Courage Kenny helps level the playing field for people with disabilities
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Golden Valley has more than 20 adaptive sports. Ryan Trench joined WCCO to go over their programs.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Golden Valley has more than 20 adaptive sports. Ryan Trench joined WCCO to go over their programs.
The Vikings wrapped up two days of tandem practices with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. There's a lot to be gained when the competition gets ratcheted up. Ren Clayton was there.
Diamond Cook is a gymnast out of RGC in Bloomington. She's a year removed from high school at Edison and is about to start her college career at a brand new HBCU program, it's been a journey to get to this point.
Joey Gallo had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, Pablo López struck out seven in six shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto hit back-to-back home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies scored six runs in the second inning without the ailing Bryce Harper to beat the Minnesota Twins 13-2.
It's a program designed to challenge kids to find out what motivates them and introduce activities that can make them see what is possible. It's called the We Win Insititute and the goal is self-esteem.
Drew Lock threw a pair of touchdowns passes, including a 19-yard strike to Jake Bobo late in the third quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in the preseason opener for both teams.
A few rookies might make a name for themselves Thursday night in Seattle.
American politics are tense and polarized, and the Iowa caucuses are just six months away.
Defenseman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
One of the state agencies involved in the ongoing investigation of alleged sports wagering violations by Iowa and Iowa State athletes announced there is no evidence suggesting the integrity of any contest involving the schools was affected by gambling interests.
The Minnesota Twins called up left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and placed struggling starter Joe Ryan on the injured list.
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11.25 million contract that avoids salary arbitration after his strong first season with the club.
Bobby Witt Jr. recorded three RBIs with a homer, Kyle Isbel went 4-for-5 and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7.
It's become easy to say that "small-town America" is slowly dying.
Kayla McBride made 11 of 14 from the field and finished with 26 points, Diamond Miller scored 22 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 88-83 in the second of back-to-back games for both teams.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s grand slam in the 10th inning gave the Kansas City Royals an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
It's a beloved community center built with the help of a hometown hero and an NFL quarterback you may have heard of.
Jordan Hicks did not know if he would return to the Vikings. They re-worked his contract and he returned.
There are hundreds of breweries represented on the jerseys of the thousands of cyclists on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa.
The relentless drive and gregarious presence of Justin Jefferson has helped keep any tension over the absence of a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings to a minimum.
Sports seasons could be changing as extreme heat moves in hotter and longer. "I don't think you're going to be able to continue with business as usual," one expert said.
What bills itself as "the world's longest, largest and oldest recreational bicycle touring event" is larger than ever this year as RAGBRAI celebrates its golden anniversary.
Christian Vásquez drove in the tying run and Michael A. Taylor followed with an RBI single, all in the seventh inning, as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.
Highs will be only slightly cooler than Saturday, topping out in the lower 80s — still well above average for this time of year.
The house goes live on Oct. 3 and will be available for 25 total one-night stays, with a max of four people per stay.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
Hezbollah confirmed his death, making him the seventh senior Hezbollah leader slain in Israeli strikes in a little over a week. They include founding members who had evaded death or detention for decades.
Emmanuel Rivera went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
The house goes live on Oct. 3 and will be available for 25 total one-night stays, with a max of four people per stay.
After investigating a suspicious package that was mailed to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office on Friday, officials have discovered that the substance found inside is not hazardous.
Hundreds of people spent a sun-filled Saturday supporting veterans, first responders, and their families, in an all-encompassing celebration of freedom.
The Orioles wrapped up the top AL wild-card spot, defeating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday.
This weekend, police and other violence disruption groups will have a large presence downtown Minneapolis in hopes of curving a spike in youth violence.
Four people were rescued after a duck hunting boat capsized in Osakis Township.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
A missing 62-year-old man with a medical condition has been found safe, police in Hastings say.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert Friday morning after the 15-year-old girl was found safe.
An investigation is underway in western Wisconsin after a man died following a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane made an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon on a northwestern Wisconsin highway.
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
After investigating a suspicious package that was mailed to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office on Friday, officials have discovered that the substance found inside is not hazardous.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
After investigating a suspicious package that was mailed to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office on Friday, officials have discovered that the substance found inside is not hazardous.
This weekend, police and other violence disruption groups will have a large presence downtown Minneapolis in hopes of curving a spike in youth violence.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
An Elko New Market man was sentenced earlier this month to 40 years in prison for a deadly hammer attack on his 68-year-old landlord.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
A typically rare disease that was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago is now confirmed inside a Minneapolis school.
Grammy Award-winning comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming back to Minnesota next June.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Mystic Cove is set to be built at a Mall of America parking lot.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Emmanuel Rivera went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
The Orioles wrapped up the top AL wild-card spot, defeating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron Sunday against the packers, according to his head coach.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Highs will be only slightly cooler than Saturday, topping out in the lower 80s — still well above average for this time of year.
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 Adam Del Rosso says more sunshine and warmth are on the way today.
We have 80s in our future. Sunday will feel similar with temps in the 80s and sunny. Monday will also see temps in the 80s. Tuesday is when we have our first taste of fall with temps in the 60s. We do warm back up after that. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing for you and what you can expect over the next seven days.
Summer seems to have extended long into September.
Esme Murphy has the latest updates and headlines.
WCCO's kind viewers took action and so did some kind 6th graders in Hopkins, Minnesota to fund an accessible playground. Nearly two years and $1 million, the playground is now open.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says more sunshine and warmth are on the way today.
Prince fans can soon book a stay at the "Purple Rain" house in Minneapolis. It's all in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic film. Our Beret Leone tells us more about this unique fan experience and how you can book your stay.
We have 80s in our future. Sunday will feel similar with temps in the 80s and sunny. Monday will also see temps in the 80s. Tuesday is when we have our first taste of fall with temps in the 60s. We do warm back up after that. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing for you and what you can expect over the next seven days.