Latest Minnesota Headlines

2nd Man Pleads Guilty In Mankato AssaultLess than a week before his trial was set to begin, a man has pleaded guilty to assault in a Mankato fight that left a man seriously injured.
Wis. Girl, 17, Unaware Of Pregnancy Gives Birth In BathroomRacine police say their investigation into a report of an abandoned newborn has changed. Lt. Aldred Days says the Tuesday incident is now being handled as a "rescue run."
Police: Woman Drove 2 Kids To School While DrunkA 55-year-old Eden Prairie woman was arrested last Friday for driving drunk while dropping two children off at their elementary school in Minnetonka, according to police.
St. Paul Police: 9-Year-old Boy Is MissingSt. Paul police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing child. According to police, a 9-year-old named Juelz Calvin Fant has been missing since Tuesday.
Mpls. Man Shot & Wounded By Police Found Guilty Of Gun ChargeA Minneapolis man has been found guilty of being a felon in possession of a gun in an incident where he was shot and wounded by police, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Republican Lawmakers Move To Restrict Transgender Bathroom UseMinnesota Republicans are moving to restrict transgender residents' use of bathrooms and locker rooms.

Latest Sports Headlines

Why The Oklahoma Sooners Will Represent The West Region In The Final FourThe No. 2 seeded Oklahoma Sooners are going to end up in the Final Four and here's why.
Timberwolves Sign Greg Smith For Rest Of SeasonThe Minnesota Timberwolves announced Wednesday that forward/center Greg Smith has been signed for the rest of the season.
4 Choices For The Vikings With The No. 23 PickIt's another important year in the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. The team is coming off winning an NFC North Division title, but the Vikings are looking to take another step after a crushing loss in the divisional playoffs.
Why The Virginia Cavaliers Will Represent The Midwest Region In The Final FourThe Cavaliers have looked very impressive the first two games. Can it continue on the road to Houston?
Kaler Announces Search Firm, Committee For Gophers ADUniversity of Minnesota President Eric Kaler announced Wednesday that the school has retained the Turnkey Search firm to assist in the hire of its next athletic director.
Spanarkel: A Number One Seed Will Go Down And Not Make Final FourCBS Sports college basketball analyst Jim Spanarkel has been just as confused by the results of this tournament as anyone else, but he does think one of the number one seeds will go down.

Best Of Minnesota

Best Easter Brunches In MinnesotaCelebrate Easter Sunday with brunch at one of these local restaurants.
Best Places For Easter Baskets In MinnesotaHere are ideas for candy-free and candy-filled Easter baskets, customized or ready-made.
5 Things In Minnesota That Exist Nowhere Else In The USYou can only see these things in Minnesota!
How To Co-Parent After A DivorceRaising a child after divorce doesn't have to be a struggle. Wendy Paris, author of "Splitopia: Dispatches From Today's Good Divorce And How To Part Well," shares her tips for a healthy co-parenting relationship.
Best Spring Festivals Near MinnesotaSpring is full of festivity in Minnesota!
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl's Top 5 Breakfast Hash RecipesI know people who make corned beef just to get the leftovers for hash. But hash is in-and-of-itself fantastic, so here are a couple non-corned beef recipes too!

WCCO Blogs

Bite Of Minnesota: Glazed Ham With Pepper JellyWith Easter less than a week away, the food publications are loading us up with recipe and meal ideas. I can't complain too much because I'm also going to share "The Perfect Recipe For Your Easter Gathering!" While my recipe is for a delicious ham, I've seen an abundance of lamb recipes recently. Is that a thing? Do families serve rack of lamb for Easter? If so, that sounds tasty but a little bit advanced, at least for me.
Tap Talk: Nutmeg Brewhouse Brings Craft Beer To South SuburbsBeer enthusiasts living and visiting south of the metro area now have a new – and well-needed -- option for craft brew: Nutmeg Brewhouse in Burnsville.
MNfusion: Macy's Showcases America's Beauty In Annual Flower ShowSpring has sprung, which means it's time for the annual Macy's Flower Show! Each year, Bachman's transforms the 8th floor auditorium into a luscious garden, filled with bold plants, bright colors and big smells.
Guy On A Bike: To Stop Or Not To StopWhenever I write about cyclists sharing the road with motorized traffic, I inevitably receive comments or emails about a blatant lack of respect for the law by cyclists. Riders are, after all, considered traffic and subject to the same laws as motorists. This includes stopping at both stop signs and stop lights; often cited by critics of absconding cyclists as one of the laws most frequently abused.
Mike's Mix: Kentucky SonEvery Saturday, Mike Augustyniak finds the best mixologists in town to see what they're stirring up. This week, he heads to Parlour to try a Kentucky-style whiskey sour.
MNfusion: Ordway Announces 2016 – 2017 SeasonThe Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2016-2017 theatrical season on Tuesday, March 15. After a successful 30th celebration, the St. Paul theater is bringing a collection of classical and modern shows for the following year.

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