After 23 Years, Varsity Hockey Returns To Highland Park
At St. Paul Highland Park, they found that was missing. Varsity hockey.
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At St. Paul Highland Park, they found that was missing. Varsity hockey.
Saturday night, Elk River will play Edina as part of the Hornets' holiday tournament. That means Tony "Sars" Sarsland will be behind the bench for the Elks, a place he has assumed there for 26 years. He is a hockey character who appreciates his livelihood every day.
Jacob Cepis scored early in the third period and Kent Patterson made 41 saves as Minnesota earned a 2-2 Western Collegiate Hockey Association tie with No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth on Sunday.
Tyler Johnson scored two goals as Colorado College beat St. Cloud State 5-2 Saturday for a sweep of their Western Collegiate Hockey Association series.
The University of Minnesota has postponed men's and women's hockey games because of the snowstorm.
Andrew Brunette scored his second goal on rare power-play conversion and the Minnesota Wild ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
Top-ranked Minnesota Duluth got goals from Justin Faulk and Mike Connolly to beat Denver 2-1 on Saturday, earning a split of their Western Collegiate Hockey Association series.
Bemidji State spotted Nebraska-Omaha an early lead but rallied to beat the Mavericks 3-1 on Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Stephane Robidas scored a power-play goal at 3:37 of overtime to lift Dallas to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and stretch the Stars' winning streak to six games.
Sophomore goalie Phil Cook made 49 saves and Kurt Davis scored the game-winning goal in the third period as Minnesota State, Mankato beat Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Adam Mueller scored the game-winning goal early in the second period Friday and Minnesota State, Mankato held off Minnesota 3-2.
Junior goalie Dan Bakala made 12 of his 25 saves in the third period as Bemidji State beat Nebraska-Omaha 3-0 Friday night.
Drew Shore's overtime goal lifted No. 10 Denver to a 5-4 win over top-ranked Minnesota-Duluth on Friday.
This wasn't just any Calgary victory. Not with the way the Flames have played of late.
Many high school students have to go through adversity in order to play the sport they love. A Rochester floor hockey player has his own story to tell. Todd Claeys has Down syndrome and has undergone two open-heart surgeries.
Scottie Upshall scored twice and Ed Jovanovski had a goal for Phoenix, enough for the Coyotes to hang and beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves and Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Monday night.
Eight Minnesota players scored points as the Golden Gophers beat Michigan 3-1 on Sunday in the College Hockey Showcase.
Greg Mauldin scored two goals to fuel Colorado's four-goal burst in the second period, and the Avalanche had a season-high goals total to beat the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday night and snap a three-game losing streak.
Bemidji State allowed just 17 shots on goal and Dan Bakala stopped all 17 as the Beavers shut out Northern Michigan 3-0 Saturday in men's college hockey.
Freshman forward Chase Grant scored the game-winning goal early in the third period to lift Minnesota State, Mankato to a 3-2 men's hockey win over Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday.
Northern Michigan goalie Reid Ellingson made 37 saves Friday as the Wildcats beat Bemidji State 4-0.
Justin Jokinen scored three goals to lead Minnesota State, Mankato to an 8-3 win over Massachusetts-Lowell on Friday.
Martin Havlat scored twice, and the Minnesota Wild scored on four of their first 11 shots to beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Friday.
The Vancouver Canucks have granted forward Rick Rypien an indefinite leave of absence. Earlier in the season, Rypien got a six-game suspension from the NHL after grabbing a fan on his way to the dressing room in Minnesota.
The left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team's Western Conference first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is investigating after an airplane crashed Saturday afternoon.
Clouds will linger throughout Saturday with the high temperatures reaching in the low 60s.
Law enforcement agencies are looking for an incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
The mother of the victim of a fatal shooting at a housing complex in Edina, Minnesota, on Wednesday is speaking out.
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Clouds will linger throughout Saturday with the high temperatures reaching in the low 60s.
A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
Flooding at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County, Minnesota, has made some trails in the area inaccessible.
A worker on a boom truck that was trying to help a commercial vehicle move through a western Minnesota intersection was thrown from the bucket Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
These are decisive days in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. It is the only open district in the entire state because the incumbent, Angie Craig, is running for U.S. Senate. Minnesota state Rep. Kaela Berg is running as a Democrat and spoke with Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
A California man is under arrest after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. CBS News Correspondent Wendy Gillette reports on President Trump and the First Lady's safe evacuation.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Law enforcement agencies are looking for an incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
The mother of the victim of a fatal shooting at a housing complex in Edina, Minnesota, on Wednesday is speaking out.
A suspect in a fatal shooting in Maplewood, Minnesota, was arrested in Illinois Friday, the morning after the killing, police said.
State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Hundreds of nursing home workers from across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
The left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team's Western Conference first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
David Martinez scored early in the first half and that was all Hugo Lloris needed as Los Angeles FC ended Minnesota United's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
The Minnesota Vikings traded edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for two third-round picks in a future-looking move on the second night of the NFL draft.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs reach the mid 60s today thanks to some southerly winds gusting up to 20 mph.
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.
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
We do remain relatively dry on Sunday during the day. The widespread soaking rain comes Sunday night and will remain through Monday. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down all the timing and shares how much rain we can expect.
Scattered showers remain a possibility throughout the evening and overnight. We do remain relatively dry on Sunday during the day. The widespread soaking rain comes Sunday night and will remain through Monday. Katie Steiner breaks down all the timing and shares how much rain we can expect.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 150,000 new cases of Colorectal cancer will be detected this year. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield and Dr. Kevin Rank with MNGI Digestive Health talk about testing and the different options.
In partnership with the Reel Hope Project, we’re highlighting stories from kids who are in the foster system.
Here are the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs reach the mid 60s today thanks to some southerly winds gusting up to 20 mph.
Last week, President Trump made headlines for lifting restrictions on psychedelic drugs, including magic mushrooms, or psilocybin mushrooms. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Legislature has been considering two measures to loosen restrictions on psilocybin mushrooms by creating a pilot program to study the mushrooms' healing properties and to remove criminal penalties for anyone caught with them. Dr. Jessica Nielson, an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota and the chair of the state's Psychedelic Medicine Task Force, joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.