Caitlin Clark, Iowa was the most-viewed first-round in women's NCAA tourney history
Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes can claim another record — the most-viewed first-round game in women's NCAA Tournament history.
Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes can claim another record — the most-viewed first-round game in women's NCAA Tournament history.
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.
Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark fueled an advance sellout of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament.
Pete Maravich registered 3,667 points with the Tigers from 1967-1970 while averaging an astounding 44.2 points per game.
Caitlin Clark has broken the NCAA women's basketball career scoring record, passing Kelsey Plum's 3,527 points.
The Gophers are certainly no strangers to bowl games. Including Tuesday's win, they've won seven-straight bowls, with five of those wins under current coach P.J. Fleck.
Anthony transferred from Division III St. Mary's and is now helping lead Division I St. Thomas.
The championship weekend for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference will be held March 22-23 at Xcel Energy Center.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed legislation that would limit transgender athletes' participation in high school and college sports and outlaw gender-affirming surgery on minors.
The Cornhuskers and Omaha played in front of an announced crowd of 92,003 at Memorial Stadium, the usual home of Nebraska's football team.
First lady Jill Biden's walk-back of her suggestion that runner-up Iowa should join NCAA women's basketball champion LSU for a visit to the White House doesn't sit well with Angel Reese.
Iowa standout Caitlin Clark says there's no reason for LSU's Angel Reese to be criticized on social media for waving her hand while staring down Clark during the women's NCAA championship game.
When WCCO legends Don Shelby and Mark Rosen were young up-and-comers in the newsroom, they watched the NCAA men’s basketball championship game together. That tradition continued Monday night, marking their 45th year as viewing buddies
They dominated throughout the tournament with one of the most impressive runs March Madness history to pick up the program's fifth national men's basketball title.
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.
Annie Roshak had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hayley Smith added 10 points and 10 boards to help top-ranked Ashland beat No. 2 Minnesota Duluth 78-67 and win the NCAA Division II women's basketball championship for the third time in program history.
South Carolina and Iowa will meet in one of the most highly anticipated Final Four matchups in women's basketball history.
Iowa's junior guard, though, saved her best performance for the game's biggest stage, recording the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA history to get Iowa to the Final Four for the first time in 30 years.
Caitlin Clark put on a show with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help No. 2 seed Iowa beat fifth-seeded Louisville 97-83 and send the the Hawkeyes to their first women's Final Four in 30 years.
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.
All of the wet weather over the past week has helped with the ongoing drought across Minnesota.
A new role within the state's commerce department is focused solely on providing help to student loan borrowers, as Minnesotans with debt from their higher education have started repayment after a years-long pause.
Refresh your carpet, sofa, chairs, and even your car with our picks for your next go-to upholstery cleaner.
A group of Chaska students is choosing to spend their spring break at school. That's because they're part of the robotics team that just qualified for the world finals.
Discover great deals on audio equipment during Best Buy's spring sale that's going on now.
A group of Chaska students is choosing to spend their spring break at school. That's because they're part of the robotics team that just qualified for the world finals.
An anchor of the LGBTQ+ community and Loring Park neighborhood in Minneapolis is getting a wealth of support after a devastating fire.
A 33-year-old Bloomington woman has been charged for allegedly shooting at an officer during a police chase in the west metro, according to charges filed in Carver County.
The St. Paul Saints canceled their home opener after a snowstorm dumped nearly a foot of snow across the metro earlier this week.
Charges filed Thursday reveal a possible motive for the killing of a man found dead in a car in Crystal earlier this month, as well as the manner of his death.
Minnesota education officials on Thursday released the class of 2023's graduation rate data, which shows a slight decrease from the previous year.
Officials say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 64 when it lost control in the slush and crossed the center lane, striking a semi traveling southbound.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended.
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, told coworkers he was getting cold but continued to work. His coworkers believe he may have entered a hypothermic state, losing hand mobility and strength a short time later.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed bipartisan bills designed to create a statewide electric vehicles charging network.
Wisconsin's top Republican is deriding supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
An anchor of the LGBTQ+ community and Loring Park neighborhood in Minneapolis is getting a wealth of support after a devastating fire.
