Brooks' Long Run Leads Gophers Past Purdue 41-13
Shannon Brooks ran for 176 yards and changed the game with a 71-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter to help Minnesota break out of its offensive funk with a 41-13 blowout at Purdue.
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Shannon Brooks ran for 176 yards and changed the game with a 71-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter to help Minnesota break out of its offensive funk with a 41-13 blowout at Purdue.
Minnesota's two public college systems say they have emergency plans in place for each campus and campus-wide alert systems to warn students, faculty and staff in the event of a shooting or other emergency. The University of Minnesota system and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say campus emergency plans are reviewed and communicated to faculty and students.
Nine-year-old Lexi from Forest Lake asks: Why can you see the moon during the day? "My first reaction is, 'Why not?'" University of Minnesota astrophysicist Terry Jones said. "It's lit up by the sun and when it's up in the sky, you can see it whether it's day or night."
The University of Minnesota approved a $166-million sports facility for its athletics department and 725 athletes Friday morning.
For Purdue seniors Frankie Williams and Danny Anthrop, it's time to dump the moral victories in exchange for a real one. That opportunity will come Saturday, when the Boilermakers (1-4, 0-1 Big Ten) play Minnesota (3-2, 0-1) in Ross-Ade Stadium, where third-year Purdue coach Darrell Hazell is 0-8 in Big Ten games.
What does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Good Question.
University researchers say a parasite is attacking fish in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Nick Phelps' team at the University of Minnesota is trying to learn more about the parasite, which dissolves the muscles of fish.
There are several great pet-related events this weekend in the Twin Cities, kicking off with one dedicated to an often overlooked pet. Urban Tails Pet Supply in south Minneapolis is hosting two notable events this weekend, beginning Friday evening with Hoppy Hour!
The push for a later start time for St. Paul High Schools has hit another road block. This time around the main setback is transportation.
Minnesota Gophers coach Jerry Kill opened uncertainty at quarterback when he pulled junior Mitch Leidner in the second half of last week's 27-0 loss at Northwestern. As Minnesota (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten) prepares for an important game at Purdue on Saturday, Kill is keeping his decision on his starter private.
Local burger favorite, Blue Door Pub, is working on its third restaurant. According to the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, the restaurant will be located just north of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.
Unbeaten and on the rise, No. 16 Northwestern would like to stay that way now that Big Ten play is about to begin.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed safety Brock Vereen to their practice squad. Vereen joined the Vikings on Thursday, two days after he was cut by the Chicago Bears. The former University of Minnesota standout was drafted in the fourth round last year by the Bears, starting four games and grabbing one interception.
The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday the Twin Cities campus received the 2015 Active Minds Health Campus Award.
A preseason coaches poll released Monday shows that the University of Minnesota men's hockey team is predicted to finish second in the Big Ten this season. The Gophers are the two-time defending champions of the Big Ten in the regular season.
Shannon Brooks rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns — the last a 3-yard plunge with 30 seconds remaining — to lift Minnesota to a 27-24 victory over Ohio on Saturday.
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill says he had to put his psychologist's hat earlier this week after his team's previous game against Kent State.
Language immersion programs have been growing in Minnesota as more and more parents want their kids to learn another language. There were fewer than 30 programs in the state just ten years ago, and now there are more than 70.
In Wayzata, a proposal to move the high school start time back from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. is getting some unexpected opposition.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was the victim of an assault and attempted robbery early Saturday morning on the University of Minnesota campus. University of Minnesota police were called at about 1 a.m. Saturday to a report of an attempted robbery that had occurred on Oak Street near the McNamara Alumni Center.
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner says his confidence hasn't wavered even as fans clamor for a change. Leidner spoke Tuesday as the Golden Gophers prepare to host Ohio on Saturday.
During Sunday night's Emmy Awards, host Andy Samberg gave out a working password to HBO Now, the cable network's standalone streaming service. That password worked Sunday night, but was turned off by Monday morning. So, what are the password rules for streaming video services? Good Question.
The Gophers got their biggest local recruit in about a decade on Monday, as Hopkins star guard Amir Coffey announced he will accept a scholarship to Minnesota and play for the Gophers next year. Coffey is the top rated player in Minnesota's high school senior class and is a consensus top-50 player nationally.
It's no secret that the craft beer scene has exploded in Minnesota. So much so, that the number of breweries in the state has surpassed the number Minnesota had prior to prohibition.
Officers took Joseph Leonard Jennings, 31, into custody Tuesday afternoon. According to police, he grabbed a woman from behind and groped her as she walked along the 2500 block of Delaware Street.
The Chicago Law Department said it has collected $440,000 from bus companies that brought thousands of migrants from the southern border to Chicago.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a man in the leg in north Minneapolis and then lying about the attack was arrested in Texas Friday morning, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Austin, Minnesota seriously injured a 10-year-old riding a bike, police say.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
Thieves are on the prowl once again, prompting police in the Twin Cities to provide a warning on how to protect yourself.
Those close to Gabriel Arrazola Perez, known as Gabe for short, said the 44-year-old who lived in St. Paul was a master barber with a love of Mexican art.
Burnsville police say 53-year-old John Kapaun went missing on Tuesday and are asking for the community's help to find him.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
A person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Austin, Minnesota seriously injured a 10-year-old riding a bike, police say.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
A Minnesota school bus driver has pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing child sexual abuse material as part of a proposed deal with prosecutors.
Steven Thal has spent decades in immigration court. Recently, he said he shed a rare tear as a judge denied asylum to a family who say they came to Minnesota to escape sexual violence and extortion.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
Sources say a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire has been reached between the two countries.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
Thieves are on the prowl once again, prompting police in the Twin Cities to provide a warning on how to protect yourself.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Davis Martin allowed one run on two hits over six innings to win his sixth straight decision as the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Both QBs spoke to the media this week as the Vikings begin organized team activities, the first real chance for the team to get on to the field together in the offseason.
Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81.
Munetaka Murakami went 2 for 4 with a solo homer. His 20 home runs are tied with Gary Sánchez (New York Yankees, 2015-16) and Wally Berger (Boston Braves, 1930) for second in MLB history through 55 career games.
Mahtomedi baseball has played in the state championship game six times over the last ten years, and won three of them. This season, trying to go back-to-back.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
It’s still feeling like summer out there, though an air quality alert is in effect.
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.
High pressure still sits over the Great Lakes keeping our dry, warm pattern in place as we head into the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Aside from air quality concerns, it will be a warm day, with highs in the upper 80s.
An air quality alert will be in effect Friday in the Twin Cities for ozone pollution as summerlike warmth rolls on.
It’s still feeling like summer out there, though an air quality alert is in effect.
Police responded and located two victims who were then transported to Hennepin Healthcare.
This time of year is peak time for bridal and baby shower season as well as time for backyard patio parties, so why not impress your guests with seasonal cocktails or mocktails? Stephanie Payne, founder of Every Sip, explains.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a man in the leg in north Minneapolis and then lying about the attack was arrested in Texas Friday morning, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
President of Twin Cities in Motion Dean Orton shares a preview of the event.