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Keidel: March Madness, The Best Time For Sports
The NCAA Tournament's long first weekend packs in more college basketball than we can possibly watch, and the madness is glorious.
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The NCAA Tournament's long first weekend packs in more college basketball than we can possibly watch, and the madness is glorious.
The 12 seeds had a down year in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. The pairing that has become famous — or infamous — for first-round upsets yielded just one win for 12-seeds in four games on Thursday.
The NCAA tournament brings in more than $800 million through TV rights and ticket sales. It funds a majority of what the NCAA does.
The Florida State Seminoles guard showed Dunk City how it's done.
The Musketeers picked up the tournament's second upset and the social media world reacted accordingly.
Middle Tennessee took down another Big Ten team in the NCAA Tournament, though the latest victory didn't really feel like an upset.
The Blue Raiders pulled another first round upset, this time stunning the Golden Gophers.
It's the most exciting time of the year for college basketball, but did you know the first intercollegiate basketball game was played in Minnesota?
The SMU Mustangs, who galloped to a 30-4 record and an AAC title, are the six-seed in the East. Here's how they got there.
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The Gophers really only have two experienced guards coming in: Dupree McBrayer and Nate Mason. It might not be ideal, but they have to carry the load and that means major minutes.
The Minnesota Gophers are on the road to the NCAA Tournament, and their fans are following them.
UCLA earned a three-seed in the South region of the NCAA Tournament. Here's how the Bruins got there.
Governor Mark Dayton has filled out his NCAA bracket and has the Gophers winning the national championship.
With the No. 1 overall seed in hand and a championship repeat in sight, all eyes will be on Villanova in what should be a super competitive East Region.
After an up and down regular season, the Blue Devils enter the NCAA Tournament with renewed confidence largely thanks to Luke Kennard.
The Tar Heels were handed a tough draw, can they come out on top for a return trip to the Final Four?
CBS Sports college basketball analyst Brendan Haywood discusses the bracket and the big storylines heading into the NCAA Tournament.
The NCAA Tournament is here, and it features a slew of Minnesota players in addition to those on the Gophers. Here's a sample.
Many consider Kansas to be a relatively weak No. 1 seed, but Louisville, Oregon, Purdue and a hot Michigan team make this region one of the toughest.
Multiple big name coaches in search of their first Final Four appearance. Who gets it?
A season of criticism for not having elite teams has made the Big Ten feel like the Big Disrespected. Perhaps that's about to change.
The Gophers missed Akeem Springs against Michigan and now have to move on without him in the NCAA Tournament.
If the Gophers can beat Middle Tennessee State on Thursday, the window is there for a potential trip to the Sweet 16.
The tournament is here. If you, like the rest of the country, are filling out a bracket, here are some things to consider.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
The clouds and rain from Tuesday night's disturbance will clear out early Wednesday, bringing back some sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
Gutierrez G., John Acosta and Richard Schletty painted the mural in 1985 when the building was a food bank.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
Gutierrez G., John Acosta and Richard Schletty painted the mural in 1985 when the building was a food bank.
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.
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.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
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.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
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.
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.
Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
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.
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.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
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.
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.
The clouds and rain from Tuesday night's disturbance will clear out early Wednesday, bringing back some sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
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 Joseph Dames says expect sunshine and highs in the upper 70s on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will warm up to the upper 70s tomorrow with a partly cloudy sky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers west move out overnight.
A few weeks ago, Hennepin County Commissioners proposed a 49% pay hike for themselves. But after an uproar, they quickly walked it back.
Brazilian authorities arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to the death of Edina businessman D'Wayne Morris earlier this month in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
A.J. Hilton and Heather Brown have your latest headlines.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says expect sunshine and highs in the upper 70s on Wednesday.