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Lynx get their seventh straight victory, beating Sparks 82-67 in Los Angeles
Bridget Carleton scored 16 points, Dorka Juhasz added 15 and the short-handed Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-67.
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Bridget Carleton scored 16 points, Dorka Juhasz added 15 and the short-handed Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-67.
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.
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.
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.
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.
.Alanna Smith scored 18 points, Kayla McBride had 16 points and eight assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 100-86 on Tuesday night.
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.
Caitlin Clark has been involved in several physical plays to start her WNBA career and Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides believes some of the fouls against the high-profile rookie have crossed the line.
Kayla McBride hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Napheesa Collier added 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 87-76.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will make its debut in January and pay players the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history.
The Minnesota Twins now have two players heading to the All-Star Game, with Willi Castro being named a replacement for the injured Jose Altuve on Thursday.
One of three women representing Team USA in the marathon is St. Francis native, Dakotah Lindwurm.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox finally beat the Minnesota Twins, 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Somak Sarkar pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of unauthorized computer access last month.
Minnesota Vikings fans seeking an offseason fix now have some relief, as Netflix's "Receiver" docuseries featuring Justin Jefferson was released Wednesday.
Bridget Carleton scored 16 points, Dorka Juhasz added 15 and the short-handed Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-67.
Minnesota's game at the Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain.
Brooks Lee and Manuel Margot drove in runs in the 11th inning and the Minnesota Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 8-6.
The Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., the team announced on Monday.
Sara Fohrenkamm is one of seven Minnesota artists selected to take part in Project Snowy, debuting her "snowys" all across town.
When a driver struck a boy on a bicycle in Maplewood last week, authorities say the boy's father and a group of bystanders performed a heroic feat to get him out from under the vehicle.
Mike Lindell's MyPillow could face eviction from another one of its Twin Cities buildings after a landlord's lawsuit alleged the company is behind nearly $450,000 in rent payments.
"All involved parties have been identified and accounted for," police said. "They knew each other before the incident."
The park board says it will not return to the bargaining table until the union allows members to vote on its latest offer.
WCCO's great summer road trip is back! To kick things off, AJ Hilton and Amelia Santaniello headed 200 miles north to Deer River in Itasca County.
The Minnesota State Patrol trooper who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an Owatonna High School cheerleader in May had a record of reckless driving while on duty, according to his personnel file.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
A new study finds some communities feel the summer heat more than others.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
Universities of Wisconsin leaders have approved pay raises for eight of the system's 13 chancellors as well as bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
A defiant President Biden sought to allay fears, telling reporters, "I've gotta finish this job, because there's so much at stake."
There’s renewed support For President Biden's presidential bid, as an A-list celebrity joins the ranks of Democratic lawmakers asking him to drop out of the race.
There’s renewed support For President Biden's presidential bid, as an A-list celebrity joins the ranks of Democratic lawmakers asking him to drop out of the race.
Project 2025, a blueprint for the next Republican president, proposes major economic changes that could impact millions of Americans.
The law sets new standards for when courts can terminate parental rights and orders them to place a child with a willing and able relative before foster care, among other provisions.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
Minnesotans and other Midwesterners hardest hit by flooding have been forced to move everything that's still dry out of their homes. Using canoes, they sloshed through the waters with their belongings including family photos and videos.
There's a new state program to help first-time home buyers with their down payments.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
The Minnesota State Patrol trooper who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an Owatonna High School cheerleader in May had a record of reckless driving while on duty, according to his personnel file.
"All involved parties have been identified and accounted for," police said. "They knew each other before the incident."
Somak Sarkar pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of unauthorized computer access last month.
Charges have been announced in connection to fireworks incidents occurring over the Fourth of July weekend in Minneapolis.
The officer says "Working the street, being real with people and bonding with your community is an opportunity to hone those skills. Also, it doesn't hurt to have the gift of gab."
Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota have submitted petitions.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
A team at Brigham Young University looked at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
A Minnesota filmmaker is living out some of his childhood dreams while working on a new documentary film, and doing so alongside "Star Trek" star William Shatner.
Minnesota Vikings fans seeking an offseason fix now have some relief, as Netflix's "Receiver" docuseries featuring Justin Jefferson was released Wednesday.
The viewing is scheduled for July 27 — the day the movie originally came out in theaters — from 4 to 8 p.m.
The Minnesota Twins now have two players heading to the All-Star Game, with Willi Castro being named a replacement for the injured Jose Altuve on Thursday.
One of three women representing Team USA in the marathon is St. Francis native, Dakotah Lindwurm.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox finally beat the Minnesota Twins, 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Somak Sarkar pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of unauthorized computer access last month.
Minnesota Vikings fans seeking an offseason fix now have some relief, as Netflix's "Receiver" docuseries featuring Justin Jefferson was released Wednesday.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
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.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Iowa officials say record flooding and powerful tornadoes in the spring caused $130 million in infrastructure damage.
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.
The heat from Friday will stretch into the weekend, with storms possible Saturday night.
Thursday and Friday will be dry, and the weekend ahead will be hot and humid.
We’ll stay dry on Thursday evening and Friday, and Minnesota will likely hit 90 degrees this weekend.
WCCO's AJ Hilton and Amelia Santaniello report to us from Deer Lake where they're planning on having some fun at the bowling alley.
The heat from Friday will stretch into the weekend, with storms possible Saturday night.
WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with local Tik Tok content creators and business owners about how the possible app ban will effect their livelihood.
WCCO's Jonah Kaplan takes up north where emergency responders are helping a community outside of Duluth to dig out from damages caused by intense flood waters.
Thursday and Friday will be dry, and the weekend ahead will be hot and humid.