 
                                                  
      Homers By Kepler, Schoop Lead Twins Past Rangers 4-3
Max Kepler and Jonathan Schoop hit two-run home runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
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      Max Kepler and Jonathan Schoop hit two-run home runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
 
                                                  
      Luis Arraez hit the first of three more homers by the slugging Minnesota Twins, putting them ahead to stay in a 13-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      Rookie Trent Grisham hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday.
 
                                                  
      Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run home run off of Josh Hader to propel the Minnesota Twins to a come-from-behind 7-5 win.
 
                                                  
      The Indians leaned on their trusty bullpen, with a baseball-best 3.19 ERA entering the game, to create a tie in the division race for the second time in three days.
 
                                                  
      Jake Odorizzi earned his career-high 13th win and the Twins broke a tie with Cleveland atop the AL Central, beating the Indians 4-1 Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
 
                                                  
      The Twins are 41 homers away from breaking the all-time major league mark set last season by the New York Yankees.
 
                                                  
      All the excitement surrounding the Minnesota Twins this season has spilled over to businesses near Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.
 
                                                  
      As wins and homeruns rack up at Target Field this summer, fans are returning to the stands -- and they will notice a lot has changed since the ballpark opened 10 years ago.
 
                                                  
      Ozzie Albies homered twice in his second straight four-hit game, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman both went deep, and the Atlanta Braves again powered their way past the Minnesota Twins 11-7 on Wednesday.
 
                                                  
      Nelson Cruz is hardly slowing down. If anything, he's heating up.
 
                                                  
      Nelson Cruz homered and drove in five runs to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 11-9 on Friday night.
 
                                                  
      Jose Berrios was on top of his game, even if he didn't have his top velocity.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins will rely on largely the same roster for the stretch run as the one that originally propelled them into first place, with the exception of a couple of potentially valuable additions to the bullpen.
 
                                                  
      Jake Odorizzi followed his worst big league start by pitching one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Marlins 2-1 Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      Nelson Cruz homered for the seventh time in his last five games, and the slugging Minnesota Twins became the fastest team to reach 200 homers in major league history during a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz homered three times in the first five innings against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      Eddie Rosario, Marwin Gonzalez and Nelson Cruz each homered for the Twins, who also got a big boost from rookie Devin Smeltzer's five innings and one run allowed that helped them stay within striking distance.
 
                                                  
      Jorge Polanco and Nelson Cruz hit back-to-back home runs for the second straight game in the third. Minnesota has hit nine homers in the first two games of the series.
 
                                                  
      With a game-time temperature of 94 degrees on a humid, muggy evening, starting pitchers Jake Odorizzi and Chris Bassitt had to fight dripping sweat as much as opposing batters.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota pitcher Jesus Medina, Arizona shortstop Teofilo Mendez and free agent pitcher Wandy Moya have been suspended 72 games each under baseball's minor league drug program following positive tests for the performance-enhancing drug Stanozolol.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins brought a taste of Target Field to a little league game Wednesday night in St. Paul, giving kids the experience of a lifetime.
 
                                                  
      Dominic Smith put the New York Mets in front with his pinch-hit, three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso added a 474-foot shot halfway up the third deck in a 14-4 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday that gave the Twins their first three-game losing streak this season.
 
                                                  
      Michael Conforto went 4 for 4 and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the fifth inning, giving the New York Mets enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      Carlos Santana hit a solo home run that broke a seventh-inning tie and the Cleveland Indians avoided a sweep against the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 win on Sunday.
 
                                                  
      Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota 4-1 to hand the Wild their fifth straight loss.
 
                                                  
      Flames ripped through a St. Paul apartment carport Wednesday morning, scorching several vehicles and leaving residents shaken.
 
                                                  
      A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
 
                                                  
      Since his diagnosis last January, Weston has spent much of his time in the hospital. But on Thursday, he had somewhere special to be.
 
                                                  
      Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
 
                                                  
      Flames ripped through a St. Paul apartment carport Wednesday morning, scorching several vehicles and leaving residents shaken.
 
