Minnesota hockey legend Henry Boucha dies: "A hockey life like few others"
Minnesota hockey legend Henry Boucha has died at 72 years old.
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Minnesota Wild's Vinni Lettieri, grandfather Lou Nanne share deep love of hockey, family
"We know that the most important thing is family, because athletic careers go by very quickly," Lou Nanne said.
Coyotes agree to 1-year, $3.9 million deal with defenseman Matt Dumba
Defenseman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Wild, Gustavsson agree to a 3-year, $11.25M contract to avoid arbitration with young goalie
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11.25 million contract that avoids salary arbitration after his strong first season with the club.
Wild trade for veteran forward Patrick Maroon
The 35-year-old Maroon has 12 years of NHL experience with the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues and the Lightning. He has won three Stanley Cups.
Wild's Brock Faber spends summer processing NHL and NCAA postseasons
Ren Clayton caught up with the 20-year-old who is coming off just about the most jam-packed hockey season possible.
How the Wild landed Kaprizov in the fifth round of the NHL Draft
The team had a second round grade on Kaprizov, who they did not actually pick until the fifth round.
A hat-trick of Minnesota kids projected in the first round of the NHL Draft
A handful of Minnesotans will get picked in the first few rounds of the draft.
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.
Cap-strapped Wild sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year, $4M deal
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Marcus Johansson to a two-year, $4 million contract to secure a key player who was set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Matt Dumba emotional as Wild players disperse for the offseason
The end of the season marked likely the end of the Matt Dumba's time in Minnesota, who left game six with a head injury. The free agent may not fit with the cap-strapped Wild. He's played his entire NHL career with one of his best friends, Jonas Brodin.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek was limited in series by broken lower leg
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek, whose participation in the first-round NHL playoff series loss to Dallas was limited to just one shift, was trying to play with a broken left leg that he wound up having surgery to fix.
Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger
Roope Hintz scored his fifth goal of the series, Jake Oettinger stonewalled his home-state team again, and the Stars eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 4-1 win in Game 6 of their first-round NHL playoff series.
"You have to stay positive": Wild fans nervous ahead of elimination matchup
By Saturday, Wild fans will know whether they'll be preparing for a winner-take-all matchup against the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs, or if the team is done until next year.
Minnesota Wild set to play games in Sweden next season
Make sure your passport's in order, Minnesota Wild fans. The team will be heading to Sweden to play two games next season.
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Right-hander Chris Paddack activated by Twins, 16 months after second Tommy John surgery
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
End zone INT gives Chargers 28-24 win over Vikings
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
Shipman's 204 yards, two touchdowns spark St. Thomas's comeback over Morehead State 35-28
Shawn Shipman scored on runs of 61 and 71 yards and Tak Tateoka found Jacob Wildermuth from 26 yards out with nine seconds left to lift St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 35-28 win over Morehead State in the Pioneer League opener for both schools.
St. Louis City ties an MLS record with 16 wins by an expansion club in its inaugural season
João Klauss scored in the 64th minute, Njabulo Blom added another nine minutes later for his first MLS goal and St. Louis City beat Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless stretch.
Adell homers off Gray as Angels beat AL Central champion Twins 1-0
Jo Adell homered, Kenny Rosenberg outpitched Sonny Gray and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 1-0, a day after Minnesota clinched the AL Central title.
Twins unveil 2023 Homer Hanky after clinching AL Central title
The Minnesota Twins revealed the design of the 2023 Homer Hanky on Saturday morning, after they clinched the AL Central title in front of a home crowd for the first time since 2010.
Olivia Olson returns to the soccer field for her senior season
Olivia Olson made the varisty girls soccer team at Benilde-St. Margaret's when she was in 8th grade, but retired from the sport after her sophomore year to give her all to basketball.
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No injuries in Inver Grove Heights house fire Sunday morning
Shortly before 7 a.m., a resident reported a smell of smoke and a glow outside a home on the 10000 block of Albertson Court.
