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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make WNBA preseason debuts
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
Authorities say a pilot who died last week when a small plane crashed in northwest Indiana has been identified as a Purdue University student from Minnesota.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Seven minors between the ages of 12 and 17 were hospitalized with gunshot wounds Saturday night. A suspect has not been found.
Ryan Conwell had 23 points to lead Indiana State to a 76-64 victory over Minnesota in the second round of the NIT.
Police in Ohio confirm at least two people died from severe weather that also ripped through Indiana and Kentucky.
Several tornadoes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky caused deaths, injuries and widespread damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark fueled an advance sellout of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament.
Mackenzie Holmes scored a season-high 32 points on 15-of-17 shooting and No. 16 Indiana rebounded from a big loss with an 85-62 win over Minnesota.
Two men out looking for the perfect fishing spot in Indiana came across a much bigger find.
Authorities say human remains found in rural Indiana in 1982 have been identified as those of a Wisconsin woman who was 20 when she vanished more than four decades ago.
The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Federal authorities found another document with classification markings at the former vice president's home Friday.
The first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament tips off in about 18 hours.
A 10-year-old St. Paul girl has died after drowning at a camp in Indiana.
A fugitive from Minnesota who taunted authorities on social media, vowing that she'd "never be caught," has been arrested in northern Indiana.
A photo taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci on Thursday in Evansville shows the volunteer stretching out his hand over the lens of a news photographer's camera.
Carol Hanquier has decided to sell her home after the local HOA demanded the disabled resident relocate two goldfish ponds she keeps in her family's front driveway.
An Indiana boat builder found a very scary-looking guest checking out his work recently: a giant six-inch spider that can apparently walk on water.
A teacher who was shot while tackling and disarming a student at an Indiana school said Monday that his swift decisions "were the only acceptable actions" to save his seventh-grade classroom.
Drivers on an Indiana highway got an unexpected payday after the back door of a Brinks truck opened, sending hundreds of thousands of dollars flying into the air.
A man who once lived in Minnesota is now in custody after Indiana police say he abducted his three young children.
Hermantown, Minnesota, police arrested Mark Emerson in June 2015 outside a store.
This year's flooding closed Fort Snelling State Park, which is still waiting to be cleaned up.
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting on Monday afternoon near a south Minneapolis light rail station.
There's a new state program to help first-time home buyers with their down payments.
The Animal Humane Society is no longer sterilizing cats for free and animal rescue advocates fear it might cause a surge in the feline population.
This year's flooding closed Fort Snelling State Park, which is still waiting to be cleaned up.
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting on Monday afternoon near a south Minneapolis light rail station.
The Animal Humane Society is no longer sterilizing cats for free and animal rescue advocates fear it might cause a surge in the feline population.
A single-vehicle crash in St. Paul turned explosive Sunday night when fireworks inside the car ignited, hindering aid to the driver, who was killed.
The National Weather Service says a 90-foot-wide waterspout, a tornado that forms over water, took a dazzling and distressing ride across Minnesota's Lake Vermillion on Sunday afternoon.
A fire broke out at a meat locker in the central Minnesota town of Starbuck on Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from several nearby fire departments and other agencies.
Residents in Waterville are still working to clean up after historic flooding.
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
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.
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
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.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
False reports that President Joe Biden had a "medical emeregency" while traveling on Air Force One Friday circulated widely on social media after he arrived home in Delaware after a campaign stop in Wisconsin.
The president says he's up for the job, even as members of his own party push for him to bow out of the 2024 race.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
There's a new state program to help first-time home buyers with their down payments.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
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.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting on Monday afternoon near a south Minneapolis light rail station.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Two men in their 20s suffered life-threatening injuries, while a woman in her 30s was shot but is expected to survive, police said.
Minneapolis police are investigating after an 18-year-old was fatally shot Sunday night in the Whittier neighborhood.
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
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.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
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.
The city of Minneapolis hopes to become the new hosting location for the iconic Sundance Film Festival.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate.
The Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., the team announced on Monday.
The first puck drop for the event will be on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and it will run through Saturday, Jan. 25.
Christian Vázquez led off the ninth inning with a home run to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
Jose Miranda matched a major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances and Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
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.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
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.
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.
This year's flooding closed Fort Snelling State Park, which is still waiting to be cleaned up.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain activity settles down after sunset tonight.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we'll see a likely string of 90-degree days by the end of the week.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we'll see a likely string of 90-degree days by the end of the week.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain activity settles down after sunset tonight.
There's a new state program to help first-time home buyers with their down payments. The program was announced Monday in front of a newly purchased home in St. Paul. Esme Murphy tells us who qualifies.
We're learning more about the condition of the sole survivor in a crash over the weekend that took the lives of two teenagers. WCCO's Marielle Mohs went to Big Lake to speak with those who knew them. She has this encouraging update
We finally have some dry days in the forecast this week but some flood waters are taking their time to recede. NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows checked out flood conditions at some parks in the Twin Cities.
Authorities are on the scene after a shooting near the light rail station at Lake Street and Minnehaha in Minneapolis.