Andrew Catalon: American Conference Took A Step Forward This Year
The Cougars are a favorite dark horse pick for a Final Four run. CBS Sports play by play man Andrew Catalon understands why after seeing them play.
The Cougars are a favorite dark horse pick for a Final Four run. CBS Sports play by play man Andrew Catalon understands why after seeing them play.
On Friday, March 29, you can get to U.S. Bank Stadium for free to check out the teams' open practices. On Sunday, there is also a free basketball parade for kids.
Former Duke star and current CBS college basketball analyst Grant Hill knows a thing or two about making a deep tournament run. He shared his insights with us prior to this year's tourney.
Marquette's Markus Howard may be college basketball's most dynamic scorer. But how far can he take the Golden Eagles in the NCAA Tournament?
Many customers at Buffalo Wild Wings in Roseville focused on the big screen Sunday evening as CBS announced the field of 68 college basketball teams playing in the NCAA Tournament, including the University of Minnesota.
The Gophers are back in the NCAA Tournament, and what a matchup it is. They'll face Louisville in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday in the opening round.
It's that time of year again, basketball fans. People across the country are preparing their brackets, calling old college friends, and getting ready for three weeks of single-elimination fun as March Madness begins.
The 2019 NCAA Tournament bracket has been released! Check out the matchups and join our bracket game for a chance to win $1,000.
March Madness is here. The matchups for the NCAA men's basketball tournament and the road to the Final Four will be revealed during the one-hour selection show Sunday.
It's been a journey for the team; they went from a bubble team to a pretty confident shoe-in, mainly over the course of their last three games.
The third-seeded Wolverines (28-5) took control with a big run in the first half and put the game away in the second.
Jordan Murphy scored 27 points, Amir Coffey added 21 points and Minnesota beat No. 13 Purdue 75-73 on Friday night to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
With Selection Sunday coming, which teams can earn an NCAA Tournament bid, and which teams await conference tournament results?
Amir Coffey scored 10 of his 22 points in the final minute, and Minnesota rallied for a 77-72 overtime victory over Penn State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night.
Many "braketologists" predict the Gophers will be in the tournament, with a possible 10 seed, if they win this game.
Nicollet Mall, from 8th and 12th Streets, may be waterlogged at the moment, but in three weeks it will be packed with food stalls and games.
The Turner Sports sideline reporter breaks down what she loves about this time time of year.
The Turner Sports studio host weighs in on why Tennessee could win the NCAA Tournament despite not being among the blue-blood programs.
"Any attempt to keep workers from the games would most likely result in real damage to employee morale, loyalty and engagement..."
Zion Williamson, set to return for the ACC Tournament, should help lead the Duke Blue Devils deep into the NCAA Tournament.
Katy Perry is coming to Minneapolis for March Madness.
Purdue's star point guard, Carsen Edwards, leads the Big Ten in scoring, and is poised to power his Boilermakers in the NCAA Tournament.
CBS Sports Network college basketball studio host weighs in on the beauty of Championship Week.
Davis breaks down the best players in the tournament and explains the challenges for the selection committee in 2019.
Anthony Cowan scored 21 points, Jalen Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds and No. 24 Maryland beat Minnesota 69-60 on Friday night to end the regular season in feel-good fashion following a two-game skid
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August.
You won't believe your ears when you incorporate these soundbars into your home theater system.
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
The best camping tents in 2024 will help keep you comfortable while you explore the great outdoors.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
A 75-year-old man was shot multiple times outside of a north Minneapolis mosque Monday evening, but police said he is expected to survive.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its outdoor pond and indoor tanks at the Minnesota State Fair will be stocked on Tuesday with about three dozen species of fish native to the state.
One of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the murder of George Floyd has been released from custody, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of choking his brother to death during a fight early Saturday morning in Beltrami County.
An 18-year-old North Dakota man is in custody after a missing person was found dead early Tuesday near the banks of the Red River in Moorhead.
Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
Former President Barack Obama is set to take the stage on Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center.
Caroline Cummings is in Chicago with President Biden's historic handoff and a look ahead at what's to come on day two.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the convention on its first night.
"I was just completely thrilled," Isaac Winkler said. "I didn't quite believe it until it happened."
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of choking his brother to death during a fight early Saturday morning in Beltrami County.
A 75-year-old man was shot multiple times outside of a north Minneapolis mosque Monday evening, but police said he is expected to survive.
A 34-year-old White Earth man was sentenced Monday to more than 24 years in prison in a child pornography case.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
In an appearance on "The Dan Le Batard Show," Tua Tagovailoa was asked about the difference between Brian Flores, who coached the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021, and current head coach Mike McDaniel.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.
Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
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.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
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.
Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will warm to the upper 70s on Wednesday with a partly cloudy sky.
If you are a fan of the 90s, you may not have enjoyed this summer as much as last. But there is still hope.
Scattered showers move west overnight and skies will clear, as temps reach the 70s on Wednesdsay.
Minnesotans are front and center at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and it's not just Gov. Tim Walz.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it has a response to the crisis of kids, gun violence, and stolen vehicles. But after four kids were shot in a stolen car on the city's north side this weekend, the Minneapolis police chief says the county attorney didn't charge, or divert, the kids involved in the shooting. They ended up back on the street. The chief wants to see more serious consequences. However, some say intervention is what gets results.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will warm to the upper 70s on Wednesday with a partly cloudy sky.
If you are a fan of the 90s, you may not have enjoyed this summer as much as last. But there is still hope.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the important way these pups are protecting children.