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"We've done this several times already this year where we just play these long games," Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said. "For all the runs that have been scored this year, we've played a number of games that were kind of way on the other end of the spectrum."
Michael Pineda struck out a season-high nine over six efficient innings, Jason Castro had two hits and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Saturday.
Back home from their first losing road trip of the season, the Minnesota Twins put their record-setting power on display.
Starting tonight, single-compartment bags are allowed. That means small purses, totes, clear plastic bags or a tote bag like you'd use at the grocery story.
Marcus Semien's second big swing of the day finally gave the Oakland Athletics some breathing room in an oh-so-tight series with the AL Central-leading Twins.
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Lucas Giolito allowed one hit in five innings to earn his major league-leading 11th victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday.
Nelson Cruz got the onslaught started in the first inning and punctuated it with one mammoth home run in the ninth.
Ross Detwiler pitched five effective innings for his first win in nearly three years and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota 6-4 on Friday night to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Twins.
Polnaco is the first Twins All-Star starter since 2013, when Joe Mauer made the line-up.
The Rays finally pulled away from Minnesota for a 5-2 victory on Thursday to avoid being swept in a series by the Twins for the first time in 13 years.
Thursday morning storms meant a game delay for the Minnesota Twins.
Nelson Cruz had three hits for Minnesota, including the go-ahead, three-run, two-out double after Tampa Bay starter Charlie Morton left in the seventh inning to lead the Twins past the Rays 6-4 on Wednesday night.
WCCO-TV goes into the Twins clubhouse to meet the man who keeps the players looking their best.
The players that recieve the most votes at each position will be starters, and all four Twins up for the honor play different positions.
Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario helped a couple with a truly memorable baby gender reveal Tuesday.
The Minnesota Twins have beaten up on left-handed pitching and former Cy Young award winners in their rise to the American League's best record and majors' top offense.
The finalists for the 2019 Google MLB All-Star Ballot are in, and four Minnesota Twins have been selected.
The Twins stranded 11 runners on base.
The Minnesota Twins again showed the resilience that has allowed them to avoid a three-game losing streak this season.
The Minnesota Twins have placed outfield Byron Buxton on the injured list for an injury suffered on Friday.
Jorge López (1-6) pitched 2 1/3 innings in relief, giving up four hits, including a solo homer by Nelson Cruz in the seventh. Ian Kennedy allowed an RBI double by Max Kepler but struck out Cruz with two runners on to record his seventh save in nine chances.
The Twins have the most homers in baseball, not to mention the lead in several other batting categories.
A Twins legend will forever be remembered at Target Field. Joe Mauer's No. 7 will permanently hang in the outfield.
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.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles.
Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
The return of training camp is the return of one of the biggest stars in the NFL. Justin Jefferson always has eyes on him, and right now, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition.
A Burnsville resident is blaming the death of his dog squarely on the operator of an assisted living facility in the Minnesota community.
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.
A Burnsville resident is blaming the death of his dog squarely on the operator of an assisted living facility in the Minnesota community.
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.
Communities across Minnesota saw impressive rainfall totals on Friday as wet weather crawled across the state.
The St. Paul, Minnesota, factory that produces goods for the 117-year-old Pearson's Candy Company is closing at the end of September due to financial issues.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Communities across Minnesota saw impressive rainfall totals on Friday as wet weather crawled across the state.
Creeping bellflower is pretty, purple and a problem. It's spreading across Minnesota, and stopping it is easier said than done.
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
After it was closed for more than two weeks due to wildfires, canoers and campers are starting to return to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
A western Wisconsin man pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges filed against him in connection with his wife's 2024 shooting death, according to court records.
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.
Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell, two of the three major Republican candidates for Minnesota governor, faced off in a debate hosted by TPT's Almanac on Friday night. Esme Murphy shares highlights from the forum.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
President Trump is downplaying reports that Iran could be responsible for the cyberattacks in Minnesota this week.
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 man who prosecutors said was second in command in the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
A new state ban on cryptocurrency kiosks will go into effect on Saturday, shutting down a tool that scammers have used to swindle $1 million from Minnesotans, officials say.
There is now a permanent investigative squad on the case, along with a new special agent in charge. Christopher Dotson took over the top position earlier this year.
The sex trafficking unit in Washington County, Minnesota, is making a huge impact with only a small number of people.
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.
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.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles.
The return of training camp is the return of one of the biggest stars in the NFL. Justin Jefferson always has eyes on him, and right now, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night for their ninth straight victory.
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.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
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.
Saturday will be sunny and pleasant in the Twin Cities on Saturday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
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.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s across much of the state, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
A man's dog is dead, and he's blaming a Burnsville assisted living facility he calls home. In a story you'll only see on WCCO, Conor Wight introduces a family who claims a combination of extreme heat and faulty electrical work caused their dog to die from heat stroke.
The metro will have received upwards of two inches of rain by the time it moves out on Friday evening, and a beautiful summer weekend is ahead with a #Top10WxDay on Saturday.
Saturday will be sunny and pleasant in the Twin Cities on Saturday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Could a GLP-1 medication help veterans struggling with alcohol use disorder? As Ubah Ali reports, a new clinical trial at the Minneapolis VA is hoping to find the answer.
Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell, two of the three major Republican candidates for Minnesota governor, faced off in a debate hosted by TPT's Almanac on Friday night. Esme Murphy shares highlights from the forum.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s across much of the state, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
Friday marked the third day of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings. Ren Clayton was there to hear what Justin Jefferson had to say.