Finals begin at University of Minnesota as Pro-Palestinian encampment remains
Finals are scheduled to start on Thursday for students at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a pro-Palestininan protest encampment remains on campus.
Finals are scheduled to start on Thursday for students at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a pro-Palestininan protest encampment remains on campus.
The "once per day" notion probably stems from a Victorian-era belief that having a bowel movement daily makes you healthier, said Dr. Michael Camilleri, a consultant and professor in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
After a year that was unlike any other in recent memory, UCLA and USC are both gunning for a spot in the NCAA men's basketball tournament's Final Four.
If the crosstown rivals were to win, they would face off on Saturday, April 3 in Indianapolis.
UCLA scored the first seven points in overtime as it upset Alabama, 88-78, Sunday in an NCAA men's basketball tournament East Regional semifinal to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2008.
UCLA defied expectations by making it to the Sweet 16, but now they face powerhouse Alabama on Sunday, and Coach Mick Cronin minced no words about what his players are facing.
President Donald Trump is exhorting three suspended UCLA basketball players to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping for their freedom following a shoplifting incident while they were in China.
The path to the campus shooting death of a UCLA professor began nearly 2,000 miles away in Minnesota.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Thursday that a woman on a "kill list" in connection to Wednesday's murder-suicide at UCLA was found dead in a Minnesota home.
At 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, Anthony Barr is a physical presence on the football field. But the person he respects most in this world isn't a football player, it's his mom, Lori, who gave birth to Anthony during her junior year of college.
The Minnesota Vikings filled one of their biggest needs, selecting UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks with the 45th overall selection in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. Kendricks won the Butkus Award as college football's best linebacker last season. The 6-foot, 232-pound Kendricks led the Bruins in tackles and fills an immediate need for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr will have minor surgery on his knee to address an injury that has kept him out of the last two games.
Zach LaVine's parents, Paul and C.J., are celebrating right along with him. "It's great. It feels good," Paul said. It's been a long journey. LaVine's mother remembers many nights watching her son practice at their home. "When he was in the third grade, we would have to pull him from the backyard to eat. Only to get back out there again," C.J. said.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr with the ninth overall pick of the NFL draft. The Vikings traded down one spot with Cleveland, picking up a fifth-round pick to do it.
Acetaminophen is the most common pain reliever used by expectant moms. But now, according to a new study, pregnant women who take acetaminophen run a higher risk of their children developing ADHD.
As planned, the Timberwolves recalled top draft pick Shabazz Muhammad back up from the D-League on Monday. The Timberwolves hope the chance he got there to get some much-needed minutes will pay off.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have another round of pre-draft workouts on tap this weekend, with UCLA swingman Shabazz Muhammad highlighting the group. The Wolves announced that Muhammad and five other prospects will work out with team officials Sunday afternoon at Target Center.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges with the 120th overall selection in the fourth round.
It's been one of those dream runs for the University of Minnesota gymnastics team. Next up -- nationals.
Highly sought VCU head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart is staying put, according to a national source.
March 22, 2007 was the day that Tubby Smith made the move from Kentucky to Minnesota. He felt the love right away. But six years later, Tubby is gone. And Gopher fans aren't really sure what to make of his time here.
Ben Howland brought his UCLA team to the NCAA tournament with a target on his back that only got bigger after an uninspired 20-point loss that sent the Bruins packing -- once again -- with an early-round exit.
A new law that kicked in on July 1 now allows taprooms to serve THC-infused drinks on tap.
The weather is a wildcard for many official July 4 celebrations but the impromptu gatherings, especially among teenagers, have police and neighborhoods on high alert.
Bad weather canceled and postponed several Fourth of July holiday events — but not the annual Stars and Strides 5K and 10K race at Lake Harriet.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
The weather is a wildcard for many official July 4 celebrations but the impromptu gatherings, especially among teenagers, have police and neighborhoods on high alert.
Bad weather canceled and postponed several Fourth of July holiday events — but not the annual Stars and Strides 5K and 10K race at Lake Harriet.
A St. Paul man is accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband nearly a year after the husband allegedly shot the boyfriend in both legs.
A shooting in Minneapolis has left a man hurt and police say he might not make it.
Memories of last year have stayed with Gail Runge, who lives near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in a neighborhood where young people chaotically shot off fireworks toward people, homes and vehicles.
Authorities in Moorhead are asking for help in finding a missing 19-year-old man. He's described as "having minimal life experience and a very small social network."
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening after being run over by a tractor in southern Minnesota.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
An hour east of the Twin Cities in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July early and with a bang.
The six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire were a former pastor, two of his daughters and three of his granddaughters, authorities and church officials said.
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court's liberal tilt and remarks a liberal justice made on the campaign trail about how she supports abortion rights.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.
A 1998 settlement restricted the largest tobacco manufacturers' marketing of tobacco products and required annual payments to Minnesota.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
President Biden’s showing in the debate last week is widely panned by critics and people from within his own party.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The application portal opened at 11 a.m., and at 11:19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced it had "received enough submissions to fill the applicant pool."
The weather is a wildcard for many official July 4 celebrations but the impromptu gatherings, especially among teenagers, have police and neighborhoods on high alert.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. All three children were listed in critical condition.
A St. Paul man is accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband nearly a year after the husband allegedly shot the boyfriend in both legs.
A shooting in Minneapolis has left a man hurt and police say he might not make it.
A team at Brigham Young University looked at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders on Wednesday will unveil a vending machine filled with free boxes of Narcan in an effort to combat the opioid crisis in the city.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
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While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder's young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place.
With three of the NBA's most expensive players on their roster — Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert — the Minnesota Timberwolves have little extra cash to spend in free agency.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says heavy rain will fall on and off in the Twin Cities this evening.
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.
Some thunderstorms could pop up, though the major threat will move on east into Wisconsin by the time for fireworks shows.
Rain will continue to roll in through the evening, with potential for severe storms.
Storms are making their way east, bringing the threat of severe weather in southern Minnesota on Thursday night.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says heavy rain will fall on and off in the Twin Cities this evening.
This 4th of July weekend, many people will be spending time on or in the water, but there's certain spots you'll want to steer clear of. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell tells us where and explains why we're seeing these closures so early in the summer season.
For the last two years, you've seen hemp-derived, low-dose THC edibles on store shelves across Minnesota. You can also find THC-infused drinks at liquor stores and breweries, too. As Caroline Cummings reports, now taprooms can expand their options thanks to a new law change.
Not assignedThe weather is certainly a wild card for many July 4th-related events tonight and throughout the weekend. As Jonah Kaplan reports, it's the unofficial gatherings that has neighborhoods and police concerned about public safety.
Some thunderstorms could pop up, though the major threat will move on east into Wisconsin by the time for fireworks shows.