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What started as small year-long project, has turned into something far greater. One St. Paul woman is making a difference in her community, one cat at a time. WCCO's Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos report.
2024 may have been the year of the dragon, but in Minnesota, all kinds of animals made headlines.
The role of the Animal Humane Society is to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota. Janelle Dixon has spent over 30 years doing just that.
It's been a busy year for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. Tuesday they passed a record of 21,000 patients. Including a late season mallard duckling.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
Though a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to rescue an injured eagle on I-35E on Friday, the bird unfortunately died before reaching the Raptor Center.
Earlier this month, nearly 40 animals were rescued from Happy Tails shelter following alleged mistreatment. Now, those animals are thriving at the Animal Humane Society and are looking for their forever homes.
Community service officers with Centennial Lake police were called to a neighborhood after the storm — not to help the homeowner, but baby woodpeckers nestled inside a fallen tree branch.
Severe storms that tore through the town of Lexington this week forced an evacuation for four tiny residents.
Minnesota animal shelters say they need help after being forced to take in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state. Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February. WCCO's David Schuman learned what could be behind these sad situations and what's next for the animals.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
They're holding a fundraiser in connection with the sanctuary's 25th anniversary, with all donations up to $75,000 matched dollar for dollar from now until April 30.
A man planning to help flip a house is now in the middle of a massive rescue mission. Nearly 80 cats were found cramped and living in filth inside a foreclosed house in Coon Rapids. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has more.
Firefighters raced to the rescue, retrieving the dog and bringing him back to the fire station for some oxygen and warm blankets.
India's train tracks run straight through elephant country, and collisions are a big problem. Meet a team trying to get one victim back on her feet.
Carley Ryan owned an animal rescue in Andover where police say there was an "overwhelming odor of feces and urine."
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
A woman who went on a solo search for her missing dog in sub-zero windchill Sunday afternoon did not return safely that evening, but she and her dog were both found Monday afternoon by Pine County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team, the sheriff's office said.
Firefighters battled bitterly-cold temperatures and huge Lake Superior waves to save a dog who jumped into a Duluth shipping canal last week.
Two sea otter pups, one orphaned after an orca killed its mother in Alaska and another rescued by SeaLife, are now receiving care at the Minnesota Zoo.
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control will extend their hours until 7:30 p.m. every Thursday starting Aug. 24 to help address the increasing number of intakes at the shelter.
In the last three months, two Minnesota animal rescuers lost several animals to house fires. Marielle Mohs shows us how their friendship was formed from shared tragedies.
Quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Maddyn Greenway, the daughter of former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, is on pace to break a state record in girls basketball.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
The Rogers community came together to support the family of Mike Betker, a beloved father and youth hockey coach, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 45.
Close friends are opening up about the impact and legacy of three fathers who died in an avalanche while skiing in Alaska.
Maddyn Greenway, the daughter of former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, is on pace to break a state record in girls basketball.
Twenty-seven counties in Minnesota were under a red flag warning on Monday amid warm and dry conditions.
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car, St. Paul police say.
A lawsuit filed last week accuses a Minnesota sheriff's office of unlawfully detaining a man for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his bail was paid.
The Rogers community came together to support the family of Mike Betker, a beloved father and youth hockey coach, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 45.
Close friends are opening up about the impact and legacy of three fathers who died in an avalanche while skiing in Alaska.
The U.S. Postal Service says 79% of mail is delivered within two days in Minnesota, but that's below the national target of 87%.
Twenty-seven counties in Minnesota were under a red flag warning on Monday amid warm and dry conditions.
Time, and Minnesota weather, have taken a toll on the most important piece of broadcast equipment for Northfield's KYMN radio station: its tower.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
Top U.S. negotiators will meet with Ukrainian officials on Tuesday in hopes of kick-starting ceasefire talks as Russia launches a new wave of drone attacks.
A lawsuit filed last week accuses the Carver County Sheriff's Office of unlawfully detaining a man for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his bail was paid.
The Minnesota House has tabled a bill that would delay the state's paid medical and family care leave program by one year.
Wall Street opened lower on Monday after President Trump didn't rule out a potential recession during an interview over the weekend. It comes as Congress has to pass a budget by the end of the week to avert a partial government shutdown.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
Sales and profits slipped for Minneapolis-based Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be "meaningful pressure" on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
Police are asking victims to come forward after an Eden Prairie masseur was charged with a second sexual assault.
A Minnesota businessman pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme to defraud pandemic relief programs, resulting in a loss of over $6 million.
A 37-year-old woman is facing three charges in connection with the 2018 in-custody death of Hardel Sherrell at Beltrami County Jail.
Two Eagan men are facing charges after Ramsey County authorities seized 20 pounds of methamphetamine in a drug bust on Monday.
A 33-year-old Lakeville man accused by a judge of witness tampering in an upcoming trial over the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday that they'll be releasing a new, interactive map that will show how much lead, if any, has been detected in drinking water at all public and charter schools and licensed child care centers.
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
One of the Twin Cities is welcoming dozens of sporting events, shows and St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Legendary comedian and actor, Bill Murray, is slated to perform at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on April 10.
Quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Maddyn Greenway, the daughter of former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, is on pace to break a state record in girls basketball.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
The University of Minnesota Gophers swim team will be making a splash at the NCAA championships next week.
The Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, adding a backup from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
COPAL is one of hundreds of groups across the U.S. forming a modern-day underground railroad network of support.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
Outside of learning what new foods will end up a stick, there might not be greater anticipation from Minnesota State Fairgoers than finding out who will headline at the Grandstand.
Why do we get bored? How should we overcome it? Good Question.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're expecting high winds and showers, with the potential for a few severe thunderstorms Friday evening.
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 Mike Augustyniak says the Twin Cities hit 65 degrees on Monday, one degree short of tying the record set in 2012.
Twenty-seven counties in Minnesota were under a red flag warning on Monday amid warm and dry conditions.
Businesses explain how quickly a small spark can turn into a scary situation.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're expecting high winds and showers, with the potential for a few severe thunderstorms Friday evening.
Ren Clayton sat down with the Providence Academy star who's been making a name for herself since middle school.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner visited a local manufacturer that has stayed true to its Minnesota roots.
The Rogers community came together to support the family of Mike Betker, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 45.
Friends of fathers killed in avalanche while skiing in Alaska speak out.