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Spectrum High School is a charter school started 12 years ago in Elk River. The idea was to make it demanding academically to promote a college future. What has evolved is an unbeaten football team putting up staggering numbers in the process.
The irony is one of the people that helped the most to get Stephen Weatherly here is not here right now. Everson Griffen plays this position, and he helped pave the way.
Jimmy Butler is reportedly back in Minnesota as the Timberwolves get ready to begin the regular season, but his status with the team hasn't changed.
It's already Week 5 in the NFL, and both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles are in critical stages in their seasons.
The build-up to the rematch lost a little steam with a 1-1-2 start, but it's still the Minnesota Vikings returning to the scene of the crime at Philadelphia.
Vincent Dimitrov is on the mend from an injury, still at practice -- a senior who stands 4 feet 6 inches tall. He was born with a condition.
Everson Griffen has to put football on the back shelf while he tries to heal, with plenty of support.
Here's a look at one of the wildest shootouts ever in Minnesota high school football history!
For Tom Johnson, it's like coming home. Except it's a new home, not Eden Prairie. But it is the same coaching staff.
Both Vikings and Packers fans were perplexed after this one -- neither side was particularly happy with the outcome.
Quinn Carroll's size and abilities have help propel Edina's football team -- and he's caught the attention of many major colleges.
The element to watch for Sunday: if they simply focus on throwing the football.
There was something missing at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Vikings game today. His name -- Fred Zamberletti.
126 qualifiers will take a shot this week in a sport that makes perfect sense for Minnesota.
Week one for the Vikings is also week one for Kirk Cousins. He understands that there is a magnifying glass on him.
The Minnesota Vikings only have a few questions in terms of personnel heading into week one.
Aden Price is paying the price, as an athlete and a worker at the Minnesota State Fair.
Jake Wieneke went to Maple Grove High School and South Dakota State -- and he wants to stay in the Midwest.
The Minnesota Gopher volleyball team has reason to be optimistic. They are just that good.
"Da Beauty League" is a place where some of the best local hockey players gather to hone their skills, and try to put on a show.
Saturday's game in Denver will be Vikings fans' first evaluation of their new quarterback.
The new glasses without lenses were designed in part by Twins third base coach Gene Glynn.
Rookies have already been in Minnesota Vikings camp all week, and one trying to make the team has a name with a Green Bay ring.
A cloud hung over the new practice facility in Eagan Wednesday as rookies reported for the team's first training day.
Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie got his turn with the Stanley Cup on Tuesday. He stopped at Warroad and at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
The Trump administration threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the new orders.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
As winds pick up Sunday, feels-like temperatures stay in the teens all day after starting in single digits across greater Minnesota.
Minneapolis educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced they have reached a tentative deal Saturday night, just days before educators planned to strike.
Minneapolis educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced they have reached a tentative deal Saturday night, just days before educators planned to strike.
SNAP benefits for Minnesotans have come back, as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues. People in Minneapolis came together Saturday morning to support those who lost SNAP benefits for a week. Cyclists gathered at Angry Catfish bike shop for "Cranksgiving." They biked to collect food for those who need it most.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to starting a major northland wildfire this spring.
The cool weather should help hunters, and deer numbers are high in most parts of the state.
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
Sometimes signs aren't enough to keep trespassers away. For Julie and Del Spronk, it took dozens of calls to police and then the court system to get involved.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
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.
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
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.
The Trump administration threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the new orders.
Buried in a torrent of election stories last week was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were non-compliance issues found in their audit of the Gov. Tim Walz's office. WCCO's Esme Murphy speaks about the routine audit's findings with auditor Lori Leysen.
There are conflicting orders on SNAP causing confusion Sunday morning. In a response to a federal court order, Minnesota officials issued SNAP benefits to 440,000 Minnesotans. But overnight an order from the White House says states should not release the benefits. Rep. Angie Craig from Minnesota talks about the USDA's decision with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, so does uncertainty over food assistance programs, plus more of the day's top stories.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
When Charley Smith took a hard fall last year, robbing him of his ability to walk unassisted, his wife Kathy Smith made it a priority to make their Elk River, Minnesota, home safer.
Should you take benefits early at 62, wait for full retirement, or hold off until 70 to maximize the payout? That's the question wealth advisor Brian Muller hears every day. He's the founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, said a man was hurt in an attempted robbery late Friday night.
Police said a man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in downtown Minneapolis.
As hunters head into the wilderness for the start of firearm deer season this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is asking for an extra set of eyes as they work to solve missing persons cases.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesota leaders confirmed Saturday the state will issue full SNAP benefits for November to the 440,000 Minnesotans enrolled in wake of a federal court ruling ordering existing federal funds to be directed to the program.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-handed rally to beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup after a 3-3 tie.
Cade Tyson scored 21 points, Robert Vaihola and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson each had a double-double, and Minnesota beat Alcorn State 95-50.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night.
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
There was no outside polling during the election. So when state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for many, it was a shock.
Local election results are also making headlines, from an upset in St. Paul to another term for the Minneapolis mayor.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
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.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
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.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
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.
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 Adam Del Rosso says some snow showers may pop up throughout the state on Sunday.
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.
As winds pick up Sunday, feels-like temperatures stay in the teens all day after starting in single digits across greater Minnesota.
It is firmly feeling like winter this morning with temps in the teens and 20s and a few pockets of light snow. Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next 24 hours and when we could be above average again.
Overnight temps will hit the teens for parts of the state and low 20s for the rest. Sunday will be another day to bundle up from the cold. Lisa Meadows breaks down the next 24 hours and when we could be above average again.
Buried in a torrent of election stories last week was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were non-compliance issues found in their audit of the Gov. Tim Walz's office. WCCO's Esme Murphy speaks about the routine audit's findings with auditor Lori Leysen.
There are conflicting orders on SNAP causing confusion Sunday morning. In a response to a federal court order, Minnesota officials issued SNAP benefits to 440,000 Minnesotans. But overnight an order from the White House says states should not release the benefits. Rep. Angie Craig from Minnesota talks about the USDA's decision with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
If this morning's snow has you in the mood for the holidays, or you're just trying to get out, the Minneapolis Convention Center might be the place! Sunday is the last day of the Minneapolis Gift and Art Expo.
Erin Venker joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk more about OCD and debunks some common misconceptions.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some snow showers may pop up throughout the state on Sunday.