Minnesota referee reflects on 55 years on the job: "It's been quite the journey"
John Bohmbach first found a whistle in 1968. In 1973, he joined the Minneapolis Officials Association to referee high school games and he's never looked back.
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John Bohmbach first found a whistle in 1968. In 1973, he joined the Minneapolis Officials Association to referee high school games and he's never looked back.
John Bohmback first found a whistle in 1968. In 1973, he joined the Minneapolis Officials Association to referee high school games and he’s never looked back.
Morris missed all of her junior season because of a torn ACL, but her work ethic got her through.
It’s filled with tight games, high end talent and the rush of a state tournament — it’s the adaptive hockey annual competition.
The state tournament is a magical time for many teams even if you don’t win the whole thing. Just getting here was a significant accomplishment for Perham’s Mya Morris.
It’s all on the line tonight in boys’ basketball. Win your section final and its a trip to the state tournament.
To an extent, it's not been about results but an approach to life -- one that will take him to Lehigh University, and one that has made his point guard father very proud.
Roseville beat Maple Grove last time, but this year the 7th-ranked Crimson came in as the heavy favorite.
The boys basketball field is unfolding. This father used to play the game, now he watches his college-bound son try to lead to a state championship.
Tonight, every game is important: win or you are done. And in the case of girls basketball, win and go to state.
The legend of high school hockey grows — this year’s tournament has turned into one of the most exciting in recent years. Plus — boys and girls basketball sections.
Every year, thousands of fans pack the Xcel Energy Center for the boys' state high school hockey tournament. For many, it's an annual tradition, and WCCO's Norman Seawright didn't have to go far to find two die-hard fans.
Orono has nearly doubled its win total from a year ago, adopting a new approach with a whole new staff.
Ryder Rogotzke dominated at 182 pounds last year on the way to a state title. Stakes soared once he made public his move to 195.
"I was a little nervous but we got a good bus driver -- shoutout Mark," Bria Holm, Moorhead Forward, said. "Blizzard or not, we knew we were gonna get down here."
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
The Minnesota Vikings are aiming for their third straight win against an AFC South opponent when they take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
The Minnesota Vikings won their second straight game in Week 10, albeit in concerning fashion.
Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer is making the most of his lone Big Ten season after transferring from New Hampshire.
Joey Kidder has had 15 touchdown catches in just nine games.
The Apple Valley native is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 24 against Campbell. He last competed in the 2021-22 season, which he finished with a 52-match winning streak.
We're nearly midway through November and scant snowflakes have reached the ground in Minnesota, which has many of the state's residents wondering when they'll need to break out the shovel or snowblower.
The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote on a proposal on Thursday that would establish a labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
The Hennepin County Jail has until Thursday afternoon to slash nearly 20% of its population, but the sheriff's office says it needs more time to move the dozens of inmates.
A man was hit by a bus on Wednesday night in Roseville, according to Metro Transit police.
We're nearly midway through November and scant snowflakes have reached the ground in Minnesota, which has many of the state's residents wondering when they'll need to break out the shovel or snowblower.
"President Trump delivered the greatest political comeback in American history based on his proven record and promise to make this country great again," Emmer said after he was reelected as house majority whip.
Two families are now leaning on each other after a father died last month in a tragic houseboat fire.
The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
"President Trump delivered the greatest political comeback in American history based on his proven record and promise to make this country great again," Emmer said after he was reelected as house majority whip.
The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote on a proposal on Thursday that would establish a labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
The Minneapolis City Council is considering implementing a Labor Standards Board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to make good on a host of campaign promises on his first day back in office. But what can he, or any president, really do on day one with an executive order? WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with political expert David Schultz.
The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote on a proposal on Thursday that would establish a labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
The Hennepin County Jail has until Thursday afternoon to slash nearly 20% of its population, but the sheriff's office says it needs more time to move the dozens of inmates.
The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night in the city's Ventura Village neighborhood.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office secured a plea deal for an 18-year-old man charged in connection to a deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
DFL Congresswoman-elect Kelly Morrison is in Washington this week for new member orientation, learning the ropes of Congress after spending five years serving in the State Capitol in St. Paul.
The city of St. Paul is wiping out nearly $40 million in resident medical debt.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
The Minnesota Vikings are aiming for their third straight win against an AFC South opponent when they take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
The Minnesota Vikings won their second straight game in Week 10, albeit in concerning fashion.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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.
We're nearly midway through November and scant snowflakes have reached the ground in Minnesota, which has many of the state's residents wondering when they'll need to break out the shovel or snowblower.
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.
Our next substantial storm arrives Monday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says. There are indications is system gets stuck after puling in some colder air allowing for a changeover to snow showers.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says we'll start to dry out and warm up on Thursday as a pleasant fall weekend approaches.
Patchy fog and mist early Thursday will give way to clouds as the Twin Cities dry out and warm up ahead of a pleasant fall weekend.
This is a hundred more calls than all of 2023.
The Department of Corrections alleges the jail had chronic failures to meet well-being checks and staffing requirements.
Fashion designer Emma Gage shares a preview of her nature-forward line of clothing.
Karen Bachman Thull shares some ideas that really cross over from late fall into the holidays without any issue.
Amazon recently released their list of the best books of the last year, but some of our favorites weren't even on the list.