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History was made in Minnesota over the weekend when 13,316 people attended the home opener for Minnesota's PWHL team. The history-making moment made a big impact on the little girls who watching.
The PWHL have set a second attendance record in just five days.
The Pro Women's Hockey League, PWHL, started their season on New Year's Day, and Team Minnesota faces off against Boston on Wednesday.
Minnesota's new pro women's hockey team has a new coach just days before its inaugural season kicks off.
Senior defender Carly Humphrey has played hockey since she was little.
For the first overall pick in this new Professional Women's Hockey League draft, there's an appreciation. Taylor Heise didn't have to face the grind that most women's pro hockey players did.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
It's a new season with a foreign feeling. This August, four Gustavus women's hockey players were in a car accident. One player, Jori Jones, did not survive.
Olympian and former Gopher hockey player Natalie Darwitz will serve as the general manager of the new Minnesota women's professional hockey team.
Margo Biestuzheva and her mother left behind everything they knew after fleeing their homeland, but a hockey team has helped them feel at home in Minneapolis.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
A ban on pickleball at a Maple Grove park is uniting neighbors who want it back.
Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite imagery.
Eight wins in row and a wave of momentum. The Twins have winning record for the first time this season.
On the popular social media app TikTok, teenagers are sharing videos of school-issued Chromebooks spewing smoke in what's being called the "Chromebook challenge."
A ban on pickleball at a Maple Grove park is uniting neighbors who want it back.
On the popular social media app TikTok, teenagers are sharing videos of school-issued Chromebooks spewing smoke in what's being called the "Chromebook challenge."
"If someone is calling 911 in another part of our city, but all our cops are dealing with 400 cars, that's a problem for us," said Rabe.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police say two women, a man and a 13-year-old were taken to the hospital as a result of the attack.
Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite imagery.
In Kohler's final season coaching, she banked her 1,000th win with the Alexandria Cardinals.
The Little Falls community is urging school administrators to reconsider closing one of the district's three elementary schools.
A central Minnesota man was injured last week when he fell from his tractor and the machine ran him over, authorities said.
Ozone is the main concern that is causing an air quality alert Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says — but what exactly is ozone?
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
A Minnesota small business owner is getting a brief reprieve thanks to a 90-day tariff pause between the United States and China, but the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
As of Monday, there is just one week left in Minnesota's legislative session, and there is still no deal at the State Capitol.
The Little Falls community is urging school administrators to reconsider closing one of the district's three elementary schools.
Only one week left in Session 2025, and there is still no deal at the Minnesota Capitol. Legislative leaders admit they are getting close to the time where staff will not have time to process the bills before next Monday's midnight deadline.
A Minnesota community is urging school administrators to reconsider closing one of the district's three elementary schools. As Jonah Kaplan reports, the superintendent in Little Falls warns of a long term concern that more money can't solve.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police in Mounds View, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Sunday evening.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Officials say a physical altercation at a park in Apple Valley left an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to the face.
The officer who was attacked with the knife fired one round from their handgun, and the bullet hit the man in the arm
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
Federal funding cuts to mental health resources is leaving some Minnesotans in a lurch, unsure of whether or not they'll continue to have access to therapeutic and social services.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this might surprise you, but Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.
Minnesota adults with autism are thriving in the workplace.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.
The St. Paul Saints may be in for a rebrand after comedian John Oliver called out the team on his show "Last Week Tonight."
Mental health advocates say stories like "Thunderbolts*" are helping break stereotypes and making emotional struggles more relatable, especially for fans who grew up feeling misunderstood.
A ban on pickleball at a Maple Grove park is uniting neighbors who want it back.
Eight wins in row and a wave of momentum. The Twins have winning record for the first time this season.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
In Kohler's final season coaching, she banked her 1,000th win with the Alexandria Cardinals.
English soccer legend David Beckman is calling out Minnesota United FC for pouring salt on the wounds of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF after their 4-1 loss to the Loons on Saturday at St. Paul's Allianz Field.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
If you have student loans or are about to get them, things are changing.
Student loans from the application process to the payback are changing. In Talking Points, what borrowers need to know if they've defaulted and the future of loans.
Part of Minnesota's taxpayer funding has gone towards funding private schools since 1969, but now with a looming budget deficit Gov. Tim Walz is considering cutting funds.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
The reopening of the fishing season has many wondering what the best conditions for fishing actually are – not only weather conditions, but even down to the hour of the day.
The first 100 days are a presidential milestone and a benchmark that dates back almost a century.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
NEXT Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a fire watch is in effect for the majority of Minnesota on Tuesday, with low humidity around 15% and wind gusts around 35 mph.
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.
Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite imagery.
Air quality issues and the risk for fires are expected to linger over the next few days, according to NEXT Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
It stays windy and warm the next few days in the Twin Cities, with more air quality issues as well as fire danger, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
NEXT Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a fire watch is in effect for the majority of Minnesota on Tuesday, with low humidity around 15% and wind gusts around 35 mph.
From emails to bank accounts to streaming services, it seems like everything requires a password nowadays. WCCO's Jeff Wagner speaks with an IT expert on how to securely remember a password.
Pickleball problems in Maple Grove are leading to conflict off the court. WCCO's David Schuman shows how a ban is uniting neighbors who want it back.
Three wildfires are burning across northeastern Minnesota, and now the governor is calling on the National Guard to help fight the flames.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.