Pitino Says Andre Hollins Battling Toe Issue
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino says leading scorer Andre Hollins has been playing through a toe injury that may be limiting him as the games wear on.
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Minnesota coach Richard Pitino says leading scorer Andre Hollins has been playing through a toe injury that may be limiting him as the games wear on.
The University of Minnesota were named Division 1A winners in two separate categories at the College Cheer and Dance Team National Championships over the weekend. The 'U' was named tops in both the jazz and pom categories.
Aaron White scored all of his 18 points in the second half and Josh Oglesby added a season-high 17 points as 14th-ranked Iowa blew past Minnesota 94-73 on Sunday.
Minnesota freshman Taylor Cammarata gave his home state's biggest hockey crowd their only reason to cheer on Friday. Cammarata's second period goal was the difference as Minnesota held off Ohio State 1-0 in the Hockey City Classic, played before an outdoor crowd of 45,021 at TCF Bank Stadium.
The cold didn't stop thousands of hockey fans from filling TCF Bank Stadium for the Hockey City Classic. Friday afternoon's match-up marks the first time that hockey has been played outside at the University of Minnesota in more than 80 years. The Gopher women took on the Mavericks of Minnesota State University - Mankato in the early evening, while the Gopher men will face off against Ohio State University at 8 p.m.
Elliott Eliason had 12 points and 13 rebounds to help Minnesota muscle past 11th-ranked Ohio State for a 63-53 victory Thursday night that stuck the Buckeyes with their third straight loss.
TCF Bank Stadium will hold an outdoor doubleheader Friday afternoon at the Hockey City Classic, featuring the Minnesota Gophers men's and women's hockey teams. The men's team took to the ice late Thursday afternoon in preparation for Friday's game. It was also a chance to see the ice at nightfall, checking out the sight lines under the lights. Coach Dan Lucia says there will be one other element in play that's a bit more distracting than the waning sunlight.
The University of Minnesota is getting ready to host its first outdoor hockey game in modern history. The top-ranked Gopher men's team will host the 2014 Hockey City Classic on Friday at TCF Bank Stadium.
Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson says he intends to transfer to another school that runs an offense "that centers more around the passing game." The sophomore made the surprise announcement Thursday when he first released the statement to KFXN-FM in Minneapolis.
Derrick Williams walked off the bus and strolled into Target Center toward the entrance to the visiting locker room. As he put his hand on the door knob and started to open it, he did a double-take to make sure he was headed to the right place. It's hard to blame Williams for his tentativeness since he had spent the first two years of his career walking into the home locker room in this building. Williams made his return to Minnesota on Wednesday night, a month and a half after the Timberwolves traded the former No. 2 overall pick to the Sacramento Kings for Luc Mbah a Moute.
The football field at TCF Bank Stadium has been transformed into an ice rink for a 10-day festival known as the Hockey City Classic. The big event is slated for Friday, when the Gophers women and men's hockey teams play a double header. That means thousands of people will be coming and going at the outdoor stadium, and the snow has got to go.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team completed a sweep of Penn State in Big Ten hockey action Monday night with a 5-2 victory in University Park, Pa. The Gophers, ranked No. 1 in the country, improved to 5-0-1 in league play.
The University of Minnesota has promoted associate athletic director and director of football operations Dan O'Brien.
Minnesota junior guard Rachel Banham has been named to the Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll. Banham averaged 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in games against Iowa and Northwestern last week.
Keith Appling scored 24 points to help No. 5 Michigan State beat Minnesota 87-75 in overtime Saturday after overcoming a double-digit deficit in the second half and blowing a lead late in regulation. The Spartans (15-1, 4-0 Big Ten) scored 15 straight points while holding the Golden Gophers (13-4, 2-2) scoreless for nearly 8 minutes after trailing 53-43 with 15:57 left. Michigan State missed an opportunity to win in regulation for the second straight game, losing a five-point lead in the last 13 seconds.
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Athletic director Jamie Pollard said rising costs and financial uncertainty facing athletic departments nationwide drove the decision to add alcohol sales at Iowa State venues.
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The Optum executive and mom to three is chairing the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on the same course where the Ryder Cup has been played.
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
On July 4, the skies light up all over Minnesota, but this year, things will be very different in St. Paul.
Seven people were charged Tuesday in a series of Medicaid fraud schemes that the Minnesota Attorney General's Office says cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
Dakota County, Minnesota, is celebrating the opening of a new court Tuesday with a specific focus on Indigenous communities.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
A 65-year-old man was killed late Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Minnesota's chief federal district court judge issued a scathing ruling condemning the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled the investigation was politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit. Esme Murphy reports that ruling is a major setback in the Trump administration's effort to punish Minnesota for the resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Seven people were charged Tuesday in a series of Medicaid fraud schemes that the Minnesota Attorney General's Office says cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
A St. Paul woman who was charged with murder after police responded to a stabbing at her apartment and found a bloody knife in her sink was found not guilty on Tuesday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say a man charged with killing a beloved barber in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the country illegally.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Athletic director Jamie Pollard said rising costs and financial uncertainty facing athletic departments nationwide drove the decision to add alcohol sales at Iowa State venues.
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer is tracking storms across Minnesota, some of which could be severe.
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 Chris Shaffer says rain with imbedded thunderstorms will roll across the state from west to east this evening.
Storms are rolling through the Twin Cities, bringing gusty winds and hail.
A few storms could produce gusty winds, hail and a very low tornado risk Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Kate Smith Stroh is home. Growing up and throughout her junior career, she's aquired her fair share of experience at Hazeltine. Hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer is tracking storms across Minnesota, some of which could be severe.
It's a sure sign of summer. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Erin Hassanzedeh take us to Joe's Lemonade Stand.
We're just days away from America's 250th birthday. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how the Capitol City will bring the boom for the first time in more than a decade.
A woman facing a felony for assaulting agents during a tense federal operation last summer pleaded guilty. Frankie McLister was in the courtroom.
