Gopher volleyball enters stretch of home matches with added motivation
After a pair of tough losses this weekend, Gopher volleyball is ready for a stretch of matches at home, still against opponents that are hungry for a win against a top-25 team.
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After a pair of tough losses this weekend, Gopher volleyball is ready for a stretch of matches at home, still against opponents that are hungry for a win against a top-25 team.
The win over back-to-back national champion Texas was Minnesota's first victory over a top-ranked team since 2019. But the question for head coach Keegan Cook becomes: "can you respond to a good performance with great motivation?"
For the first time in five years, Gopher women's volleyball took down the No. 1-ranked team in the country.
After a season-opening loss last week, the Gopher football team now turns to it's next opponent Rhode Island, looking for the first win of the year.
Gopher women's volleyball fell in their season opener to No. 5-ranked Stanford on Sunday afternoon but not without showing tenacity and growth compared to the end of last season.
Two serious injuries sidelined a Gopher for her freshman year, but Caroline Birdsell is back after an unforgettable debut.
The wait is over for Minnesota volleyball fans, as the 2024 season officially kicks off this weekend.
Noah Burnette made four field goals and hit the go-ahead 45-yarder with 1:44 left to lift North Carolina past Minnesota 19-17.
Minnesota running back Darius Taylor was ruled out of the season opener against North Carolina because of a leg injury suffered in practice two weeks ago.
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback with his quick mastery of the offense and natural leadership ability.
One is already a winner on the PGA Tour, the other still an amateur. On Tuesday, Ben Warian and Erik Van Rooyen played a practice round together.
A mass exodus of name, image and likeness (NIL) transfers has left the Gopher men's basketball team unrecognizable from last year.
This fall, Gopher football players will be wearing new uniforms for the first time in six seasons.
This season, Isabella McCauley became the first women's Gopher golfer in 36 years to play in back-to-back NCAAs.
Fesh off their national championship win, the Minnesota men's gymnastics tean learned they will lose their practice space in Cooke Hall, where they have been for about 85 years.
The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters.
Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to tighten their grip on the AL Central.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was "feeling pretty good" following his exit from Sunday's game due to a quad contusion, according to his head coach.
A man died after participating in an inline skater marathon this weekend in Duluth, and just weeks after becoming a father.
Optimistic Minnesota Twins fans can secure their tickets for the 2024 postseason starting Monday.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
Bridget Carleton scored 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 88-79 on Sunday to keep alive their slim chances at the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the third quarter of the 23-17 victory over San Francisco with a bruised right quadriceps.
Rookie Brooks Lee drove had five RBIs, Carlos Santana went 3 for 4 with a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 for just their fourth win in 12 games.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
Deputies in Hugo are searching for the person they believe assaulted and killed a woman.
A few months ago, Les Schrenk, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, made his first trip to Normandy, France in June. Earlier this month, he shared his thoughts on what he's calling a "once in a lifetime" experience.
Nay Thar was sentenced to three years probation last week for aiding and abetting first-degree property damage.
Over the last few months, an independent group called Effective Law Enforcement for All put together a four-year reform plan.
September has been a very dry month in Minnesota. Here's how it compares to the driest on record.
St. Cloud police are investigating a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man Sunday morning.
A North Mankato man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving drunk early Sunday after he escaped his SUV before it was struck by a Union Pacific train.
There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this season, plus another 54 projects to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.
A man died after participating in an inline skater marathon this weekend in Duluth, and just weeks after becoming a father.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he's sending three dozen state troopers to be stationed around Springfield schools.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Expected Federal Reserve rate cuts this week could mean relief for consumers.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
Deputies in Hugo are searching for the person they believe assaulted and killed a woman.
Nay Thar was sentenced to three years probation last week for aiding and abetting first-degree property damage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left a teen boy injured Monday afternoon.
One in four people deal with allergies every year.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Currently, there's a small indie film being shot down in southern Minnesota, one gearing up for production in Duluth and even a couple more indie films slated for the rest of the year.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters.
Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to tighten their grip on the AL Central.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was "feeling pretty good" following his exit from Sunday's game due to a quad contusion, according to his head coach.
A man died after participating in an inline skater marathon this weekend in Duluth, and just weeks after becoming a father.
Optimistic Minnesota Twins fans can secure their tickets for the 2024 postseason starting Monday.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Summer sticks around for the next couple of days, with humidity still up, temperatures in the mid-80s and lots of sunshine.
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.
Summer stays with us for the next two days, with temperatures still in the mid-80s, humidity and lots of sunshine.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another hot and humid day.
Summer stays with us for the next two days, with temperatures still in the mid-80s, humidity and lots of sunshine.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
Deputies in Hugo are searching for the person they believe assaulted and killed a woman.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another hot and humid day.
This late summer heat wave is making winter feel so far away, but it will be here before you know it. And now might be the time to get a head start on preparing. When is the best time of year to buy a snow blower? Jeff Wagner learned which season will save you money and hassle.