Boy dies after going underwater in Bloomington pond; man rescued
A boy is dead after going underwater in a Bloomington, Minnesota, pond on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
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A boy is dead after going underwater in a Bloomington, Minnesota, pond on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
The search for a man who an individual said fell through the ice near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis has been suspended until Saturday. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened around 4 p.m. on the Mississippi River.
A large number of law enforcement personnel were seen by the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus on Friday afternoon. Crews were sawing through the ice on the body of water, though it wasn't immediately known why.
Minnesota revised coach P.J. Fleck's contract to include an annual raise and additional incentives, a move approved by the university's board of regents on Thursday.
The junior guard on the Gopher women's basketball team has already hit 57 three-pointers this season, with five games left in the regular season.
The Gopher women's basketball team is on a six-game winning streak with a recent upset over then-No. 10 Iowa under their belt. Tonight, they're back home facing Nebraska. WCCO's Marielle Mohs sat down with a key contributor to their roster, who is one of the best 3-point shooters in the country right now.
A hearing in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday about fraud in Minnesota took a heated turn between University of Minnesota professor Eric Schwartz and Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
A dramatic debate took place between a University of Minnesota professor and Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Tuesday. Reg Chapman spoke with the professor about the spar over fraud.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
David "Diggy" Coit scored 20 of his 28 in the final 13-plus minutes, including the game's final seven points, to help Maryland beat Minnesota 67-62.
A dozen demonstrators were arrested Thursday night outside a Minneapolis hotel believed to be housing federal immigration officers, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Grace Grocholski scored 21 points, Mara Braun added 16 and Minnesota beat No. 10 Iowa 91-85 on Thursday night for its fifth straight victory.
Eight Minnesota Wild players have been named to an Olympic team for the 2026 Winter Games; seven will play. Defenseman Brock Faber is one of just two on the U.S. roster with Olympic experience.
Faculty members say Crisis Ready Media is meant to prepare students without pressuring them into unsafe situations, while reinforcing professional judgment and ethical responsibility.
As the world watches the events unfolding in the streets of Minneapolis, journalism students at the University of Minnesota focus on learning new lessons. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner explain.
Two Woodbury sisters competed for rival dance teams in college. Now, they're reuniting on the same team as professionals.
Freddie Dilione V had 25 points and Kayden Mingo scored with one second left as Penn State snapped an eight-game losing streak by extending Minnesota's skid to seven with a 77-75 victory.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents says it approved a mediated agreement with Fairview and M Physicians on Friday.
The Gopher women's gymnastics season is off to a strong start, with two major upsets against No. 6 Arkansas and No. 10 Michigan. Now, the Gophers are climbing in the national rankings.
The Gopher women's gymnastics season is off to a strong start with two major upsets and they're climbing in the national rankings. In this week's WoMN in Sports, Marielle Mohs shows us what's leading to all this success.
East Ridge standout Cedric Tomes will play basketball at the University of Minnesota next year. As Mike Max reports, he's enjoying one more basketball and football season with his buddies and following a family of athletes along the way in the meantime. Plus, see highlights from a rivalry game between two of the state's top teams in girls hockey in the Jan. 23, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally.
It's become a familiar scene at hotels where protesters believe federal agents are staying.
Physics and fun aren't two words you usually would put together. But at the University of Minnesota Physics Force Show, they're ready to show you science isn't scary — it's actually entertaining.
John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points and made five 3-pointers, Bruce Thornton had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime.
Thousands of students will return to Minnesota's largest university for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday.
