What to expect from the Minnesota Wild's defense this season
The Wild's defensive unit is both familiar and different from years past.
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The Wild's defensive unit is both familiar and different from years past.
With the Twins' postseason hopes dashed and the Vikings floundering, Minnesota sports fans' hopes now rest on the Wild. The team opens its season Thursday night.
The Twins season ended last night, and the Vikings' 1-4 season start has very few feeling confident going forward. Luckily, now we can look forward to hockey games.
The Minnesota Wild start their season Thursday night at home against the Florida Panthers. WCCO talks with Maria Troje, senior vice president of sales and service, about all the new food offerings at Xcel Energy Center.
Marc-Andre Fleury arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp for a 20th season of NHL and wasn't ready to declare that this will be his last.
The Minnesota Wild signed forward Ryan Hartman to a three-year, $12 million contract extension.
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension.
Minnesota hockey legend Henry Boucha has died at 72 years old.
PGA Tour Canada is making its stop at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd this weekend. Ren Clayton was there to follow along with the Minnesota Wild’s Matt Boldy, making the switch from hockey to golf.
The Minnesota Wild made a touching tribute for a young hockey player killed in crash.
Defenseman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11.25 million contract that avoids salary arbitration after his strong first season with the club.
The 35-year-old Maroon has 12 years of NHL experience with the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues and the Lightning. He has won three Stanley Cups.
Ren Clayton caught up with the 20-year-old who is coming off just about the most jam-packed hockey season possible.
Judd Brackett, the Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting, talks about the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft.
A handful of Minnesotans will get picked in the first few rounds of the draft.
Former Minnesota Wild player Erik Westrum knows the importance of mental health in high-pressure situations. Now he’s using that knowledge to help others overcome challenges in their lives.
Watch the Minnesota Wild's end-of-season press conference.
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Marcus Johansson to a two-year, $4 million contract to secure a key player who was set to become an unrestricted free agent.
The end of the season marked likely the end of the Matt Dumba's time in Minnesota, who left game six with a head injury. The free agent may not fit with the cap-strapped Wild. He's played his entire NHL career with one of his best friends, Jonas Brodin.
Roope Hintz scored his fifth goal of the series, Jake Oettinger stonewalled his home-state team again, and the Stars eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 4-1 win in Game 6 of their first-round NHL playoff series.
By Saturday, Wild fans will know whether they'll be preparing for a winner-take-all matchup against the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs, or if the team is done until next year.
By Saturday, Wild fans will know whether they’ll be preparing for a winner-take-all matchup against the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs, or if the team is done until next year.
Make sure your passport's in order, Minnesota Wild fans. The team will be heading to Sweden to play two games next season.
Mats Zuccarello scored twice and Ryan Hartman had a three-point game as the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
After some lingering rain moves out Monday morning, the Twin Cities will see partly sunny skies ahead of a cooler, drier week.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
Since the spring, Helping Paws volunteers have been bringing dogs to the Twin Cities senior care homes once a month.
The arduous process of identifying the remains of 9/11 victims has been going on for almost a quarter of a century and continues today, honoring the nation's promise to "never forget."
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
Since the spring, Helping Paws volunteers have been bringing dogs to the Twin Cities senior care homes once a month.
The sheriff's office believes the same person committed all of the robberies. During the third incident, the suspect assaulted a store clerk.
One in every seven police officers worldwide suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and one in every 10 struggles with other mental illnesses. Officers in Bloomington, Minnesota, are making sure to check in and take care of their fellow officers.
A man from Minnesota's capital city was killed in a rollover crash north of the Twin Cities Saturday night.
A man from Minnesota's capital city was killed in a rollover crash north of the Twin Cities Saturday night.
Loved ones of a Minnesota man killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday are mourning. Family and friends gathered on Friday to celebrate the life of Rocky Bodell, who was known as the "rock" of Rock Creek.
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in the murder of an Isle, Minnesota, man whose partial remains were found in a tote in 2023, according to court records filed on Friday.
In July, Brady Heiling of Clara City and his girlfriend Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, were killed by a wrong-way drunken driver on their way back from a concert in Wisconsin. But the teenagers are continuing to give back, even in death.
"When he caught the fish, I turned the transducer around and boom, there it was just sitting on the bottom," said Brody Loch, a fisherman from Watkins, Minnesota, who spotted the car.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
Tuesday will mark one month until early voting begins in local municipal and school board elections around the state. That includes the Mayor's race in Minneapolis. In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the candidacy of State Sen. Omar Fateh.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
Sen. Omar Fateh, a Democratic socialist, pulled off a surprising upset in winning the DFL nomination over incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey. He talks about some of the policies he would support if elected.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
The sheriff's office believes the same person committed all of the robberies. During the third incident, the suspect assaulted a store clerk.
Police in Minneapolis responded to at least three reported shootings from Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating a shooting they say left a man dead early Saturday morning.
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in the murder of an Isle, Minnesota, man whose partial remains were found in a tote in 2023, according to court records filed on Friday.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
One in every seven police officers worldwide suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and one in every 10 struggles with other mental illnesses. Officers in Bloomington, Minnesota, are making sure to check in and take care of their fellow officers.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.
Joaquín Pereyra scored in the second half and Dayne St. Clair made it stand up as Minnesota United finished off a season sweep of the Seattle Sounders with a 1-0 victory.
New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each scored for the second straight preseason game as the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
Tuesday will mark one month until early voting begins in local municipal and school board elections around the state. That includes the Mayor's race in Minneapolis. In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the candidacy of State Sen. Omar Fateh.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig Sixta, the Chief Technology Officer with Element Technologies, about the world of cyberwarfare and how you can stay safe.
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.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
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.
After some lingering rain moves out Monday morning, the Twin Cities will see partly sunny skies ahead of a cooler, drier week.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will start off with storms and have a drying trend for the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows is tracking severe storms in southern Minnesota, including a tornado warning for Faribault and Martin counties.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest on potentially severe storms popping up Sunday evening.
After some morning storms on Monday, we'll have a drier, cooler week ahead.
Metro Transit’s Metro Micro Service, which helps connect people between different transit systems, has officially opened in Bloomington.
Tuesday will mark one month until early voting begins in local municipal and school board elections around the state. That includes the Mayor's race in Minneapolis. In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the candidacy of State Sen. Omar Fateh.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will start off with storms and have a drying trend for the afternoon.
We have new details after an emergency alert went out to some phones across Ramsey County on Sunday. It was triggered by a string of armed robberies. WCCO's Ashley Grams tracked down what happened.