![NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - National Championship](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/09/3c7d4ca0-e17f-40f5-b514-d3292c3ea5f2/thumbnail/640x360/9d448f5ed3a88a5d4ecb4cc209a71041/gettyimages-2147503000.jpg?v=a23cb4bdf4fa7f3cb72e5118085577f9#)
South Carolina-Iowa final draws in nearly 19 million viewers
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
Watch CBS News
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
Caitlin Clark is headed to the Sweet 16. Find out when and how to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes' March Madness game today.
The field of 64 in the 2024 NCAA men's tournament has been narrowed down to the Sweet 16. Here are the teams still left in contention.
Americans plan to bet $2.72 billion during the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That's about twice as much money as wagered on the Super Bowl.
Find out how and what time to watch today's First Four play-in games of the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament.
Get your NCAA tournament bracket set with these expert March Madness upset picks and potential Cinderella teams.
Our experts have set their brackets with their 2024 NCAA tournament favorite predictions to win March Madness.
March Madness is in full swing now that the NCAA has revealed the teams in this year's men's and women's championship tournaments.
The bubbly junior from Baltimore, who transferred from Maryland to join flamboyant LSU coach Kim Mulkey, was unapologetic in the postgame news conference.
With 102 points, LSU also broke the record for most points in a championship game.
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
The Tigers are only the second Ivy League school to make the Sweet 16 in the past 43 tournaments.
Fairleigh Dickinson became just the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game.
The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 continues on Friday.
South Carolina's Furman University is projected to become the Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament.
The first round of the NCAA Tournament tips off Thursday, and our morning team members are making their picks.
David Carle was an incoming freshman at Denver when he was diagnosed with a heart condition that ended his playing career. The Pioneers honored his scholarship anyway, and kept him on the team as an assistant coach.
Reggie Lutz scored to break a second-period tie and Minnesota State scored three times in the third in the Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday night to beat big-city rival Minnesota 5-1 and advance to the national championship game.
One year ago, Minnesota State University Mankato beat the University of Minnesota men's hockey team in the NCAA regional, advancing to their first ever Frozen Four. Fast forward a year, and the teams meet again, one round deeper.
The national spotlight was on Minneapolis this weekend, as the NCAA Women's Final Four brought not only basketball but all the events along with it.
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in title games.
In the crowd of the tens of thousands of fans who made the trip to Minneapolis for the 2022 Women's Final Four is a group of nearly 20 friends who've spent almost two decades making the championship game a yearly experience.
The last test for the No. 1 overall seed in this year's NCAA Tournament will be the Connecticut Huskies, who produced a lockdown defensive performance of their own against Stanford to reach the national championship.
Two people were killed and two more injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
Experts say staying sharp on reading and math skills can help your student avoid the "summer slide."
Monday will be mostly dry, though showers and storms will likely arrive in the overnight hours heading into Tuesday.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
The river's crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
The river's crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
An investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in the Mississippi River.
Fred Richard and Brody Malone headline the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team.
Two people were killed and two more injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after a 50-year-old man died early Sunday afternoon while scuba diving in a northern Minnesota lake.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
It's a fantastic finish to the weekend in Minnesota, with sunny and dry conditions expected on Sunday.
Washington County has declared a state of emergency as rising flood waters of the St. Croix River threaten the historic city of Stillwater.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a man died trying to save his grandchild from drowning on Saturday.
The facility has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches. A court-appointed monitor is currently overseeing the facility.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated his First Amendment free speech rights and must be overturned.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding visitors that it is illegal to remove insects from state parks after reports of people harvesting cicadas.
The city of River Falls is more colorful than it's ever been.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
It's not the 911 call St. Louis Park police officer Maddie Turnquist expected on a night shift a few weeks ago.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
Prince fans got the chance to hear a candid interview with one of Prince's favorite collaborators.
President Biden is trying to rebound from Thursday night's debate performance.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. One of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13. One of the biggest contests is in the Fifth Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. She joined us Sunday to talk about the close rematch, give her reaction to President Biden’s debate performance and more.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen next week — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream.
Minnesota patients facing mounting medical debt could soon catch a break thanks to a new law.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville Saturday morning.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Friday night.
Liara Tsai's friends are choosing to remember her not by the way she died, but the way she lived.
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 60 months in prison in connection to a grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl in March.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Trevor Larnach hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to extend Minnesota's home run streak to 19 games and lift the Twins to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Reese broke a WNBA single-season record with her 10th straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks set the previous record in 2015.
Fred Richard and Brody Malone headline the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team.
Jonathan Rodríguez scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Minnesota United.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. One of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading in key swing states. Esme Murphy previews the debate and some new rules that could impact performances.
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.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year.
You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question.
On Wednesday, the United States celebrates Juneteenth. It's a distinction shared by only 10 other special days. So, we wanted to know: How are federal holidays created? And how does that designation affect each state? Good Question.
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.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
Enjoy some dry time on Monday before more rain arrives later in the evening.
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.
Monday will be mostly dry, though showers and storms will likely arrive in the overnight hours heading into Tuesday.
Monday will be mainly dry, though showers and storms will arrive overnight into Tuesday.
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says there's a chance for rain Monday evening.
A new online shopping delivery fee goes into effect in Minnesota, President Biden remains defiant amid calls to drop out of the presidential race and more.
Enjoy some dry time on Monday before more rain arrives later in the evening.
In addition to the new locations, the popular metro breakfast spot has a couple of new items on the menu.
The receding is good news for Valleyfair, but there’s still a long way to go, plus the rest of the morning’s top stories.
President Biden is trying to rebound from Thursday night's debate performance.