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The heat has been an issue for golf fans out at the 3M Open, with the heat index creeping into the triple digits Thursday afternoon. It was the first day of the tournament, so crowds were larger than normal and it's the hottest day so far this summer.
Usually, golfers are looking for birdies and eagles. One of the pros this week in Wisconsin was after fish, and he caught a big one.
Thousands of fans took to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine for the final day of the 3M Open Sunday.
"We go into the locker room and my locker is next to K.J. Choi and Darren Clarke. It's like wow. that's pretty cool," Chiles said.
Cameron Champ was struggling mightily through the first half of this year, a frustrating series of performances that pointed him back to his state of mind more than any mechanical flaw.
Hadwin and Armour were two of few players in the afternoon to go low as wind started to play a role following a hot and humid morning with heat indexes reaching 100 degrees.
It's all eyes on the Twin Cities this week as golfers and fans from around the world get ready to watch the 3M Open on Thursday.
As WCCO found, last week's rainfall will go a long way in keeping the course in good shape.
One of the PGA Tour's classic venues, Colonial Country Club welcomes the Charles Schwab Challenge to Fort Worth.
Tickets for the 3M Open will go on sale next week, tournament officials announced Wednesday.
A former Minnesota Viking and Golden Gopher keeps tabs on his teams, but this fall he's a got a sports job keeping him busy.
The Ryder Cup was postponed until 2021 in Wisconsin because of the COVID-19 pandemic that raised too much uncertainty whether the loudest event in golf could be played before spectators.
The PGA Tour announced its official return date as well as the revised schedule for the rest of 2020.
Officials announced Monday the 3M Open will return to the Twin Cities in 2020.
K9s for Warriors takes dogs from high kill shelters and then trains them to be service animals for veterans in need.
Scott Piercy had one birdie in his first seven holes Thursday in the first round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Then he went on a binge.
A nonprofit is training high school kids to be caddies. And already, they've had quite the week at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Many of the best golfers in the world are competing in the first-ever 3M Open -- and CBS Sports is on-site to cover it all.
Fans' experience at the 3M Open was a success despite the hot weather.
The best golfers in the world and their fans will be keeping an eye on the weather in the Twin Cities Thursday.
The 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine is about the PGA Tour. But it's also about the vision of Hollis Cavner, the man in the middle of everything that is golf.
The PGA Tour is returning to Minnesota for the first time in 50 years with the 3M Open set to tee off on Thursday.
Green held her nerve to the end, hitting 8-iron to 15 feet for a pivotal birdie on the 16th hole, and getting up-and-down from a bunker on the 18th hole.
Green matched pars and birdies with Jutanugarn for seven straight holes and was on the verge of building a four-shot lead when she stood over a 6-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole.
The is the third major tournament of the year for the LPGA, and the fifth time the state of Minnesota has hosted a major women's golf championship.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
The man injured in a shootout with a St. Paul police officer on Thursday afternoon died of his injuries Friday.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
A letter sent on behalf of Muslim families in St. Louis Park threatens legal action unless parents are notified and allow their children to opt out of classroom discussions about sexuality and LGBTQ+ topics.
A cat-themed cafe in the Twin Cities says the same crook is behind two recent break-ins, and both were caught on camera.
Urban League says these laptops will help families finish homework receive telehealth and connect with community resources.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
Nashke Native Games, founded by local educator Tony Drews, aims to make entertaining games that are focused on teaching and preserving the Ojibwe language and culture.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
Urban League says these laptops will help families finish homework receive telehealth and connect with community resources.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
The holidays are here and they can pose some challenges for people, especially our older neighbors. Santa's Senior Helpers is an agency making life easier and less lonely for seniors.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Late Thursday, prosecutors formally charged President Joe Biden's son with evading federal taxes.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Two House Democrats have faced censure votes this fall.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
A cat-themed cafe in the Twin Cities says the same crook is behind two recent break-ins, and both were caught on camera.
Video shows a suspect fleeing the scene on foot after a trooper pursuit in the south metro early Friday morning.
The son of a former Minnesota state representative was indicted by a federal jury Thursday on drug- and firearm-related charges following a crash earlier this year that claimed the lives of five young women.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Timberwolves clinch best record in the NBA thanks to their latest five-game winning streak.
Elijah Hawkins scored 12 points with 11 assists and Minnesota overcame a 15-point halftime deficit and the loss of leading scorer Dawson Garcia to beat Nebraska 76-65.
Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours. Click here for the full story.
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
There will be some snow over the weekend, but overall, temps will remain well above average.
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.
Snow showers move into northwestern Minnesota this evening. A second storm Saturday morning will pass to our south. Snow amounts will be minimal (coating-1"), but could make roads icy. Snow wraps up for all by Saturday night
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says enjoy Friday's warmth, because a wintry feel returns this weekend.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we may break a 33-year-old record for warmth Friday.
The pastry team makes the complex bread every November and December.
Artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle describes the Christmas production.
There will be some snow over the weekend, but overall, temps will remain well above average.
The commission choosing the new state symbols landed on a loon design to be the new state seal.
Why are Americans still feeling bad about the economy, despite a positive jobs report?