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Twins Opener At White Sox Postponed
The Twins' series opener in Chicago against the White Sox on Friday was called off due to a forecast of cold, windy weather.
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The Twins' series opener in Chicago against the White Sox on Friday was called off due to a forecast of cold, windy weather.
Volunteers worked into the night to stack sandbags against rising Midwest floodwaters and evacuate people in its path — or rescue those already under water — after a powerful spring storm system unleashed downpours from Oklahoma to Michigan.
A Richfield man faces first-degree murder and armed robbery charges after an incident at a Chicago store.
Patrick Sharp has returned to the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup after a 14-game absence because of a shoulder injury.
The Chicago Blackhawks set a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory and extended their points streak to 29 games with a 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin scored three times in the second period and held on to beat second-ranked Minnesota 3-2 Sunday in the Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field.
Tartan High School's Tia Elbert averages about 36 points per game – not bad for a girl who took some time getting comfortable with basketball and Minnesota.
A jury has convicted a 26-year-old man for sex trafficking and promotion of prostitution in Chicago and eventually Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
He stands 6-foot-4-inches tall and weighs 261 pounds, but 24-year-old D'Aundre Reed is a boy at heart.
Authorities say the death of a 23-year-old man who fell 22-feet down a Chicago skyscraper smokestack was an accident.
A Chicago man has been charged in the Nov. 7 shooting death of a 29-year-old St. Paul man.
A 23-year-old Pipestone, Minn. man was killed after he fell down the smokestack of a Chicago hotel while trying to take a photo.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler says he is not sure if he will play this week against the Minnesota Vikings after missing Monday's loss at San Francisco because of a concussion.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with former Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Baker that guarantees $5.5 million next season.
Cyber Monday is oftentimes a more popular shopping event than Black Friday. The convenience of shopping at home without the hassles of the lines and throngs of people can be a huge draw. However, it's important to know which sites are the best for deals, quality and ease in online shopping.
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s spokesman says the ailing Illinois congressman has voted by absentee ballot. However, Kevin Lampe says in a statement that Jackson won't hold an election night event next week.
Hundreds of miles from its turbulent center, superstorm Sandy's outer bands were violent enough to rip up near-record high waves Tuesday on Lake Michigan, sending a community of avid surfers in Chicago into the cold, churning waters despite warnings from city officials.
After a weeklong strike over job security and evaluation procedures, it all comes down to this: Are Chicago teachers satisfied enough with a proposed contract deal that they will vote to end their walkout?
Francisco Liriano took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Paul Konerko homered and drove in three runs Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox stayed on top of the AL Central with a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Chicago slugger Adam Dunn will return to the White Sox lineup against Minnesota on Saturday for the first time since straining a muscle on his right side more than a week ago.
When "Chicago" opens Tuesday night at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, audiences will be graced with a very familiar face.
A missing man from Plainview was found dead in Wisconsin after being in an apparent car crash.
The vitality of the Twin Cities' cultural community is showcased on stage in summer, 2012.
What's summer without a soundtrack? Here are some classics to keep you groovin' when the temperature rises.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is accusing the president of lying about recent intelligence leaks from the White House.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
George Latimer served as mayor of the capital city from 1976 to 1990 and is credited with redeveloping the city's downtown.
Get serious money back from the government for installing a battery backup system in your home.
Feel free to swim, bathe or sweat your heart out when wearing one of these trackers – they can take it!
Outdoor grilling season is still in full swing. Check out the top propane grills of 2024 to keep the flavor going all year long.
George Latimer served as mayor of the capital city from 1976 to 1990 and is credited with redeveloping the city's downtown.
A sanitary sewer backup caused the city to shut down the Main Beach and 50th Street Beach. The backup has been stopped and cleaned up, the city said.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is featuring a Hmong herbal garden in its "Seeds of Knowledge and Healing" exhibit.
It was a frantic few hours for two north metro mothers after a driver mistakenly picked up the wrong child and dropped him off at the wrong home.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
A 23-year-old inmate at the Hubbard County Jail now faces additional charges of assault for stabbing a corrections officer.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
Veteran's Farming Initiative is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families heal and learn through specialized farming programs.
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
In just a few hours, the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. The Windy City is buzzing.
The four-day event will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz formally accepting the Democratic nominations for president and vice president later this week.
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
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.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
On Feb. 10, 2023, charging documents say someone reported finding what they thought might be a small "cherry bomb" near an elementary school in Hastings.
A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
A St. Paul woman faces murder and assault charges in connection with a hit-and-run in Maplewood that left one woman dead and another injured.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
The Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.
Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
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.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
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 first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
It's not a new concept by any means. Color analysis has been around for decades and was wildly popular in the 1980s with the release of Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful."
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak is tracking what could be a reasonably hot first weekend at the Minnesota State Fair.
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.
It'll be a mostly quiet and dry week, with one shot at rain later in the week and a warm-up coming this weekend.
Aside from some haze, Monday should be a very pleasant day.
Expect sunshine and highs in the lower 80s on Monday.
Everyone wants to know what the weather will be like for the Great Minnesota Get-Together. NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows has a look at your Minnesota State Fair forecast.
Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show, typically during a full hour with a single guest.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak is tracking what could be a reasonably hot first weekend at the Minnesota State Fair.
It'll be a mostly quiet and dry week, with one shot at rain later in the week and a warm-up coming this weekend.
There's a new installment at the state's largest youth homeless shelter and those behind it say it will change lives.