Cubs agree to 1-year contract with former Twins pitcher Caleb Thielbar
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
From deep playoff runs to disappointing seasons and superstar contracts to broken business deals, it's been a noisy, chaotic and occasionally celebratory year for Minnesota sports.
The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.
The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.
The Minnesota Twins have exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala.
A Minnesota Twins first baseman is celebrating winning his first Gold Glove award at 38 years old.
Infielder Kyle Farmer and outfielder Manuel Margot became free agents after the their 2025 options were declined.
Minnesota Twins fielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, citing injuries as the driving force behind ending his career just four years after his major league debut.
The Minnesota Twins are officially for sale. After 40 years of ownership, the Pohlad family says they are moving on.
The Pohlad family announced Thursday it will sell the Minnesota Twins.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
After a disappointing season, the Minnesota Twins and general manager Thad Levine are parting ways, the team announced Friday.
The Minnesota Twins are remaking their on-field staff in the aftermath of a late-season collapse that kept them out of the playoffs.
Rocco Baldelli will return next year as manager of the Minnesota Twins despite a late-season freefall that left the defending AL Central champions out of the playoffs.
The Orioles wrapped up the top AL wild-card spot, defeating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday.
The Edina and Minnetonka girls hockey teams put an emphasis on mental health during their game Friday. Plus, meet a Benilde St. Margaret's basketball player honoring his late father.
Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the edge of the near center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 24-point deficit to forge a late tie in a 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors that suggested they're not far from finding their groove.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of roster issues to sort out with a host of impending free agents.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?
Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help the Golden State Warriors stave off a furious comeback by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-115 victory.
Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 for their seventh win in eight games.
Shyanne Sellers scored 27 points, and No. 8 Maryland gave No. 24 Minnesota an unpleasant welcome back to the Top 25, beating the Golden Gophers 99-92.
The boy was alone, but managed to get himself out of the lake, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
From Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2,079 people were arrested as part of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's DWI enforcement campaign.
Police are investigating an early morning armed burglary at a Brooklyn Park residence.
A driver accused of severely injuring a woman in a hit-and-run in Minneapolis on New Year's Day confessed to the crime before turning himself into police, charges state.
A man is in custody after police say he broke into the home of a woman in Apple Valley who had a domestic abuse-related restraining order against him, leading to an hourslong standoff.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are advising residents to stay off the roads Friday afternoon.
From Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2,079 people were arrested as part of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's DWI enforcement campaign.
Fire destroyed Winona's Black Horse Bar & Grill early Friday morning, with several fire departments trucking in water to help fight the blaze.
Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota.
A Minnesota man has been indicted and charged with federal hate crime for assaulting a Black man outside of a bar.
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Republican-controlled Assembly with no support from Democrats.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
Richard Elliot, 62, has not been seen since Wednesday morning.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
On Friday at PICA Head Start Training Center in Minneapolis, Democratic leaders laid out their agenda for the session amid an ongoing power dispute with Republicans over who can and should control the chamber.
One week into the 2025 session at the State Capitol and not much has happened, at least in the House.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok.
Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota.
A massive security operation is ramping up in the nation's capital ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration.
The series of January cold snaps is helping some Minnesota resorts get back on track. Even with below-average snowfall, business is looking up.
The brand says the savory drops are available for a limited time in January for National Soup Month, and the peak of cold and flu season.
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
Insurance claims are skyrocketing in California. But what does that mean for your homeowners insurance costs here in Minnesota?
Police are investigating an early morning armed burglary at a Brooklyn Park residence.
A driver accused of severely injuring a woman in a hit-and-run in Minneapolis on New Year's Day confessed to the crime before turning himself into police, charges state.
A man is in custody after police say he broke into the home of a woman in Apple Valley who had a domestic abuse-related restraining order against him, leading to an hourslong standoff.
Authorities in Fridley say they will pursue charges against two children connected to threats that caused the school district to cancel classes for two days.
One gun owner heard voices telling her to kill the president. Another mused about shooting up a school. But neither of those crimes happened, thanks in part to Minnesota's new red flag law.
As illness is spreading around the state, one patient says their senior living facility is keeping residents separated to prevent more people from getting sick.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Mariah Southwick says her friends, Rachel Kretchmer and Michael Shulze, died one week ago after buying what they thought was cocaine — instead, it was fentanyl-laced cocaine.
There is real concern among health officials there won't be nearly enough doctors in the future, let alone for rural Minnesota in the near term.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "O.J.: Made in America" has made a nine-hour documentary about the life and achievements of Prince. However, it may never end up getting the audience it deserves.
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.
The Edina and Minnetonka girls hockey teams put an emphasis on mental health during their game Friday. Plus, meet a Benilde St. Margaret's basketball player honoring his late father.
Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the edge of the near center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 24-point deficit to forge a late tie in a 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors that suggested they're not far from finding their groove.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of roster issues to sort out with a host of impending free agents.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
The surgeon general says even if you have one drink once a week over a lifetime your odds cancer risk rises significantly.
The death of former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has left the Senate temporarily in a 33-33 tie. The special election in the heavily DFL district is Jan. 28. Republican Senate Leader Mark Johnson and DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy are currently working out a temporary power-sharing agreement.
The Minnesota Legislature starts next week. There are some dramatic changes to the makeup.
Esme Murphy breaks down the political drama.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
Well before evacuation orders are declared, or even before an emergency happens, there are ways to prepare.
The brutal cold that settled in on Monday is enough to make you cry. All it takes is a few seconds outside before the tears start flowing.
Celebration turned into frightening chaos on New Year's Day when a driver barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Two days later, the FBI released a bulletin warning of copycat attacks.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are advising residents to stay off the roads Friday afternoon.
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.
More arctic air arrives this weekend, with Sunday and Monday expected to be NEXT Weather Alert days due to the dangerously cold conditions.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames takes a look at the conditions that are going to make early next week seem colder than death.
The Twin Cities have one more day to enjoy the January thaw before the return of dangerous cold, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
More arctic air arrives this weekend, with Sunday and Monday expected to be NEXT Weather Alert days due to the dangerously cold conditions.
One week into the 2025 session at the State Capitol and not much has happened, at least in the House.
"WE HAVE A DREAM: Music for Martin" will be at Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.
Marques Miller, with Dock & Paddle, shares a few mocktail recipes perfect for "Dry January."
Dr. Jackie Piepkorn and Dr. Shane Smith, with the Klondike Dog Derby , preview the contest.
