Pelicans defeat Timberwolves 119-115
Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
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Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory.
New Orleans’ French Quarter was packed with people all day on Tuesday. But weather is cancelling some events, and security is ramping up to the highest levels in state history
A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Smack Shack owner and chef Josh Thomas breaks down all the delicious Mardi Gras fun to be had in the Twin Cities.
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles are celebrating their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history with their 2025 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
From the cheapest to the priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
President Biden and the First Lady are in to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend a service for the victims of the Jan. 1 terror attack in New Orleans. The visit comes as investigators continue to examine the possible motives of the driver. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with families and community members during their visit, the White House said.
Crowds returned to Bourbon Street Thursday, along with extra police presence.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
A former Minnesotan living near New Orleans feels grateful he and his family are safe.
The FBI says a man intentionally plowed into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day.
We know at least 15 people were killed when a truck drove into a crowd in the city's famous French Quarter. The president confirmed that attacker pledged support for the terror group ISIS. Our Nicole Valdes explains the driver's disturbing behavior, and why he might not have acted alone.
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
Witnesses told CBS News that a white pickup truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
Officials have identified the man who intentionally rammed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers celebrated the new year.
A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days.
Zion Williamson scored 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans kept rolling with a 117-106 victory over the West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and had a season-high eight assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 122-101 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday changed the remote work policy for state employees, mandating they be in the office for at least half of their workdays starting this summer.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Auto insurance costs keep going up, and Minnesota drivers are feeling it. But lawmakers are looking at a potential solution at the State Capitol Wednesday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
Temperatures in the Twin Cities will again top out in the 50s on Wednesday, and the rest of the work week should be even warmer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday changed the remote work policy for state employees, mandating they be in the office for at least half of their workdays starting this summer.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
From playing on local fields to making history on the professional stage, Mubashir "Muba" Nour is proving that no dream is too big, and no goal is too far out of reach.
Demand for help at Merrick Community Services is continuing to climb, and food shelf visits have doubled in just two years' time.
Since the policy change, the lawsuit claims at least 46 books were removed or are in the process of being removed from St. Francis schools.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday changed the remote work policy for state employees, mandating they be in the office for at least half of their workdays starting this summer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a special election in late April for the Brainerd Lakes-area seat vacated by former GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge for allegedly soliciting a teenager for sex.
Minnesota transportation officials have issued a warning for fake E-ZPass messages that they say are "targeting everyone."
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the release of a former state senator accused of soliciting a teenage girl for sex after he allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation.
Five people are facing felony charges after alleged attempts to solicit minors for sex in Washington County, according to the sheriff's office.
A high-stakes election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial election in American history, but not without controversy.
The bill's author said it stems from reports that Elon Musk is offering people money to sign a petition "against activist judges."
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday changed the remote work policy for state employees, mandating they be in the office for at least half of their workdays starting this summer.
Auto insurance costs keep going up, and Minnesota drivers are feeling it. But lawmakers are looking at a potential solution at the State Capitol Wednesday.
Auto insurance costs keep going up, and Minnesota drivers are feeling it. But lawmakers are looking at a potential solution.
President Trump and other top U.S. officials are continuing to downplay a military leak from a group chat on the message app Signal.
Auto insurance costs keep going up, and Minnesota drivers are feeling it. But lawmakers are looking at a potential solution at the State Capitol Wednesday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
Minnesotans are one step closer to seeing cannabis shops popping up in more locations around the state.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of committing multiple thefts across the Twin Cities metro, totalling tens of thousands of dollars.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a special election in late April for the Brainerd Lakes-area seat vacated by former GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge for allegedly soliciting a teenager for sex.
Minnesota transportation officials have issued a warning for fake E-ZPass messages that they say are "targeting everyone."
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the release of a former state senator accused of soliciting a teenage girl for sex after he allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation.
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
When a 17-year-old Minnesota boy got sick with a mysterious illness, his mom went on a quest for answers.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
The transcranial doppler tool uses ultrasound to look at blood flow in the brain's major arteries — and unlike other procedures, it's minimally invasive and doesn't expose patients to radiation.
H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been found in a Stearns County dairy herd, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Students at St. Paul's Open World Learning School are learning about sustainability through the creation of an interactive play addressing the decisions people make and how they impact the environment.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
From playing on local fields to making history on the professional stage, Mubashir "Muba" Nour is proving that no dream is too big, and no goal is too far out of reach.
Jack Eichel scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1.
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
With Sam Darnold joining the Seattle Seahawks and a brief dalliance with Aaron Rodgers seemingly ended — or at least on pause — the assumption is the Minnesota Vikings will enter next season with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback. According to McCarthy himself, though, that's not a sure thing.
Jake Oettinger shut out his home-state team stopping 32 shots.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
Minnesota has been at the forefront of passing laws to make life for the estimated 81,000 undocumented residents in the state easier.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames Friday should bring warmer temperatures, but the weekend should see things cool down once again, with an ill-timed chance for rain and possible storms.
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.
The work week will round out with warm temperatures, but the weekend’s looking wet.
Temperatures in the Twin Cities will again top out in the 50s on Wednesday, and the rest of the work week should be even warmer.
Temperatures in the Twin Cities will again top out in the 50s on Wednesday, and the rest of the work week should be even warmer.
Liz Heinecke, better known as the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, shows off some good-natured pranks you can pull on your loved ones on the most puckish day of the year: April Fools' Day.
Keiona Cook, with Lovely's Sewing and Arts Collective, shares a preview of the event.
Unemployment has many consequences, explains Dr. Shonda Craft, but beyond the financial uncertainty, there can also be feelings of grief, anxiety and worse. Many people tie a major component of their identity into their job.
The average person believes they've had about a dozen perfect days in the calendar year, according to the results of a new survey, and time with family, good food and maybe a movie are all thought of as being part of the perfect day.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames Friday should bring warmer temperatures, but the weekend should see things cool down once again, with an ill-timed chance for rain and possible storms.