Collier, Williams lead the Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
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Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday.
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Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 79-68.
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Kayla McBride had 30 points and four 3-pointers, Natisha Hiedeman scored 16 of a season-high 18 in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 86-79.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, Aliyah Boston had a double-double and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points with six assists to help the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74.
Bridget Carleton scored 16 points, Dorka Juhasz added 15 and the short-handed Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-67.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73.
Minnesota Lynx announced Tuesday that Head Coach Cheryl Reeve was named WNBA's Coach of the Month and two of its players were named 2024 WNBA All-Stars.
Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and New York used stellar defense in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-67.
Minessota picked up right where it left off in last year's playoffs and the Lynx are one of the top teams in the WNBA.
Reese broke a WNBA single-season record with her 10th straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks set the previous record in 2015.
Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.
Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner's Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty.
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Napheesa Collier scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx used a balanced attack to defeat the Atlanta Dream 68-55 for the fifth-straight win.
Fans are tuning in and buying tickets at rates not seen in decades. Despite that success, financial struggles remain for the league.
Kayla McBride scored 19 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 17 off the bench and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 90-78 on Monday night.
Kayla McBride hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 32 points, Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat Seattle 83-64 and snapped the Storm's six-game win streak.
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
Kahleah Copper buried a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, scoring 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx in Brittney Griner's return to the Mercury.
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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.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
Three Anoka police officers witnessed the object in the sky, with at least one of them reporting what they saw to Americans for Safe Aerospace.
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Three Anoka police officers witnessed the object in the sky, with at least one of them reporting what they saw to Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Gerald Patrick Heaney, 65, is facing two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
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The entire incident lasted less than 10 minutes, but left Prairie Hill Montessori school with a shattered door and quite the story to tell.
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.
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.
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.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
It is now a felony to groom a child in Minnesota. The legislation became law today following a WCCO Investigative series. A young woman came forward to share what she calls the grooming and sexual assault by her high school band director. Here's Jennifer Mayerle.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
The University of Minnesota is returning land from its Cloquet Forestry Center to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in what is being called a milestone moment for tribal relations in the state.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Grooming is now a felony in Minnesota. Legislation was introduced after a WCCO Investigative series. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle has the details on the bill.
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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.
Gerald Patrick Heaney, 65, is facing two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed a bill into law that makes grooming a felony in Minnesota, legislation introduced after a WCCO investigative series.
Through his attorney, O'Hara cited crime reductions and department rebuilding during his tenure but did not address the investigation that led to his resignation.
Council members say Mayor Jacob Frey kept them in the dark about investigations into Chief Brian O'Hara's alleged misconduct, even while renominating him for another term.
One of 15 people charged in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota that officials say pilfered more than $90 million in taxpayer money has been ruled a flight risk.
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.
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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.
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.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil redesigned uniforms at a fan event early next month.
White Sox RHP David Sandlin is slated to make his big league debut against Twins LHP Connor Prielipp in the third game of the four-game series.
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.
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Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
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.
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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.
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A small river town southeast of the Twin Cities was once home to a castle. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind “Gray’s Crazy Castle” and why its presence is still felt in Minneiska.
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