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Lynx star Maya Moore said she's routinely asked if she has room for all of the awards she's won in her basketball career. She'll have to make space for another trophy after her performance on Saturday.
The 2018 All-Star Game this weekend is the perfect time for the players to pause and take some pride in just how far they've come.
The WNBA heads into the All-Star break this week after a strong first few months of play highlighted by tight standings and record-breaking performances.
On Monday, the team invited a group of 50 veterans and their families to watch practice and hang out with the team.
For the second straight week, Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week.
After winning their fourth WNBA championship in 2017, the Minnesota Lynx are celebrating their title differently in the nation's capital this year.
Rookie Myisha Hines-Allen had season highs of 15 points and 13 rebounds, and fellow reserves Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins scored 14 points apiece for the Mystics.
When Tanisha Wright stepped away from the WNBA last year, she'd already amassed one of the best defensive careers in WNBA history.
Lindsay Whalen has decided to retire from USA Basketball.
Geno Auriemma looks to make history with his 1000th career win as UCONN takes on Oklahoma Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Sparks are trying to become the first team to repeat as WNBA champions in 15 years.
The Minnesota Lynx have won again. Not only are they going for another WNBA championship, they're also tops when it comes to merchandise sales.
The Minnesota Lynx remain the best team in the WNBA at 21-4, and Sylvia Fowles is a big reason why.
"NBA Live 18" is adding women's basketball players.
Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles has had a dominant season so far, and she earned another WNBA honor on Wednesday.
Minnesota's six wins extended the franchise's streak to 23 straight wins in the month of May dating back to 2012.
Sylvia Fowles was named the WNBA's Player of the Week in the Western Conference on Monday as the Minnesota Lynx are off to a 3-0 start.
The Minnesota Lynx finalized their roster on Friday as they get set to open the regular season on Sunday.
The Minnesota Lynx are the favorite to win the WNBA championship in a survey of the league's 12 general managers.
There is no bigger name in the WNBA than Maya Moore, and she's aiming to make this her best season yet.
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for September by the WNBA on Tuesday.
The WNBA is withdrawing its fines for teams and players that showed support of citizens and police involved in recent shootings by wearing black warmup shirts before games.
The WNBA has fined the New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever and their players for wearing black warm up shirts.
A police union official says four off-duty Minneapolis officers working a WNBA game walked off the job at the city's Target Center arena Saturday after Minnesota Lynx players wore pregame warm-up jerseys supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore is the Western Conference Player of the Week.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
An Uptown construction project in Minneapolis is nearing its end but business owners on Hennepin Avenue worry it doesn't mean there is light is at the end of the tunnel.
Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin piled up a bunch of the white stuff back in March in hopes of using it for their 20th anniversary Rail Jam this weekend.
Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums—which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding—thousands could see health care costs spike.
At the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, you'll find a painting that seems to go on forever.
An Uptown construction project in Minneapolis is nearing its end but business owners on Hennepin Avenue worry it doesn't mean there is light is at the end of the tunnel.
Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums—which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding—thousands could see health care costs spike.
A man found around 50 sticks of dynamite in a suburb west of the Twin Cities, according to police.
Nearly a dozen new cases of measles have been reported this week to the Minnesota Department of Health, which includes one case involving a student at a Minneapolis school.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
At the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, you'll find a painting that seems to go on forever.
Two Minnesota men are each facing a handful of misdemeanor charges for illegally harvesting wild rice in Becker County more than a month ago.
The thermometer may currently read 80 or 90 degrees, but now is the time when Minnesotans concerned about paying for energy costs this winter will want to create a payment plan so their heat isn't turned off.
Police in Pine County, Minnesota, say new technology helped save a 5-year-old boy who got lost in the woods.
Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin piled up a bunch of the white stuff back in March in hopes of using it for their 20th anniversary Rail Jam this weekend.
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court, promising to stop the politicization of the courts after record-high spending in the last race fueled by billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros.
The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien, a supporter of President Donald Trump, ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday, days after it was reported that he followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums—which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding—thousands could see health care costs spike.
Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other for the government shutdown that began Wednesday at midnight. It means stopping paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration has mounted an aggressive campaign against "sanctuary" jurisdictions, but the Justice Department has pointed to just one city that has abandoned its policies so far.
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court, promising to stop the politicization of the courts after record-high spending in the last race fueled by billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
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 new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently suspended payments to 11 providers that serve adults with disabilities over "credible allegations" of fraud, according to a letter written by Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi and obtained by WCCO.
Two Minnesota men are each facing a handful of misdemeanor charges for illegally harvesting wild rice in Becker County more than a month ago.
A man is in "stable but serious condition" after he was stabbed multiple times in the neck Tuesday inside a gas station in Roseville, Minnesota, according to police.
There is palpable outrage and calls for accountability after a 22-year-old man posing as a teenager enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Federal officials on Tuesday announced they completed what they called a first-of-its kind operation earlier this week targeting immigration fraud in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area, leading to four people in custody.
The public schools superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, has resigned while challenging his deportation after being detained by immigration authorities.
Nearly a dozen new cases of measles have been reported this week to the Minnesota Department of Health, which includes one case involving a student at a Minneapolis school.
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.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
Three more measles cases have been reported in Minnesota in the past week.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In a city filled with stages, two women saw a glaring absence and turned it into a powerful presence.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Jimmy Kimmel is back on his ABC late-night show, but not everywhere.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get "a little bit more active" but won't be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined in a joint finding that Minnesota "allowed male athletes to compete" on several girls' sports teams.
The Minnesota Vikings' offseason plan to upgrade the offensive line has thus far been waylaid by injuries.
The Minnesota Wild have signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a massive contract extension.
Sloane Martin tells the story of the game beyond what fans see on TV, and brings fans exclusive conversations with the standout player of each game — a role she treasures.
Medicaid fraud allegations continue to spread in St Paul, Minnesota, as debate over a possible special session on gun control continues.
Esme Murphy looks at the role of a key player on gun control and fraud allegations: House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Violence in Minnesota and around the nation, these past few months has some people turning to their faith.
The violence seen this summer in Minnesota and around the nation has many people turning to faith to sustain them. But for others, it's a time to question faith.
The violence seen this summer in Minnesota and around the nation has many people turning to faith to sustain them. But for others, it's a time to question faith. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Archbishop Bernard Hebda about his mission to bring hope following unspeakable tragedies.
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.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
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.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
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.
We have a chance to hit the 90s twice in early October. Chris Shaffer shares when that could be and when we might see things start to cool off.
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.
Our summer like temps continue Thursday. Humidity won't be there, but temps will still hit the 80s. Those temps remain through the weekend. Chris Shaffer breaks down when parts of the state could see some rain.
Temps continue to climb in the metro, with record highs possible this weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're tracking well above average in temperatures for at least a few more days.
We have a chance to hit the 90s twice in early October. Chris Shaffer shares when that could be and when we might see things start to cool off.
A kiln in Red Wing is responsible for producing the limestone that created some iconic places in Minnesota.
Businesses along Hennepin Avenue have been impacted during the construction project.
TSA agents are among the many federal employees currently working without pay until the shutdown resolves.
Our summer like temps continue Thursday. Humidity won't be there, but temps will still hit the 80s. Those temps remain through the weekend. Chris Shaffer breaks down when parts of the state could see some rain.