Twins Take RHP Chase Petty In First Round Of MLB Draft
Petty, an 18-year-old out of Mainland Regional High School in New Jersey, was ranked as the 27th best prospect in the draft, according to MLB.com.
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Petty, an 18-year-old out of Mainland Regional High School in New Jersey, was ranked as the 27th best prospect in the draft, according to MLB.com.
Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory on Sunday.
Max Kepler hit a two-run triple during a four-run sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins waited out another young Detroit starter, beating the Tigers 4-2 Friday night.
Lance Lynn allowed one run over six innings in his first start since earning a berth on the AL All-Star team, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Wednesday after cutting outfielder Adam Eaton.
Carlos Rodón pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox took advantage of sloppy play by the Minnesota Twins to win 4-1 on a rainy Tuesday night.
Rookie Bailey Ober pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Max Kepler homered twice and the Minnesota Twins held off the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Monday night.
The roaring applause of baseball fans will echo in a full Target Field Monday, after shutdowns and restrictions ruled the ball park for most of the past year.
The 41-year-old slugger was the only Twin to receive an All-Star nod.
Kenta Maeda struck out a season-best 10 in six scoreless innings, Jorge Polanco homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Sunday to halt a five-game losing streak.
Houston came to town having lost five of six, including a three-game sweep at home to Baltimore, but have looked like the team that won 11 in a row before hitting the rough patch.
The AL Central-leading White Sox won their fourth straight after losing seven of nine.
Yasmani Grandal hit a three-run shot and a towering two-run drive, and the Chicago White Sox went deep six times to pound the Minnesota Twins 13-3 Wednesday night.
Gavin Sheets had two hits and two RBIs in his major league debut, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 on Tuesday night.
The White Sox have lost seven of their last nine games, including two of three against Seattle over the weekend. The Twins have won seven of nine.
Saturday's game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins was postponed with heavy rain forecast in the area for much of the day.
Luis Arraez hit two triples and a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth inning, sparking the Minnesota Twins in a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.
Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run homer that broke a ninth-inning tie right after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead, and the Reds beat the Twins 10-7 to stop their five-game losing streak on Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been sidelined again, this time after being hit by a 94 mph fastball.
Byron Buxton launched an early two-run homer into the second deck, Kenta Maeda earned his first win since May 3 and the Minnesota Twins beat the reeling Texas Rangers 4-2 Sunday for their fourth straight win.
Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on consecutive wild pitches in the seventh inning after the speedy Byron Buxton helped Minnesota get even earlier with an infield single in his first game since May 6, and the Twins beat the Rangers 3-2.
The Minnesota Twins are starting to get comfortable in extra innings.
Minnesota, at the bottom of the AL Central standings, has won consecutive games for only the second time this month.
Cruz's second-deck shot to left field in the fifth inning made it 6-0 and helped snap the Twins' three-game losing streak.
Seattle starter Chris Flexen tossed eight sharp innings while striking out a career-high eight, and was backed by an early offensive outburst that plated five runs in the first two innings.
Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, part of a 20-hit attack that helped the Houston Astros rout Minnesota 14-3 Sunday to take two of three from the Twins.
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 financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sent shock waves across the country, Bill Doherty is reflecting on how we got here as the country grapples with yet another act of political violence.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
The event, Dinner du Nord, took over seven streets and is a large-scale outdoor dining experience. The aim of the event is to spotlight local restaurants, chefs and raise money for hospitality workers.
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 event, Dinner du Nord, took over seven streets and is a large-scale outdoor dining experience. The aim of the event is to spotlight local restaurants, chefs and raise money for hospitality workers.
Fifteen days after the deadly attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, 12-year-old Sophia Forchas' condition is improving.
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.
After 10 years in business, the smash hit Young Joni restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis will serve its final meal on Friday.
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 honor of all who died on Sept. 11, 2001, all U.S. and Minnesota flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff at all state buildings.
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.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
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.
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.
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sent shock waves across the country, Bill Doherty is reflecting on how we got here as the country grapples with yet another act of political violence.
Some are comparing the current political climate to that of the 1960s. Now Charlie Kirk’s murder is raising calls to find common ground.
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.
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 salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Fridley man who dressed as a UPS worker and shot three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January 2024 was sentenced Thursday to life without parole.
A Blaine man pleaded guilty Thursday to straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in the summer of 2021.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA organization has chapters at several Minnesota universities and high schools. He was also an early mentor to a state senator.
Last week, a carjacking suspect blew through a north Minneapolis intersection and crashed into a car, killing two women and badly injuring a 6-year-old boy named Greyson.
A judge sentenced a Twin Cities woman to nearly four years in prison for illegally buying weapons for the father of her children, who went on to use them in the killing of three first responders in Burnsville last year.
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.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
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.
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
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.
Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
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.
It’ll start to get a little hot and humid over the next few days, meteorologist Chris Shaffer 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.
There's the chance for some early morning rain on Friday and temps will push into the 80s.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts on this #Top10WxDay.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high pressure sitting over the Great Lakes is going to battle several weak disturbances that try to bring us a little rain over the next few days.
It’ll start to get a little hot and humid over the next few days, meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
Willie Nelson is headlining the event that raises money for farmers.
Minnesota has been especially impacted by recent attacks that involved political views, and Rob Chadwick, who spent over 20 years in the FBI, draws comparisons to Charlie Kirk’s killing.
There's the chance for some early morning rain on Friday and temps will push into the 80s.
Thousands of people are putting office work aside to support 46 different nonprofits as part of the Xcel Energy Day of Service.