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Centennial improves to 5-1, beating Anoka 35-15
There are two teams that have been trending in the north suburbs -- Anoka and Centennial. That's where we find Ren Clayton for this week's High School Sports Rally featured game.
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There are two teams that have been trending in the north suburbs -- Anoka and Centennial. That's where we find Ren Clayton for this week's High School Sports Rally featured game.
Tonight, it's sweatshirts, gloves and blankets for fans in the stands. Fall football is finally here.
Armstrong and St. Thomas Academy got our attention tonight and the attention of fans. That's where we find Ren Clayton.
Several games were delayed, postponed or canceled Friday due to thunderstorms rolling in from the west.
We know Caledonia best for their 7-year winning streak that ended a couple of years ago. They came into Cannon Falls for a top 5 matchup in AA and looked every bit as good as they did in those recent glory days.
The stage was set at several high school stadiums for much anticipated match ups. We start in Eden Prairie, where the unbeaten Eagles play host to unbeaten Shakopee.
About 10 residents from The Waters Senior Living Community came to the game to watch their friends on the Eagles football team. They wanted to return the favor, after the high schoolers came to their home back in August for a visit.
Mankato West has dominated the south. Tonight, they traveled north to Andover.
It's perfect for high school football, and we have it covered for you. We start with a match up in the south metro.
It's Friday night, the lights are shining, and the seniors are on the field, and not just high school seniors.
Football coaches Dan O'Brien, Jeff Ferguson, and Dave Nelson have done a lot of winning in their careers. Their new school hasn't won a competitive game since 2020. As Mike Max shows us, these coaches have more important goals in mind.
The Clay Target state championships took place on Friday at the Minneapolis Gun Club.
It's a tough moment for some student-athletes as they take the field for the final time of their high school careers, but tonight's Home Team really knocks it out of the park.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced they've reached a settlement with AFSA K-12 Public Charter School District after finding a teacher sexually harassed and assaulted a ninth grader.
They’re as close of competitors as you can get: twin brothers. They both have big hoop dreams and they’ve had to work hard to keep their head in the game.
Mankato is the annual home to the state softball tournament.this is championship Friday and Ren Clayton was there.
A big weekend of high school state tournaments started Thursday with the boys and girls state track and field meets.
It’s graduation season, but some Twin Cities students are not happy with the location of their ceremony. WCCO’s Esme Murphy reports on the controversy over the ceremony, which is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Benilde- St. Margaret's boy's lacrosse is off to a good sectional start. WCCO's Norman Seawright stopped by the red knights to show us the man in charge who just can't stay away from the sport.
Marlin High School recently moved to a four-day school week to try and help attendance.
The league says the five boys played too many elite tournament rounds, going over the allowed limit. But their parents have documentation that they were approved to play.
Hispanic students are currently projected to become 30% of the U.S. student population by 2030, according to federal education data.
The Friendship Ball is a chance for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to celebrate a night of inclusion with students from all over Minnesota.
Braemar Arena has been Uma Corniea’s domain for the last four years. It’s where she’s racked up the majority of her 103 wins -- that’s a state record.
Isaac Asuma’s been a basketball star on the Iron Range - and he’s staying in Minnesota! Mike Max shows how the Cherry High School standout is ready to help the Golden Gophers.
Tuesday continues a now familiar pattern of scattered storms and summer heat in Minnesota.
Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher.
The deaths of Burnsville first responders Paul Elmstrand, Adam Finseth and Matthew Ruge continue to weigh heavily on the minds of those who worked alongside them.
Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
The deaths of Burnsville first responders Paul Elmstrand, Adam Finseth and Matthew Ruge continue to weigh heavily on the minds of those who worked alongside them.
Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers.
Ten years ago, the Kellogg/Third Street Bridge was found to be "structurally deficient." St, Paul has restricted traffic since then as a Band-Aid fix, and only now has the work begun to replace the bridge with a safer design.
Minneapolis residents and visitors might notice more squad cars around the city Monday.
The memory of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick, killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
Volunteers stepped up to save a deer sanctuary in central Minnesota.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
Minnesotans, consider this your aurora borealis alert. The northern lights could potentially light up the sky early this week, but there's still uncertainty in the forecast.
Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint.
A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Wright County Sunday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
Two women were killed in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night, and authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
WCCO's next Goin' to the Lake begins Thursday as Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames head to Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
The new U.S. Secret Service acting director will face tough questions as he testifies over the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Vice President Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will soon announce her running mate — a pick she's making in an incredibly short amount of time.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
A judge in North Dakota on Monday canceled a trial scheduled for August in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport.
A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The deaths of Burnsville first responders Paul Elmstrand, Adam Finseth and Matthew Ruge continue to weigh heavily on the minds of those who worked alongside them.
Minneapolis residents and visitors might notice more squad cars around the city Monday.
The boy was hospitalized with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.
A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said.
Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers.
Just minutes after he was born on April 7, 2002, in Rochester, Brandon Majerus needed emergency surgery for a life-threatening congential heart defect.
A judge in North Dakota on Monday canceled a trial scheduled for August in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher.
Just minutes after he was born on April 7, 2002, in Rochester, Brandon Majerus needed emergency surgery for a life-threatening congential heart defect.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
The Minnesota Wild have signed one of their best young stars to a long-term contract.
The Minnesota Vikings added to their depleted cornerback room on Monday, bringing in a familiar face for defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
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 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.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
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.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Tuesday continues a now familiar pattern of scattered storms and summer heat in Minnesota.
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 early morning storms in northern and southern Minnesota, summer heat will settle in.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities will deal with another overnight storm that may bring some heavy rainfall.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another warm and humid day after the rain clears.
A major artery that connects the capital city to the east side is now closed for the next three years, plus more of the day's top stories.
The new U.S. Secret Service acting director will face tough questions as he testifies over the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
After early morning storms in northern and southern Minnesota, summer heat will settle in.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities will deal with another overnight storm that may bring some heavy rainfall.
Five months ago, police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with firefighter and medic Adam Finseth, were fatally shot as they responded to a 911 call for help. As Jonah Kaplan reports, their deaths continue to weigh heavily on the minds of those who worked alongside them.