Minor injuries for 1 after shooting in White Bear Lake parking lot
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
9th annual Girls in Aviation Day held at Flying Cloud Airport
The girls got to check out an aerospace-themed activities center, various exhibits and hear women speak about what it took to pursue their dreams in aviation.
Police: 3 men found dead, 1 injured in Roseville early Saturday
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
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WATCH: Flood warning in Duluth as sewer overflows
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
20-year-old man arrested after stabbing in Ely
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Inmate, 54, dies at Crow Wing County Jail
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Former Minnesota Congressman Arlen Erdahl dies at 92
Arlen Erdahl, who represented Minnesota's First Congressional District between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 92.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
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Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
17-year-old girl dies in western Wisconsin crash
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR defends lack of population goal in wolf management plan
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
Wisconsin child care industry on verge of crisis as pandemic-era subsidy comes to end
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
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Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
"I'm lost without her": Puppy missing after family van stolen in St. Paul
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
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Why one former Minnesota judge believes Trump shouldn't be on 2024 ballot
Paul Anderson is a former Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice and appeals court chief judge. He breaks down a lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump from being on the 2024 ballot.
Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Minnesota girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
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University of Minnesota announces new "Kudos" apple variety
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Over $60 million in missing money returned to Minnesotans during 2023 fiscal year
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
Twin Cities art gallery selling "the rookie card of Bob Ross paintings" for $10 million
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Tettegouche State Park voted as top "hidden gem" to see fall foliage
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
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Minor injuries for 1 after shooting in White Bear Lake parking lot
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
20-year-old man arrested after stabbing in Ely
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Police: 3 men found dead, 1 injured in Roseville early Saturday
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
Minneapolis man has bullet lodged in leg after 4 shot in Lyn-Lake
Minneapolis police said the shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. Friday, the same time popular bars and restaurants in Lyn-Lake start filling with customers.
2 armed gunmen arrested following police pursuit in stolen SUV
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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Recovery after addiction: "It's so worth it, and it's possible"
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Family fights for wide availability of fentanyl test strips following daughter's death
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man biking around America to raise money for cancer and schizophrenia
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
Minnesota's Fentanyl crisis: The families left behind
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
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Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Right-hander Chris Paddack activated by Twins, 16 months after second Tommy John surgery
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
End zone INT gives Chargers 28-24 win over Vikings
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
Shipman's 204 yards, two touchdowns spark St. Thomas's comeback over Morehead State 35-28
Shawn Shipman scored on runs of 61 and 71 yards and Tak Tateoka found Jacob Wildermuth from 26 yards out with nine seconds left to lift St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 35-28 win over Morehead State in the Pioneer League opener for both schools.
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Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
Talking Points preview: Driver’s licenses for undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 3)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 2)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 1)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with Oscar Corral is an undocumented resident and Emillia Gonzalez Avalos, the executive director of Unidos Minnesota.
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Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
100 years ago, the Minnesota State Fair hosted a camp for farm boys
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
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How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
What does it mean to "adopt" a highway? What does the job entail?
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
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WATCH: Flood warning in Duluth as sewer overflows
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
What is Next Weather?
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.
RAW VIDEO: Flooding in Duluth causes sewer overflow
Heavy rain has caused flooding in Duluth and a sanitary sewer overflow.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
Some dry time Sunday, but scattered showers, storms return later on
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
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RAW VIDEO: Flooding in Duluth causes sewer overflow
Heavy rain has caused flooding in Duluth and a sanitary sewer overflow.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
Why one former Minnesota judge believes Trump shouldn't be on 2024 ballot
Paul Anderson is a former Minnesota Supreme Court associate justice and appeals court chief judge. He breaks down a lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump from being on the 2024 ballot.
Eric Rech of Marijuana for Minnesota on legal challenge to state law
Some people think a constitutional amendment allows them to sell homegrown weed right now without a state license. Eric Rech with Marijuana for Minnesota is one of those people, and he tells us why.
Bright Spot: Starkey gives out dozens of free hearing aids
Seventy-five New Yorkers have sharper hearing this morning thanks to Eden Prairie-based Starkey.