Lynx have big plans for 25th anniversary celebration this weekend
The Minnesota Lynx will mark a major milestone this weekend, and a commensurate celebration is planned.
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Mitchell's late basket lifts Lynx to first win of season, beat Mystics 80-78
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 24 points and Tiffany Mitchell put back her own miss with 3.0 seconds left to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 80-78 and avoided tying the franchise record for consecutive losses to open a season.
Thomas sets franchise high with 16 assists, Sun beat Lynx 89-84
Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points, Alyssa Thomas had 16 points, nine rebounds and a franchise-high 16 assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-84.
Lynx unveil "Rebel Edition" jerseys honoring team's push for social justice
The Minnesota Lynx unveiled new uniforms Wednesday, and the team says these threads carry more meaning than your average jerseys.
Wings beat Lynx 94-89 behind three 20-point scorers
Natasha Howard scored 25 points, Satou Sabally had 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Dallas Wings beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-89.
Young scores 23, Gray adds 19 points and 10 assists; Aces beat Lynx 94-73
Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73.
Lynx fall to Phoenix Mercury led by Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night.
Gray, McDonald rally Dream past Lynx 83-77
Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Aari McDonald gave Atlanta it's first lead of the game in the final minute and the Dream scored the last 11 points of the game to rally past the Minnesota Lynx 83-77.
Minnesota drivers will soon be able to sport license plates featuring favorite sports teams
Tucked inside the transportation funding package lawmakers approved over the weekend was a provision allowing for specialty professional sports team license plates.
Copper scores 20, Sky use big 2nd quarter to beat Lynx 77-66
Kahleah Copper had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Alanna Smith scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky used a big second quarter to beat the Minnesota Lynx 77-66 in a WNBA opener.
Lynx, Reeve energized around new star duo of Napheesa Collier and Diamond Miller
The Minnesota Lynx tried a stopgap approach after the disassembly of their four-championship dynasty.
Aerial Powers: A force to be reckoned with in both the WNBA and esports
In her third season with the Minnesota Lynx, and eighth in the WNBA, Aerial Powers is embracing a new role.
Sky beat Lynx in preseason game in WNBA's first trip to Canada
Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a preseason game in the WNBA's first visit to Canada.
Lynx go big with Diamond Miller, Maia Hirsch in 1st round of WNBA Draft
The Minnesota Lynx added plenty of size and talent in the WNBA Draft Monday night.
2023 WNBA Draft: Where do the Lynx pick, and who will they take?
The 2023 WNBA Draft will be held Monday night, and the Minnesota Lynx are well positioned to add some top-tier talent.
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Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0
Zach Eflin pitched into the seventh inning and earned his eighth win, Luke Raley tripled and homered, and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-0.
Pitcher Maddie Wihlm leads Maple Grove softball to state tourney
Going around the infield, Maple Grove softball has more under than upperclassmen. Although very young, the Crimson are led by a senior; North Dakota State-bound pitcher Maddie Wihlm.
What happens to 3M Open in Blaine in wake of PGA Tour's merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf?
The golf world was shocked this morning when a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was announced. The two had been rivals for over a year, when the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV began recruiting PGA Tour players.
Vikings' 2023 draft picks all signed to rookie contracts
All six of the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 draft picks are now signed to rookie contracts.
Days after retiring, Vikings' TE Ben Ellefson joins team's football staff
Less than a week after retiring as an NFL player, the Minnesota Vikings announced tight end Ben Ellefson will be joining the organization's football staff.
Lynx have big plans for 25th anniversary celebration this weekend
The Minnesota Lynx will mark a major milestone this weekend, and a commensurate celebration is planned.
Reginald Fowler, ex-part owner of Minnesota Vikings, gets 6+ years in cryptocurrency scam
A former Minnesota Vikings part owner who defrauded a short-lived professional football league while carrying out a $700 million cryptocurrency scam has been sentenced to over six years in prison.
Twins get good news on Royce Lewis after scary somersault, face-first landing
Royce Lewis gave the Minnesota Twins a scare with an inadvertent somersault and a face-first landing.
Guardians top Twins 2-1 to split series, as McKenzie sizzles with 10 Ks in debut
Triston McKenzie tossed five scoreless innings in his injury-delayed season debut, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 for a split of the four-game series.
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$165M fix coming to dangerous stretch of Highway 65 in Blaine
Ten of Minnesota's 31 most-dangerous intersections are on Highway 65.
Car theft suspect flees police in St. Paul by jumping into Mississippi River
A 52-year-old man suspected of car theft is in custody after he fled police by going into the Mississippi River in St. Paul.
