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Kelly Kobold's a fighter. She's been involved with Mixed Martial Arts for over a decade and is fearless in accomplishing her goals inside the cage.
About one thousand people packed St. Patricks church in Edina for Pinky McNamara's funeral.
A 21-year-old Mendota Heights man is planning on paddle boarding the entire Mississippi River, which will be a world record. He's doing it for a good cause, too.
Roy Griak is best known as the long time coach of the Gopher men's track team but before that he was a wide-eyed teenager in Duluth called to serve his country in World War II.
Michael Cuddyer was first called up to the Minnesota Twins in 2002. The team went to the ALCS. He hasn't seen many difficult seasons until 2011.
Jasper Brinkley is preparing like there will be a season but he's also made sure he took care of his mother's wish by returning to college this offseason.
After playing professional baseball for nearly a decade, a former Gopher has come back to Minnesota to help his college team.
The NBA is looking for talent and an Orono High School basketball star is hoping to prove that he can play at a professional level.
Arden Hills has a deal with the Minnesota Vikings for a stadium, but what if it doesn't get done this session or special session? That's why some people are waiting in the weeds in downtown Minneapolis.
Jasone Verdugo is a busy man.
For Gibran Hamden, life has had some interesting twists.
Minnesota Twins legend Harmon Killebrew says his "battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end" and he is going to enter hospice care.
With the fishing opener just three days away, Mike Max headed out to the lake in search of some fishing tips.
Sources tell WCCO that Ralph Sampson III plans to return to the Gopher men's basketball program and not enter the NBA Draft.
The Macalester baseball team has played competitively for only a short while, but it looks to hold on to its first place position in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) this weekend.
Calvin Simon grew up in Shakopee and went to Concordia University in St. Paul where he established himself as a wide receiver. Vancouver owns his rights in the CFL, but Simon would like to play in the NFL.
The Vikings first round draft pick of Christian Ponder drew a lot of scrutiny from Vikings fans. But he arrived at Winter Park as the new hired gun, and he wasn't exactly surprised to be in Minnesota.
A top pitcher on a staff is critical in baseball – it's even more important in softball, where they can throw almost every game.
The boos that Vikings fans issued last night, with the announcement of FSU's quarterback Christian Ponder as the Vikings first round pick, will soon be replaced by watchful eyes and evaluation. So, could he be the one -- the quarterback who emerges into a pro bowler?
Ryan Hoag was a Minnesota Viking long before that he was a standout athlete in the Minneapolis City Conference. That's where he's returned to help turn around another sport.
To understand the NFL lock out, you have to understand the history of the NFL and what the athletes are fighting for.
The Gopher football team is hoping to benefit from a new addition ... kind of. Kim Royston played in 2009 but lost last season to injury and was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
The Minnesota Wild play the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center. But that's really not the story line these days in St Paul -- it's about who stays and who goes, including head coach Todd Richards.
The annual Northwest Sports Show has good timing with this long winter. People really want to dream warm thoughts.
Our rally star this week is Waconia's Shelby Moats, who led Waconia to Thursday's section finals against Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Police think popular spots like Elsie's and The Northeast Yacht Club have been hit by the trio of burglars.
The U.S. Department of Justice and other federal officials will announce a "major law enforcement action involving fraud" in the state on Thursday.
So far this year, the Minneapolis Police Department has seen about 2,300 motor vehicle thefts.
It was a special Mother's Day at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota, where two sloths became parents again after a heartbreaking loss last year.
A new state law requires a personal finance course to graduate from Minnesota schools.
Police think popular spots like Elsie's and The Northeast Yacht Club have been hit by the trio of burglars.
So far this year, the Minneapolis Police Department has seen about 2,300 motor vehicle thefts.
It was a special Mother's Day at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota, where two sloths became parents again after a heartbreaking loss last year.
A new state law requires a personal finance course to graduate from Minnesota schools.
The money will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes that deliver water to homes, also known as service lines.
The money will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes that deliver water to homes, also known as service lines.
Wildfire-hit residents of Minnesota's North Shore can now return home to assess damage, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System.
Several students were injured Monday afternoon after a school bus crashed in central Minnesota.
A wildfire roaring about 10 miles east of Breezy Point, Minnesota, has grown to over 1,600 acres, officials said in a Tuesday morning update.
At a hangar in St. Paul, Minnesota, engineers at Momentum Aeronautics are building Heatwave, a new generation scooping float system designed to make one of firefighting aviation's most dangerous jobs safer.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
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.
The U.S. Department of Justice and other federal officials will announce a "major law enforcement action involving fraud" in the state on Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help that hospital financially.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
Part of the end-of-session deal in the Minnesota Legislature rolls back skyrocketing tab renewal fees. Those fees have electric vehicle owners especially revved up.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
Police think popular spots like Elsie's and The Northeast Yacht Club have been hit by the trio of burglars.
So far this year, the Minneapolis Police Department has seen about 2,300 motor vehicle thefts.
A man accused of impersonating a high school student in the Twin Cities has been arrested after failing to show up to a court appearance late last month.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
The Minneapolis City Council wants a change in how the state handles domestic violence cases.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Dave Ryan has been a pillar of Minnesota radio for over three decades who last week made the surprise announcement that he would retire from his morning show at KDWB.
If you're a Smashing Pumpkins fan in Minnesota, today may be the greatest day you've ever known. Billy Corgan and his band are bringing their next tour to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
While Tim Connelly doesn't see this season as a total failure, he knows the team needs to evolve, whether by internal or external means, to compete for a championship.
The joint filing from attorneys on both sides also said Flores' team has made more than 1,000 document requests, which, along with the subpoenas, seek "wide-ranging information related to distinct hiring and employment practices."
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The Minnesota United have one more game left before the hiatus starts.
The Minnesota Twins have demoted former No. 1 draft pick Royce Lewis to the minor leagues.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
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.
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
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 Chris Shaffer says it will be a bit warmer tomorrow with highs in the mid-60s.
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.
It will be a few degrees milder Thursday in the metro ahead of increasing clouds and shower chances Friday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Wednesday brings the best weather of the workweek, but a rainy Saturday is expected before warmer, sunnier conditions return for the rest of the holiday weekend, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Wednesday is a gorgeous one in the Twin Cities, and it kicks off a slow warming trend for the rest of the week, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
A no-go for Waymo? A bill that would of cleared the way for the driverless cars didn't pass as the 2026 session wrapped. So, what does that mean for the future? Here's Frankie McLister.
Only on WCCO: Minneapolis police believe there is a connection in a string of business burglaries across the metro. We showed you video from inside Lush Bar and Theatre in Northeast Minneapolis two weeks ago. It shows the burglars breaking in and taking the safe, all in less than four minutes. And as Reg Chapman reports, 15 businesses have now been targeted.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a bit warmer tomorrow with highs in the mid-60s.
It will be a few degrees milder Thursday in the metro ahead of increasing clouds and shower chances Friday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
It was a special Mother's Day at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota, where two sloths became parents again after a heartbreaking loss last year.