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The Wolves opened the second half with a 22-3 spurt and held LA without a field goal for nearly eight minutes, abruptly turning a competitive game into a blowout while the Staples Center crowd booed.
The Lakers star said that Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol building illustrates the divide in police response in this country.
LeBron James had 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Kyle Kuzma scored six of his 21 points in the final minutes of the Lakers' 114-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James, four-time NBA MVP, brings League veterans to a Lakers team with a core of young talent, making them relevant again.
The movie star visited the Lakers to give a motivational speech this season and Kuzma apparently took some of the lessons to heart.
Lakers rookie Andre Ingram played his first NBA game Tuesday night, after 10 years in the NBA G League, inspiring dreamers everywhere.
The Minnesota Timberwolves got their first-ever Christmas victory, and with the way things are coming together, it could be the first of many showcase wins.
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled jerseys honoring their start in Minneapolis Monday.
Greatness on the basketball court doesn't guarantee success as a coach or team executive. Just ask any number of former NBA stars.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Western Conference.
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
LaVine had 30 points and seven rebounds and the United States team beat the World team 157-154 in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night to kick off the weekend festivities.
They marvel us with their moves, aggressive hair whipping and outfits that leave just enough to the imagination. NBA cheerleaders are always a welcomed diversion from a fast-paced basketball game. But just how much do the most elite squads pull down per game?
The father of Kobe Bryant said that of all current players, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins who's got what it takes to be the next Kobe Bryant ... or close enough, anyway.
Kevin Martin scored 37 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 14 rebounds to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 123-122 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Bob Williams was a member of the Minneapolis Lakers in the mid-1950s. The 6-foot-6-inch Floridian remembers his first day in Minneapolis. He was picked up at the airport by Sid Hartman.
Karl-Anthony Towns, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, scored 12 points in his professional debut Friday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 81-68 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell in the NBA Summer League.
While other NBA teams are getting ready to play for all the marbles, fans of the lottery-bound Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves have their minds on ping pong balls and the draft lottery on May 19.
Growing up in western Minnesota, he was a high school gym rat. Now, he coaches in NBA gymnasiums. It only took about 30 years of basketball coaching and administration to get there, but now Clay Moser calls Los Angeles home.
Jordan Clarkson hit two free throws with 0.3 seconds left in overtime to send the Los Angeles Lakers over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 101-99 on Wednesday night.
Zach LaVine grew up a Los Angeles Lakers fan. The first time he saw them play at in person at Staples Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie outperformed everyone — including Kobe Bryant.
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Maryland beat Minnesota 81-46 Saturday night, handing the Golden Gophers' their eighth consecutive loss.
A plan to redesign St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue is driving passionate debate among neighbors and those who travel on the iconic avenue.
Our frigid temperatures over the past week was welcomed by one driver in Wisconsin.
The NBA has suspended Minnesota's Austin Rivers for three games for his role in an on-court altercation on Friday night.
Officers say they found a person in the road they believe to be an adult woman and pronounced her dead on the scene.
A plan to redesign St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue is driving passionate debate among neighbors and those who travel on the iconic avenue.
Officers say they found a person in the road they believe to be an adult woman and pronounced her dead on the scene.
For dozens of Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities, having a place to show off what they do can make or break them.
Authorities say a pilot has minor injuries Saturday evening after he crashed a plane in rural Washington County.
Investigators say preliminary information indicates the victim was approached by two men who assaulted him.
While extinguishing the fire, the top of the silo blew off and struck two fire trucks.
The Office of the Vice President says Harris will go to St. Cloud on Feb. 9 to "highlight how the Administration's investments in electric vehicles are creating good-paying, union jobs."
Debate Friday in the committee hearing lasted more than four hours with emotion and pain not limited to one side of the debate.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to dangerous temperatures, which could bring us the coldest overnight so far this season.
This time of year, Lake Bemidji is normally filled with ice houses but this year other than just a few on the north and south ends, the lake is largely a ghost town.
Our frigid temperatures over the past week was welcomed by one driver in Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin-Madison environmental engineering expert Christy Remucal said researchers have not found a way to destroy the chemicals or remove them from the environment on a large scale.
The total amount spent on the race, which was a national priority for both Republicans and Democrats, topped the previous high of $93 million set in Evers' first win in 2018. It was double the amount spent in the 2014 race.
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
Gov. Tim Walz marked the 50th anniversary of the National Guard exchange between Minnesota and Norway on Saturday.
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
The Office of the Vice President says Harris will go to St. Cloud on Feb. 9 to "highlight how the Administration's investments in electric vehicles are creating good-paying, union jobs."
Debate Friday in the committee hearing lasted more than four hours with emotion and pain not limited to one side of the debate.
Author Jon Meacham, chief White House speechwriter Vinay Reddy and longtime aides Anita Dunn, Bruce Reed and Mike Donilon will join Biden.
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
Minnesota State Sen. Jeremy Miller, who authored the bill, pointed out that 36 states, and the District of Columbia, all have legalized sports betting, and every other state in the region allows it.
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
Investigators say preliminary information indicates the victim was approached by two men who assaulted him.
Dominick Dahmen, 25, and Dale Dahmen, 55, died from multiple gunshot wounds, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined. The two men from Buffalo were father and son.
Fotini West, 25, told police in September she went to 43-year-old Lee's house so she could give him an "erotic massage" for money.
Police in Minneapolis say 700 cars were stolen in January, most of which were taken while the car was still running and a key or fob was left inside.
A woman charged in the shooting of a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree attempted murder, two days after her partner-in-crime was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
Grab some greens and a vaccine at the Mill City Farmers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or if you're busy, there are more free clinics throughout the month around the city.
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music's biggest night is about to be celebrated, as the 65th annual Grammy Award are right around the corner. That got our resident music fanatic A.J. Hilton wondering what's on people's playlists.
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
Maryland beat Minnesota 81-46 Saturday night, handing the Golden Gophers' their eighth consecutive loss.
The NBA has suspended Minnesota's Austin Rivers for three games for his role in an on-court altercation on Friday night.
Alabama State's women's and men's basketball teams will host Grambling State on Saturday afternoon.
Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando's bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic center Mo Bamba were the initial players involved, and it spilled over to include several others on the court.
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will continue to warm up throughout the week into the upper-30s.
Our frigid temperatures over the past week was welcomed by one driver in Wisconsin.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Sunday will be slightly warmer as we aim for 30.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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 we will continue to warm up throughout the week into the upper-30s.
From businesses, to governmental agencies, and community groups, all were welcome to participate.
Crews were out on Crooked Lake to pull a pickup from the icy water that got stuck last week.
Authorities say a pilot has minor injuries Saturday evening after he crashed a plane in rural Washington County.
The City is now taking public comments on the Summit Avenue Regional Trail, and proposed plans for a raised, separated bike path.