Patient's alleged fatal assault on hospital security guard draws murder charge
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Vikings will end season with noon game against Packers on Sunday
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
Six fall through ice while snowmobiling on Lake Vermilion, sheriff says
Six snowmobilers fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Sunday evening, and five of them had to be hospitalized, authorities said.
Road conditions across Minnesota slowly improving after snowstorm
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions were still challenging Monday morning.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will miss game vs. Lions with fractured hand
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his hand and will not play on Christmas Day against the Detroit Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.
Minnesota's biggest sports stories of 2025
In many ways, this year in Minnesota sports mirrored the most spectacular games. There were triumphs and trials, feats and foibles, delights and disasters.
No Pro Bowlers for Minnesota Vikings amid disappointing season
For the first time in more than a decade, the Pro Bowl roster lacks a single Minnesota Viking.
WCCO's most-read stories of 2025, month by month
There is no denying 2025 was a difficult year in Minnesota. A list of the biggest news stories is fraught with tragedy, attacks on the vulnerable and political division and dysfunction.
Minnesota, Wisconsin schools delay starts amid messy morning weather
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
McCarthy leaves Vikings' game against Giants with hand injury
J.J. McCarthy was knocked out of the Minnesota Vikings' game against the New York Giants on Sunday with an injury to his throwing hand. The team said he would not return.
Anoka-Hennepin educators vote to authorize strike, union says
Educators in Minnesota's largest school district have voted to authorize a strike, though the union representing them said they still hope to avoid one.
Federal agent hit by car, fires weapon at suspect in St. Paul, police say
A federal agent was hit by a vehicle in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday morning and subsequently fired their weapon, according to police.
Wolves coach Chris Finch fined after ejection against Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was tossed early in Friday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he now faces a fine for his conduct.
Minnesota road conditions worsening amid snow, wind and dropping temps
Road conditions across Minnesota are rapidly deteriorating as a winter storm moves through the state Thursday.
Teen boy charged in south metro school threats
A 16-year-old boy faces charges in connection with a series of threats against schools in the southern Twin Cities suburbs, court documents show.