Animal Humane Society's Janelle Dixon to retire after transformative tenure
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.
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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.
While no one knows why, there's been at least one peacock living in the neighborhood since the 90s.
The Mayo Clinic livestream captured four falcon chicks hatching from their eggs.
As many as 80 million people will hit the roads and skies this week, according to AAA.
Passion and purpose are what brings a group of volunteer dancers together every holiday season to spread joy throughout the Twin Cities to those who need it most.
One of the most successful computer games of all time has deep Minnesota roots, and now it's getting made into a movie.
Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored two goals to help the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 6-2 to advance to the Western Conference finals.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105.
As many as 80 million people will hit the roads and skies this week, according to AAA.
Passion and purpose are what brings a group of volunteer dancers together every holiday season to spread joy throughout the Twin Cities to those who need it most.
One of the most successful computer games of all time has deep Minnesota roots, and now it's getting made into a movie.
A group of young adults wants everyone, regardless of what suburb or rural area they live in, to know what it's really like to live in the heart of the city and to sometimes not have a place to live at all.
The accident happened just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday near Chicago Avenue and Ninth Street South.
The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. Thursday near 10th Street Southeast and First Avenue Southeast.
Authorities recovered multiple guns and a "significant amount of ammunition" from the home of a man accused of threatening his neighbor over her sexual orientation, charges say.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
A group of young adults wants everyone, regardless of what suburb or rural area they live in, to know what it's really like to live in the heart of the city and to sometimes not have a place to live at all.
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered on Sunday to support people experiencing homelessness.
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
On Saturday, it was a jam packed house chamber, despite zero session. This time, filled with young adults.
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November.
"We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Lake Street East just before 8:30 p.m.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
The shooting took place just after midnight Saturday near Lowry Avenue North and Fremont Avenue North.
The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. Thursday near 10th Street Southeast and First Avenue Southeast.
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
One of the most successful computer games of all time has deep Minnesota roots, and now it's getting made into a movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
After almost a decade of "Disney on Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center.
Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025.
Meet a student athlete from Chisago Lakes with endless drive, despite a surprise diagnosis. Plus, Becker and Totino-Grace battled at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 4A championship.
Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored two goals to help the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 6-2 to advance to the Western Conference finals.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105.
Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo's game-ending 29-yard field goal, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation.
Drew Allar passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, rushed for a score and completed a late fourth-down conversion to help No. 4 Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 on Saturday and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says overnight snow and a flash freeze will make for a messy Monday morning commute.
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 Lisa Meadows says overnight snow and a flash freeze will make for a rough Monday morning commute.
The National Weather Service says the metro may see half an inch of accumulation overnight, with most snow falling between 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Accompanied by a flash freeze, conditions could "cause significant impacts to the Monday morning commute."
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor says Sunday will be quiet before it rains overnight and transitions into snow.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says overnight snow and a flash freeze will make for a messy Monday morning commute.
David Schuman talks with one of the creators of an iconic computer game with deep Minnesota roots.
Passion and purpose are what brings a group of volunteer dancers together every holiday season to spread joy throughout the Twin Cities to those who need it most.
As many as 80 million people will hit the roads and skies this Thanksgiving week, AAA says.
Minneapolis police are investigating three separate shootings that happened on Saturday, plus more of the day’s top stories.