Nick Gordon returns to Twin Cities for 1st time since trade from Twins
Nick Gordon, 29, was Minnesota's first-round pick in 2014 and came up in the Twins organization. He was traded away before the 2024 season.
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Nick Gordon, 29, was Minnesota's first-round pick in 2014 and came up in the Twins organization. He was traded away before the 2024 season.
Nick Gordon was the Minnesota Twins' 5th overall pick in the draft 11 years ago and has recently been on quite the journey. Ren Clayton caught up with him when he made a surprise return to the Twin Cities.
Joe Mauer statue unveiled on plaza outside Gate 34.
A day at the ballpark is an American tradition, and the St. Paul Saints are making sure everyone can enjoy it.
Brad Baker grew up in St. Peter and attended Gustavus Adolphus College. Around 40 years after he enrolled, Baker returned to coach the baseball team. Mike Max spoke to Baker about his legacy and career.
Opening day is one that many fans never miss, and many of those dedicated fans start the opening day tradition very young.
A nearly sold-out crowd of more than 36,000 fans attended the Twins home opener. Minnesota lost to Houston 5-2. But opening day at Target Field was a win for fans who made lasting memories.
The Minnesota Twins are facing off against the Houston Astros for Thursday's home opener.
The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for their 2025 home opener and the festivities are only just beginning! WCCO's Ren Clayton and Adam Del Rosso are at Target Field with today's forecast and their predictions for the game.
To look at most metrics – attendance, revenue, ratings – it would seem that football has eclipsed baseball as the sport that commands Americans' attention these days. How did that sea change come about?
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
Our mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for crews preparing for tomorrow's Twins home opener. Frankie McLister shows us how crews spent the day preparing Target Field.
An 11-year-old boy is back on the ice after years of being sidelined by seizures. Thanks to a groundbreaking surgery, and lots of persistence, he's lacing up with a new lease on life. Mike Max and photojournalist Nick Lunemann have the story from Andover.
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field.
From SPAM sandwiches to boba tea and cookies, Target Field will have options for everyone. The new foods were all on display at the Taste of the Twins event this week.
The 2025 Twins' schedule begins Thursday with the first three games away in St. Louis before heading to Chicago to take on the White Sox on Monday.
The Minnesota Twins are ready for a fresh start in the 2025 season, hoping to put behind the lingering memories of a lackluster 12-27 finish last season.
The Minnesota Twins have unveiled their plans for the 2025 season home opener, which will include ticket prices in the single digits for those looking for a thriftier option.
The Minnesota Twins are only a couple weeks away from spring training, and it's a big one for the team.
Former third baseman Corey Koskie will be the 41st member of the Twins Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
The Minnesota Twins are officially for sale. After 40 years of ownership, the Pohlad family says they are moving on.
The time-honored state amateur baseball tournament is a slice of Minnesota. With near-perfect weather this weekend, WCCO's Mike Max paid a visit and was reminded that there is nothing like a day at the ballpark.
An Olympic swimmer is now in pursing her passion to help others in the medical field right here in Minnesota; the Minnesota Wild are changing the game of hockey and helping little girls in the process; an instructor shares how Pilates extends a player's career.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The race to get a Real ID before the May 7 deadline is turning out to be a "real" headache for many.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex pleaded not guilty on Monday in his federal arraignment hearing in St. Paul.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex pleaded not guilty on Monday in his federal arraignment hearing in St. Paul.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
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.
We’re in for a lovely day as clouds clear and temperatures increase.
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.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain showers return overnight but will be lighter than Sunday's rain.
We’re in for a lovely day as clouds clear and temperatures increase.
The bugs will take over Nickelodeon Universe, helping to keep plants free of pests.
In less than two weeks, the Department of Education will start collecting payments for student loans in default, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles will not face charges — at least for now.
A head-on crash killed a 64-year-old man and sent a 17-year-old to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.