North Dakota Storms Back To Beat Minnesota 6-3
Mario Lamoureux scored twice during a five-goal third period for North Dakota, and the Fighting Sioux snapped back to stun Minnesota 6-3 Friday in the WCHA semifinals.
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Mario Lamoureux scored twice during a five-goal third period for North Dakota, and the Fighting Sioux snapped back to stun Minnesota 6-3 Friday in the WCHA semifinals.
Brock Nelson scored twice as North Dakota beat St. Cloud State 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the WCHA Final Five.
North Dakota's Supreme Court prepared to hear arguments Thursday on whether to stop a statewide vote that would determine if the University of North Dakota's sports teams should be forced to use the Fighting Sioux nickname and an American Indian logo.
A North Dakota lawmaker says the state's oil trust fund could have $1 billion by June 2013.
A Minnesota man accused of threatening the federal courthouse and city police department in North Dakota's largest city has been ordered held without bond until a detention hearing later this week.
Spring break in northwestern North Dakota's oil-producing region isn't much fun for students who are living in campers and hotel rooms.
Emily West scored on Minnesota's first shot on goal and the Golden Gophers beat North Dakota 5-1 to advance Saturday to the NCAA Frozen Four women's hockey tournament.
The National Weather Service says the main snowmelt runoff and initial spring flooding for the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota will pick up steam in the coming week.
A North Dakota newspaper columnist sat down to review her town's hot new Italian restaurant, rhapsodizing about the chicken Alfredo, crisp greens and "two long, warm breadsticks."
The Minneapolis division of the FBI has traded its cramped office space in a downtown skyscraper for a standalone facility with state-of-the-art security — including blast-proof walls and windows, an exterior guard station and surveillance cameras.
Top North Dakota officials are renewing their protest of a Minnesota plan to raise the price of electric power that's generated by coal.
With gas prices rising some lawmakers are talking about increasing domestic production of oil as a possible solution. Those of us in Minnesota are looking at the success of oil exploration efforts in North Dakota and asking: What's happening to all of North Dakota's oil?
Brad Eidsness made 29 saves as North Dakota concluded the regular season with a 3-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association win over Minnesota State, Mankato on Saturday.
Danny Kristo scored two goals and Corban Knight assisted on two goals as North Dakota beat Minnesota State, Mankato 4-2 on Friday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
State regulators are moving to take over a sunflower seed company that may have left North Dakota farmers with more than $1.4 million in unpaid bills.
As part of a deal to raise its electric rates, Xcel Energy is promising to spend more to prevent widespread power outages that have plagued Fargo in recent months.
A Minnesota man has been sentenced in federal court in North Dakota for his role in what authorities say was a large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy in the two states in 2010.
A drug dealer in North Dakota and Minnesota accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill two witnesses has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.
A North Dakota State University community joined together Thursday night to remember four classmates killed in a crash.
The headlines we usually hear from North Dakota's oil boom are about all of the jobs and the big money to be made. Now, we are hearing about the dark side of the boom.
They are Minnesota families separated by more than 600 miles. Tammy and Jason Hardy of Brainerd are one of hundreds of Minnesota families now divided by the oil boom of North Dakota.
Students and staff at North Dakota State University will gather Thursday to remember four freshmen killed in a car crash in Minnesota while heading back to campus.
A police report says a drunk flight attendant was the reason for the canceling of a weekend Grand Forks-to-Minneapolis flight.
A Colorado firm wants to build an oil pipeline from western North Dakota's booming oil patch to a pipeline hub in northern Minnesota.
The stocky man showed up in a basketball uniform for a game at Century High School in North Dakota. Players and coaches assumed he was a fan who had come with another team, so nobody objected when he began to pitch in around the bench.
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Minneapolis Public Schools parents are organizing an effort to delay district proposals that could close up to 16 schools.
The intersection at Dakota County roads 50 and 60 in Lakeville, Minnesota, was switched to a two-lane roundabout in 2015. County leaders say it's been the worst intersection in the county for crashes since.
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions.
A strong crop of red pine cones could mean some extra cash for Minnesotans willing to put in the work collecting them.
Minneapolis Public Schools parents are organizing an effort to delay district proposals that could close up to 16 schools.
The intersection at Dakota County roads 50 and 60 in Lakeville, Minnesota, was switched to a two-lane roundabout in 2015. County leaders say it's been the worst intersection in the county for crashes since.
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
A Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son is suggesting evidence in the case could have been planted.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents violated the constitutional rights of protesters in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
A 47-year-old man who swung at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, police officer with a knife before he was shot by law enforcement last year has been sentenced, according to court records filed on Monday.
Monday is expected to be mostly dry and cool, with a few scattered showers in southern Minnesota amid a cool stretch.
Dozens of homes in the city of about 1,200 people were impacted as floodwaters surged through neighborhoods, filled basements and forced evacuations on Saturday.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a candidate for Minnesota governor, says she'll fight to lower healthcare costs in the state. Hear about her plan and what a spokesperson for her Republican opponent, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, said in response.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
The news organizations CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. Natalie Brand shares the details of the legal move.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
A 47-year-old man who swung at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, police officer with a knife before he was shot by law enforcement last year has been sentenced, according to court records filed on Monday.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is asking for a sentencing reduction for a man convicted for his role in the 2011 drive-by shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
Jason Philip Filas entered a Norgaard plea, which means he admits to the crime and acknowledges he is not innocent, but does not remember the incident.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to find a vehicle they believe is connected to July's mass shooting outside the Reign Event Center.
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The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup at Venice this month for Martin McDonagh's CIA drama. Minnesota audiences get it Oct. 15, three weeks before it reaches theaters.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Minneapolis next year.
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions.
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after clearing concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Minnesota Twins' 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
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If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Twin Cities students and parents will see partly cloudy skies at the bus stop on Tuesday morning, when temperatures will be in the high 40s, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temps across most of Minnesota Tuesday will be in the 50s and 60s.
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 frost advisory will be in effect for parts of northern Minnesota early Tuesday before temperatures rise to the 50s and 60s, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
Recent rains have left parts of New Richland, a southern Minnesota community, underwater. Jason Rantala spoke with a city leader who said most homes were directly impacted by flooding.
The Twin Cities forecast: a low near 47 Monday night, mid-60s and more sun Tuesday, rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and 71 degrees Friday ahead of a warmer weekend, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
Twin Cities students and parents will see partly cloudy skies at the bus stop on Tuesday morning, when temperatures will be in the high 40s, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temps across most of Minnesota Tuesday will be in the 50s and 60s.
A CBS News poll found that more than half of Americans feel artificial intelligence will harm humans. Some AI researchers worry the technology could lead to humanity's extinction. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner looks for relief from the doom-and-gloom headlines to help those who are feeling anxious.
A Minnesota mother grappling with the loss of her 12-year-old daughter heard her daughter's heartbeat on Monday night. Here's how.
Dakota County leaders say an intersection in Lakeville has been the worst in the county for crashes since it was switched to a roundabout in 2015. Ubah Ali spoke with drivers and detailed the options city leaders are looking at.
Proposed plans that officials say would "transform" Minneapolis Public Schools is getting pushback from parents. The options would lead to the closure of more than a dozen schools in the district. As Ashley Grams explains, parents are now organizing an effort to delay the proposed changes.