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Charlie Coyle and Zach Parise scored in the shootout, and the Minnesota Wild kept pace in the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 3-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Longtime Minnesota Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard has retired. Agent Allan Walsh tweeted Friday that Bouchard decided to stop playing because of the "risks associated from multiple concussions."
Devante Smith-Pelly, Mike Sislo and Adam Henrique scored two goals apiece and the New Jersey Devils had their best offensive performance of the season with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Erik Karlsson scored at 4:29 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 Tuesday night.
Mikael Granlund scored twice, Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night.
After being picked first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was proclaimed to be the next elite talent in the NHL.
Rookie sensation Connor McDavid scored the go-ahead goal with 7:29 left, giving the Edmonton Oilers a 2-1 victory Thursday over the Minnesota Wild.
Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville's streak of 231 consecutive games played has been stopped because of a lower-body injury.
Jori Lehtera scored in his return to the lineup and the St. Louis Blues held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Sunday night.
Jason Pominville scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Mikko Koivu and Mikael Granlund scored power-play goals to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Wild will have at least five representatives in the World Cup of Hockey this fall. Preliminary 16-man rosters were revealed Wednesday, with seven more players to be selected for each of the eight teams set to compete in the tournament in Toronto from Sept. 17-Oct. 1.
Tuesday game is seen as a 4-point swing game, with Colorado just two points ahead of the Wild in the playoff standings.
With the Wild fighting for a playoff spot, the state of hockey watched to see what deals Fletcher would make to improve the team on Monday.
The Wild announced that they've traded goalie Niklas Backstrom to the Calgary Flames along with a sixth round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft for forward David Jones.
The Minnesota Wild have activated defenseman Jonas Brodin from injured reserve after he missed 12 games with a broken foot. The NHL's trade deadline passed Monday without any major moves by the Wild.
Erik Haula scored midway through the third period to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Charlie Coyle and Jason Pominville also scored for Minnesota, which ended a nine-game winless streak (0-6-3) at the Xcel Energy Center.
Dmitry Orlov scored with 5:04 remaining after Alex Ovechkin got a tying goal earlier in the period to help the Washington Capitals rally for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Michal Neuvirth made two stellar saves late, helping the Philadelphia Flyers open a six-game homestand with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
It's been 10 days since MIke Yeo was fired as the Minnesota Wild head coach. On Wednesday, he met the media for the first time since to reflect on what was at times a rocky, but certainly worthwhile ride.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Jason Zucker on injured reserve because of a concussion. The move was made Wednesday, when the Wild recalled forward Jordan Schroeder from their AHL affiliate to take Zucker's roster spot. He'll miss at least the next two games.
Frans Nielsen scored twice, John Tavares had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of surging teams.
There have been some specific people that seemed to have benefited from John Torchetti's coaching style. Mike Max tells us about a more offensive Erik Haula because of his defense.
Haula led the Wild to a sweep of their four games, including a 6-1 outdoor victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday in the NHL Stadium Series at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Nine days ago, mired in an eight-game losing streak, Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher played the only card left in his deck and fired coach Mike Yeo.
Police in Blaine, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Patrick Keane Jr., who was last seen on April 11.
A Lakeville-area software engineer created CivicLoon to turn complex legislation into plain-language summaries in multiple languages, aiming to help voters understand what lawmakers are doing at the state Capitol.
The Mets, 0-10 in their last 10 games and sitting at 7-16 overall, face the Twins in a 7:10 p.m. matchup as they try to break their longest losing streak of the season.
The Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday will share findings from reviews of two high-profile cases.
The CEO of Twin Cities-based electronics retailer Best Buy will step down later this year, and the company has already named her successor.
Police in Blaine, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Patrick Keane Jr., who was last seen on April 11.
The Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday will share findings from reviews of two high-profile cases.
The CEO of Twin Cities-based electronics retailer Best Buy will step down later this year, and the company has already named her successor.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a southern Twin Cities highway Tuesday night.
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Planting is underway and spring conditions have been good across much of Minnesota. But even so, some farmers are electing to sit out a year.
Elk River follows the cities of Champlin, Zumbrota, St. Francis and others in reverting to the old state symbol that was originally adopted in 1957.
Terrifying surveillance footage shows the moment a tornado smashed into a southern Minnesota home Friday.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota canceled an alert for a 12-year-old boy who went missing Sunday night.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
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.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
The Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday will share findings from reviews of two high-profile cases.
Many are feeling relief as President Trump extends a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. But there is still plenty of uncertainty
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
A new court filing is tallying the cost of Operation Metro Surge, two months after the historic crackdown. A lawsuit filed by the Minnesota attorney general puts the price tag at more than $600 million for business losses in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Ubah Ali shows us how they came up with those numbers and the suit against the federal government.
Upgrading this software and other outdated programs used to administer critical social services is a top priority for all of Minnesota's 87 counties, which manage enrollment and case management for Medicaid, SNAP and other assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
The Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday will share findings from reviews of two high-profile cases.
Recently released 911 logs provide new insight into how police responded to the assassination of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, including the fact that officers did not recover her body for nearly an hour after the initial shooting at her home.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other city leaders outlined ongoing efforts to improve safety and livability in the city's Uptown neighborhood during a news conference Tuesday morning.
Minneapolis police suspect a driver was under the influence when he fatally struck a bicyclist on the city's southside early Monday morning.
Legislation was introduced after Hannah LoPresto came forward as part of a WCCO Investigates series.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Hundreds of nursing home workers from across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
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.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
The Mets, 0-10 in their last 10 games and sitting at 7-16 overall, face the Twins in a 7:10 p.m. matchup as they try to break their longest losing streak of the season.
New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Twins on Tuesday night.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will likely miss the first month of the WNBA regular season to complete her rehabilitation following left ankle surgery.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list before beginning a three-game series against the New York Mets.
Fourth in the nation and the best finish by the Gopher Gymnastics team in program history happened last weekend in Fort Worth, TX at the NCAA Championship.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
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.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
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.
Wednesday will be hot, windy, and very dry with critical fire danger, especially west and southwest, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
A red flag warning will be in place for much of Minnesota. Expect highs to climb into the mid-80s.
Wednesday will be hot, windy and very dry in Minnesota, prompting critical fire danger for much of the state.
Wednesday will be hot, windy and very dry in Minnesota, prompting critical fire danger for much of the state.
The diverse crew of space explorers flew further away from the Earth than anyone has before. The differences between them in terms of gender, race and nationality did not prove to be problematic, and a strong bond seemed to have formed and was on full display particularly during their first press conference after re-entry.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota and the medical director of Reach Out and Read Minnesota, explains.
Wednesday will be hot, windy, and very dry with critical fire danger, especially west and southwest, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Police in Blaine, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Patrick Keane Jr., who was last seen on April 11.
A red flag warning will be in place for much of Minnesota. Expect highs to climb into the mid-80s.