Chris Mortensen, NFL reporter for ESPN, dies at age 72
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
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Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
Kirill Kaprizov posted his second hat trick in less than two weeks by scoring the go-ahead goal with 3:59 left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the San Jose Sharks 4-3.
Kawhi Leonard had 32 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 89-88 on Sunday in a physical and defensive game between two of the top four teams in the Western Conference.
Kelly Pannek and Abby Boreen scored 2 minutes, 22 seconds apart early in the second period and Maddie Rooney made 29 saves to lift Minnesota to a 2-0 win over New York.
"A Bar of Their Own" made it's debut on Friday morning becoming one of the first all-women's sports bars in the state.
Pete Maravich registered 3,667 points with the Tigers from 1967-1970 while averaging an astounding 44.2 points per game.
Tani Oluwaseyi's goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time gained Minnesota United a 1-1 tie with Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Cam Christie scored 19 points, Elijah Hawkins added 18 and Minnesota rallied from a 12-point deficit in the second half and beat Penn State 75-70 on Saturday to sweep the season series.
Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points after halftime and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-120 in overtime.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark says she will will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA Draft.
Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women's scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards scored 17 of his 34 points in the third quarter, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves move into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with a 110-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The first Minnesotan of this Olympic year has locked in their spot for Paris. Dakotah Lindwurm qualified for the Olympic marathon earlier this month, putting a bow on a late-to gain momentum running career.
Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, returning from an injury scare right before halftime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Sarah Nurse scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and Toronto beat Minnesota 4-3 for its sixth straight victory.
Byron Buxton is back in center field for the Minnesota Twins for the first time in 554 days.
Twenty years ago, the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators set the NHL record for penalty minutes in a brawl-filled game.
Minnesota United has finalized the hiring of head coach Eric Ramsay one game into the MLS regular season after an unusually drawn-out process of replacing Adrian Heath.
The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Manuel Margot, minor league shortstop Rayne Doncon and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league shortstop Noah Miller.
On the same night that Iowa star Caitlin Clark was adding to her NCAA women's basketball scoring record before a packed house on national television, she was losing ground to the highest-scoring player in her sport.
Theresa Schafzahl and Gigi Marvin each scored a goal and Aerin Frankel had her first career shutout to help Boston beat Minnesota 2-0.
Juwan Gary scored 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and grabbed eight rebounds, Brice Williams added 15 points and Nebraska beat Minnesota 73-55.
Anthony Edwards scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, punctuated by a dunk in the final minute, as the Minnesota Timberwolves took sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with a 101-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was ruled out for Saturday's home game against the Brooklyn Nets with a left ankle sprain.
Matt Boldy scored twice as the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Friday night.
Anthony Edwards had 35 points and six assists as the Timberwolves beat the Jazz 120-113 on Monday night for Minnesota's second win over Utah in four days.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O'Connell.
Only one Tommie has either played or coached at every St. Thomas arena, and her name is Ruth Sinn. She's the head coach of the UST women's basketball team.
A compromise that could end the government shutdown hasn't stopped the confusion around feeding families in need.
A compromise that could end the government shutdown hasn't stopped the confusion around feeding families in need.
An online fundraiser has raised just shy of $70,000, while the Herbivorous Butcher temporarily worked out of a community kitchen.
Recognizing all Tanner Wilde has overcome, Snelling Heating, Cooling and Electrical in St. Paul decided to give him a new furnace, for free.
As "Purple Rain: The Musical" takes the stage in Minneapolis, fans can step outside the theater and into Prince's world.
Four teenagers face charges after a high-speed chase in south Minneapolis on Thursday.
Police say a man in his 20s is dead and another is in custody following a shooting in southern Minnesota Sunday morning.
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.
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.
Parents of students at Annunciation Catholic Church and School impacted by the mass shooting in August continued their call for action on Monday. They spoke to Gov. Tim Walz at a town hall meeting.
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would reopen the government. Now, members of the house are racing back to Washington D.C., to vote on the package. Erica Brown reports from Washington D.C.
In October, WCCO introduced you to a young woman who told police she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. Her mission in speaking up was to strengthen laws and change policies to better protect kids. She had the chance to have her voice heard once again on Monday.
A compromise that could end the government shutdown hasn't stopped the confusion around feeding families in need. About 440,000 Minnesotans rely on SNAP benefits to get groceries each month. Many of them are children or seniors. WCCO's Esme Murphy explains how legal fights are making it hard to make sure meals make it to dinner tables.
The 2026 campaign for governor is getting off to a quick start.
Over the weekend, more than 100 flights were cancelled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
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.
Four teenagers face charges after a high-speed chase in south Minneapolis on Thursday.
Police say a man in his 20s is dead and another is in custody following a shooting in southern Minnesota Sunday morning.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
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.
As "Purple Rain: The Musical" takes the stage in Minneapolis, fans can step outside the theater and into Prince's world.
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.
Anthony Edwards had 35 points and six assists as the Timberwolves beat the Jazz 120-113 on Monday night for Minnesota's second win over Utah in four days.
This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O'Connell.
Only one Tommie has either played or coached at every St. Thomas arena, and her name is Ruth Sinn. She's the head coach of the UST women's basketball team.
The Minnesota Vikings have just one game all season with fewer than seven penalties. They thought the pre-snap problems that plagued them early on were gone — not so fast.
Jesper Wallstedt made 36 saves for his second career NHL shutout, Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Sunday night.
Buried in a torrent of election stories on Tuesday was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were noncompliance issues found in its audit of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office.
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.
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.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
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.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a warm air mass will slowly move toward Minnesota this week, bringing warmer temperatures for the weekend.
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.
Ski hills in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin are starting to open. Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed man-made snow at Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen on Monday.
Temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s across Minnesota on Tuesday, though some residents may feel some wind gusts in the afternoon, according to Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be some flurries overnight before sunshine returns tomorrow.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a warm air mass will slowly move toward Minnesota this week, bringing warmer temperatures for the weekend.
Twenty-nine bell chimes rang out along the North Shore of Minnesota on Monday night in honor of the lives lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald freighter. Monday marked 50 years since the ship sank during a violent storm.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors, but its peak time for yardwork with all the leaves on the ground. Do we really need to rake? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has an answer that may buy you some extra free time.
Parents of students at Annunciation Catholic Church and School impacted by the mass shooting in August continued their call for action on Monday. They spoke to Gov. Tim Walz at a town hall meeting.
Police in Minneapolis are investigating after they said officers found multiple cars with broken windows in the Lowry Hill neighborhood.