Coach Teared Up As Tyus Jones Led Duke To Victory
Coach Rene Pulley, of the very elite Nike high school league, EYBL traveled around the country with Tyus Jones and was beaming with pride Tuesday.
Coach Rene Pulley, of the very elite Nike high school league, EYBL traveled around the country with Tyus Jones and was beaming with pride Tuesday.
Friends and family will be back out Thursday, spreading the word to find 10-year-old Barway Collins. He was last seen a week ago at his apartment in Crystal. A reward to bring him home is now up to $12,000.
Target is testing a new way to reward its customers. It's in the form of a mobile app that keeps track of how much money you spend.
Tickets in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas have matched all six numbers to split a $564.1 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said Thursday. Sue Dooley, senior drawing manager and production coordinator for the Multi-State Lottery Association, said the Puerto Rico ticket was the first Powerball jackpot winner ever sold outside the continental United States.
A group of western Minnesota women is embarking on a weeklong journey to deliver hundreds of handmade quilts to soldiers at a North Carolina Army base.
The winner of the 33rd annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon was a 26-year-old man from North Carolina who'd never run a marathon before. Tyler Pennel took the race with a time of 2 hours and 13-and-a-half minutes, marathon officials said.
A Minnesota man who admitted to stealing identification information from soldiers in his former Army unit at North Carolina's Fort Bragg, then selling it so false identities could be created for militia members, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.
Golfers and fans of the sport who attend PGA events can visit some of the best golf courses in America.
Three Marines have become the first women ever to graduate from the Corps' tough enlisted infantry training school in North Carolina. Marine Corps spokeswoman Capt. Geraldine Carey says the three completed the rigorous 59-day course at Camp Geiger near Camp LeJeune and participated in a Thursday ceremony.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the nation's top turkey producer is coming up a little short. Butterball, based out of North Carolina, told retailers that orders for fresh 16-pound turkeys and larger have been cut in half. The shortage is nationwide. Woody Hunt, manager of Rainbow Foods in St. Louis Park, says 40 years ago, Butterball was like the "Cadillac of turkeys." "Everybody wanted a Butterball, and if you didn't have a Butterball on your table you couldn't brag to your neighbors that you had the best turkey," Hunt said.
Another one of Minnesota's star basketball recruits announced Friday that he will be leaving the state.
Natalie and Elena Windels share both a last name and a passion for track and field. "I like how you just get to accelerate and, like, just use all your power and try and finish and do the best that you can," Elena said. Her sister Natalie is more succinct. "I just like running," Natalie said. James Pipkens, the head sprints coach for Apple Valley High School, works closely with the sisters. He says there may be some sibling rivalry going on.
How do you slow down Ryan Kelly? Put Reggie Bullock on him.
Sandy has combined with a strong cold front resulting in the first winter storm of the season in western North Carolina.
Senior Kat Lenhart is a long way from home. Back in North Carolina, her Asheville-area home boasts the Appalachian Mountains as her backyard.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicked off in Charlotte, N.C. on Sept. 4.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Tuesday. See how Charlotte, North Carolina is preparing for the big event.
Check out the best beaches in America.
Kevin Love had 40 points and 19 rebounds to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Bobcats, 88-83 on Wednesday night.
Foes and supporters of same-sex marriage are gearing up for five costly and bruising statewide showdowns in the coming months on an issue that evenly divides Americans.
With a flurry of coast-to-coast developments this week, same-sex marriage is back in the political spotlight and likely to remain there through Election Day as a half-dozen states face potentially wrenching votes on the issue.
This season of giving will be one to remember for the Salvation Army. From the get-go, the organization needed to raise more than ever through its red kettle campaign.
Nine states will share $500 million in grant money won in a high-profile competition intended to jump-start improvements in often-overlooked early childhood programs, The Associated Press has learned.
An exchange between Minnesota Timberwolves' star player Anthony Edwards and former NBA star Charles Barkley Thursday evening is getting plenty of attention across the country and at home.
After a Game 7 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets to go to the Western Conference finals, the vibes emanating from the Minnesota Timberwolves are stellar.
A 57-year-old man was hospitalized after a camper explosion Sunday morning.
Police are asking for the public's help to find 35-year-old Venita Abbott, who went missing on Monday in Moorhead.
