 
                                                  
      Twins Set 1st-Half Homer Record In 15-6 Win Over Rangers
Back home from their first losing road trip of the season, the Minnesota Twins put their record-setting power on display.
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      Back home from their first losing road trip of the season, the Minnesota Twins put their record-setting power on display.
 
                                                  
      Marcus Semien's second big swing of the day finally gave the Oakland Athletics some breathing room in an oh-so-tight series with the AL Central-leading Twins.
 
                                                  
      Nelson Cruz got the onslaught started in the first inning and punctuated it with one mammoth home run in the ninth.
 
                                                  
      Ross Detwiler pitched five effective innings for his first win in nearly three years and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota 6-4 on Friday night to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Twins.
 
                                                  
      The Rays finally pulled away from Minnesota for a 5-2 victory on Thursday to avoid being swept in a series by the Twins for the first time in 13 years.
 
                                                  
      Nelson Cruz had three hits for Minnesota, including the go-ahead, three-run, two-out double after Tampa Bay starter Charlie Morton left in the seventh inning to lead the Twins past the Rays 6-4 on Wednesday night.
 
                                                  
      WCCO-TV goes into the Twins clubhouse to meet the man who keeps the players looking their best.
 
                                                  
      The Twins stranded 11 runners on base.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins again showed the resilience that has allowed them to avoid a three-game losing streak this season.
 
                                                  
      
 
                                                  
      It was the Twins' league-leading 133rd homer. Minnesota has a home run in 12 straight games.
 
                                                  
      Jorge Polanco scored the tying run on a wild pitch and Marwin Gonzalez hit the go-ahead RBI single during Minnesota's three-run rally in the eighth inning, giving the Twins a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins have signed their first-round draft pick, high school infielder Keoni Cavaco.
 
                                                  
      Mitch Garver homered and had three hits, Marwin Gonzalez matched his career high with four hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Friday night.
 
                                                  
      Max Kepler homered three times and José Berríos locked up Cleveland's lineup into the seventh inning as the Minnesota Twins avoided a sweep — and their first three-game losing streak — by beating the Indians 5-4 on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      The Minnesota Twins announced changes coming to Target Field aimed at speeding up the process by which fans get through security.
 
                                                  
      The Indians trail the Twins by 9 1/2 games in the AL Central after taking the first two games in this series.
 
                                                  
      Francisco Lindor hit two of Cleveland's four home runs and the Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Adam Kolarek in the ninth inning after a pair of batters were hit by pitches, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 Friday night in a matchup of two of the major leagues' hottest teams.
 
                                                  
      The Twins top the majors in homers, runs and slugging percentage, but had little success against Charlie Morton.
 
                                                  
      After a young fan was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Albert Almora in the fourth inning of last night's game, commentators and fans of the game voiced their wish for more protective netting.
 
                                                  
      The signs of a potent lineup were evident with the Minnesota Twins in spring training, factoring in the addition of a few accomplished power hitters and the anticipation of further development by their homegrown players.
 
                                                  
      Devin Smeltzer added another chapter to his inspiring comeback story, pitching six shutout innings in his big league debut and helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      The early bird gets much more than just the worm at Target Field.
 
                                                  
      As of May 27, the Minnesota Twins hit homers in 20 of their last 21 games, tied the club record for most dingers in a month, and became one of only two teams in MLB history to reach 100 goners in the first 50 games of the season.
 
                                                  
      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.