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Naz Reid scored 22 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each had 17 and Minnesota beat New York to improve to 3-0 in the preseason.
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Naz Reid scored 22 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each had 17 and Minnesota beat New York to improve to 3-0 in the preseason.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
Investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice found a pattern of racial bias, excessive force and other constitutional violations, so the DOJ is ordering a consent decree to correct the issues.
"I've seen change happen," David Douglass said. "I fully believe that we are entering a new chapter in terms of how policing occurs in America. These consent decrees really make a difference to people who have been harmed by these practices."
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
States that are trying to position themselves as safe havens for women seeking abortions could be most affected by the latest court ruling restricting access to an abortion pill.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
The ship and its 386 passengers depart St. Paul Saturday, beginning a 15-day trek of the river, passing through more than one dozen cities before ending in New Orleans.
'NCIS: New Orleans' will air its 100th episode this Tuesday at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. This week's episode offers viewers a never before seen look into Dwayne Pride's background and introduces fans to a new member of the Pride family.
No people were hurt and the zoo was reopened Sunday.
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Vice President Joe Biden is packing his bags for three-state trip that is scheduled to end in Minnesota. On Wednesday, Joe Biden will stop in New Orleans and Memphis. Then on Thursday, he'll speak at St. Paul's Union Depot.
As Saturday approaches, marking the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in and around New Orleans, Isame Faciane's memories of what happened that day are still vivid, and continue to impact him a decade later.
One of the best parts about going on vacation is being able to sample new cuisine options and trying food that you may not have back home. This is one of the reasons why many food lovers make plans to visit the New Orleans area.
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Former New Orleans Saints player Darren Sharper pleaded guilty Monday to rape in a Louisiana drug-and-sexual-assault case, completing a series of pleas in four states that will see him serve at least nine years in prison.
There are so many things to see and do in the New Orleans area, but only a handful are sights you do not want to miss seeing.
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
Russell Westbrook went out with a bang. Westbrook scored 37 points in Oklahoma City's 138-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night that was rendered moot by New Orleans' playoff-clinching in over San Antonio.
Four young men from St. Cloud -- along with two of their friends -- are taking a spring break trip that's hard to fathom. Theirs is a nine-month journey that will wind through 10 states and five Canadian provinces.
Once a football hero celebrated in New Orleans for his role in the Saints' Super Bowl season, Darren Sharper is returning to the city in disgrace to complete plea deals on charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted women. He has resolved similar charges with pleas in Las Vegas and Arizona and a no-contest plea in Los Angeles under a multi-jurisdictional plea deal announced last month.
Anthony Davis had 28 points and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-88 on Sunday.
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he heads back to Lyn 65 in Richfield for a drink that provides a taste of "The Big Easy."
A volatile Monday is likely to bring multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota.
Stormy, and possibly severe, weather is slated to hit large swaths of Minnesota during both the morning and evening commutes Monday.
Workers at major grocery chains across Minnesota are preparing to strike if they cannot reach a deal with store owners over their contract demands.
The Minnesota Timberwolves proved that Target Center is their home court, by taking two wins against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Stormy, and possibly severe, weather is slated to hit large swaths of Minnesota during both the morning and evening commutes Monday.
Workers at major grocery chains across Minnesota are preparing to strike if they cannot reach a deal with store owners over their contract demands.
At the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Sunday, it is all hands on deck ahead of ideal conditions for severe weather across much of the state.
Minneapolis police say a man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning in the city's northside.
One man is dead, another is injured and two people are in custody after separate stabbings on Saturday in the Twin Cities, including one that happened outside of a packed Target Center.
Stormy, and possibly severe, weather is slated to hit large swaths of Minnesota during both the morning and evening commutes Monday.
Workers at major grocery chains across Minnesota are preparing to strike if they cannot reach a deal with store owners over their contract demands.
At the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Sunday, it is all hands on deck ahead of ideal conditions for severe weather across much of the state.
The Trump Administration walked back the decision to terminate the status of thousands of students studying in the United States that left many in legal limbo and concerned of deportation.
Minnesota first responders got a rare opportunity this week to work with colleagues around the state and simulate a real-life disaster.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
President Trump is seeing disapproval on the economy from those who think he's put too much focus on tariffs, plus more of the day’s top stories.
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Minneapolis police say a man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning in the city's northside.
One man is dead, another is injured and two people are in custody after separate stabbings on Saturday in the Twin Cities, including one that happened outside of a packed Target Center.
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
A math teacher at an Oakdale, Minnesota middle school is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend's daughter, according to charges filed Thursday.
Masked burglars were caught on camera breaking into a Twin Cities antique shop.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
The Minnesota Timberwolves proved that Target Center is their home court, by taking two wins against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Taylor Girard scored her first goal for New York, Paetyn Levis added an empty-net goal and Corinne Schroeder had 33 saves to help the Sirens beat the Minnesota Frost 2-0.
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
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.
A volatile Monday is likely to bring multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota.
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 volatile Monday is likely to bring multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows severe storms could bring dangerous conditions to your morning and evening commutes.
Stormy, and possibly severe, weather is slated to hit large swaths of Minnesota during both the morning and evening commutes Monday.
A volatile Monday is likely to bring multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows severe storms could bring dangerous conditions to your morning and evening commutes.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
The union representing grocery workers says they have been without a contract since March.
Marielle Mohs caught up with the Timberwolves fans after the big win.