Minnesota Timberwolves fans getting "goosebumps" after first-ever playoff sweep
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach ruptured his patellar tendon after colliding with guard Mike Conley late in the team's series-sweeping win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Austin Martin and Alex Kiriloff drove in two runs apiece, and the Minnesota Twins stretched winning streak to seven games while completing a weekend sweep of the spiraling Los Angeles Angels with an 11-5 victory.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday night.
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Bailey Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Carlos Santana homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Friday night.
If you were watching the NFL Draft last night you probably saw the Minnesota family handpicked to announce the Vikings' first-round draft pick.
The Vikings did not have to send a massive package to move up and accomplish their most urgent goal.
The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback JJ McCarthy at No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what to know about him.
The Minnesota Vikings made a big splash in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, picking two players at arguably the most important positions on the team.
The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins' five solo home runs.
The Minnesota Vikings have chosen JJ McCarthy to be their franchise quarterback of the future.
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft.
Several buildings on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus in Minneapolis are closed on Monday due to more pro-Palestinian demonstrations organized by students.
Police corrected an erroneous news release on Monday that stated one of the five women hurt in a weekend crash in north Minneapolis had died from her injuries.
Johnny Aldridge, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, according to court records.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
Supporters of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan clashed with supporters of Ricky Cobb II's family on Monday morning after Hennepin County Judge Tamara Garcia denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge filed against Londregan.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just south of the Twin Cities on Monday.
The emerald ash borer has been found in a southwestern Minnesota county for the first time.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
The state senator facing burglary charges was back at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, and her presence was more than symbolic.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
Documents obtained through months of public records requests reveal an investigation into Brooklyn Center City Councilmember Dan Jerzak last year.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
Johnny Aldridge, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, according to court records.
Supporters of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan clashed with supporters of Ricky Cobb II's family on Monday morning after Hennepin County Judge Tamara Garcia denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge filed against Londregan.
Seven Minnesotans accused of fraud are set to stand trial in what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach ruptured his patellar tendon after colliding with guard Mike Conley late in the team's series-sweeping win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Austin Martin and Alex Kiriloff drove in two runs apiece, and the Minnesota Twins stretched winning streak to seven games while completing a weekend sweep of the spiraling Los Angeles Angels with an 11-5 victory.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday night.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says to expect a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way Tuesday afternoon.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a dreary Monday, Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the 70s.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says that, while things are gloomy and chilly today, Tuesday should bring a much-needed break.
Claire Nalezny shares some insight into where the best places are along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
The state senator facing burglary charges was back at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, and her presence was more than symbolic.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday in a construction zone near Hampton.
Supporters of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan clashed with supporters of Ricky Cobb II's family on Monday morning after Hennepin County Judge Tamara Garcia denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge filed against Londregan.