Arrest made in UK in death of Minnesota hockey player Adam Johnson
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a hockey player from Minnesota who was gravely injured during a hockey game in the U.K. last month.
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a hockey player from Minnesota who was gravely injured during a hockey game in the U.K. last month.
Two girls hockey teams played each other Saturday, and marked a major milestone
It was an emotional Monday night on the Iron Range, as thousands gathered to remember a Minnesotan killed during a professional hockey game.
Happening Monday: A celebration of life in Hibbing for a Minnesota hockey player who tragically died after an accident on the ice.
And 250 people came together Monday night up on the Iron Range to give Adam Johnson a final farewell, while police in the United Kingdom announced they are now investigating his freak death that happened during a pro hockey game.
Officials in England are also now requiring all players in the country wear neck guards after the 29-year-old's death.
They are selling quickly at local hockey retailers.
More players are buying neck guards that could help protect themselves.
Johnson was playing in a professional game in England when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck
Johnson was playing in a professional game in England when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck
Adam Johnson, 29, died after an opposing player's skate cut his neck during a game in the British Elite League
Adam Johnson, 29, died after an opposing player's skate cut his neck during a game
The former Penguins forward was cut by a skate during a game in the EIHC.
Players are now able to represent social causes with stick tape during warm-ups, practices, and games, a complete reversal from earlier this month.
Less than a month after the NHL banned the use of Pride tape usage for players, the league has repealed it decision.
The NHL decided this summer not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out of those situations during Pride night last season.
The state of hockey is mourning the loss of one of its own Tuesday. Henry Boucha passed away Monday at the age of 72. WCCO's Allen Henry has a look at his life on and off the ice.
We know hockey is full of hard hits, but we've never heard of one of those hits causing a condition like this.
Minnesota's hockey community is mourning the loss of a beloved coach.
"Tveiter was loved by everyone he came in contact with," said Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie.
Krist Francisco was serving in Afghanistan when a 500-pound IED ended his career in the Army. When he finally returned home to Minnesota he found a therapy: joining a hockey team filled with veterans.
Last weekend’s Freedom Cup hockey tourament in Golden Valley was put on by the Magnus Veterans Foundation, which strives to help veterans dealing with PTSD and other military-related issues.
Judd Brackett, the Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting, talks about the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft.
A handful of Minnesotans will get picked in the first few rounds of the draft.
This spring has been a whirlwind for Lino Lakes’ Gabbie Hughes. Her UMD bulldogs hockey team made it to the NCAA quarterfinals in March, but that was just the start of a jam-packed stretch.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Facing a never-before-overcome 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans could use some positivity right now.
Save hundreds on TVs from top brands like Samsung, LG, TCL and more with Best Buy's Memorial Day deals.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
Enduring rain was a simple sacrifice to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day, as hundreds gathered at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Monday to reflect and remember.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
There will be plenty of events across Minnesota to honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers.
A man was seriously hurt by a knife late Saturday night amid a struggle with a central Minnesota deputy.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
"This has been a long, long saga shall we say for many of us growing up," said Terry Lundberg, president of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
Officials confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Tuesday evening.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Four years ago, George Floyd was murdered by then-officer Derek Chauvin. The images are for many seared into memory, never to be dislodged. However, at a Twin Cities teen summit this week, young people worked to meet the challenge of moving forward.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a ceremony was held honoring Robert Hanley at his hospice facility, sharing cake and stories with friends and family.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to put pen to paper to put an end to the monthslong rideshare showdown in Minnesota.
Closing arguments happen today in former President Donald Trump's so-called "hush money” trial in Manhattan.
Trump falsely claimed last week that FBI agents who searched Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot me."
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
Enduring rain was a simple sacrifice to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day, as hundreds gathered at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Monday to reflect and remember.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
When you start a debt management plan, your credit cards are closed. In the short term, that does negatively impact your credit score, but once consumers finish paying down all the debt, they typically see a score increase of about 84 points.
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
Minnesota has two new "million-dollar cities" where the median home prices are now in the seven figures.
Police say three people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a graduation party in St. Paul on Sunday night.
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
Three women were hurt in a shooting early Sunday morning at a gathering near a St. Paul marina.
The Stillwater correctional facility remains on lockdown Monday after two corrections officers were attacked by inmates over the weekend.
A man was seriously hurt by a knife late Saturday night amid a struggle with a central Minnesota deputy.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
For many Minnesotans, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of boating season.
The Minnesota Department of Health says some patients at Hennepin Healthcare could have been exposed to measles after three siblings sought care there earlier this week.
For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin. The plant has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota.
There's new research from the CDC that reveals a startling rise in the number of drownings across America since the pandemic.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
After losing WrestleMania 41 to Las Vegas, Minneapolis has been tagged in to host two nights of WWE SummerSlam in 2026.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Facing a never-before-overcome 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans could use some positivity right now.
Joe Ryan pitched seven smooth innings for the Minnesota Twins, who got a two-run homer by Jose Miranda and a three-run shot from Trevor Larnach and hung on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in the opener of a four-game series.
"It was disheartening to see [the goal] overturned. I think it was the right call, but it was still really hard to see," said Megan Skelly Payne.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Iowa, insurers are not renewing policies leaving homeowners like Dave Langston of Cedar Rapids searching for new coverage.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Grace Arnold, the Commerce Department's commissioner. and WCCO's Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Professor Andrew Whitman with the Carlson School of Management and Aaron Cocking, the president of the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
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.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
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.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.
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.
More rain is on the way Tuesday, but dry time and warmer temperatures are ahead, too.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.
Expect a few passing showers in the morning Tuesday and some isolated storms later on.
The popular a cappella group Cantus is warming up for the latest concert in its popular covers series: "Covers Like It’s 1999.
The 24th annual Flint Hills Family Festival is returning to downtown St. Paul.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project caught a bear cub pestering its mother and playing with a trail camera.
When it comes to your finances, it's good to have a plan.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.