Minnesota Blows Out Wofford 79-57 In Maui Warm-Up
Elliott Eliason had 11 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to lead Minnesota to an easy 79-57 victory over Wofford on Thursday.
Watch CBS News
Elliott Eliason had 11 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to lead Minnesota to an easy 79-57 victory over Wofford on Thursday.
These are the kind of games Minnesota can learn a lot from.
A former Gopher football player is part of a new class action lawsuit against the NCAA. Joey Balthazor Jr. was a linebacker for the Gophers from 2009 to 2012. He is joining two other former college players to force the NCAA to establish a medical monitoring fund.
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill is sticking with what works. Kill says he will remain in the coaching booth for the Golden Gophers' game against No. 16 Wisconsin on Saturday.
Minnesota is playing meaningful Big Ten games in November. Wisconsin visits Saturday in a rivalry game that might have wider implications than reclaiming Paul Bunyan's Axe. A visit to Michigan State looms next week, though coach Jerry Kill isn't looking behind the Badgers.
In the midst of their longest winning streak in two seasons, defensive lineman Beau Allen and linebacker Chris Borland admit there hasn't been one moment that has defined the recent dominance of the Badgers' senior-laden defense. Basically all it took was a little time for all the pieces to come together.
Behind 26 points from junior guard Andre Hollins, Minnesota defeated Richmond 74-59 on the road in the refurbished Robins Center Saturday night. The Golden Gophers (3-0) avoided being upset in their only nonconference road game of the season. Austin Hollins and Malik Smith scored 11 points apiece on a night where neither team shot very well. Both teams shot under 40% from the field and 70% from the line. Senior Cedrick Lindsay paced the Spiders (2-1) with 15 points on 5 of 16 from the field. Deion Taylor scored 11 points and Terry Allen ripped down 12 rebounds for the home team.
Jerry Kill pushed his way through the jumping, swaying and shouting mass of players circled in the Minnesota locker room, finding space in the middle of the crowd so he could get down with some dance moves of his own.
The University of Minnesota basketball team announced Wednesday the signing of three players to the program for the 2014-15 season. High school athletes all across the country signed letters of intent for their college choice as the early signing period started Wednesday.
Minnesota's Andre Hollins is fast becoming one of the best players in the Big Ten.
With a 8-2 record and four-straight wins in the Big 10, the Gopher football has been the feel-good story of the fall. Now in year three of the Coach Jerry Kill era, the perception of the Gopher football program is changing. Gopher linebacker Damien Wilson says fans have been shocked by the team's success. "They're getting used to it," Wilson said. "Everybody's excited around here."
Thanks to a four-game win streak, the Gopher football team cracked the national rankings, as Minnesota is now slated No. 25 in the Coaches Poll. The last time the Gophers rattled off four-straight Big Ten victories was 1973, and after Saturday's 24-10 victory over Penn State, the program has finally caught the attention of the national landscape.
David Cobb carried 27 times for 139 yards and a touchdown, and Minnesota held Penn State scoreless over the final 33-plus minutes to grind out a 24-10 victory on Saturday, the fourth in a row for the Golden Gophers.
Newcomer Joey King scored 20 points and Andre Hollins added 18 to lead Minnesota over Lehigh 81-62 on Friday night, giving Richard Pitino his first victory as the Gophers' head coach.
Rich Pitino has yet to coach a regular season game for the Gophers, but he will spend the first six contests without junior forward Maurice Walker, who was suspended for a "violation of university policy," according to a university release.
John Blackwell buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 27 points to help Wisconsin overcome an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Minnesota for a 10th straight time, 78-75.
Julius Randle scored 29 points and the hot-shooting Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Addison has not yet been charged and was released on bond Monday afternoon.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season.
With Eric Ramsay gone, on Monday the Minnesota United announced they have promoted former assistant Cameron Knowles to be their new head coach. It coincided with the first day of training camp.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
The UDA College Nationals, dubbed "the Super Bowl of dance," is this weekend in Orlando. And for the second year in a row, WCCO has exclusive coverage of the competition, which features the University of Minnesota's dance team.
Best of the Best showcase brings together college and high school dance teams from Minnesota and neighboring states to celebrate the sport, but also debut routines ready for UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says that following federal agents is not unlawful unless you're committing some separate act that is illegal.
Michael Bruce Gillis, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of enticement of a minor in federal court last September.
Omari Shumpert and Demetrius Shumpert were both found guilty of three counts each of first-degree murder late last year.
WCCO has documented multiple instances where ICE has detained and, at times, physically harmed American citizens in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began.
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
A 3-year-old boy was killed and his grandmother suffered "significant injuries" in a dog attack in Otter Tail County on Sunday, the sheriff's office said.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, announced a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of ICE agents from coming to Minnesota.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
We're hearing from a Minnesotan who says he was detained for following and recording ICE agents in Woodbury. Ryan Ecklund shot video of agents warning him not to follow them on Monday morning. He did keep following them and they eventually boxed him in and removed him from his vehicle. Frank Vascellaro talked to him about the experience.
A caravan of cars following federal agents as they move through the metro. It's a tactic some Minnesotans are using to intervene, but is it safe?
WCCO has documented multiple instances where ICE has detained and, at times, physically harmed American citizens in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
Michael Bruce Gillis, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of enticement of a minor in federal court last September.
Omari Shumpert and Demetrius Shumpert were both found guilty of three counts each of first-degree murder late last year.
Doug Kelley, a former assistant U.S. attorney for seven years in Minnesota, said he had not spoken directly with any of the six career prosecutors who stepped down from their posts, but called the resignations the "darkest day" for the rule of law that he had seen in his five decades practicing criminal law.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
John Blackwell buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 27 points to help Wisconsin overcome an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Minnesota for a 10th straight time, 78-75.
Julius Randle scored 29 points and the hot-shooting Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Addison has not yet been charged and was released on bond Monday afternoon.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
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.
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.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
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.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will look nice with a mostly sunny sky, but we chill below average with a high near 20.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds clear out tonight, the wind stays strong and we chill out.
An arrest has been made after an infant became unresponsive and later died in Savage last September.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. In tonight's Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains why experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will look nice with a mostly sunny sky, but we chill below average with a high near 20.
Despite the recent shake-up in the U.S Attorney's Office, we're learning new details about Minnesota's efforts to unravel the state's fraud crisis. Ashley Grams is taking a look at some new fraud charges at the state level.
