Minneapolis school shooting victims honored before high school game
Two Twin Cities Catholic high schools met on the football field Friday night to honor those impacted by Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
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Two Twin Cities Catholic high schools met on the football field Friday night to honor those impacted by Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Friday night means football in Minnesota, but in the wake of the shooting during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, it has a new meaning. Especially for Catholic schools. Ashley Grams shows how rival teams St. Thomas Academy and Cretin-Derham Hall came together in community.
Phil Finanger spent 28 seasons getting the best view of Vikings home games as a member of the "chain gang" from 1995 - 2022.
Phil Finanger spent 28 seasons getting the best view of Vikings home games as a member of the "chain gang" from 1995 - 2022.
Drake Lindsey passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, helping Minnesota beat Buffalo 23-10 in their season opener.
For many of the Gopher football player, the game on the gridiron is not their only interest. Ren Clayton spent some time with D-lineman Jalen Logan-Redding as he created some content.
A lot is going on on the field, but nothing is as important as what is going on off it. Football teams at all levels and with different connections reflected on the Minneapolis shooting.
St. Thomas combined for 447 yards of total offense and five touchdowns as the Tommies beat Lindenwood 35-13 on Thursday night.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s, a Twin Cities metro Catholic school, is dealing with grief in the aftermath of the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Benilde’s football team offered an optional practice on Wednesday as players dealt with tragedy striking close to home. Mike Max explains.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, helped the Tennessee Titans wrap up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 Friday night.
The purple pride was on full display on Friday at the Minnesota State Fair. Ubah Ali asks Minnesota Vikings fans about their expectations for the season.
The Minnesota Vikings expect big things from former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. Mike Max goes one-on-one with the two-time Pro-Bowler.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Thayer Thomas is hoping to play well enough for a roster spot following two years on the team's practice squad.
The Tommies are coming off their worst record, regardless of level, in 17 years. Still, they're not sneaking up on anybody.
The St. Thomas football team is entering a new era. Four years after their transition from Division III to Division I began, they are now postseason eligible for the first time. Ren Clayton has more.
Taking the edge off is part of sports. For the Gophers and all big-time football programs, it now means dealing with potentially big money deals. It can all fall under the umbrella of mental health, and that is a priority.
Vikings camp may be over, but the lessons learned by some fans and reporters will last forever. Marielle Mohs has that story.
Ben Williams played for the Vikings and the Gophers, survived a life-threatening scare and came back strong as a leader. So much so that President Biden's office called him and said he would be honored.
Excitement is in the air for the start of another high school football season. But in one Twin Cities suburb, there will be no Friday night lights. A visiting team of ospreys will require the Apple Valley Eagles to play during the day. Photojournalist Tony Peterson has the story.
A special moment at this week's Vikings practice reminds us that football is more than just a game. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us the unforgettable matchup.
There's a lot to be gleaned from the Minnesota Vikings' final day of joint practice with the New England Patriots.
Dozens of kids waited in line at Vikings training camp to meet two legends who made their mark before they were even born. It was also a special moment for Dave Cornell, a lifelong fan in his 70s.
Dozens of kids waited in line at Vikings training camp to meet two legends who made their mark before they were even born. It was also a special moment for lifelong fan 70-year-old Dave Cornell.
Koi Perich is cashing in on his name and his game, and it could get bigger. He's established himself on defense and as a return man. If he can master the receiver position, he can grab some national spotlight. Ren Clayton has more.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members voted Monday evening to cancel and pay off the contract with the company.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say that lightning caused two new fires to pop up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly fire in central Minnesota early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A 54-year-old Minnesota immigrant from Somalia is one of 17 people the Trump administration is targeting in its latest denaturalization campaign.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The best women's golfers in the world will tee it up at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska beginning June 25.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 to take three of four games in the series.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Parts of western Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer.
Tuesday looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer. And it stays humid, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Parts of western Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner digs into the history of ticks in our region and why concern has never been greater.
The data center debate is leading to legal battles for some Minnesota cities. Ashley Grams explains how Faribault is one of three cities dealing with data center decisions.
The people who deliver food and water to airplanes at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say they need better safety measures. SkyChefs, the company they work for, refuted claims made by employees on Monday.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.