John Lauritsen
WCCO - CBS Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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As COVID Shutters Minnesota Ice Arenas, Backyard Hockey Rinks Gain Popularity
Minnesota is often referred to as the “State of Hockey” -- and that’s being proven once again during the pandemic. → Read More
Trump Rallies In Rochester, With Spillover From 250 Capacity Showing Support Outside
"Just because he’s a goomba and a rich guy doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have the heart and soul of an American," Tom Blondelle said. → Read More
Canceled Gopher Football Season Likely To Cause Financial Strife For Other ‘U’ Sports
The impact of the Minnesota Gopher football team losing a season wouldn't just be felt on the field. → Read More
Excitement Builds As Gopher Fans Gear Up For Saturday’s Sold-Out Football Game – WCCO
The University of Minnesota football team has a big game coming up on Saturday. → Read More
U Of M Extension Now Offering Mental Health Resources For Farmers
It's been a trying time for farmers across the state. The weather, low prices and a trade war have made for a challenging past couple of years. → Read More
‘Good Job, Buddy!’: Video Of Bald Eagle Catching Huge Fish On St. Croix River Goes Viral
An afternoon on the river turned into a once-in-a-lifetime sight for a Woodbury couple. → Read More
2 U Of M Wrestlers Remain Jailed On Suspicion Of Criminal Sexual Misconduct
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has until noon Tuesday to file charges against the two men. → Read More
St. Paul Prepares For Busy Month Of Sports Tournaments
The Girls' State Hockey Tournament is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and play begins Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center. It kicks off a very busy month ahead in St. Paul. → Read More
St. Paul Prepares For Busy Month Of Sports Tournaments
The Girls' State Hockey Tournament is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and play begins Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center. It kicks off a very busy month ahead in St. Paul. → Read More
87-Year-Old Woman Says Dog Saved Her During Cold Snap
Tim Curfman was taking out the garbage last Monday at his home in Alexandria when Midnight, his 4-year-old black Lab mix, sensed something was wrong next door. → Read More
High School Football Player Returns To Field After Life-Threatening Illness
The high school football season kicked off last week, and a southern Minnesota player may have been more excited than the rest to get back on the gridiron. → Read More
College Senior’s Ballpark Tour Stops At CHS Field
Jacob Wallace is visiting 22 cities and 19 ballparks across the country, and he's doing it all by train. → Read More
NFL Crews Put Final Super Bowl Touches On Vikings Stadium
With just five days to go until the big game, the NFL opened up U.S. Bank Stadium to the media Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Jablonski Excited After Mayo Patient Has Paralysis Breakthrough
A Mayo Clinic research project could help people with paralysis get back on their feet. → Read More
What Are Shoppers Returning?
It's estimated that U.S. shoppers return more than $260 billion worth of items every year. → Read More
‘If It Looks Good, Buy It’: Amazon Prime Day Offers Deals For Members « WCCO
Prime Day will run for 30 hours and features deals for Amazon Prime members -- everything from electronics to shoes to ice cream. → Read More
BCA: Crime Hits 50-Year Low In Minnesota
Violent crime ticked up slightly in Minnesota last year but the most serious crimes dropped more than 3 percent. → Read More
Mom & Daughter To Graduate Together On Mother’s Day « WCCO
This Sunday will be extra special for a Twin Cities mother and daughter. → Read More
Good Question: What’s The Best Way To Fight Allergies? « WCCO
It's that time of year again when allergies bring on the itchy noses, watery eyes and sneezing. With so many over-the-counter options, how do you find which works best for you? → Read More
Archbishop Lifts Friday Meat Ban For St. Patrick’s Day « WCCO
Because St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday during Lent, Archbishop Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has given the go-ahead for Catholics to eat meat this Friday. → Read More