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The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
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The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
Vancouver's Yohei Takaoka saved the only shot he faced in a scoreless duel with Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair as the Whitecaps upped their unbeaten run to 10.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Frost and their fans paraded through St. Paul on Wednesday evening to celebrate their second-straight Walter Cup victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
The Minnesota Lynx have yet to lose a game this season, thanks in large part to the play of superstar Napheesa Collier.
Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference.
Kody Clemens hit his fifth home run of the season, with father Roger Clemens watching from the stands, and the Minnesota Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-2 to stop the Rays' season-high, six-game winning streak.
One of the offseason additions that is paying dividends for the Minnesota Lynx is Karlie Samuelson. She's a seven-year WNBA veteran that joined the Lynx this season hoping to be part of something special.
If you didn't watch closely Monday night, you may not have noticed that a former North Stars player gave the Timberwolves a bit of hope at the end of the game against the Thunder.
It's been a week of homecomings for Paige Bueckers as the former UConn star will play in the state of Connecticut for the first time since helping the Huskies win the school's 12th national championship nearly two months ago.
Even the NBA MVP needs a wingman. For the Thunder, Minnesota native Chet Holmgren is one for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And he had a big game Monday night to put his team within one game of going to the NBA Finals.
Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run homer and Danny Jansen added a two-run shot as the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to six games with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Liz Schepers scored 12 minutes into overtime and the Minnesota Frost won their second straight PWHL Walter Cup with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge on Monday night in Game 4.
A Minnesota state trooper will return to the witness stand on Friday to face cross examination from the defense in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged in a deadly 2023 crash in Minneapolis that killed five young women.
Police in St. Anthony are asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run that injured two people on Wednesday.
Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, need the public's help to find 20-year-old Precious Urrutia, who went missing on Wednesday.
A family of five managed to escape a house fire overnight Thursday in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, but their home was destroyed.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
Hundreds of sheep are hard at work this spring in central Minnesota — not on a farm, but beneath solar panels.
The list measured a number of indexes, including quality of life, value, desirability, job market and net migration.
A former Minnesota state trooper has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenage girl and injured five others.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the recovery effort is now underway amid the weekslong fight to contain several wildfires near the Arrowhead region, but warned "they will not be the last of this summer."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
Inside the Qdoba restaurant in Hutchinson, the crew is preparing to help one of their own who is in a hospital in Minneapolis, fighting for his life.
The son of a former Minnesota lawmaker is facing several charges for a deadly crash that killed five young woman in 2023, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
The cost to insurance your vehicles and homes is on the rise. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why that trend will continue.
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
Nicole Mitchell, the Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in April 2024, is seeking to have one of her criminal charges dismissed, citing "prosecutorial vindictiveness."
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
Hospitality and tourism are a vital part of Minnesota's economy, but there's fear tariffs will take a toll as the state heads into its busy season.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
A Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
A Minnesota state trooper will return to the witness stand on Friday to face cross examination from the defense in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged in a deadly 2023 crash in Minneapolis that killed five young women.
Police in St. Anthony are asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run that injured two people on Wednesday.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
The city says about 17 miles of repair work still needs to be done to get lights back on.
A former Minnesota state trooper has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenage girl and injured five others.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family, died at age 79 a few months after his son revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
Vancouver's Yohei Takaoka saved the only shot he faced in a scoreless duel with Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair as the Whitecaps upped their unbeaten run to 10.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Frost and their fans paraded through St. Paul on Wednesday evening to celebrate their second-straight Walter Cup victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
The cost to insurance your vehicles and homes is on the rise. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why that trend will continue.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform. In Talking Points -- Esme Murphy spoke with Michael Harrison, the lead investigator for Effective Law Enforcement for All, an independent evaluator, about their findings.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform.
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
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.
The Twin Cities have seen plenty of rainy days recently, so it's a good time to think about checking the gutters on your home. Andy Lindus from Lindus Construction discusses how to better protect your property.
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.
Air quality alerts are in effect in Minnesota on Friday and through the weekend due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Parts of Minnesota will be under air quality alerts Friday as wildfire smoke continues to head south from Canada, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Parts of Minnesota will be under air quality alerts Friday as wildfire smoke continues to head south from Canada, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Twin Cities have seen plenty of rainy days recently, so it's a good time to think about checking the gutters on your home. Andy Lindus from Lindus Construction discusses how to better protect your property.
May is Better Hearing Month, and good hearing is essential for all ages. So, how can we take care of our hearing health and recognize the signs of hearing loss? Dr. Dave Fabry, audiologist and chief hearing health officer at Starkey, breaks down what you can do.
A new Talker Research survey shows that most Americans say they have a perfectly healthy day just 19 times each month — which means people are spending nearly 40% of the time feeling less than their best.
More witnesses will take the stand on Friday in the trial of a former Minnesota lawmaker’s soon accused of killing five young women in a Minneapolis crash in 2023.
Air quality alerts are in effect in Minnesota on Friday and through the weekend due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
