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Minnesota's late-season slide was sharp enough to keep the Gophers from even getting in the NIT.
It's tournament time! Get your NCAA bracket together, a group of friends and head to any one of these sports bars/restaurants to enjoy the games on big screens while also getting some great deals on food and drinks. From city to suburbs, we've got you covered with several locations to take in your favorite college basketball games.
The Northwestern College men's basketball team is in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time.
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback with his quick mastery of the offense and natural leadership ability.
A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.
After nearly a decade of work, the National Weather Service finally finished upgrading its weather radars.
Most Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will fight for people like them.
As summer camp season comes to an end, the hope is one local camp's story is just beginning.
A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.
As summer camp season comes to an end, the hope is one local camp's story is just beginning.
It may sound like something from an episode of "The X-Files," but officials say there's nothing to fear about a "sheen" floating down the Mississippi River.
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that the state will invest $10 million to support and train special education teachers in over 35 districts.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more.
The trial for Adam Fravel, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Madeline Kingsbury in Winona, has been scheduled for this fall.
Trail cameras captured a unique wolf on the prowl around Voyageurs National Park earlier this year.
An investigation is ongoing after Hibbing police say two boys were hurt in a shooting and stabbing early Wednesday morning at Bennett Park.
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that the state will invest $10 million to support and train special education teachers in over 35 districts.
Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.
A flustered Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, surrounded by a group of cheesehead-wearing supporters, fumbled through the state's roll call at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening.
A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals.
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.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
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.
Most Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will fight for people like them.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is getting ready to step on to the biggest political stage of his life.
This November, the entire 134-member House is on the ballot. Meanwhile, the state Senate and the governor's race are not on the ballot until 2026. Right now, the DFL has total control of state government. Democrats wants to keep it that way, but Republicans are hoping to flip the House.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. The DFL currently holds a four-seat majority in the House, a slim margin that Republicans are working feverishly to upend and Democrats like House Majority Leader Jamie Long are fighting just as hard to keep.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
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.
A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.
The trial for Adam Fravel, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Madeline Kingsbury in Winona, has been scheduled for this fall.
An investigation is ongoing after Hibbing police say two boys were hurt in a shooting and stabbing early Wednesday morning at Bennett Park.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
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.
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback with his quick mastery of the offense and natural leadership ability.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2024-2025 regular season starts Oct. 22, but you can start planning your trips to see them much sooner.
Despite playing only a handful of games together, the Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver tandem of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison is already ranked among the NFL's best.
Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
In an appearance on "The Dan Le Batard Show," Tua Tagovailoa was asked about the difference between Brian Flores, who coached the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021, and current head coach Mike McDaniel.
This November, the entire 134-member House is on the ballot. Meanwhile, the state Senate and the governor's race are not on the ballot until 2026. Right now, the DFL has total control of state government. Democrats wants to keep it that way, but Republicans are hoping to flip the House.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. The DFL currently holds a four-seat majority in the House, a slim margin that Republicans are working feverishly to upend and Democrats like House Majority Leader Jamie Long are fighting just as hard to keep.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch and Democratic analyst Abou Amara.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican Minority leader Representative Lisa Demuth, who is hoping for a successful Republican campaign to flip the Minnesota House and make her House Speaker.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
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.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
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.
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.
After nearly a decade of work, the National Weather Service finally finished upgrading its weather radars.
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.
Tonight will cool down into the 60s. However, the weekend will be hot and humid.
The forecast for the first day of the fair on Thursday looks comfortable, with highs in the 70s and a mix of sun and clouds.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the first part of the Minnesota State Fair is looking cloudy and mild, beforoe an expected warming trend this weekend.
Tonight will cool down into the 60s. However, the weekend will be hot and humid.
The Radar Operations Center completed a $150 million renovation that will extend the lifespan of 159 weather radars for up to nine years. WCCO's Adam Del Rosso explains the massive impact this will have on the future of local forecasting.
Planning on attending the Minnesota State Fair but don't want to drive? WCCO's Jason Rantala shows you alternative transportation options.
The father of a 12-year-old who was shot while in a stolen Kia talks to WCCO's Reg Chapman about the tragedy and how the family aims to move forward.
As summer camp season comes to an end, the hope is one local camp's story is just beginning.