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'Exceeded Expectations': Final Four Weekend Generates $143M For Minnesota
The final numbers are in, and organizers say the Final Four in Minneapolis was officially a success.
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The final numbers are in, and organizers say the Final Four in Minneapolis was officially a success.
More than 72,000 fans attended both the Final Four and National Championship games.
The Final Four is over, but the effect the tournament had on the city of Minneapolis is just beginning.
Now that the games are over, it'll take a little time to calculate all the money visitors spent, but the host committee has an idea of what to expect.
The NCAA men's basketball season came to an end Monday night after Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 85-77, in overtime at the Championship Game of the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
If you've spent anytime downtown, you'll know that Virginia and Texas Tech fans have traveled well.
Fran Fraschilla is a veteran of many Final Fours who also was in Minneapolis in 1992 and 2001.
This year's NCAA Tournament championship between Texas Tech and Virginia will be a more defensive affair than last year's shooting match.
The NCAA Tournament will take an ugly turn in its final or, depending on your perspective, be a masterpiece in defensive basketball.
The parties at the Texas Tech and UVA hotels went until the wee hours of the morning, and now fans are spending the day getting ready for the showdown.
Sunday's Final Four Dribble event has been moved indoors due to weather, according to Minneapolis police.
Through the cold and the rain, some people waited since 12 a.m. to see the three brothers play.
The Final Four has come to Minneapolis three times previously before -- in 1951, 1992 and 2001.
Virginia, the only No. 1 seed left in the bracket, is in Minneapolis to make a new kind of history after its momentous first-round fail against No. 16 seed UMBC a year ago.
It isn't just the NCAA Final Four in town this weekend. The 3X3U Championship is also here, at the Mall of America.
The free March Madness Music Series tipped off on Friday night at the Minneapolis Armory.
The NCAA Tip-Off Tailgate is similar to what visitors experienced during the Super Bowl, only a touch smaller, fewer people and several degrees warmer!
They've been to 10 Final Fours in school history, and it shows by the way their fans travel.
You know his legendary voice. CBS Sports commentator Jim Nantz will call his 29th Final Four this weekend.
De'Andre Hunter, the Virginia Cavaliers' small forward, has helped lead his team to the Final Four, and could be an NBA Draft lottery pick.
It's a mobile operation that includes a crew of 650, and nearly 100 cameras on and around the court.
Braden Burke sat at his stall finishing off the last remnants of his lunch as reporters filled the Michigan State locker room.
U.S. Bank Stadium is serving up food this weekend inspired by the teams who will take the court in downtown Minneapolis.
As basketball fans begin to land in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, crews are hard at work making sure attractions on Nicollet Mall like concert stages, news sets and a gigantic Ferris Wheel are ready.
For some basketball fans, this weekend could be their first trip back to Minneapolis in 18 years. So how has the city changed?
The Minneapolis police chief and Hennepin County's top prosecutor are pointing fingers at each other after four children were shot in a stolen vehicle on the city's north side over the weekend.
A large fight escalated into a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis.
High temperatures will be close to 80 in the Twin Cities, and the rest of the week will be similarly warm.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
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 Minneapolis police chief and Hennepin County's top prosecutor are pointing fingers at each other after four children were shot in a stolen vehicle on the city's north side over the weekend.
A large fight escalated into a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis.
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.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.
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.
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.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
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.
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."
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
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.
The Minneapolis police chief and Hennepin County's top prosecutor are pointing fingers at each other after four children were shot in a stolen vehicle on the city's north side over the weekend.
A large fight escalated into a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis.
A man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance when he crashed into a stalled car, killing a 5-year-old girl.
An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a Coon Rapids crash Sunday night.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
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.
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 Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
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 Joseph Dames says we're looking at a string of days with clouds and showers here and there, before next week brings a warming trend.
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.
Tuesday will be dry for most of us, though clouds will increase throughout the day.
High temperatures will be close to 80 in the Twin Cities, and the rest of the week will be similarly warm.
Clouds will increase Tuesday and there will be a small chance for showers late in the evening.
A number of travelers are expected to hit the road — and the skies — over Labor Day weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames presents his outline for what to expect, weather-wise, at this year's "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
With the wide array of entertainment at your fingertips, it’s easy to assume that people now are less bored than ever. But from 2008 to 2020, research has shown a growing trend of boredom in young people, she added.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're looking at a string of days with clouds and showers here and there, before next week brings a warming trend.
The Minneapolis police chief and Hennepin County's top prosecutor are pointing fingers at each other after four children were shot in a stolen vehicle on the city's north side over the weekend.