Pitcher Maddie Wihlm leads Maple Grove softball to state tourney
Going around the infield, Maple Grove softball has more under than upperclassmen. Although very young, the Crimson are led by a senior; North Dakota State-bound pitcher Maddie Wihlm.
Hennepin County sheriff pressed for info after 6 kids, 2 adults hurt in high-speed Minneapolis chase, crash
The six kids in the stolen KIA were between the ages of 12 and 16. According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the 12-year-old was driving.
Nicollet Mall revitalization pitch includes removing buses, loosening liquor laws
The overall idea is to make downtown a destination for people to work, live, and visit -- from the North Loop to Loring Park and, of course, Nicollet Mall, which in recent years has been somewhat beleaguered by closures, crime, and desertion.
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Minneapolis hearing aims to reduce crimes against Indigenous community
Parents of victims say they'd like to see collaborative training and want to see trauma-informed, Native liaisons on tribal grounds to better support and investigate these types of crimes.
State Fire Marshal: 7-year-old with lighter started Howard Lake fire that damaged 2 homes, church
A 7-year-old boy playing with a lighter started a fire that damaged two homes and a church in Howard Lake late last month, according to the State Fire Marshal Division.
Children of Madeline Kingsbury, missing Winona woman, to remain with maternal grandparents
Madeline Kingsbury, 26, disappeared at the end of March after dropping off her kids at daycare. The children's father, 29-year-old Adam Fravel, filed for custody on Monday.
Rogers man sentenced to jail for breaking into, vandalizing St. Cloud mosque
A 24-year-old Rogers man will spend some time in jail for breaking into a St. Cloud mosque and vandalizing it.
Nuclear incident drill scheduled in Monticello Tuesday
Officials said residents shouldn't be worried if they see a large number of emergency responders in the area.
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Nearly 90 dogs seized from western Wisconsin breeder
Some of them, including puppies and pregnant dogs, needed medical care.
Sheriff: Woman forces her way into random western Wisconsin home, assaults homeowner
Investigators say a woman forced her way into a western Wisconsin home early Tuesday morning and assaulted a homeowner.
Republican lawmakers propose plan to combat PFAS pollution in Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are proposing a new plan to address pollution from PFAS chemicals.
2022 was record year for tourism in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Ever says
The governor's office said the state's tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in economic impact last year, which is $1.5 billion more than 2019, the previous record year.
Sheriff: Wis. woman in serious condition after son stabbed her in the neck
A woman is in the hospital and her son is in custody after a stabbing in western Wisconsin Monday.
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Dr. Scott Jensen sues AG Keith Ellison, Minnesota medical board
The Republican candidate for Minnesota governor last November is suing the state.
Dr. Scott Jensen, fmr. GOP gubernatorial candidate, sues Minnesota AG, medical board
Dr. Scott Jensen says the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice illegally investigated him because of his controversial views on COVID-19. He calls it retaliation.
South St. Paul high school girls get free period products in bathrooms, paving the path for state lawmakers
"You can be a small seed, but as soon as you speak up, you can sprout to be something great," said Queen Nyakelga.
Nicollet Mall revitalization pitch includes removing buses, loosening liquor laws
The overall idea is to make downtown a destination for people to work, live, and visit -- from the North Loop to Loring Park and, of course, Nicollet Mall, which in recent years has been somewhat beleaguered by closures, crime, and desertion.
With new video, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum edges closer to GOP presidential race
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has taken another step toward entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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2022 was record year for tourism in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Ever says
The governor's office said the state's tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in economic impact last year, which is $1.5 billion more than 2019, the previous record year.
Xcel Energy cancels $200M EV charging station project in Minnesota
Xcel Energy is pumping the brakes on its plan to build more than 700 electric vehicle charging stations throughout Minnesota.
How Minnesota's lack of rain impacts farmers, and everyone's pocketbooks
There are fresh concerns among farmers in Dakota County as Minnesota again experiences a prolonged period without rain.
Android update causes flood of accidental 911 calls, Anoka Co. sheriff says
Officials in the north metro say there has been a recent uptick in accidental 911 calls because of an update to Android phones.
With used car market still very hot, tips for auto shoppers
While people are starting to finally pay under sticker value, prices are very different from a few years ago. New and used vehicles still differ with a small price gap.
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Car theft suspect flees police in St. Paul by jumping into Mississippi River
A 52-year-old man suspected of car theft is in custody after he fled police by going into the Mississippi River in St. Paul.
Hennepin County sheriff pressed for info after 6 kids, 2 adults hurt in high-speed Minneapolis chase, crash
The six kids in the stolen KIA were between the ages of 12 and 16. According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the 12-year-old was driving.
Sheriff: Woman forces her way into random western Wisconsin home, assaults homeowner
Investigators say a woman forced her way into a western Wisconsin home early Tuesday morning and assaulted a homeowner.