Summer is here, so it's the perfect time to order prescription sunglasses or eyeglasses with color-changing lenses.
An exchange between Minnesota Timberwolves' star player Anthony Edwards and former NBA star Charles Barkley Thursday evening is getting plenty of attention across the country and at home.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday announced a new unit focused on reducing violent crime.
It happened just before 10 p.m. on the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
A 57-year-old man was hospitalized after a camper explosion Sunday morning.
Police are asking for the public's help to find 35-year-old Venita Abbott, who went missing on Monday in Moorhead.
Parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota have been temporarily closed as a search for two missing canoeists continues.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
Former President Trump wasn't the only politician busy in the Land of 10,000 Lakes as Governor Tim Walz signed six new bills into Minnesota law.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann was charged earlier this month with first-degree child sexual assault with a child under 13 in regard to her relationship with a fifth-grade student at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
There's only a handful of practicing Black architects in the state of Minnesota. It's a space one north Minneapolis designer is grateful to represent, and through his work on the north side, he aims to create a more equitable future.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
One woman aspires to open the first black, woman-owned brewery in the state
In a protest through songs, more than 50 students gathered outside Hinckley-Finlayson High School Wednesday afternoon, demanding a reversal to a school board decision to take a traditional Native song out of this year's upcoming graduation ceremony.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
Sunday evening was a grim one at the Minnesota State Capitol, with lawmakers engaging in shouting matches during the final moments of the 2024 legislative session. But amid the chaos was a rare moment of bipartisan jubilation.
The 2024 legislative session ended in chaos. Lawmakers in both the house and senate found themselves in a shouting match in the final hours.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
A deal brokered Saturday night by state legislators and Gov. Tim Walz will keep Uber, and possibly Lyft, in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
An agreement was reached on Saturday night to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota and pay rideshare drivers more.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
With just 45 days to go until Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minnesota, other rideshare companies are already rolling in with intentions of picking up the slack.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday announced a new unit focused on reducing violent crime.
It happened just before 10 p.m. on the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
Three people were injured in two separate shootings on opposite sides of Minneapolis Saturday night, police said. All three are expected to be OK.
A southern Minnesota man was shot early Friday in Minneapolis and died hours later at a hospital, according to authorities.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
With decades of experience healing the body, these two say this is the first step to healing the mind.
Both chambers debated until early Thursday morning with the House making some progress regarding changes to the paid family and medical leave bill that passed last year.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Smith Park in Bloomington is home to a new kind of playground to test your ninja skills — no matter your age.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Guests will spend the night in The Kid's bedroom, enjoy "rare and special" Prince tracks and receive a private tour of the house featuring Prince's real-life personal items, according to Airbnb listing.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
An exchange between Minnesota Timberwolves' star player Anthony Edwards and former NBA star Charles Barkley Thursday evening is getting plenty of attention across the country and at home.
After a Game 7 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets to go to the Western Conference finals, the vibes emanating from the Minnesota Timberwolves are stellar.
Sunday evening was a grim one at the Minnesota State Capitol, with lawmakers engaging in shouting matches during the final moments of the 2024 legislative session. But amid the chaos was a rare moment of bipartisan jubilation.
Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.
The Wolves are four wins away from their first trip to the NBA finals. To get there, they'll have to go through Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
In 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost he would never come back. Now, he'll return to Minnesota Friday for one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's goal of winning our state.
Internal Republican polling shows Minnesota is up for grabs, and Minnesota's 10 electoral college votes could be critical in the upcoming election.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline Professor David Schultz about Trump's ongoing legal battles.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political strategists Abou Amara, a democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Tuesday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibilityu of severe weather.
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.
Things have dried out in the Twin Cities, but more rain is on the way.
After the rain wraps up Monday morning, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
Following morning showers on Monday, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
After a Game 7 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets to go to the Western Conference finals, the vibes emanating from the Minnesota Timberwolves are stellar.
The BCA provided details Monday on the Violent Crime Reduction Unit, or VCRU, which is housed within its Investigations Division.
Tuesday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibilityu of severe weather.
Sunday, the Superior National Forest announced an emergency closure on Iron Lake for search and rescue efforts after learning two canoes had gone over Curtain Falls.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is hoping a new unit will help to cut back on violent crimes.