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In the U.S., 72% of golfers are men and 28% are women, according to the National Golf Foundation. But women are now driving 60% of the growth in the industry. A Minnesota golfer who started a women's league is among those leading the charge.
The game of golf is changing. In the U.S., 72% of golfers are men and 28% are women. But women are now driving 60% of the growth in the industry. A Minnesota woman is among those working to level out the greens.
A major golf tournament is starting Thursday in Minnesota. Before the first tee time, Beret Leone visits Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska to check out what's in store.
The number one-ranked player in the world has won the first two majors this season, which would make a win at Hazeltine National Golf Club a historic thing.
The Women's PGA Championship starts tomorrow at Hazeltine. Nelly Korda will garner the biggest crowds. Ren Clayton has more on the number one player in the world.
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Kate Smith Stroh is home. Growing up and throughout her junior career, she's aquired her fair share of experience at Hazeltine. Hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Some of the best golfers in the world are headed our way. Later this week, Hazeltine in Chaska is hosting the LPGA Championship. In this week's Women in Sports, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield visits with the woman who is making it happen.
The final day of the Minnesota boys' AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout.
The final day of the boys AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout. Ren Clayton was there.
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.
They made program history last spring as the first-time girls golf state champs, and they're looking to prove they're not a one-hit wonder.
Jennifer Huber, a PGA Teaching Pro, spends her days on the greens of Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, helping people of all ages fall in love with the game.
The game of golf is growing quickly among women and girls. More than 2.5 million female golfers picked up clubs in the last six years, according to the National Golf Foundation. In this week's WoMN in Sports, Marielle Mohs speaks to a former pro who is growing the game here in Minnesota.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
A golf course in central Minnesota is offering a $2,000 reward for information about who cut down a 100-year-old tree on its grounds.
A popular mini golf spot in the Twin Cities is revamping its bites to eat.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
If you're looking for some winter fun, the 39th Annual Snowball Open is coming up this Saturday at Birch’s on the Lake in Long Lake.
Team Europe is taking the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic Ocean. The final score: Europe 15, United States 13.
The fourth annual Beyond Season Golf Tournament is coming up. Collins Oppong and Olivia Kiai tell Reg Chapman about it on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.
Ranked 4,292nd in the world, Jimmy Abdo had no place making as much noise at the U.S. Amateur as he did. But he did it anyway.
A native of Edina, Minnesota, Jimmy Abdo plays Division III golf. Ren Clayton shows how he made a big statement at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
A special event is drawing attention to the sacrifices made by first responders.
Dangerous heat and hazardous air quality remain the primary concerns in the Twin Cities on Thursday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Karen Ivy Rhodes Schmitz was last seen leaving on foot from the 8500 block of Edinbrook Crossing North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 22, according to police.
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth straight victory.
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when a Bemidji, Minnesota, police officer struck him with a squad car early Wednesday morning.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Karen Ivy Rhodes Schmitz was last seen leaving on foot from the 8500 block of Edinbrook Crossing North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 22, according to police.
Court documents show Kendra Johnson was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison and Erling Holdahl was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Earlier this month, 10 more Ramsey County communities and all of Washington County are now able to participate, with more rollouts to come.
Eddi Phillips is one of more than 250 artists opening their doors for the first-ever National Craft Open Studios Weekend, organized by the American Craft Council.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when a Bemidji, Minnesota, police officer struck him with a squad car early Wednesday morning.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday members of the Royal Canadian Air Force successfully evacuated 11 Minnesota teenagers and four staff members from wildfires north of the border.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders moved Wednesday to extend a peacetime emergency amid raging wildfires in the northern part of the state and southern Canada.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity, where he faced tough questions from Democrats and some Republicans about his tenure so far.
Ramsey County leaders say they're suing for answers after ICE agents took a U-S citizen from his home in the dead of winter. Jason Rantala shows us why they believe this is their best move.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race. Esme Murphy talked with Democratic analyst Abou Amara on how this will impact Minnesota’s primary and general election.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Court documents show Kendra Johnson was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison and Erling Holdahl was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors said bilked a now-defunct Minnesota housing program out of millions of dollars.
A federal agent in Minnesota who pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison.
Police in Farmington, Minnesota, are investigating a hit-and-run Tuesday evening that killed a 13-year-old boy riding a bicycle.
Gabriel Crombie pleaded guilty to aiding an offender in May, according to court documents.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Very heavy smoke" from fires in the Arrowhead, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and southern Canada have inundated much of Minnesota.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth straight victory.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.
Ball, who won Rookie of the Year over Anthony Edwards after the 2020-2021 season, averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season. President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly called him "a real point guard, which is — they're hard to find."
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Dangerous heat and hazardous air quality remain the primary concerns in the Twin Cities 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.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Friday evening as conditions will stay hot, humid and smoky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says smoke has arrived in the Twin Cities and the air quality is now at dangerous levels.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said some air quality readings in the Arrowhead were so high today that their equipment alerted them about a possible malfunction.
Smoke from our northern wildfires has been hanging heavy around the metro, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity, where he faced tough questions from Democrats and some Republicans about his tenure so far.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Friday evening as conditions will stay hot, humid and smoky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says smoke has arrived in the Twin Cities and the air quality is now at dangerous levels.