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Just minutes after he was born on April 7, 2002, in Rochester, Brandon Majerus needed emergency surgery for a life-threatening congential heart defect.
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Just minutes after he was born on April 7, 2002, in Rochester, Brandon Majerus needed emergency surgery for a life-threatening congential heart defect.
Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers.
Tarik Skubal gave up five hits and two runs in seven innings in his last start before the trade deadline and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2.
Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over Philadelphia Phillies.
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0.
Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2.
Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Jim Leyland have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rhys Hoskins hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and rookie Jackson Chourio homered and drove in three runs to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a two-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-7 win at Target Field.
Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break in an 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
It will also mark the Twins' second ever Opening Day game against a National League team.
The American League got the win in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, but Minnesota Twins players Carlos Correa and Willi Castro didn't contribute much.
Culpepper, 21, plays college ball for Kansas State and is the school's first position player to be drafted in the first round.
Mike Yastrzemski tripled and scored in the bottom of the ninth when the relay throw skipped past Minnesota third baseman Diego Castillo, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Carlos Santana homered to break a sixth-inning tie — a shot down the left-field line that survived a review to give him home runs in all 30 current major league ballparks — and the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Saturday night.
Kyle Harrison pitched five strong innings, Brett Wisely had three hits and two RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1.
The Minnesota Twins now have two players heading to the All-Star Game, with Willi Castro being named a replacement for the injured Jose Altuve on Thursday.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox finally beat the Minnesota Twins, 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Minnesota's game at the Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain.
Brooks Lee and Manuel Margot drove in runs in the 11th inning and the Minnesota Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 8-6.
Christian Vázquez led off the ninth inning with a home run to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Jose Miranda matched a major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances and Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Jose Miranda went 5 for 5 with three doubles, four runs scored and three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 in a game called in the seventh inning due to rain.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder's young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place.
The move is part of an effort to enhance the gameday experience for fans.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss at least a week due to a strained right hamstring.
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October.
An early morning fire and power outage at an apartment complex in St. Paul, Minnesota, displaced 1,500 residents on Sunday.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
Authorities say a Farmington, Minnesota, woman is dead after a crash late Friday morning in Blue Earth County.
An overnight crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, has left two teenagers dead and several other teens hurt.
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.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
The one-time funding is meant to help fill the gap as thousands of Minnesotans risk losing federal food aid if the government shutdown continues.
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.
President Donald Trump has nominated the former Anoka County sheriff to be Minnesota's next U.S. marshal.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
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.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
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%
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.
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
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.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
The move is part of an effort to enhance the gameday experience for fans.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss at least a week due to a strained right hamstring.
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
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.
Ahead of the upcoming election, there's a battle happening in Minneapolis, along with other communities across the country. It's between Democratic Socialists and moderates of the party. As Esme Murphy reports in this week's Talking Points, a group of moderates are trying to win back the Minneapolis city council.
Mayor Frey's top opponents have formed a coalition, asking their supporters to not rank him second or third — thereby denying him votes that could win the election.
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.
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.
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.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
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.
Monday will top out around 60 degrees in the Twin Cities, with sunny skies.
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.
From Monday night through early Wednesday, we should see rain with up to a half inch expected. The highest totals are west and south of the Twin Cities, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Monday will be breezy and increasingly cloudy in the Twin Cities ahead of an early week stretch of rain.
Monday will be breezy and increasingly cloudy in the Twin Cities ahead of an early week stretch of rain.
Monday will top out around 60 degrees in the Twin Cities, with sunny skies.
The one-time funding is meant to help fill the gap as thousands of Minnesotans risk losing federal food aid if the government shutdown continues.
Whether you're gluten-free or just enjoy eating locally sourced foods, know that Brim's is opening a new location in Edina, explains owner Kate Sidoti.
Jane Kolar with Halloween at the Green (and her dog Buddy) shares a preview of the event.
Marcus Watson, the Owner of 57 Fit, shares a preview.