Jim Nantz talks Vikings, Minnesota golf and more
WCCO's Mike Max sat down with sports broadcasting legend Jim Nantz.
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WCCO's Mike Max sat down with sports broadcasting legend Jim Nantz.
A miracle finish to win a Minnesota state football title has now caught the attention of two sports greats.
A strong Memorial Tournament field will be seeing the once-familiar course at Muirfield Village Golf Club for the first time since the major renovations.
College basketball fans have been waiting two years for another NCAA Tournament, but how similar will it be to what they're expecting?
Pebble Beach is a championship-quality course in one of the most scenic and visually stunning settings found anywhere on the PGA Tour.
Even without fans on site, the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park will seem much as it otherwise would on TV. In some ways, it will be better.
The PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park begins an incredible 11-month stretch for the PGA Tour, with career-making possibilities.
CBS Sports revisits the classic Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson wins by re-airing the final round of the 2014 and 2019 Masters with player commentary.
The PGA Tour returns to California for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson will look to win another title.
The Patriots, coming off a disappointing loss, will host the Chiefs, who prevailed in impressive fashion, in a rematch of last season's AFC Championship.
The PGA Championship comes to Bethpage Black, a Long Island public course so famous for its difficulty that its first tee boasts a warning sign.
Augusta's 12th hole is its shortest par-3, but the Golden Bell stands out to Jim Nantz for the Masters history and potential for drama.
Jim Nantz, veteran CBS play-by-play man calling the Final Four in Minneapolis, weighs in on playing NCAA Tournament games in stadiums.
Nantz will be the lead play by play announcer for another NCAA tournament on CBS.
There have been many incredible Super Bowl moments. Nantz and Romo reflect on their favorites.
CBS Sports' lead announcer for the NFL on CBS, Jim Nantz, breaks down the Week 1 battle between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots.
CBS Sports' Jim Nantz looks at the Memorial Tournament, hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Tiger Woods continues his comeback, as PGA Tour season ramps up with the Farmers Insurance Open. Can he compete with all the young talent?
With the 2017 NFL season set to kick off in a couple of days, the NFL on CBS talent predicts which rookies will have the biggest impact.
CBS Sports' Jim Nantz, Nick Faldo and Dottie Pepper preview the PGA Championship, to be played this week at the updated Quail Hollow.
The 2017 PGA Championship tees off next week, with CBS Sports' live 18-hole coverage of the PGA Tour's fourth major, from Quail Hollow.
With the Masters set to start at Augusta, CBS Sports' Nick Faldo and Jim Nantz highlight the many storylines at this year's first major.
Tigers Woods starts his PGA Tour comeback at the Farmers Insurance Open, where he'll face fearless young golfers who grew up watching him.
CBS Sports' NFL analysts Phil Simms, Bill Cowher, Tony Gonzalez, and lead play-by-play caller Jim Nantz look at Championship Weekend.
A neighbor is accused of harassing Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman after the lawmaker called police to report that illegal fireworks were going off next door on July Fourth.
The Minnesota Twins have joined fellow Major League Baseball teams like the Mets and the Brewers by adding an official dance team.
A 42-year-old man is accused of stealing a law enforcement camera that reads license plates in Faribault, Minnesota, and trying to break it, according to a court document filed in Rice County.
A driver is dead and a teen was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Monday morning,
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
The Minnesota Twins have joined fellow Major League Baseball teams like the Mets and the Brewers by adding an official dance team.
A driver is dead and a teen was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Monday morning,
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
A Minnesota ice cream store has been named the best in the country.
Authorities in a northern Twin Cities suburb say they arrested 24 people in "undercover exploitation stings" over the weekend.
A 42-year-old man is accused of stealing a law enforcement camera that reads license plates in Faribault, Minnesota, and trying to break it, according to a court document filed in Rice County.
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Police north of the Twin Cities are investigating a crash that seriously injured a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and another driver Sunday afternoon.
Officers observed a 3-foot-long, 5-inch-wide piece of thick, clear plastic set in the grass next to the man's residence, which abuts Goodview Park. Approximately 40 3-inch screws were sticking up from the plastic, with each screw placed about an inch apart.
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, suffered a medical emergency after his shift on July 26.
A judge sided with the Wisconsin Elections Commission Wednesday, ruling that state law does not allow absentee voters to change their ballot after it has been returned — a setback for Democrats amid a scrambled governor's primary field.
Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election, on the same day a newspaper reported it had asked him about allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by the state party.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
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.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Vance Boelter, the man who was federally sentenced to two life terms and an additional 40 years for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will make his first appearance in state court on Monday afternoon.
The man responsible for the lawmaker attacks last summer will already spend life in prison, But that is not stopping the state from having its day in court.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
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.
A neighbor is accused of harassing Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman after the lawmaker called police to report that illegal fireworks were going off next door on July Fourth.
A 42-year-old man is accused of stealing a law enforcement camera that reads license plates in Faribault, Minnesota, and trying to break it, according to a court document filed in Rice County.
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
Authorities in a northern Twin Cities suburb say they arrested 24 people in "undercover exploitation stings" over the weekend.
Vance Boelter, the man who was federally sentenced to two life terms and an additional 40 years for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will make his first appearance in state court on Monday afternoon.
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
The Minnesota Twins have joined fellow Major League Baseball teams like the Mets and the Brewers by adding an official dance team.
Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever.
A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota.
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Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on a groundout to first base from Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute as San Diego FC drew Minnesota United 1-1 on Saturday.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Fletcher played videos of what he said were Somali gunfights at a July 7 news conference and on his "Live on Patrol" Facebook page, which has over 140,000 followers.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
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.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will top out in the upper 80s before storms roll in tonight.
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 top out in the upper 80s with a feels-like around 90, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
An approaching cold front will bring breezy winds to the Twin Cities on Monday, while other parts of the state could see severe storms.
An approaching cold front will bring breezy winds to the Twin Cities on Monday, while other parts of the state could see severe storms.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will top out in the upper 80s before storms roll in tonight.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Vance Boelter is back in court Monday. This time, in Hennepin County. Boelter is already sentenced in federal court for killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert, and for attempting to kill state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Their daughter, Hope, was also there that night and called for help. Despite his federal conviction, state charges press on. Beret Leone is live from the Hennepin County government center as the state court process begins.
Chef Marques Miller of Lancer Hospitality is the creator of the Korean BBQ Bao Buns, one of the new food offerings at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Jayar Young, founder of the Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame, discusses the first inductees ahead of Saturday's inaugural ceremony in Minneapolis.