Carson Herron following in the footsteps of his father, Tim Herron
It's not the bird, but you know the name. Carson Herron comes from great Minnesota golf genes.
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It's not the bird, but you know the name. Carson Herron comes from great Minnesota golf genes.
Carson Herron comes from great Minnesota golf genes. On Friday, he wrapped up what he hopes is the first of many 3M Open appearances. Ren Clayton caught up with the son of Minneapolis native and four-time winner of the PGA Tour, Tim Herron.
The deepest field in the history of the 3M Open has materialized this week.
The best field in the history of the 3M Open has materialized this week. Some players are fighting to keep their status, and some are riding a career-best run.
With plenty of action left to go through the weekend, city, county and PGA officials are all teaming up to keep TPC Twin Cities safe for the 3M Open.
Blaine will be busy all week and into the weekend as they host the seventh annual 3M Open Golf Tournament as part of the PGA Tour.
Blaine will be busy all week and into the weekend as they host the seventh annual 3M Open Golf Tournament as part of the PGA Tour. Before the pros show up, hundreds of kids got to learn more about the game of golf on Tuesday at TPC Twin Cities.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
In one month, Minnesota will host its biggest pro golf tournament of the year: the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
The 3M Open is taking place at the TPC Twin Cities golf course in Blaine, Minnesota from July 21 through July 27.
The PGA Tour is three and a half weeks away from making its annual stop in Minnesota. Monday was media day at TPC Twin Cities. Ren Clayton was there.
On the range, Augsburg University golf coach Eric Rolland is getting ready for another golf tournament. But this time, it's a major.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
After two colleges, a down finish last season and a lot of learning along the way, Minnesota-born Frankie Capan earned his spot on the PGA Tour last month.
After two colleges, a down finish last season, and a lot of learning along the way, Minnesota native Frankie Capan is achieving his golf dreams.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
During his college days, Fargo's Tom Hoge won the Minnesota State Amateur twice, in 2009 and 2010. Ren Clayton caught up with the PGA Tour vet before he tees off at the 3M Open.
A lot has gone right this year for Frankie Capan of North Oaks. He qualified for the U.S. Open, and if he is able to graduate from the Korn Ferry to the PGA Tour, this tournament could become a regular stop on his schedule.
This week's 3M Open features many Minnesotan golfers, including one who has run through the local circuit this summer.
A year ago, leading up to the 3M Open, LIV Golf had just burst out onto the scene and was poaching players from the PGA Tour. Now a year later, there's a framework agreement in place to bridge the two rival golf organizations.
Marielle Mohs was at TPC Twin Cities Monday afternoon, where organizers say the tournament isn't just about the athletes.
A dream almost too epic to imagine is coming true for a young west metro golfer.
Jeff Sorenson was the 2021 Minnesota PGA Player of the year. That earned him a spot in his first 3M Open. Though he missed the cut, after a long, grinding playing career, this week was big.
A PGA tournament would be impossible to conduct without the help of volunteers.
An audit confirmed the former Des Moines superintendent awarded district business to a firm he worked for, prompting new disclosure rules.
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.
The expansion will double the number of slides and attractions, bringing the park's total water attractions up to 24.
President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a Chilean company eying the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits.
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.
The expansion will double the number of slides and attractions, bringing the park's total water attractions up to 24.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
Residents in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, were asked to stay in their homes Monday night while police searched for a shooting suspect who remains at large.
Eight Minnesota DFL lawmakers have proposed a bill that would penalize cities and counties that do not fly the 2024 Minnesota state flag.
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.
President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a Chilean company eying the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
A man is dead and a woman is injured after police responded to a shots fired call in Mankato Sunday afternoon.
Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will deliver his final State of the State address to a joint session of the State Legislature on Tuesday evening.
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.
President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a Chilean company eying the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
An audit confirmed the former Des Moines superintendent awarded district business to a firm he worked for, prompting new disclosure rules.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Residents in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, were asked to stay in their homes Monday night while police searched for a shooting suspect who remains at large.
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Nikola Jokic snapped out of his prolonged funk with a triple-double, Spencer Jones provided a key spark and the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination with a chippy 125-113 win over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series.
Kody Clemens homered and drove in five runs, Byron Buxton also went deep and Connor Prielipp earned his first big league win as the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 11-4.
If he's able to play on Tuesday, it will be a big boost for Minnesota's top line and its top power-play unit.
The Orono girls lacrosse team is coming off a historic season, making it to the state tournament for the first time. Now, they're working toward going again.
The PWHL regular-season champion Montreal Victoire bucked the standings by choosing to open their semifinal playoff series facing the third-place — and two-time defending Walter Cup champion — Minnesota Frost.
The only open Congressional race in Minnesota is in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the incumbent Rep. Angie Craig is not running for reelection but running for U.S. Senate.
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-50s with decreasing winds but some breezy moments, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Tuesday looks cooler with decreasing winds. It'll be mainly dry with sunnier skies in the forecast, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-50s, with decreasing winds but some breezy moments. It will be mainly dry with sunnier skies.
Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-50s, with decreasing winds but some breezy moments. It will be mainly dry with sunnier skies.
Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-50s with decreasing winds but some breezy moments, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
The expansion to the Shakopee, Minnesota, amusement park will double the number of slides and attractions, bringing the park's total water attractions up to 24.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will deliver his final State of the State address to a joint session of the State Legislature on Tuesday evening.
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.