Richard Pitino Gears Up To Play Against Dad In Season Opener
Ever challenge your dad to a game of horse in the driveway? Well, that's kind of what it'll be like for Richard Pitino Friday night, only on a slightly bigger scale.
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Ever challenge your dad to a game of horse in the driveway? Well, that's kind of what it'll be like for Richard Pitino Friday night, only on a slightly bigger scale.
Aside from Wisconsin-Nebraska, the Minnesota-Ohio State game is the one with the most obvious Big Ten title implications. The Gophers play both Nebraska and Wisconsin after this weekend, so all is not lost even if they fall to Ohio State.
Just days away from the season opener in Puerto Rico, University of Minnesota basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Wednesday that four players signed national letters of intent to join the Gophers in 2015. Highlighting the class is DeLaSalle point guard Jarvis Johnson, the top senior in Minnesota and the current favorite to win Mr. Basketball.
Old man winter threw a big wrench in not only state playoffs, but also Saturday's Gopher game at TCF Bank Stadium. While the playing surface is heated, seating areas are not, so all that snow has to be removed one row at a time.
A new sensing device invented at the University of Minnesota could revolutionize the way doctors detect serious illnesses, like cancer and heart disease. The hand-held device, known as z-Lab, makes the process so simple; a patient could someday have the tests done during a routine checkup and have the results in 15 minutes.
It's guarded optimism for the Gopher football team. They are hoping to pull off an upset against Ohio State at home at 11 a.m. Saturday. But they have confidence coming off of the blow out over Iowa, and, as Mike Max explains, they have confidence because of a tight end that's quite a weapon.
The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday that two University of Minnesota players have been named "Stars of the Week" after the Gophers swept Notre Dame last weekend in non-conference action. Taylor Cammarata was named the First Star of the Week after recording five points in two wins over the Irish. He had two assists in the Gophers' 5-0 win Friday night and added three more in Sunday's 4-2 victory.
After a 5-0 win Friday night, the No. 1-ranked University of Minnesota men's hockey team completed a weekend sweep of Notre Dame Sunday with a 4-2 win at Mariucci Arena. The Gophers (7-1-0) scored three first-period goals in the win. They also extended their home winning streak, the longest currently in college hockey, to 17 games.
Two University of Minnesota students were allegedly robbed and assault near campus early Friday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Friday near the intersection of 6th Street SE and 12th Avenue SE.
There's no bigger fan cheering for the University of Minnesota to bring home the bacon this weekend than "Goldy Gopher." That's why we wanted to learn more about him. As it turns, out Minnesota was tabbed the "Gopher State" in 1857 in a political cartoon.
After his first career hat trick on Saturday, Justin Kloos of the University of Minnesota hockey team was named the Second Star of the Week by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday. Kloos, of Lakeville, netted a hat trick against St. Cloud State to lead the Gophers to a 4-3 victory in overtime after Minnesota lost to the Huskies in St. Cloud 4-1 on Friday night.
The University of Minnesota says six suspects were arrested following a robbery and assault of two victims on the East Bank campus early Saturday morning.
Many who have studied American Indian culture say the term "redskin" is not only racist, but it is specifically tied to eliminating Indians from the land and exterminating them like animals.
One of the two people accused of killing a University of Minnesota student has been arrested again. Ashley Conrade was taken into custody for violating the terms of her release, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Owners of the iPhone 6 registered more than 1 million credit cards on Apple Pay in the first three days the service was offered. The app lets people pay for goods with their phone. In theory, when enough stores sign up, you won't have to carry a credit card. For many people, cash has already been replaced by credit.
For many, recalling college years may bring back fond memories. But if you think hard enough, you may recall some dark days as well. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota hosted a special event to help with those dark days called Cirque De-Stress.
The logo and mascot for Washington's NFL team has been at the center of protests in the past. David Glass of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media is one of the offended sees the name "Redskins" as discriminatory and harmful. "We're not mascots and its time for the 'R' word to go," Glass said.
In Richard Pitino's second season as Minnesota's coach, both he and the Gophers ought to be all the better for it. The players know his strategy, his personality and his expectations. He has learned their strengths and weaknesses, grasped the culture of the market and the program and figured out the routines of the job.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus was ranked as the 29th best global university, according to a study done by U.S. News & World Report. The study, released Tuesday, ranks the U of M at number nine among U.S. public institutions and number three among Big Ten Conference public schools.
University of Minnesota men's hockey senior Travis Boyd was honored by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday after the Gophers swept Bemidji State in their first home series of the season. Boyd was named the league's First Star of the Week after collecting four points over the two games in the series.
Good question: When will and Ebola vaccine arrive?
University of Minnesota Regent and retired Cargill executive David M. Larson has died at age 70, the university said Monday. Larson's family said he died Saturday after a brief illness, according to the university. Larson, of Wayzata, was in his second term as a regent.
In his first season, University of Minnesota basketball coach Richard Pitino found out right away you can make a lot of friends in the Twin Cities by winning. Pitino put together a roster in his first season of many unknown players and finished with a school-record 25 wins as Minnesota went onto win the NIT after just missing the NCAA Tournament.
A new apple from the University of Minnesota could extend the fall apple picking season. University of Minnesota researchers developed a new type of apple that would ripen in August, one month ahead of most apple varieties.
Illinois turned to its much-criticized defense Saturday for a late touchdown and a defensive stand that delivered a 28-24 win over Minnesota.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the world's first and, arguably, most successful televangelist. At his peak, millions watched him. This week, Sheen takes one step closer to sainthood.
More than nine months after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis, a memorial at the site of his death continues to draw visitors and serve as a place for reflection.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the world's first and, arguably, most successful televangelist. At his peak, millions watched him. This week, Sheen takes one step closer to sainthood.
More than nine months after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis, a memorial at the site of his death continues to draw visitors and serve as a place for reflection.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life following a single-vehicle crash Monday in southeastern Minnesota.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
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.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
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.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
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.
Roughly 20 people signed up to speak, including rideshare drivers who see Waymos as a threat to their livelihoods.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
The wrenching, heartbreaking testimony echoed through the Congressional hearing room, pulling listeners back to the raw moments of January when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed.
Monae Johnson refused in 2022 to say whether Joe Biden had won the 2020 election. Four years later, South Dakota's top election official is crossing party lines to endorse the Democrat running to replace her.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
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.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Vance Boelter, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what authorities called a politically motivated attack, is due back in court later this month.
Officials south of the Twin Cities say they're investigating anonymous threats at Lakeville South High School and Lakeville North High School Tuesday.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
The wrenching, heartbreaking testimony echoed through the Congressional hearing room, pulling listeners back to the raw moments of January when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
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.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
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.
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.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
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.
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Temperatures are slightly below average, and it's starting to feel like fall.
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.
Wednesday still looks nice locally, if breezy at times. Showers and a few storms develop to the west late in the day, linger into early Thursday, then gradually fall apart, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
It'll be a sunny Tuesday with cool overnight temperatures.
The autumnal equinox hits at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday in Minneapolis, capping a sunny day with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Lows then dip into the upper 30s in spots, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A shooting near a west-central Minnesota park left two men dead.
Roughly 20 people signed up to speak, including rideshare drivers who see Waymos as a threat to their livelihoods.
Temperatures are slightly below average, and it's starting to feel like fall.
After turning down invites for years, a Minnesota designer showed her work at NYFW.
Sheen, who is the world’s first and arguably most successful televangelist, got his start in the Twin Cities.