HSSR: Dec. 13, 2024
Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
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Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
Rosemount and Lakeville North face off on the ice for early-season supremacy. Plus, the iconic movie Rudy has Minnesota ties. Mike Max sits down with the man who inspired it all.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
Every year there is a meeting in downtown Minneapolis for a convention and clinics for high school basketball. This year, WCCO's Mike Max was asked to give a keynote speech to the coaches.
Prior Lake is one of just two public schools in the state choosing to opt out of Minnesota's universal free school meals program.
Northfield swim and dive senior captains Edy McLaughlin and Ella Krupicka are a true dynamic duo. They've been swimming together for the Gators since they were in 8th grade, and now they're breaking records together.
A DeLaSalle volleyball player loves STEM
Dozens of Minnesota teenagers will try to dodge the rain drops Friday at Target Field. The state championship had been in a rain delay but Maxi has the new game plan.
North High students walked the stage Friday night. A notable absence, Deshaun Hill Jr.
Shakopee High School unveils the very first designated smudging space for students in the state, allowing for native students to participate in a long-standing culture practice.
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."
As the state tournament tips off, one high school athlete is making quite the comeback. Mike Max caught up with his family at the Target Center.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
Hannah and John Halverson have been putting on skates since they were toddlers. They're not only brother and sister, they're also twins. As WCCO's Jason Rantala reports, the two can now add state championships to their names.
Chanhassen pulled off one of the biggest boys hockey upsets in recent memory last week when they beat Minnetonka in the section final. Ren Clayton caught up with the Storm, as they ready themselves for their first state tournament.
Caitlin Clark isn't the only one breaking records. A senior on the St. Croix Lutheran girls basketball team just broke a huge high school record that stood for over a decade. WCCO's Marielle Mohs introduces us to the girl with the golden shot.
The last match up of the night to determine who moves onto the semi-finals will be Edina versus Northfield. WCCO's Marielle Mohs caught up with the Hornets who are used to success, but are not underestimating any team going into this tournament.
The girls hockey state tournament starts this week and Hill-Murray is one of the favorites. Ren Clayton introduces us to their biggest weapon, who has a unique backstory: goalie Grace Zhan.
The Cross Country Ski World Cup Tour is about to make its stop here in Minneapolis. This week also contains the high school cross country skiing state tournament. Ren Clayton caught up with a top prep skier as the sport reaches a boiling point.
An investigation is underway after a Minnetonka High School student was injured by another student on Tuesday.
The number one ranked Minnetonka boys hockey team is undefeated and looks to be a on a collision course back to the state title game. Ren Clayton caught up with their top-scorer, who's leading the way.
Classes are canceled Friday for St. Louis Park High School after two separate fights broke out on Thursday, according to the district's website.
Hearts are heavy in a Minnesota's hockey community, as it mourns the loss of a promising student athlete. Mikayla McCarvel was in a car crash the day after Christmas. After weeks of fighting, the 18-year-old died Tuesday in the hospital. Ubah Ali was in Shakopee for the touching tribute.
CBS affiliate KCCI has footage of the scene from Perry High School in Iowa after reports of a shooting. This is a developing story.
The Minnetonka Skippers come out to Plymouth to take on the Wayzata Trojans on home ice. WCCO's Ren Clayton tells us how this nail-biter ended.
Brock Faber snapped a tie in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by edging the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will have reduced hours.
Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104.
The Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will have reduced hours.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Breana Sandoval was last seen in the area of 1800 Park Avenue Northwest in Bemidji around 3:10 p.m. on Dec. 13.
It's the season of giving, and a retired pastor has teamed up with Twin Cities firefighters for a special overseas delivery.
Twin Cities families are finding ways to spend winter break without busting the bank.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Breana Sandoval was last seen in the area of 1800 Park Avenue Northwest in Bemidji around 3:10 p.m. on Dec. 13.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally selected a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Jason Rantala looks at the changes several Twin Cities restaurants are making in response to a new Minnesota law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will have reduced hours.
So-called junk fees are set to be a thing of the past in Minnesota starting Jan. 1 under a new law.
Christmas shoppers are running out of time to find gifts for family and friends. That deadline pressure is exactly what scammers are using to steal your money and personal information.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
If the snow can stick around, they could get back on track. But across the industry there is concern about what the Arctic Cat news means for snowmobile dealers.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting on Saturday.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
Under the new law, aerosol dusters will need to be kept behind store counters, and can only sold to people 21 or older starting Jan. 1, 2025.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
Brock Faber snapped a tie in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by edging the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104.
The Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $75,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
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.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cloudy and mild making for easy local Christmas Eve travel.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will feature mild temperatures with clouds in the sky.
The Twin Cities is in for a mild Christmas, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says patchy fog is possible tonight in parts of Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cloudy and mild making for easy local Christmas Eve travel.
We love them, we love to make fun of them and there are endless chances to watch them right now. Why do we enjoy holiday movies? Good Question. Last winter, Jeff Wagner explained why we watch the same ones season after season.
One type of reindeer isn’t having the best holiday right now. They don’t have enough mothers for the next generation, and a big fire almost wiped out their breeding facility in Canada. Bringing them back is crucial for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
The holiday hustle is heating up. Tonight, grocery stores were packed with people racing to pick up those last-minute items. But what if you need to grab something tomorrow? Our Kirsten Mitchell shows us your shopping options.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will feature mild temperatures with clouds in the sky.