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A special moment at this week's Vikings practice reminds us that football is more than just a game. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us the unforgettable matchup.
There's a lot to be gleaned from the Minnesota Vikings' final day of joint practice with the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game.
Dozens of kids waited in line at Vikings training camp to meet two legends who made their mark before they were even born. It was also a special moment for lifelong fan 70-year-old Dave Cornell.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Girls' hockey became a high school sport more than 30 years ago, but women have been playing in Minnesota long before that. One woman has been the heartbeat of that movement since the 70s. In this week's WoMN in Sports, Marielle Mohs shows us how she's still growing the game today.
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.
Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Noah Cameron and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter, Mikel Garcia had two hits and an RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Mall of America in Bloomington, one of the most famous places in Minnesota, is getting ready for a big celebration this week, as the iconic landmark celebrates its 33rd year and continues to grow.
Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered and Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-4.
Alanna Smith scored 25 points, Courtney Williams had 14 and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Washington Mystics 80-76 to improve to 16-1 at home this season.
Darryl Jenkins shares some simple stretches and movements to help people stay healthy while playing pickleball.
Koi Perich is cashing in on his name and his game, and it could get bigger. He's established himself on defense and as a return man. If he can master the receiver position, he can grab some national spotlight. Ren Clayton has more.
Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday.
The Wind Chill have found their form. This weekend they will play in the division title game in Chicago.
Luke Keaschall hit his first homer in the majors and Trevor Larnach also cleared the fences against former teammate Chris Paddack, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Tuesday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for three games by the NFL.
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mom of three from Minnetrista who is taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
Kerry Carpenter homered in a three-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 6-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will be sidelined after spraining her right ankle against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, the team announced Monday, though it's unclear how long she will be out.
Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade from Dallas.
The call comes less than a week after the mass shooting at a Minneapolis church that killed two children and injured 21 others.
The Town Ball state tournament is a celebration, a competition bringing dozens of communities together. But as Air Freight Unlimited from St. Paul was getting ready for their first game, that all changed.
Shannon Trejo, her husband Mario Trejo and their 20-year-old son Jorge Reyes-Jungwirth were killed in the shooting. A 2-year-old and a 4-year-old were also in the home at the time of the murders.
The mother of a woman who lived in a Brooklyn Park assisted living home came to a settlement agreement with the facility in July, over a year after the mother filed a lawsuit alleging medical negligence.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
The call comes less than a week after the mass shooting at a Minneapolis church that killed two children and injured 21 others.
The mother of a woman who lived in a Brooklyn Park assisted living home came to a settlement agreement with the facility in July, over a year after the mother filed a lawsuit alleging medical negligence.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates. It's a number that tops both last year and the year before, to date.
Soccer fans at the Minnesota United FC game at Allianz Field on Saturday held a banner that read "End Gun Violence," next to signs with the names of the two children killed in the mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
A Minneapolis man accused of killing one person and injuring another while leading police on a high-speed chase following a domestic violence-related standoff has entered a Norgaard plea.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, are investigating a stabbing that severely injured a woman Sunday morning.
The crash happened just after 1 a.m. on Highway 19 near 441st Avenue in Dryden Township, according to a crash report.
Police are asking for your help in finding a 16-year-old girl missing from Big Lake, Minnesota.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
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.
For many Minnesota families, the first day of school feels a little different. Just days after the deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school, feelings of grief, fear and anxiety linger.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators about a potential special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Demands for action happened across the Twin Cities metro Monday as shooting survivors led a march from Lake Harriet and hundreds of protesters filled the steps of the State Capitol.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Shannon Trejo, her husband Mario Trejo and their 20-year-old son Jorge Reyes-Jungwirth were killed in the shooting. A 2-year-old and a 4-year-old were also in the home at the time of the murders.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of Champlin Park student Diamond Manly, according to Anoka County court records.
A man and a woman have been charged with aiding an offender in the south Minneapolis mass shooting on Tuesday that killed a man and injured six others, court records show.
Police are investigating, but said a conflict between two groups on the bridge led to the shooting.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
The NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
Nobody who's been around Max Brosmer from his youth in Georgia to his FCS success at New Hampshire to his lone season of Big Ten competition at Minnesota is surprised he made an NFL active roster as an undrafted rookie.
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 20 points and a career-high 10 assists for her first double-double, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 96-71.
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
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.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
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.
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.
Cool temps return on Wednesday as well as some scattered showers.
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.
There’s a chance for some scattered storms on Tuesday afternoon, followed by a few fall-like days.
Storms will likely hit the Twin Cities Tuesday night, and after that, temperatures will drop.
A cold front is bringing in storms, then a stretch of fall-like days.
Cool temps return on Wednesday as well as some scattered showers.
There are new anxieties in the classroom in the wake of the Annunciation shooting, bringing challenges for educators as school started Tuesday.
The crash happened on Mitchell Road nearly two weeks ago, and police say a driver hit a mother and two children who were crossing the street.
Police say the shooting happened after an argument at the transit station at Lake and Chicago in Minneapolis.
Derek James takes a look at the state’s recent gun law history and which laws have received bipartisan support.