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Tuesday night for the Minnesota Lynx is about winning Game 2 and never coming back to Minnesota – just like they did two years ago against Atlanta. Minnesota's WNBA squad is 1-0 in the series, and has found the star to carry the load at all times. What's become apparent is the Lynx have the best player on the floor in Maya Moore.
The Minnesota Lynx looked every bit the favorite to win the WNBA title in their commanding victory over the Atlanta Dream in the opener.
A man accused of slapping a crying toddler on a jet is set to go on trial this week. Joe Rickey Hundley faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge in the February incident, and his trial is scheduled to start Thursday in federal court in Atlanta.
From the patriotic heart of Washington, D.C. to the big city flash of New York, these spots are known for their impressive summer events.
As Kuoth Wiel wore her Augsburg College robe, she looked antsy like many grads. Her graduation day emotions may seem typical, but what's going on in her life right now is not – nor is her past. "Because of the war, we went to Ethiopia," Wiel said. She was born in the Sudan, and her parents made it out with her from a civil war.
The attorney for the family of a 2-year-old boy who was slapped by a stranger on a Delta flight said it's too early to decide if they will file a lawsuit, but the fact the man lost his job isn't enough.
Sixty-year-old Joe Rickey Hundley used a racial slur and then slapped a Minneapolis toddler on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta on Feb. 8.
Delta Air Lines is relocating a subsidiary from Minneapolis to Atlanta in a move that's expected to bring work done by 160 employees to the airline's headquarters near Atlanta's airport.
Fireworks displays happen everywhere on July 4th. But some cities and towns put a unique spin on this American holiday.
Dog owner Melissa Scott knows that man's best friend can be as unpredictable as man himself.
The Minnesota Lynx will face the Atlanta Dream Friday night and are competing for the WNBA championship trophy in Atlanta.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is betting Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak that the Dream will win the national championship.
Health officials say a bat on a flight from Wisconsin to Atlanta last week has sparked a national search for passengers to protect them against possible rabies.
Nick Blackburn looked ready for the regular season before problems in Minnesota's bullpen kept him from winning his final spring start.
With just a few tosses of a football, a Minneapolis woman won a $123,000 scholarship.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from cities and states that don't cooperate with his immigration crackdown.
A rare public tour offered a behind-the-scenes look Saturday at the St. Paul State Fish Hatchery — the only state-operated fish hatchery in the Twin Cities metro.
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Judge Hanna Dugan, who is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from cities and states that don't cooperate with his immigration crackdown.
A rare public tour offered a behind-the-scenes look Saturday at the St. Paul State Fish Hatchery — the only state-operated fish hatchery in the Twin Cities metro.
Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.
The Minnesota State Fair continues to round out its 2025 Grandstand lineup, with country star Hank Williams Jr. as the latest announcement.
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.
The remains of a woman who was last seen nearly nine years ago were found in St. Cloud, Minnesota, police say.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin were hit by tornadoes during Monday night's severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Republican Keri Heintzeman is projected to beat Democrat Denise Slipy with more than 60% of the vote to replace Eichorn in Senate District 6.
The remains of a woman who was last seen nearly nine years ago were found in St. Cloud, Minnesota, police say.
A Wisconsin woman who admitted to stabbing a classmate to appease the fictional character Slender Man will have to wait a little longer to move into a group home.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin were hit by tornadoes during Monday night's severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Prosecutors have reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor.
As many parts of Minnesota are now either in active severe weather warnings or tornado watches, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures and pulled the plug on after-school activities.
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from cities and states that don't cooperate with his immigration crackdown.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Judge Hanna Dugan, who is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
California and nearly two dozen other states are suing the Trump administration over drastic cuts to the AmeriCorps agency.
Craig will be running for the seat currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring.
Hail and strong winds can wreak havoc on trees.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
An Iowa judge has released a portion of a search warrant connected to the disappearance of an Iowa news anchor.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
A memo from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office said that "proposed resolutions should consider the person charged as a whole person, including their racial identity and age."
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faced members of the House Fraud Committee on Monday who sought questions about a 2021 meeting he had with business owners later convicted in the Feeding our Future fraud case.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in south Minneapolis late Sunday evening.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
The Minnesota State Fair continues to round out its 2025 Grandstand lineup, with country star Hank Williams Jr. as the latest announcement.
After a lengthy delay, the much-anticipated musical stage adaptation of Prince's beloved 1984 movie and album "Purple Rain" is finally set to make its world debut this fall in downtown Minneapolis.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Jonah Bride had three of Minnesota's 17 hits, Bailey Ober allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins rolled to an 11-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves proved that Target Center is their home court, by taking two wins against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a weak system could bring isolated drizzle or light showers on Thursday.
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.
Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.
Four twisters hit just south of Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Monday night, and in Minnesota, the National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado touched down in Rice County near Faribault.
Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer, and a weak system could bring isolated drizzle or light showers on Thursday, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
The agenda includes legislation to cut red tape to increase starter homes like townhomes and duplexes among other ideas.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a weak system could bring isolated drizzle or light showers on Thursday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency presented their report to lawmakers giving suggestions about how the legislature could impose fees on companies manufacturing or using PFAS.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from so-called sanctuary cities.
The 4-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, wandered away from his home near Onamia on April 21.