Minneapolis Seeks Friendly Volunteers For Final Four
Officials expect 90,000 visitors to the metro area during the event, which is just four months away.
Officials expect 90,000 visitors to the metro area during the event, which is just four months away.
It will be a history-making weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium as basketball takes center court for the first time. The Vikings home turf transformed into a basketball arena for this weekend's U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic. It is the first dress rehearsal of sorts for the Final Four in Minneapolis in April.
The Final Four may be four months away, but preparations are already in high gear.
College basketball season starts on Tuesday night, so let's get up to date and ready to go for the opening of the 2018-19 season.
The schedule of national TV games for CBS and CBSSN is here and there are some top-notch matchups on the horizon.
The Gophers play Canisius Friday at 7 p.m. Minnesota's hosting history is brief -- this will be only its third time.
The Gophers are battle-tested this spring, winning three rain-delayed tournament games to capture the Big 10 Championship.
March Madness ended Monday night, but it's time for college hoops fans to plan for next year.
A wild 2018 NCAA Tournament has finally come to an end. After dominating six straight games, the Villanova Wildcats have earned the title of National Champions.
By the time Donte DiVincenzo was done doing his damage, Villanova had another title and college basketball had its newest star.
You'd be challenged to find two teams playing better, for longer, than Villanova and Michigan. Isn't that what we want from our favorite sports?
Arike Ogunbowale hit a 3-pointer from the corner with a tenth of a second on the clock to lift Notre Dame to its second women's basketball title, a 61-58 victory over Mississippi State in the NCAA championship game on Sunday night.
The Final Four is down to two teams: Villanova will play for its second national championship in three years when the Wildcats face Michigan on Monday night.
There are so many elements to the Final Four. One of them has to do with the coaching fraternity.
The last time the Gophers won more than one game in the NCAA Tournament was 1997, when they came to San Antonio.
Players ages 14-17 are sponsored by the NBA and live in various academies in different countries, schooled by NBA-trained coaches.
Down in San Antonio, there is a lot to do to get ready for the Final Four.
What's not to love about the 11th-seeded Cinderellas, making it all the way to the Final Four?
San Antonio is gearing up for one of the biggest sports weekends of the year.
With another exciting March Madness wraping up, SportsLine offers its top picks for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.
John Beilein has led his team back to the Final Four. Here's how they got there.
Bill Self's Jayhawks are headed to San Antonio, the site of their last national championship victory.
Traditional powers like Villanova, Kansas, and Michigan still rule the Final Four, even if a Cinderella like Loyola-Chicago shows up.
The NCAA Tournament's South Regional Final, between Loyola-Chicago and Kansas State, is the most unlikely Elite Eight matchup ever.
With March Madness living up to the name, SportsLine offers its top picks for the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal.
Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.
A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal.
The program is a new pathway for referral and intervention when police do not have sufficient evidence to submit a case for charging.
A Minneapolis family is hoping for the best after their 20-year-old cat was taken from in front of their home.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.
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.
A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals.
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.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
"I just burst into tears, and they were tears of joy because I was so excited for my friend," Flanagan told WCCO.
"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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.
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.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.
A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals.
The program is a new pathway for referral and intervention when police do not have sufficient evidence to submit a case for charging.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers west move out overnight.
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.
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.
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.
Stunning new video shows brazen kids in stolen cars speeding right past police. Officers say they're seeing that every day in cities across the metro. The troubling trend took a tragic turn when four kids were shot this weekend. So how can we pump the brakes on these dangerous drives? Our Ubah Ali sat down with a half dozen police chiefs and hit the streets for a story you'll see only on WCCO.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers west move out overnight.
It's no secret our pets become our family. A Minneapolis woman says she'll do anything to get her family back. WCCO's Adam Duxter has the story of a pet taken in broad daylight.
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.