Tyus Jones Talks New Gophers Coach, Recruiting
Tyus Jones is one of the most sought after high school basketball players in the country, and he still has one prep season left.
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Tyus Jones is one of the most sought after high school basketball players in the country, and he still has one prep season left.
Just over a week after making his first big hire at Minnesota, athletic director Norwood Teague says he couldn't be happier to have landed Richard Pitino as his basketball coach.
New Minnesota coach Richard Pitino has hired two assistant coaches.
The college basketball season ended Monday night, but the competition continues for another big prize: Apple Valley's Tyus Jones. Most figure Minnesota is a longshot to land Jones, the most coveted point guard in the country. But he continues to insist the Gophers have a chance.
Richard Pitino has promised a fast style at Minnesota that will be fun for fans to watch and for the Gophers to play.
The final count is in for the Minnesota men's hockey team. The Gophers have lost five players early to the pros.
New University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Rich Pitino is here. But what does it mean to the local basketball community?
New University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Richard Pitino's arrival at Williams Arena wasn't quite the reception Tubby Smith received six years ago.
Richard Pitino got right to the point: He promised a fast-paced style at Minnesota that the Gophers will love to play and the fans will love to watch.
Rick Pitino is one proud papa. A day after his son Richard Pitino agreed to become the next head coach at Minnesota, Rick Pitino proclaimed the 30-year-old up-and-comer "more than ready" for the challenge.
One of the biggest names in college basketball is coming to Minnesota to coach the Gophers.
Two more Gopher hockey players are leaving the team for the pros.
Richard Pitino has built a resume as one of the nation's up-and-coming young coaches at Florida International and bears a last name that draws immediate respect in all corners of college basketball.
For the second time in as many days, a University of Minnesota men's hockey player is leaving the program for the NHL.
It is Tubby time at Texas Tech.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
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.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
The entirety of the Metro Transit Blue Line and parts of the Green Line will shut down for a few weeks this summer and be replaced by buses as crews work to swap worn track and outdated equipment.
A local and national search is underway for the next leader of the Minneapolis Police Department, weeks after Brian O'Hara's resignation.
A Twin Cities nonprofit that helps people with disabilities find jobs and build independence says that, as of Tuesday, the Department of Human Services has completed its revalidation process, bringing relief to about 200 people they serve.
A man missing from a central Minnesota medical center is safe thanks to a deputy and her quick-moving K-9.
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.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday his office filed 16 Freedom of Information Act requests with federal agencies in an effort to understand how those departments are "targeting" the state.
A local and national search is underway for the next leader of the Minneapolis Police Department, weeks after Brian O'Hara's resignation.
Minnesota's largest police force won't have a new leader until at least October, according to Mayor Jacob Frey.
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
A Twin Cities nonprofit that helps people with disabilities find jobs and build independence says that, as of Tuesday, the Department of Human Services has completed its revalidation process, bringing relief to about 200 people they serve.
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.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
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.
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!
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
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.
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.
The sky is opening up and there will be more sun in the afternoon, before some isolated storms to the east and north of the Twin Cities.
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.
After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
A few more isolated storms are possible Wednesday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says things quiet down overnight with a mostly cloudy sky.
The latest semi-annual Minneapolis Police Department reform progress report was released Wednesday.
A Minneapolis brand is making pasta sauces for kids called Little Rebels.
Twin Cities Pride Director of Programming Kelsey Alto shares what’s new at this year’s festival.
Psychologist Tom Glaser shares advice on how to discuss trauma with friends and family members.
Do you ever want to feel like bringing back happy memories from your past?
