Yuen: Soccer’s biggest barrier isn’t talent. It’s money.
As the World Cup showcases soccer’s universal appeal, why can’t so many American kids afford to play?
As the World Cup showcases soccer’s universal appeal, why can’t so many American kids afford to play?
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Protein has been taking over grocery store shelves in the most unexpected ways, from crunchy protein popcorn to creamy protein ice cream bars. Elizabeth Heikkila, a nutrition coach and personal trainer at Life Time Minnetonka, stopped by to share simple and delicious ways to work more protein int...
Stillwater is full of stunning scenery, but one special spot rises above the rest with sweeping, breathtaking views of the city. Joe Mazan takes us there to wrap up a memorable So Minnesota Week on Minnesota Live. Joe Mazan’s beloved So Minnesota reports air weekly during the 5 Eyewitness News Ni...
A St. Bonifacious couple transformed their backyard from a splash-filled playground of slip n’ slides into a breathtaking zen garden oasis, and Minnesota Live is celebrating that kind of incredible transformation with the Best Backyard contest. There’s still time to enter, and winners will be fea...
It’s Funday Friday on Minnesota Live, and this week the energy is electric with members of TC Gemini, Minnesota’s elite women’s rugby team, stopping by to celebrate the sport. Head coach Sylvia Braaten and player Bailey Johnson joined the show to share what makes this powerhouse team so special. ...
Monster Jam is roaring into Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul this weekend, and Minnesota Live got an electrifying sneak preview ahead of all the action. Fernando Martinez, the fearless driver behind the iconic El Toro Loco, stopped by to get fans revved up for what promises to be a wild and unforge...
Summer camp looks a little different at Skate Camp Midwest in Houlton, Wisconsin, where kids trade canoes and fishing poles for boards and half-pipes. Minnesota Bound’s Ron Schara takes us inside this one-of-a-kind camp where young skaters can sharpen their skills and soak up the thrill of the ri...
Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
A man entered a woman’s home and held her at gunpoint in Brooklyn Park on Friday morning, according to police. Investigators say the man, unknown to the woman, came to her home near Hampshire Avenue North but left before she could call 911. Several police agencies began searching for the su...
Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event.
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
A 22-year-old man died Thursday evening after being pulled from a Winona lake, according to the sheriff’s office. The man was reported missing on Airport Lake just before 8 p.m. and after about 40 minutes of searching, he was located. First responders tried saving his life but he was prono...
An excessive heat warning remains in place for the Twin Cities metro area on Friday.
Housing inventory is now at a seven-year high in the metro area.
As the World Cup showcases soccer’s universal appeal, why can’t so many American kids afford to play?
The Republican candidate for governor said in sworn depositions that a failed COVID-19 investment compounded his financial struggles. He insists the tax dispute will be resolved.
With a $26 million hole in the budget, the city is pausing wire replacement.
From farmers market sellers to landscapers, those who make a living outdoors are having to weigh income or health.
A new cultural arts center in downtown Minneapolis will open its doors Saturday, helping artists of color turn their creative practices into sustainable careers. Organizations like Public Functionary, Indigenous Roots and CLUES’ Latino Art Gallery have long supported artists as they grow thei...
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Hailing from a family of NHL, NFL and MLB athletes, Andover High’s KJ Sauer looks to make his own name for the Philadelphia Flyers.
A slice of Chicago is now available at the Mall of America as the world-famous Giordano’s celebrated its grand opening on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It’s the second Giordano’s location in Minnesota and the opening comes on the heels of an East Coast expansion in Washingto...
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WCCO Investigates has learned a state watchdog is taking a closer look at the community's concerns surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant and the state agency that oversees it.There's now an independent, special review of when the state pollution control agency notified the p...
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On this week’s episode of Essential Minnesota, we chronicle the fire fighting efforts in the Boundary Waters and what decades of data reveal about the growing connection between our wildfires and climate change.
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
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A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
A suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting in north Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on the 200 block of 27th Avenue North and found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. The Minneapolis Police Department said the man was...
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Police are investigating after a deadly shooting broke out during an argument between two men Wednesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
A man accused of trying to kill his wife with a hammer in Wyoming, Minn., has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Court documents show 72-year-old James Alan Johnson has filed a petition to plead guilty to attempted murder during a pretrial hearing on Thursday. His sentencing is now scheduled ...
Federal officials successfully extradited Feeding Our Future defendant Abdikerm Eidleh from Somalia today, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota. FBI agents escorted Eidleh, 42, to Minnesota Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Eidleh is now in custody in the Sherb...
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
State officials are touting a third month of consecutive job growth in Minnesota despite a shrinking labor force and slow wage growth.
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
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