With New Coach And New Outlook, Wild Aim To Keep Momentum
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.
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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.
Instead of a time of transition, it felt like a time for momentum and fun on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium. And the crowd went wild after the Wild's first goal. They got to do it over and over in this game.
Jason Pominville and Erik Haula each had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild celebrated the first outdoor game in franchise history with a 6-1 victory on Sunday over the Chicago Blackhawks.
April 13th, 1993. That was the last time the Minnesota North Stars played the Chicago Blackhawks in Minnesota. Chicago would win that game 3-2 as the North Stars left for Dallas the following season.
Matt Dumba, Thomas Vanek and Mikael Granlund each had a goal and an assist and Minnesota beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Thursday night to win its third straight under interim coach John Torchetti.
The Minnesota Wild face the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday afternoon as part of the NHL's Stadium Series of outdoor games. The entertainment lineup leading up to the game was announced Thursday. Soul Asylum will have a pregame performance, Jazmine Sullivan will sing the National Anthem.
Interim coach John Torchetti will take two points any way he can get them as the Minnesota Wild try to push for a playoff spot.
What are professional athletes like when they're away from the playing field? Are they in the community and do they generally enjoy interacting with fans who spend big bucks to watch them play on a daily basis? Here are seven Minnesota athletes who by all accounts are also good dudes.
A new voice and approach paid immediate dividends for the Minnesota Wild. Jared Spurgeon had a goal and an assist to make interim head coach John Torchetti a winner in his debut Monday night as the Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 to snap an eight-game losing streak.
The good news is the use of high-tech equipment prevents the ice from melting. But the weather still plays a big factor, and monitoring the status of the ice is a 24-hour job for the NHL.
It was far from just another optional practice for the Wild at Braemar Arena on Sunday. Ousted head coach Mike Yeo was no longer there, In fact, neither was new head coach John Torchetti, who arrived late Sunday morning from Iowa, where he coached the Wild farm team Saturday night.
Officials with the Minnesota Wild say head coach Mike Yeo has been fired. The decision comes after the team lost to the Boston Bruins at the Xcel Energy Center Saturday night -- their 8th in a row.
Missing scoring leader Patrice Bergeron, the streaking Boston Bruins had little trouble pushing aside the free-falling Minnesota Wild for yet another road victory.
Crews have been busy putting up the boards at TCF Bank Stadium for the NHL Stadium Series, in order to get the place looking like an ice arena. The crews will begin laying the ice on Saturday, because it was too cold Friday afternoon.
Alex Ovechkin scored three times in the second period for his 14th career hat trick, and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Wild welcomes the Washington Capitals to Xcel Energy Center Thursday night, but right now they'd like to welcome a win. The future of head coach Mike Yeo is teetering, the team is in a downward spiral.
We're a little over a week away from the first ever professional outdoor hockey game in Minnesota, but now you have a chance to skate on the same ice.
Ever wonder what it might be like to skate on the same ice as some of the top players in the NHL? Minnesota Wild fans can get that chance just days after they host the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL's Stadium Series at TCF Bank Stadium.
John Klingberg scored in overtime and Kari Lehtonen made 37 saves to win for the first time in more than a month and give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory Tuesday over Minnesota, the 10th loss in the last 11 games for the fading Wild.
We're a little more than a week away from the return of professional hockey to the great outdoors in Minnesota. The Minnesota Wild will host the Chicago Blackhawks for an outdoor game at TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
If the Wild are going to pull themselves out of the hockey equivalent of quicksand, General Manager Chuck Fletcher said Saturday the players have to start playing "the right way."
Jori Lehtera had a goal and an assist, and Brian Elliott made 38 saves as the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Saturday night.
The Minnesota Wild have placed defenseman Jonas Brodin on injured reserve because of a broken foot. Brodin was injured in Thursday night's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. The Wild said Saturday he's expected to miss three to six weeks.
Derick Brassard set up the tying goal and scored the game-winner early in the third period as the New York Rangers rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the struggling Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Thursday night.
It was golf with a gator for some members of the Minnesota Wild. Nino Niederreiter tweeted out a photo of the reptilian interloper as he and fellow teammates Marco Scandella, Matt Dumba and Darcy Kuemper hit the links recently.
A driver is dead and a teen was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Monday morning,
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
A Minnesota ice cream store has been named the best in the country.
Authorities in a northern Twin Cities suburb say they arrested 24 people in "undercover exploitation stings" over the weekend.
A driver is dead and a teen was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Monday morning,
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
A Minnesota ice cream store has been named the best in the country.
Authorities in a northern Twin Cities suburb say they arrested 24 people in "undercover exploitation stings" over the weekend.
Vance Boelter, the man who was federally sentenced to two life terms and an additional 40 years for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will make his first appearance in state court on Monday afternoon.
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Police north of the Twin Cities are investigating a crash that seriously injured a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and another driver Sunday afternoon.
Officers observed a 3-foot-long, 5-inch-wide piece of thick, clear plastic set in the grass next to the man's residence, which abuts Goodview Park. Approximately 40 3-inch screws were sticking up from the plastic, with each screw placed about an inch apart.
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.
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, suffered a medical emergency after his shift on July 26.
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.
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.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Vance Boelter, the man who was federally sentenced to two life terms and an additional 40 years for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will make his first appearance in state court on Monday afternoon.
The man responsible for the lawmaker attacks last summer will already spend life in prison, But that is not stopping the state from having its day in court.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
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.
Police in Austin, Minnesota, have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued Monday morning.
Authorities in a northern Twin Cities suburb say they arrested 24 people in "undercover exploitation stings" over the weekend.
Vance Boelter, the man who was federally sentenced to two life terms and an additional 40 years for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will make his first appearance in state court on Monday afternoon.
The break-in attempts have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to doors and windows, and are raising concerns about safety for parishioners, Spencer Howe said.
Officers observed a 3-foot-long, 5-inch-wide piece of thick, clear plastic set in the grass next to the man's residence, which abuts Goodview Park. Approximately 40 3-inch screws were sticking up from the plastic, with each screw placed about an inch apart.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever.
A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota.
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Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on a groundout to first base from Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute as San Diego FC drew Minnesota United 1-1 on Saturday.
Kelci Stringer has made a life mission out of heat safety after her husband Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat stroke suffered during training camp in Minnesota.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
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.
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.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will top out in the upper 80s before storms roll in tonight.
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.
Monday will top out in the upper 80s with a feels-like around 90, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
An approaching cold front will bring breezy winds to the Twin Cities on Monday, while other parts of the state could see severe storms.
An approaching cold front will bring breezy winds to the Twin Cities on Monday, while other parts of the state could see severe storms.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will top out in the upper 80s before storms roll in tonight.
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Vance Boelter is back in court Monday. This time, in Hennepin County. Boelter is already sentenced in federal court for killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert, and for attempting to kill state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Their daughter, Hope, was also there that night and called for help. Despite his federal conviction, state charges press on. Beret Leone is live from the Hennepin County government center as the state court process begins.
Chef Marques Miller of Lancer Hospitality is the creator of the Korean BBQ Bao Buns, one of the new food offerings at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Jayar Young, founder of the Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame, discusses the first inductees ahead of Saturday's inaugural ceremony in Minneapolis.