                                                  
      A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
 
                                                  
      Since his diagnosis last January, Weston has spent much of his time in the hospital. But on Thursday, he had somewhere special to be.
 
                                                  
      Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
 
                                                  
      Isaiah Whitlock was known as "Izzy" to friends and family across town. He and his friend were on their daily ride when police say a pickup truck hit and killed him.
 
                                                  
      Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
 
                                                  
      Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
 
                                                  
      WCCO is working to learn more about a federal immigration enforcement operation on Wednesday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
 
                                                  
      In just two days, 42 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for food will lose them. Twin Cities food shelves continue to stock away, day by day.
 
                                                  
      Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
 
                                                  
      Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
 
                                                  
      A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
 
                                                  
      A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
 
                                                  
      A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
 
                                                  
      Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
 
                                                  
      A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
 
                                                  
      At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
 
                                                  
      "We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
 
                                                  
      A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
 
                                                  
      Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
 
                                                  
      Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
 
                                                  
      The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
 
                                                  
      Some Minnesotans who live in manufactured home parks are coming together to fight for a bill of rights.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
 
                                                  
      More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
 
                                                  
      Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
 
                                                  
      A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
 
                                                  
      Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
 
                                                  
      A man was shot and killed outside his south Minneapolis workplace Thursday morning after interrupting an attempted theft from a car, police said.
 
                                                  
      WCCO is working to learn more about a federal immigration enforcement operation on Wednesday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
 
                                                  
      On Wednesday, members of the Minneapolis City Council's Health and Safety Committee said they expected to hear an update from the city's police department regarding the internal review of actions leading up to Davis Morturi's shooting last October. But that update was not on the agenda.
 
                                                  
      Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
 
                                                  
      Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
 
                                                  
      Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
 
                                                  
      Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
 
                                                  
      It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
 
                                                  
      Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
 
                                                  
      There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
 
                                                  
      Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
 
                                                  
      June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
 
                                                  
      Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
 
                                                  
      Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota 4-1 to hand the Wild their fifth straight loss.
 
                                                  
      Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in WNBA history, will join the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame next year.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins announced former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton as their choice to lead the team on Thursday.
 
                                                  
      Kyle Connor's wrist shot 46 seconds into overtime gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, their ninth straight win against their Central Division rival.
 
                                                  
      Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
 
                                                  
      Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
 
                                                  
      Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
 
                                                  
      Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
 
                                                  
      Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
 
                                                  
      The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
 
                                                  
      At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
 
                                                  
      Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
 
                                                  
      In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
 
                                                  
      Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
 
                                                  
      In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
 
                                                  
      It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
 
                                                  
      Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
 
                                                  
      Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
 
                                                  
      From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
 
                                                  
      It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
 
                                                  
      A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
 
                                                  
      From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers may impact your trick-or-treating plans tomorrow.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Things may be a little on the damp side as you collect your candy on Halloween night.
 
                                                  
      Blink and you might have missed it, but dozens of Minnesotans spotted a fireball shooting across the sky.
 
                                                  
      The Halloween forecast calls for some possible light rain during the day and temperatures in the 40s.
 
                                                  
      They loved the game and they want to keep playing, so they formed a team. It's arena football at the first-tier level: the St Paul Bears. Some want to advance to a bigger league. Others just want to lace it up and feel their youth.
 
                                                  
      The Toronto Blue Jays are on the cusp of a World Series title. The last time they won it was back-to-back in 1992 and 1993, and three Minnesotans were a part of it. One of those men, Dave Winfield, sits down with WCCO's Mike Max.
 
                                                  
      A sexual assault suspect is behind bars after an alarming attack in a Twin Cities suburb.
 
                                                  
      WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers may impact your trick-or-treating plans tomorrow.
 
                                                  
      Smoke and flames filled the St. Paul sky Wednesday morning. Now, police believe this fire was set on purpose. The fire destroyed more than the cars in this lot. Ubah Ali spoke with a victim starting a life in a new country with a major loss.