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The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday it will hold a ground breaking ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art Athletes Village at the end of the month. The $166 million project was approved by the U's Board of Regents earlier this month.
Tommy Armstrong Jr. bounced back from a pair of bad performances to start Big Ten play, passing for 261 yards and three touchdowns to start the salvaging of Nebraska's season and preserve a 48-25 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
The Big Ten's West Division is the most winnable of the two these days. The current class of the conference, Ohio State, Michigan State and Michigan, is in the other group. Nebraska and Minnesota were two of the early favorites, but they've already fallen behind. Their matchup on Saturday will be critical for remaining in the race, with undefeated Iowa off to the strongest start.
University of Minnesota athletic officials were notified this summer about a "concerning pattern" of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations against Gopher football players over the past year, according to an email obtained through an open records request.
If the Gopher football team changed its season Saturday, it was in large part because of freshman running back Shannon Brooks. He will be featured against Nebraska Saturday after his 176-yard day against Purdue.
Minnesota could have safety Damarius Travis back in the lineup Saturday. Coach Jerry Kill said Travis was expected to practice Tuesday. The senior missed the last five games after hurting his hamstring.
Freshman running back Shannon Brooks had a big day in Minnesota's 41-13 win at Purdue on Saturday, and he was recognized by the Big Ten for it on Monday. The league announced that Brooks was named a Big Ten Co-Freshmen of the Week along with Jabrill Peppers of Michigan.
Shannon Brooks ran for 176 yards and changed the game with a 71-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter to help Minnesota break out of its offensive funk with a 41-13 blowout at Purdue.
Minnesota Gophers coach Jerry Kill opened uncertainty at quarterback when he pulled junior Mitch Leidner in the second half of last week's 27-0 loss at Northwestern. As Minnesota (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten) prepares for an important game at Purdue on Saturday, Kill is keeping his decision on his starter private.
It could've been one of the most fun and exciting weekends in Minnesota sports in some time, but it all came crashing down. Literally every team that could've lost did. But that doesn't mean all is lost among those teams. Here are eight silver linings from a rough weekend in Minnesota sports.
Clayton Thorson scored two touchdowns, Justin Jackson ran for 120 yards and the Northwestern defense turned in another dominant performance as the No. 16 Wildcats shut out Minnesota 27-0 on Saturday. Thorson, a freshman quarterback, scored on runs of 5 and 1 yards to spark the offense for Northwestern (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten).
Unbeaten and on the rise, No. 16 Northwestern would like to stay that way now that Big Ten play is about to begin.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers finally got a little good news on the injury front. Coach Jerry Kill says star cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun will not need surgery on the knee he injured last Saturday against Ohio. Kill would not say if Boddy-Calhoun would be available this weekend in the Big Ten opener at Northwestern.
A preseason coaches poll released Monday shows that the University of Minnesota men's hockey team is predicted to finish second in the Big Ten this season. The Gophers are the two-time defending champions of the Big Ten in the regular season.
Shannon Brooks rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns — the last a 3-yard plunge with 30 seconds remaining — to lift Minnesota to a 27-24 victory over Ohio on Saturday.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Kody Clemens hit his third homer of the game to start a ninth-inning rally, Luke Keaschall ended it with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Friday night.
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a knee injury suffered last season. Starting outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and backup cornerback Jeff Okudah will both be held out with concussions.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Thursday to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first child.
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
By rule, both players will miss at least the next four games.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Lennox will walk in memory of lives lost and lives still fighting. It's a mission rooted in his own pain and survival.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
While classes are being held on Friday in Princeton, Minnesota, there will be a higher level of security at all school buildings due to a potential threat.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time since his death on Friday night. She said the fall campus tour he had started will continue. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
A bill on Capitol Hill would help firefighters and their families if their loved one gets cancer from their work protecting our communities.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Twenty-two people were arrested and charged after they allegedly planned to pay for sex acts with a child, Blaine police said on Friday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A Twin Cities man faces federal charges after allegedly writing and printing multiple copies of a book titled "How to Kill a Federal Judge."
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Kody Clemens hit his third homer of the game to start a ninth-inning rally, Luke Keaschall ended it with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Friday night.
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a knee injury suffered last season. Starting outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and backup cornerback Jeff Okudah will both be held out with concussions.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Thursday to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first child.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
Saturday and Sunday will be hot, with feels-like temperatures between the high 80s and mid-90s, meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered showers are expected to clear out of central Minnesota on Friday evening before a hot weekend.
Scattered, weakened showers will move through the metro Friday night, and a summery weekend is set to follow.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says to expect a summery weekend ahead, with no likely heat relief until the middle or even end of next week.
Luke Miller was a high-end athlete at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park. He became a teacher, coach, husband and father. Mike Max shows how Miller’s teammates, players, coaches and friends are honoring him.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Saturday and Sunday will be hot, with feels-like temperatures between the high 80s and mid-90s, meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time since his death on Friday night. She said the fall campus tour he had started will continue. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports.
The St. Olaf College community in Northfield is mourning after a student-athlete was killed in a South St. Paul shooting early Friday. Ubah Ali shows how teammates and classmates are remembering Matthew Lee.
