Lynx Get No. 3 Pick In WNBA Draft
The Minnesota Lynx, the recent champions of the WNBA, will pick third overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft as determined by Thursday's draft lottery.
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The Minnesota Lynx, the recent champions of the WNBA, will pick third overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft as determined by Thursday's draft lottery.
The WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx are hoping to go from rich to richer.
The Minnesota Lynx and local sports fans are reveling in their first WNBA championship.
The Minnesota Lynx are basking in the glory of a National Championship. The team was honored at the Minnesota Vikings game Sunday and will have a parade in their honor Tuesday.
The Lynx returned home to Minnesota Saturday afternoon to hundreds of fans at the Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport in a homecoming fit for champions.
Seimone Augustus and the Minnesota Lynx completed a near-perfect postseason by beating the Atlanta Dream 73-67 on Friday night to complete a three-game sweep of the WNBA championship series.
The Minnesota Lynx are easily the most exciting team in town. For the first time ever, Minnesota is headed to the WNBA finals.
Taj McWilliams-Franklin had 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Phoenix Mercury 103-86 Sunday to advance to the WNBA finals for the first time.
The Minnesota Lynx hosted the Phoenix Mercury Thursday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference Finals at the Target Center. The Lynx took a 1-0 series lead with a xx-xx victory.
Kevin Williams has been a regular at Target Center this season while watching the Minnesota Lynx dominate the WNBA.
Now the Minnesota Wild are chipping in to support the Minnesota Lynx playoff run.
Jia Perkins scored 24 points and Sophia Young had 23 as the San Antonio Silver Stars beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-75 Sunday to even their first-round series.
Minnesota's strong regular season has resulted in at least two individual awards for the Lynx.
It's in the snap of her neck on a no-look pass to finish a fast break. It's in the flick of her wrist as she puts a little english on the ball on a reverse layup. It's in the pump of her fist as another opponent calls timeout to stunt a Minnesota Lynx run.
The Minnesota Lynx will open the WNBA playoffs at home against the San Antonio Silver Stars on Sept. 16.
Lindsay Whalen had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, without committing a turnover and the Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 78-69 Thursday Sept. 8, 2011.
Seimone Augustus scored 22 points, Lindsay Whalen had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 78-69 Thursday night.
Leilani Mitchell scored 24 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty clinched a playoff spot with a 78-62 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night.
In a town hungry for a winning sports team, we have one. The Minnesota Lynx have clinched the top record in their WNBA division, and are one game away from clinching the best record in the league, and home court advantage in the playoffs. So where is the media and community excitement?
The Minnesota Lynx have signed All-Star forward Rebekkah Brunson to a multi-year contract extension.
Lindsay Whalen scored 21 points and passed for five assists as the Western Conference champion Minnesota Lynx kept rolling with a 73-56 win against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus has been named WNBA Western Conference player of the week for the third time this season.
Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 18 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over Tulsa on Tuesday night, extending the Shock's WNBA record to 19 straight losses.
With their first postseason berth since 2004 looming, the Minnesota Lynx plan to begin selling playoff tickets on Saturday.
Tina Charles scored 16 points and had 18 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun send the Minnesota Lynx to their most lopsided loss of the season, 108-79 Tuesday night.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
There are more signs of hope following the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
The memorial statue for 10-year-old Barway Collins, which has stood in Becker Park in Crystal, Minnesota, for only about a year, is being repaired after it was "pushed over" earlier this summer, according to police.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
There are more signs of hope following the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis.
The memorial statue for 10-year-old Barway Collins, which has stood in Becker Park in Crystal, Minnesota, for only about a year, is being repaired after it was "pushed over" earlier this summer, according to police.
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.
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.
The men, ages 54 and 36, are each accused of harvesting the grain with illegal equipment and outside of harvest hours.
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.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
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.
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 got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
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.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
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.
There are more signs of hope following the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
The memorial statue for 10-year-old Barway Collins, which has stood in Becker Park in Crystal, Minnesota, for only about a year, is being repaired after it was "pushed over" earlier this summer, according to police.
Authorities said a vehicle and stabbing incident outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester was a terror attack.
The men, ages 54 and 36, are each accused of harvesting the grain with illegal equipment and outside of harvest hours.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures are likely to be hot by the end of the Twin Cities Marathon, but a cooldown is coming soon after.
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.
Highs will approach record levels on Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Highs will approach record levels on Thursday in the Twin Cities ahead of a windy weekend.
Highs will approach record levels on Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The government shutdown is already affecting parts of Minnesota, plus more of the day's top stories.
The memorial statue for 10-year-old Barway Collins, which has stood in Becker Park in Crystal, Minnesota, for only about a year, is being repaired after it was "pushed over" earlier this summer, according to police.
Justin Carlson and Mike Brown, chef and owner of Travail Kitchen, share more about their immersive Halloween dining experience.
Phil Thompson shares a list of all the top-drawer talent making appearances in the Twin Cities this month.
Emma Buckley with Bachman's shares a preview of the October offerings.