VIDEO: Moped rider arrested after driving wrong way on metro highway
Traffic video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows a person on a scooter driving the wrong way on busy a metro road Tuesday morning. Police have since confirmed that the rider was arrested following a pursuit.
Charges: Daniel Walker told police he fatally shot 19-year-old to preempt his own bounty killing
A man charged with fatally shooting a 19-year-old in Brooklyn Park Friday told investigators there was a bounty on his head and he thought the victim sought to collect it, prompting him to preemptively shoot the young man.
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Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?
Oftentimes, most of those with gum disease won't even know they have it. Deb Merrigan, an instructor at the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Normandale Community College, says frequently there are no symptoms.
South St. Paul high school girls get free period products in bathrooms, paving the path for state lawmakers
"You can be a small seed, but as soon as you speak up, you can sprout to be something great," said Queen Nyakelga.
MPCA study highlights staggering costs to remove PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams
Removing "forever chemicals" from Minnesota's wastewater streams will cost anywhere from $14 billion to $28 billion over the next 20 years, according to a new report.
MDH: Norovirus possibly behind outbreak at Eagan's Schulze Lake
The Minnesota Department of Health says more than 60 people got sick after swimming at Schulze Lake in Eagan.
Minnesota Legislature approves telecom fee to support 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
The Minnesota Legislature this session signed off on a new telecom fee to fund 988, the shortened suicide prevention lifeline number that launched last summer.
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Tool to play Halloween night show at Xcel Energy Center
Tool is set to play a Halloween night show in St. Paul.
SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorizes strike if contract talks stall
SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike ahead of their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
Todd Duesing named new president, CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust
One of the Twin Cities' top theater companies has welcomed a new leader.
St. Paul's Grand Old Day returns to massive crowds, high enthusiasm
Prior to Grand Old Day's three-year hiatus, the event regularly drew crowds upwards of 200,000 attendees.
Clay art of St. Paul's Glaze Haze aims to challenge perceptions of disability
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
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Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0
Zach Eflin pitched into the seventh inning and earned his eighth win, Luke Raley tripled and homered, and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-0.
Pitcher Maddie Wihlm leads Maple Grove softball to state tourney
Going around the infield, Maple Grove softball has more under than upperclassmen. Although very young, the Crimson are led by a senior; North Dakota State-bound pitcher Maddie Wihlm.
What happens to 3M Open in Blaine in wake of PGA Tour's merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf?
The golf world was shocked this morning when a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was announced. The two had been rivals for over a year, when the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV began recruiting PGA Tour players.
Vikings' 2023 draft picks all signed to rookie contracts
All six of the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 draft picks are now signed to rookie contracts.
Days after retiring, Vikings' TE Ben Ellefson joins team's football staff
Less than a week after retiring as an NFL player, the Minnesota Vikings announced tight end Ben Ellefson will be joining the organization's football staff.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 1)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 2)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 3)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
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Kinstone: Wisconsin's astonishing answer to Stonehenge
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Two mansions of Minnesota lumber barons a popular destination for reunions, weddings
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
Iron ore and baseball celebrated at Chisholm's Minnesota Museum of Mining
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
The awe-inspiring Minneapolis water tower protected by 8-ton stone guardians
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
Finding Minnesota: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper live on in Montevideo
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
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Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?
Oftentimes, most of those with gum disease won't even know they have it. Deb Merrigan, an instructor at the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Normandale Community College, says frequently there are no symptoms.
How concerned should we be about extinction from AI?
An ominous warning about the future of artificial intelligence, and the human race, has some people wondering what they should believe.
How much could you get from your Minnesota rebate check?
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
How many workers get paid holidays off?
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
New foods unveiled at Target Field
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
Wednesday will be another one in the low 80s, with less humidity.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be less humid when you wake up tomorrow morning.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from June 6, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that things will likely cool off a bit going into the next few days.
NEXT Weather: 4:00 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
Temperatures cool down a bit the next few days.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
Wednesday will be another one in the low 80s, with less humidity.
Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?
Last week, Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez revealed he has gum disease in order to raise awareness. His story quickly became one of the most-clicked stories on WCCO.com.
Minneapolis mayor pitches Nicollet Mall revitalization effort
The City of Minneapolis is exploring new approaches to revitalizing downtown, from filing empty storefronts to making the Nicollet Mall a pedestrian-only zone.
Study: Removing PFAS from Minnesota waterways would cost billions
A staggering, first-of-its-kind study could help communities around the country determine the impact of PFAS pollution.
Permit revoked for proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes
A controversial proposed mine in northern Minnesota just hit another roadblock.