Mariners Bounce Back After Byron Buxton Homer, Beat Twins 4-3
Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Saturday.
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Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Saturday.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Brian Rey and Minnesota pitcher Ricardo Velez were suspended for 80 games each Friday following positive tests under the minor leage drug program.
Fans aren't the only ones happy to see the Twins playing at home Friday. Local business owners say the baseball season is just what they need to help their bottom line.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagán from the San Diego Padres for All-Star left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker.
The team was supposed to be celebrating the kickoff to the season at Thursday's game. However, due to the blustery weather conditions, the team says the home opener will now happen Friday instead.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Twins fans from the northwestern part of the metro area are reportedly going to have one fewer option to get to Twins games this season.
The Twins are considering postponing the first game of the season; they'll make their final decision no later than Wednesday at 3 p.m.
This wouldn't be the first time winter refused to go away in time for the unofficial launch of summer baseball. In 2018, fans sat through one of the coldest opening days since Target Field opened in 2010, with an official first-pitch temperature of 38 degrees.
With Opening Day a week away, the Twins are sharing their plans for welcoming fans back to baseball.
In the mere three weeks since the end of the lockout, no major league team has altered its outlook more than the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Twins signed veteran right-hander Chris Archer to a one-year contract Monday, a potential boost for their rotation with a two-time All-Star who's coming off an injury-ruined season.
The story of Twins' spring training so far has been star free agent signing Carlos Correa.
The Twins hope their new superstar can help them get back to playoff baseball.
The team announced a three-year contract with the 27-year-old shortstop.
No one understands the importance of a strong team like athletes. Bill Walsh's family has helped him take care of Walsh Field in Gaylord for decades. But this summer, life threw him a curveball. He lost his wife. Mike Max shares a story of love, loss and legacy.
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a familiar face to their bedraggled wide receiver room, bringing Adam Thielen home in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Minnesota's Matt Wallner homered twice off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer on Monday night, his 18th and 19th, but the Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
Taj Bradley got off to a rough start in his first game with the Minnesota Twins after he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay.
Organizations across the country are sounding off on the early morning shooting at a school Mass in Minneapolis on Wednesday that left two students dead and 17 other people hurt.
President Trump has issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff following a shooting in Minneapolis early Wednesday during a school Mass that left two students dead and 17 other people hurt.
"My friend Victor like, saved me though. 'Cause he laid on top of me. But he got hit," said fifth grade student Weston Halsne. "I was super scared for him. But I think now he's ok."
A Minneapolis restaurant is offering free meals and drinks to the community after the deadly mass shooting Wednesday at an Annunciation Catholic Church service packed with young students.
A driver outside a Minneapolis Catholic school that was the site of a mass shooting on Wednesday morning spoke to a man who was "running for his life" from the shooter.
President Trump has issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff following a shooting in Minneapolis early Wednesday during a school Mass that left two students dead and 17 other people hurt.
Two people, including a Beltrami County Sheriff's Office deputy, are recovering from injuries related to a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle outside of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
A woman who admitted to hurling racist slurs at a child with autism at a southern Minnesota park — and subsequently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on a crowdfunding website — will face disorderly conduct charges, the city attorney said Tuesday.
A 19-year-old died and another was injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
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.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and President Trump shared a rare moment of unity in the aftermath of the deadly Catholic church shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday, which claimed the lives of two young children and injured 17 others.
Minnesota leaders including Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Archbishop Bernard Hebda gather to discuss the deadly shooting Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic Church. Two children were killed and 17 others were hurt.
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota's senior U.S. Senator, talks with WCCO's Esme Murphy about her connection to the deadly mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School, and her call for bipartisan gun control measures.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting of the city council for Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential legal action against a property owner who is authorizing a homeless encampment on his property.
Some Minnesotans headed to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
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.
While the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together brought in big bucks for vendors, some families say the price of participation is expensive.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
President Trump has issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff following a shooting in Minneapolis early Wednesday during a school Mass that left two students dead and 17 other people hurt.
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
"My friend Victor like, saved me though. 'Cause he laid on top of me. But he got hit," said fifth grade student Weston Halsne. "I was super scared for him. But I think now he's ok."
A Minneapolis restaurant is offering free meals and drinks to the community after the deadly mass shooting Wednesday at an Annunciation Catholic Church service packed with young students.
A driver outside a Minneapolis Catholic school that was the site of a mass shooting on Wednesday morning spoke to a man who was "running for his life" from the shooter.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Today, the program has nine helicopters, 45 pilots and it airlifts about 2,600 patients a year.
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.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
No one understands the importance of a strong team like athletes. Bill Walsh's family has helped him take care of Walsh Field in Gaylord for decades. But this summer, life threw him a curveball. He lost his wife. Mike Max shares a story of love, loss and legacy.
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a familiar face to their bedraggled wide receiver room, bringing Adam Thielen home in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Minnesota's Matt Wallner homered twice off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer on Monday night, his 18th and 19th, but the Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
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.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
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.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
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.
Southern Minnesota is in for some rain on Wednesday, but the Twin Cities should stay mostly dry.
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.
Southern Minnesota could see scattered showers and weak storms on Wednesday as highs climb close to 80 in the Twin Cities.
Southern Minnesota may see some showers on Wednesday as highs in the Twin Cities approach 80.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer, then temperatures drop back to the mid-70s.
Matt DeBoer, principal of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, expressed love and appreciation for his "dream team" staff and students following the mass shooting on Wednesday morning that killed two young children and wounded 17 others.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and President Trump shared a rare moment of unity in the aftermath of the deadly Catholic church shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday, which claimed the lives of two young children and injured 17 others.
Minnesota leaders including Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Archbishop Bernard Hebda gather to discuss the deadly shooting Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic Church. Two children were killed and 17 others were hurt.
WCCO's Derek James talks about his parish's former pastor Father Dennis Zehren, who was recently installed at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church, site of a deadly mass shooting involving several school children on Wednesday morning.
WCCO's Jonah Kaplan talks with Anders Holine about how he rushed to Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis to find his daughters after Wednesday's deadly mass shooting.
