bee-die-off-and-what-they-found-casts.jpg?id=63886276&width=1200 Researchers believe that they have pinpointed the cause of a history-making recent honey bee die-off, and what they found casts a gloomy outlook for the important insects. Per a study released last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mites, viruses and insecticide resistance all played a role in the loss of 62% of commercial honey bees in the U.S. from last June through this January. Until a new insecticide or something to attack the viruses is created, honey bees are still at risk. Parasitic Varroa mites are a known stressor on honeybees, and they are also known to be a vector for viruses, the researchers explained. “While localized honey bee colony losses have been documented throughout the history of beekeeping, they have been especially frequent following the arrival in a region of the invasive honey bee ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor. This nearly ubiquitous mite vectors some, but not all, honey bee viruses, and has been a major synergist for Deformed wing virus,” said the study authors. To mitigate the impact of the mites, insecticides have been used. According to the study, beekeepers have been reliant on a miticide called amitraz since mites developed resistance to other miticides called coumaphous and tau-fluvalinate. Amitraz was first developed in 1969 by the Boots Co. in England. Now it looks like amitraz is succumbing to the same fate as the other miticides, study authors found. “In analyzing mites from collapsed colonies, all screened mites showed a genetic marker associated with amitraz resistance,” it said. “All beekeepers in our screening relied upon amitraz for the majority of their miticide applications, underscoring the challenges faced by beekeepers in controlling mite damage.” It’s not surprising that most beekeepers relied on amitraz. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it is the only viable miticide of its kind left. “Unfortunately, effective new compounds are notoriously difficult to develop, and amitraz represented one of the best remaining treatments,” said the association. Authors of the recent study noted that honey bees are an integral part of agriculture both in the U.S. and around the globe, as they pollinate many crops. In the U.S., they provide up to $30 billion worth of services, pollinating more than 90 commercial crops, and up to $387 billion worldwide. Once honey bees become infected with a virus, they tend to live shorter lives. When bees start dying faster than the rate of replacement through brood rearing, their colonies are at risk of collapsing. Those colonies crashing from viral infections then pose a risk for neighboring colonies. “There is a lot at stake,” said Danielle Downey, executive director of Project Apis m., the nonprofit that conducted a survey related to the recent bee die-off. Aaron Gross, a toxicologist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, said the study findings are “concerning.” With the possibility that the only miticide available might be off the table, some researchers are hoping to develop methods that would attack the actual viruses that infect honey bees. However, that work could take years, according to the AAAS. For now, experts recommend cycling through other insecticides, frequently sterilizing equipment with alcohol or fire, and isolating sick colonies to prevent viral spread. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-officials-seek-answers-as-student-detained-by-ice 2026-02-10T21:11:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/officials-in-minnesota-are-seeking-answers-in-the-case-of-a-university-of-minnesota-graduate-student-whos-being-detained-by-u-s.jpg?id=63886275&width=1200 Officials in Minnesota are seeking answers in the case of a University of Minnesota graduate student who’s being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for unknown reasons. Officials in Minnesota are seeking answers in the case of a University of Minnesota graduate student who’s being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for unknown reasons. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-crackdown-on-bad-driving-habits-100-deadliest-days 2026-02-10T21:11:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/137-people-were-killed-in-speed-related-crashes-on-minnesota-roads-last-year-the-time-period-between-may-1st-and-labor-day-is-c.jpg?id=63886282&width=1200 137 people were killed in speed-related crashes on Minnesota roads last year. The time period between May 1st and Labor Day is consistently the deadliest across the state. 137 people were killed in speed-related crashes on Minnesota roads last year. The time period between May 1st and Labor Day is consistently the deadliest across the state. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/trump-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-starting-saturday 2025-01-31T19:32:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/white-house-says-trump-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-will-come-saturday-no-word-on-exemptions.jpg?id=63886268&width=1200 White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions. White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/justice-department-pauses-federal-consent-decree-minneapolis 2026-02-08T22:40:29+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/u-s-attorney-general-merrick-garland-listened-as-minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-spoke-about-how-minneapolis-will-comply-with-the.jpg?id=63886267&width=1200 U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland listened as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about how Minneapolis will comply with the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation at a press conference, Friday, June 16, 2023, Minneapolis, Minn. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland listened as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about how Minneapolis will comply with the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation at a press conference, Friday, June 16, 2023, Minneapolis, Minn. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/another-fatal-shooting-wednesday-after-three-killed-tuesday 2025-05-01T10:01:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minneapolis-police-chief-brian-o-hara-is-calling-it-an-outrageous-outbreak-of-violence-in-the-last-13-hours-after-four-were-kill.jpg?id=63886285&width=1200 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is calling it an outrageous outbreak of violence in the last 13 hours after four were killed on the city's south side. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is calling it an outrageous outbreak of violence in the last 13 hours after four were killed on the city's south side. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minneapolis-police-chief-brian-o-hara-is-calling-it-an-outrageous-outbreak-of-violence-in-the-last-13-hours-after-four-were-kill.jpg?id=63886283&width=1200 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is calling it an outrageous outbreak of violence in the last 13 hours after four were killed. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is calling it an outrageous outbreak of violence in the last 13 hours after four were killed. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/frey-vetoes-mpls-councils-plans-for-george-floyd-square 2026-02-10T21:11:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/george-floyd-square.jpg?id=63886263&width=1200 George Floyd Square daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/special-election-for-melissa-hortman-seat-held-in-september 2026-02-10T21:11:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-memorial-is-seen-on-the-desk-of-dfl-state-rep-melissa-hortman-in-the-house-chambers-at-the-minnesota-state-capitol-on-june-16.jpg?id=63886279&width=1200 A memorial is seen on the desk of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman in the House chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. A memorial is seen on the desk of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman in the House chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/official-warns-of-usd220-million-cuts-to-department-of-health 2026-02-08T22:50:31+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-federal-governments-actions-to-cancel-more-than-220-million-in-grant-funds-have-the-minnesota-department-of-health-scrambl.jpg?id=63886271&width=1200 The federal government’s actions to cancel more than $220 million in grant funds have the Minnesota Department of Health scrambling amidst layoffs and uncertainty. The federal government’s actions to cancel more than $220 million in grant funds have the Minnesota Department of Health scrambling amidst layoffs and uncertainty. daily