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The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
The Twins have announced plans to add a Joe Mauer statue at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
Joe Mauer has had just as big of an impact on the baseball diamond as he has off of it.
Joe Mauer has had just as big of an impact off the baseball diamond as has had on it. Like many professional athletes, they're always giving back to the communities that they're in. What makes Mauer's philanthropic work different is that he gives back to the community that raised him.
The former Twins star and high school standout spoke with Mike Max about the Twins' season and the state high school baseball tournament.
The Minnesota State High School League held its hall of fame ceremony Sunday, honoring 13 inductees -- headlined by a name every Minnesotan knows.
From the 9-0 start to the Gophers football season, Minneapolis hosting the Final Four basketball tournament, to Lindsey Vonn's retirements, here are the biggest Minnesota sports stories from 2019.
A Twins legend will forever be remembered at Target Field. Joe Mauer's No. 7 will permanently hang in the outfield.
The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for a nine-game homestand Tuesday and are reminding fans to get their tickets while they're hot.
The Minnesota Twins have announced a weekend-long celebration regarding Joe Mauer's number retirement at Target Field.
There have previously been seven Minnesota Twins players whose numbers have been retired. Now the number "7" is joining that list.
From the Minneapolis Miracle, Minnesota hosting the Super Bowl, to Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer's retirement, here are the biggest Minnesota sports stories from 2018.
The honor will take place in a pre-game celebration on a date that is yet to be determined. Mauer is the ninth Twins player or manager who will have his number retired by the organization.
Just five days after announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer has a new addition to his family. Pioneer Press Sports Columnist and former Twins pitcher Charley Walters announced the arrival of Charles Joseph Mauer on Twitter.
Usually reserved and private, Joe Mauer shared a heartfelt goodbye and thank you on Monday with Twins Territory.
It's something kids grow up dreaming about, to someday play for their favorite team. That dream was reality for Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer.
Joe Mauer is retiring from baseball, according to WCCO-TV's Mike Max. Mauer's official announcement will come in the form of a full-page ad in the Star Tribune newspaper Sunday.
Adam Thielen wore cleats honoring Twins legend, and fellow Minnesota-native, Joe Mauer.
Miguel Sano has begun a critical offseason in his so-far-frustrating career with the Minnesota Twins, who plan to keep close tabs on the slugging third baseman frequently waylaid by injuries.
Joe Mauer has been the face of the Twins organization for over a decade and now he faces the difficult decision about retirement.
Joe Mauer received one more pitch as catcher for the Twins, and Minnesota likely said goodbye to the longtime face of its franchise during an emotional 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Joe Mauer reached base three times and Kyle Gibson capped a season of improvement with six quality innings in the Minnesota Twins' 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
As Joe Mauer drove to the ballpark for a doubleheader to begin the last series of the season for the Minnesota Twins, the finality of the weekend dawned on him a little deeper than usual.
The Minnesota Vikings now know the teams they'll be playing during the 2026 regular season.
A hotel in the Twin Cities canceled reservations for at least one room meant for federal law enforcement officers and agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.
A Minneapolis woman is being recognized with a national lifesaving award after rescuing a toddler who slipped into Bde Maka Ska last Mother's Day.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has begun his third term as the city's leader. An inauguration ceremony was held at Pantages Theater on Monday morning to swear him in, along with City Council members and other elected officials.
A 54-year-old man has been charged after the U.S. Department of Justice said he hit a federal officer with his car and bit another officer's hand in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month.
A hotel in the Twin Cities canceled reservations for at least one room meant for federal law enforcement officers and agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has begun his third term as the city's leader. An inauguration ceremony was held at Pantages Theater on Monday morning to swear him in, along with City Council members and other elected officials.
A 54-year-old man has been charged after the U.S. Department of Justice said he hit a federal officer with his car and bit another officer's hand in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month.
On Thursday, hundreds of teachers at Anoka-Hennepin schools plan to walk out if they don't reach a new contract deal with the district.
Twin Cities police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 43-year-old woman.
Leaders in Minnesota are reacting Monday morning to Gov. Tim Walz's announcement that he is dropping his reelection bid.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday reversed course by dropping out of the 2026 gubernatorial race amid intense scrutiny of his handling of the state's fraud scandal.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Alexandria's last two placekickers are now playing for D-1 programs, thanks in part to former University of Minnesota kicker Joel Monroe, the school's current kicking coach.
It stays mild into Monday night in the Twin Cities, which means rain could turn to freezing rain and drizzle overnight.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
CBS News has learned the Trump administration is sending 2,000 more federal agents to the Twin Cities for a 30-day crackdown on immigration and fraud. Concern and confusion are growing in the state's Somali community. Ubah Ali spoke with a lawmaker who heard from them first-hand.
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday dropped his bid for a third term as he works on combatting Minnesota's fraud crisis. Ashley Grams spoke with a former governor about Walz's decision to walk away.
Gov. Tim Walz says he's no longer seeking a third term. On Monday, he ended his reelection campaign. As Caroline Cummings reports, the decision comes amid mounting scrutiny of his administration's handling of the state's fraud scandal.
The Trump administration says it's begun deploying hundreds more federal agents to the Twin Cities. In an update today, the Department of Homeland Security said it's already made more than 1,000 immigration arrests over the past few weeks. As Jason Rantala reports, with a major surge of federal resources to Minnesota, they're expecting to make fraud busts, too.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has begun his third term as the city's leader. An inauguration ceremony was held at Pantages Theater on Monday morning to swear him in, along with City Council members and other elected officials.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
A 54-year-old man has been charged after the U.S. Department of Justice said he hit a federal officer with his car and bit another officer's hand in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after a man was shot in the upper thigh late Sunday night outside of a bar.
Police in Hopkins, Minnesota, are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say a man is hospitalized and another is in custody in connection to a shooting overnight Saturday in the city's North End neighborhood.
A man is dead and a person is in custody after an apparent shooting near Wolverton on New Year's Day, according to the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The Minnesota Vikings now know the teams they'll be playing during the 2026 regular season.
The UDA College Nationals are two weeks away, and one of the dominant squads bringing their talents to nationals comes from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
Alexandria's last two placekickers are now playing for D-1 programs, thanks in part to former University of Minnesota kicker Joel Monroe, the school's current kicking coach.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
Justin Jefferson finally passed the 1,000-yard mark in the last game of the season for the Minnesota Vikings.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says freezing rain on Monday night and into early Tuesday could create slick roads and surfaces.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll fall just below freezing overnight, causing freezing rain into the morning.
A winter weather advisory is in effect overnight for much of central Minnesota due to the threat of icy road conditions, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
After patchy morning fog and a cloudy Monday, freezing rain could lead to slick roads in the evening, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A hotel in the Twin Cities canceled reservations for at least one room meant for federal law enforcement officers and agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.
CBS News has learned the Trump administration is sending 2,000 more federal agents to the Twin Cities for a 30-day crackdown on immigration and fraud. Concern and confusion are growing in the state's Somali community. Ubah Ali spoke with a lawmaker who heard from them first-hand.
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday dropped his bid for a third term as he works on combatting Minnesota's fraud crisis. Ashley Grams spoke with a former governor about Walz's decision to walk away.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says freezing rain on Monday night and into early Tuesday could create slick roads and surfaces.
A Minneapolis woman is being hailed a hero. It's thanks to her quick actions last spring. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Ashley Grams explain how it happened.