Shelters are getting ready for the snow that's coming for us
A 6-year-old is expected to be OK after being hit by a car in St. Paul. Police say she has a broken leg and other minor injures.
Our dry winter has not helped our drought, Sunday's expected snow should help but still not clear just how much.
DJ Mad Mardigan and a local teen cancer survivor have teamed up to encourage and support patients at Children's Masonic
A new role within the state's commerce department is focused solely on providing help to student loan borrowers, as Minnesotans with debt from their higher education have started repayment after a years-long pause.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
Marijuana is legal for recreational use in Minnesota, but just how the state will roll out the new legal market by next year's target date is up for debate.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been a strong supporter of cannabis legalization, is launching his own edible brand on 4/20.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
As Minneapolis prepares for Uber and Lyft to skip town, several City Council members are hoping more discussions can keep the companies from leaving.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
A 33-year-old Bloomington woman has been charged for allegedly shooting at an officer during a police chase in the west metro, according to charges filed in Carver County.
Charges filed Thursday reveal a possible motive for the killing of a man found dead in a car in Crystal earlier this month, as well as the manner of his death.
A teenager has been sentenced to four years for his role in a St. Paul killing that led to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by a police officer.
Skiboky Stora, 40, was arrested Wednesday. According to police, Stora allegedly randomly attacked Halley Kate while she was walking on near Seventh Avenue near 17th Street Monday.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association just released a survey detailing all the issues currently worrying law enforcement.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
Minnesota medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to 16 plants at home under a bill in the state legislature — double the amount allowed for adults under the new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
It's a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but as a healthy 35-year-old, cancer was nowhere near Chris Rodriguez's radar.
North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale says it's closing its outpatient mental health programs, and two neonatal intensive care hospitals, leaving more than 100 employees without a job.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Bad Bunny fans were notified on Thursday morning that his Saturday concert at Target Center has been canceled.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A British regulator is look into a report that the Princess of Wales' medical records may have been breached by a hospital worker.
The Minnesota Twins' young season is already off to a worrying start as star hitter Royce Lewis left Thursday's opener with an injury.
The St. Paul Saints canceled their home opener after a snowstorm dumped nearly a foot of snow across the metro earlier this week.
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday are facing off against the Kansas City Royals for the MLB Opening Day 2024. Here's the full lineup for the game.
Owner Glen Taylor said Thursday the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx "are no longer for sale" after the deadline for buyers Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez passed without the sale closing.
The 2024 Twins' schedule offers plenty of opportunity to see big-time players at Target Field or go to some of America's best cities on a road trip.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting. But now because of a new agreement that has support from charities, Minnesota tribes and key legislators, it’s possible it really could happen.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL Lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify. But Republicans say subsidizing families with that high an income is just wrong. Rep. Anne Neu Brindley of North Branch also points to state regulations that make it unappealing and expensive to run a day care.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
There's a chance the recent storms will put a dent in the state's drought, but in recent years, drought has returned with vigor by late summer. That had us wondering: How long can droughts last, and what helps them persist? Good Question.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
If you thought spring has sprung, think again. Some call March Minnesota's second winter, but why do we often see a measurable snow storm in the month of March? Good Question.
Investment advisor Vanguard reports that 3.6% of workers took a hardship withdrawal from their 401(k) last year. That's a record high.
Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
All of the wet weather over the past week has helped with the ongoing drought across Minnesota.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and he says that you can expect temperatures to stay in the 40's through next week. Our next chance for precipitation will be towards the end of the week, but that's also when temps will rise in to the 50s.
Our warming trend continues Friday, with temps hitting the mid-40s. There will be a bit of a breeze with showers developing.
Temps are warming and there will be some showers on Friday evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and he says that you can expect temperatures to stay in the 40's through next week. Our next chance for precipitation will be towards the end of the week, but that's also when temps will rise in to the 50s.
WCCO's John Lauritsen checks in with students from Chaska High School who are spending their spring break getting ready to compete for a world title in robotics.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings catches up with Metro State University graduate student, Emma Gabbert, about how imperative that Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a new program to help graduates navigate undergraduate debt and repay student loans.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner breaks down what caused the fire that destroyed the iconic 19 Bar in Minneapolis, but also the community's hope for its future.
WCCO's meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down how last week's winter storm helped to relieve parts of Minnesota from drought.