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Twin Cities umpire Larry Gallagher has honed his craft for 65 years – beginning when he was just 15. He decided to retire before the start of this season, before the COVID-19 outbreak struck.
The Governor's Fishing Opening may be canceled, but DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen says that doesn't mean you can't get out -- just alter your game plan if you can.
It's not just players that miss being between the white lines. Umpires like Jeff Nelson also got their own curve ball in this coronavirus era.
Since the outbreak struck the "State of Hockey," it's been a long time since a hockey arena has been open. And that matters if you want to become a better hockey player.
Minnetonka's community education program is led by Tim Litfin, who is serving his city by getting creative.
When football returns, the former Vikings player has got a new way for fans to watch it on television.
With no in-person work outs for many, he got an idea: to mimic a Pro Day for prospects on video and provide it for teams.
The Vikings have two first-round picks plenty of later-round picks in the NFL Draft to fill needs on the offensive line, at wide receiver and in the secondary.
WCCO sports anchor Mike Max says the Twins' veteran team should be an advantage if and when the MLB season begins.
A Minnesota pro athlete is making the most of the time off by giving himself a lift.
Unlike most sports, these ice hockey players can not simulate much, because there is no ice time available, and that means no time to skate.
Kirby Puckett's family will soon auction off some of his memorabilia, from a game-worn 1991 World Series jersey, to baseballs and gold gloves.
With their participants more susceptible to COVID-19, HopeKids is transforming their events into virtual experiences,
Mike Max talks to former East Ridge High School basketball star Freddie Gillespie about missing out on this year's NCAA Tournament, and training for the NBA during the pandemic.
Leslie Knight grew up in Hopkins, and now plays professional basketball in Spain, which she now calls it her year-round home.
NHL analyst and Minnesotan Brian Lawton gave WCCO his take on the league's stoppage due to COVID-19 -- and a personal scare that has gone with it.
They are bonded by basketball and marriage. One is a college coach, and the other is college referee. That meant this could have been one crazy month of March, and it was -- but not because of basketball.
Just because Lily Landis was sent home from the U.S. Air Force Academy because of the outbreak doesn't mean work in the classroom and volleyball training take a break.
The protective masks WSI makes are shipped around the country to hospitals, first responders and retail stores.
WCCO caught up with Olympian Carrie Tollefson to talk about the postponement of the Tokyo games, and what you can do to stay healthy in a new normal.
In 2011, he was the point guard for Cretin-Derham Hall. He had ball skills, and he took his game to the next level in Switzerland. And then the world changed.
The night the NBA announced Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, Ticket King came to a screeching halt.
An official announcement was made Tuesday night that was hardly a surprise: Hopkins High School's Paige Bueckers was named Miss Basketball Minnesota.
On his 100th birthday Monday, Sid Hartman did what he loves to do: He went to work, appearing on WCCO Radio.
DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, a defending state champion in both girls and boys basketball, got the bad news Friday that the Minnesota State High School Basketball Tournament has been canceled due to the threat of coronavirus.
A team of veterinarians in Minnesota decided to embark on a bold and relatively rare journey to fit a 5-year-old mini horse with a prosthetic leg.
Sherburne County authorities say the boys hit a wrong-way driver. As a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was responding, investigators say he couldn't slow down in time to avoid the crashed vehicles.
For many, Tax Day is a last-minute rush, but now it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in the United States.
The incident happened along the tracks near 36th Avenue and Johnson Street Northeast.
The ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature are facing fresh scrutiny after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.
For many, Tax Day is a last-minute rush, but now it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in the United States.
The incident happened along the tracks near 36th Avenue and Johnson Street Northeast.
The ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature are facing fresh scrutiny after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.
A man from Roseville, Minnesota, was rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
A team of veterinarians in Minnesota decided to embark on a bold and relatively rare journey to fit a 5-year-old mini horse with a prosthetic leg.
Sherburne County authorities say the boys hit a wrong-way driver. As a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was responding, investigators say he couldn't slow down in time to avoid the crashed vehicles.
Last month, a jury found Deionte Parker guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and being an ineligible person with a prior crime of violence in possession of a firearm.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
A deputy in southwestern Minnesota is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash over the weekend.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
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.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
For many, Tax Day is a last-minute rush, but now it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in the United States.
Tuesday is the tax deadline day. For many, it's a last-minute rush. Now, it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in this country. A new deal between the IRS and Homeland Security allows them to share tax information. Ubah Ali shows us the impact some tax preparers are already seeing.
The ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature are facing fresh scrutiny after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line in Minnesota as Congress debates cuts to Medicaid and health care. Beret Leone shows us what’s at stake.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
Last month, a jury found Deionte Parker guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and being an ineligible person with a prior crime of violence in possession of a firearm.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate in the face on Friday in the Twin Cities is now charged with second-degree murder.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
State lawmakers say millions of dollars in health care funding are at risk if a proposal in the U.S. Congress goes through.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena will expire this summer after 25 years, but the power company will remain a partner of the Wild.
With the 2025 NFL draft quickly approaching, a consensus seems to be developing around expert predictions for the Minnesota Vikings' first-round pick.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
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.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
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.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will finally settle down tonight and we'll warm back to average tomorrow.
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.
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Wednesday will be milder in the Twin Cities, and Thursday will be even warmer, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak shares a preview of what parts of the country could see northern lights popping off overnight going into Wednesday morning. Hint: Minnesota is one of the areas that has a legitimate shot.
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. Why are fire hydrants flushed? Jeff Wagner shares why homeowners will want to know the schedule.
One of two brothers injured in a wrong-way crash remains in critical condition as investigators work to find answers in a complicated crash. Frankie McLister spoke with the boys' family.
A man is now charged for threatening to "shoot up" the UnitedHealth campus in Minnetonka.
Tuesday is the tax deadline day. For many, it's a last-minute rush. Now, it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in this country. A new deal between the IRS and Homeland Security allows them to share tax information. Ubah Ali shows us the impact some tax preparers are already seeing.
Jeff Wagner has the latest updates and headlines from WCCO.com