Former professional football player changes careers, works for Minnetonka Police Department
Justin Johnson opted to change career paths after playing football at the highest level.
Justin Johnson opted to change career paths after playing football at the highest level.
Minnesota has hired former Rutgers linebackers coach Corey Hetherman as defensive coordinator and former Syracuse special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky for the same job.
The Gophers are certainly no strangers to bowl games. Including Tuesday's win, they've won seven-straight bowls, with five of those wins under current coach P.J. Fleck.
Freshman Darius Taylor returned from a leg injury to rush for a career-high 208 yards, and Minnesota beat Bowling Green 30-24 in the Quick Lane Bowl.
Cole Kramer took part in Minnesota's senior day ceremony before the final home game.
One of the Gophers football team's big in-state gets on National Signing Day was three-star defensive back Simon Seidl from Hill-Murray High School.
Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has accepted the same job at Michigan State under new head coach Jonathan Smith, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
Football Bowl Subdivision newcomers James Madison and Jacksonville State along with five-win Minnesota are bound for bowls because of a shortage of six-win teams.
Braelon Allen rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns to carry Wisconsin past rival Minnesota 28-14 and give the Badgers possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe after a two-year absence.
TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and Kyle McCord passed for 212 yards and two scores, leading No. 3 Ohio State to a 37-3 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Devin Mockobee and Tyrone Tracy Jr. each rushed for more than 100 yards and Hudson Card matched his career high with three touchdown passes Saturday, leading Purdue to a 49-30 blowout over Minnesota.
Dragan Kesich made four field goals and Minnesota won at Iowa for the first time since 1999 to snap an eight-game losing streak in the series, holding the No. 24 Hawkeyes to 12 yards in the second half in a 12-10 victory Saturday.
Hope Adebayo ran for 197 yards and scored two touchdowns and St. Thomas beat Stetson 38-6.
Luke Bailey threw five touchdown passes and Drake pulled way in the second half to hand St. Thomas its first Pioneer Football League loss this season while the Bulldogs won their third in a row, 52-21.
George Trice is thankful that the tragic story of his cousin, Jack Trice, still is being told a century after he died from injuries sustained on a football field. Still, George Trice is not satisfied.
Will Johnson returned an interception 36 yards for a Michigan score on Minnesota's second snap of the game to spark the second-ranked Wolverines to a 52-10 victory over the Gophers.
Freshman Big 10 standout, Darius Taylor, was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a leg injury, but back up running backs proved they're ready to step up when needed.
Freshman Big 10 standout, Darius Taylor, was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a leg injury, but back up running backs proved they're ready to step up when needed.
Tak Tateoka threw two first-half touchdown passes and St. Thomas of Minnesota went on to defeat Dayton 20-14.
Daniel Jackson caught a pair of touchdown passes and Minnesota pulled away in the second half to beat Louisiana 35-24 and end a two-game slide.
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.
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.
Minnesota looks to bounce back against Northwestern from a loss at No. 20 North Carolina last week.
Drake Maye threw for a season-high 414 yards to go with two touchdowns as No. 20 North Carolina pushed past Minnesota 31-13 on Saturday.
Target Field transformed on Saturday to host the match up between South Dakota State University and Drake University.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck in central Minnesota Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
Traffic was diverted off Interstate 35W for a time during the morning commute Monday after a pedestrian was struck on the highway, officials said.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips.
Monday will be warm and windy, and more rain is on the way this week.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
Traffic was diverted off Interstate 35W for a time during the morning commute Monday after a pedestrian was struck on the highway, officials said.
Bystanders in Minneapolis helped save a man's life after pulling him from Bde Maka Ska late Sunday afternoon.
Right now the Redhawks are being led by head coach, Scott Glenn. This is his 15th season as head coach, and he picked up a few pointers from his dad, David, who used to be his head coach.
Nothing brings in the foot traffic to Sunnyside Gardens in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood quite like a #Top10WxDay.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck in central Minnesota Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Fourteen-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was last seen Friday leaving the 1700 block of Seventh Avenue South, the St. Cloud Police Department said.
Three people are dead and three others are gravely injured after a crash in Cass County early Sunday.
At St. Cloud State, students and faculty were told in 2023 that the university faced tough decisions ahead, and proposed a series of cuts to faculty and programming. They included closing the School of Public Affairs, as well as dropping dozens of areas of study.
Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a central Minnesota bank on Thursday.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann, of St. Paul, was charged with one count of first-degree child sexual assault with a child under age 13.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
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.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, there is a lot of unfinished business. The legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell who was charged last month with felony burglary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at the bills including sports gambling and gun control that have yet to be passed.
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The Republican senator talks about the burglary investigation.
For local hat maker Karen Morris, her designs serve as an outlet for so much more than just wearable art.
Are you looking for love this summer? Caribou Coffee is ready to play cupid.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
A woman was shot while inside a vehicle driving through north Minneapolis early Sunday, police said, but she is expected to be OK.
Five people were arrested and an officer was injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop and crashed near the University of Minnesota early Sunday, police said.
A man has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Plymouth boy after agreeing to a plea deal.
A metro firefighter is dead and another man is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
A man who allegedly fled the country after fatally shooting a man in October of 2013 now faces charges.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips.
Seven-year-old Emmett Cordes was born with a rare blood disorder, but through his love of science and storytelling, he's helping other kids like him understand how medicine works in their bodies.
More than 1,000 people were on the move Saturday all for the same goal: finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
More new mothers and babies die in the United States than in any other high-income country, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
We're counting down some of the most iconic Met Gala looks from the best dressed stars, like Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Zendaya and more.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit the first Red Sox home run in seven games, Rafael Devers added another, and Boston ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak by beating the Twins 9-2 on Sunday.
Right now the Redhawks are being led by head coach, Scott Glenn. This is his 15th season as head coach, and he picked up a few pointers from his dad, David, who used to be his head coach.
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night.
The excitement for Wolves fans is palpable, as they move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, there is a lot of unfinished business. The legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell who was charged last month with felony burglary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at the bills including sports gambling and gun control that have yet to be passed.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
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.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
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.
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.
Monday will be warm and windy, and more rain is on the way this week.
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.
Monday will be warm and windy, and more rain is on the way this week.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says there will be a mix of sun and clouds on Monday.
Nothing brings in the foot traffic to Sunnyside Gardens in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood quite like a #Top10WxDay.
A stretch of Interstate 35W has reopened after an earlier crash forced traffic to divert off the highway.
Traffic is being diverted off Interstate 35W during the morning commute Monday after a pedestrian was struck on the highway, officials said.
Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton have the latest headlines.
The nurses union is demanding the hospital system find a way to keep important services in a community that greatly needs them.
Two metro fire departments are mourning the loss of one of their own.