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Prior Lake Pitcher Nick Hanson Has Major League Ambitions
It is one thing to throw hard. It is another to throw so hard that professional scouts come from all over the country to watch you pitch -- and entertain drafting you.
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It is one thing to throw hard. It is another to throw so hard that professional scouts come from all over the country to watch you pitch -- and entertain drafting you.
A.J. Pettersen is where he wants to be -- in a dugout, making baseball decisions as a head coach at Chanhassen High School. "I love the ability to have a positive impact on kids. I had, you know, several coaches throughout my career that kind of changed the course of my life and how I see things," A.J. said. "Baseball's a game that's really emotional and passionate."
Part of developing good high school teams is found in the seeds of the program, starting at the youth level.
Edison senior James Swofford struck out 104 batters this season. That's nearly 30 more than the next closest pitcher.
Gavin Kritzeck was a key component of the Howard Lake Waverly track team as a sprinter, but the team had to learn how to deal without him.
There's something new in the State Adapted Bowling tournament's 17th year in Brooklyn Park, and many parents are quite happy about it.
There are several big match-ups this weekend featuring ranked teams with playoff implications at stake. Here is just a sample of what's ahead.
Officials with Hill-Murray High School announced Wednesday that former Minnesota Viking Pete Bercich has been named the school's next football coach.
Willie Howard has introduced a new program at Cooper, maybe the only one where a coach strives for ties.
When you join the St. Paul Johnson badminton team, there's a sense of pride that comes with wearing that uniform.
They're always some of the most elite players in Minnesota -- the Howard Pulley basketball team.
The Holy Angels Clay Target Trapshooting Team is currently leading the conference in the spring season.
If you want to feel like an underachiever, just spend a little time with Lauren Markowski.
Blake has the top-ranked boys tennis player in the state in Class A, and the player ranked right after him, at number 2.
Jia and Jada Lewis are trying to lead the Minneapolis Edison Tommies to another state track meet this season. Proud of what their school means to them, they are symbolic of what school spirit really means.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided a positive update on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rehab process Tuesday.
Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll hit a run-scoring single in his big league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Aaron Jones has approached his new team in Minnesota and his looming 30th birthday with the aplomb a running back in the NFL needs these days to stay healthy and relevant.
Despite general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week naming Myles Gaskin as the Minnesota Vikings' kick returner, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Tuesday that isn't the team's plan heading into the season.
PWHL Minnesota has named a new general manager, months after previous GM Natalie Darwitz was ousted following the team's championship inaugural season.
For the first time in five years, Gopher women's volleyball took down the No. 1-ranked team in the country.
The 2024 NFL season kicks off this week and Minnesota Vikings fans have plenty to be excited about — or maybe anxious is a better word.
Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.
Gopher women's volleyball fell in their season opener to No. 5-ranked Stanford on Sunday afternoon but not without showing tenacity and growth compared to the end of last season.
Three dogs mauled and critically injured a woman in Brooklyn Park Tuesday night, the fourth such attack in the city since July.
The Mall of America is taking a big step to increase security, and the city of Bloomington is helping pay for it.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says this is the fourth shooting death in Minneapolis since last Friday.
Three children under 16 were arrested in the west metro after leading police on a chase in a stolen luxury car Tuesday morning.
A proposal up for consideration in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis shops almost anywhere other retail stores are allowed to operate in the city.
An apparent knife fight early Sunday morning outside a southwestern Minnesota bar left three people injured.
Authorities in southern Minnesota say four people were hurt in a crash involving an ambulance Monday evening.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
A Sauk Centre man is dead after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash with an SUV on Sunday.
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
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.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
A proposal up for consideration in St. Paul would give the green light for cannabis shops almost anywhere other retail stores are allowed to operate in the city.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
It was all smiles Tuesday morning at St. Anthony Middle School, as lawmakers eagerly greeted students walking in for the first day. Among those greeters at the door was Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Back-to-school photos are flooding everyone’s social media feeds on Tuesday as students across the state headed back into classrooms this morning. But some students got a special photo with Minnesota's lieutenant governor.
The National Retail Federation estimates the average family with kids in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend $875 on back-to-school supplies this year.
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
An apparent knife fight early Sunday morning outside a southwestern Minnesota bar left three people injured.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says this is the fourth shooting death in Minneapolis since last Friday.
Three children under 16 were arrested in the west metro after leading police on a chase in a stolen luxury car Tuesday morning.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
A 38-year-old man who spent 18 years behind bars for murder before his sentence was commuted in 2020 has been found guilty of drug and firearm charges.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided a positive update on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rehab process Tuesday.
Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll hit a run-scoring single in his big league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Aaron Jones has approached his new team in Minnesota and his looming 30th birthday with the aplomb a running back in the NFL needs these days to stay healthy and relevant.
Despite general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week naming Myles Gaskin as the Minnesota Vikings' kick returner, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Tuesday that isn't the team's plan heading into the season.
PWHL Minnesota has named a new general manager, months after previous GM Natalie Darwitz was ousted following the team's championship inaugural season.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Democratic analyst Abou Amara about reaching voters in this key swing district.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch about inflation being a key issue for voters.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig about what she considers the key issues are this election session.
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.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
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.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures will drop to the 60s to finish the week. It will feel like football season and fall by the time we get to Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
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.
A warm day is on tap Wednesday, but a taste of fall-like weather is ahead.
It will be a breezy day with highs in the low 80s and clouds increasing in the late afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week. Northwestern Minnesota will deal with air quality concerns, and potential storms are on the horizon.
For many people fall means time to shop for and light up the scented candles. But these scents are particularly suited for autumn.
Dr. Michael Walker shares, based off his school counseling days, how to help families ease back into the routine of the school year.
Dr. Gigi Chawla shares some tips on how parents can help their kids when they're dealing with school-related mental stress.
The new survey reveals that the average person dreams of new adventures four times a day.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures will drop to the 60s to finish the week. It will feel like football season and fall by the time we get to Friday night and Saturday afternoon.