Dr. Josie Johnson given highest honors at University of Minnesota
Johnson -- called Minnesota's "first lady of civil rights" and known for her tireless fight for equity in the state -- has been awarded the Regents Award.
Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel University.
Before WCCO, Beret spent four and a half years working as a reporter, and eventually a weekend anchor/producer at KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota. In her time there, she covered everything from presidential visits, unsolved crime cases to devastating severe weather in NE Iowa. Beret also did investigative work, some prompting action from Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. Over the years her storytelling earned her several awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalism and several Emmy nominations.
Beret has a big family and is the youngest of five kids. That family has now multiplied with spouses and lots of nieces and nephews. Surprisingly, everyone lives within a 20 minute radius.
When she's not on deadline, she loves to spend time with family and friends, sing (musical theatre nerd here) and be active.
Johnson -- called Minnesota's "first lady of civil rights" and known for her tireless fight for equity in the state -- has been awarded the Regents Award.
A dramatic spike in Kia and Hyundai thefts in the Twin Cities this last year is prompting Minnesota lawmakers and law enforcement leaders to push manufacturers for change.
It's the time of year again -- the winter season is nearing its end.
Jo Nelson didn't know where to turn. After losing her husband Kyle in 2018, she quickly jumped back into work, overwhelmed with a long list of medical bills.
Colleges are still sending out acceptance letters and emails to high school seniors. The next assignment for students – and their parents -- is how to pay for it.
To make up for lost time, Open Arms Minnesota delivered 7,000 meals Tuesday, which is double a typical day.
MCAD's newest art exhibit creates an interactive pink sky for travelers that pass through. The 110-foot ceiling is covered in about 4,000 pink biodegradable bags filled with literal hand written love notes.
Police are investigating after a high-speed pursuit overnight that involved at least three separate carjackings.
If you're hoping to escape the Minnesota freeze with the best deal in mind, some travel experts say to book your flight before anything else.
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
"People worry about doing it right," Grant Meyer, a CPA with Financial Planning Association of Minnesota (FPA of Minnesota), said. "I would say the best thing is to do something because something is better than nothing."
Bill deadlines are quickly approaching and for some, getting out of debt might feel like an impossible feat.
Despite the breakfast rush, there's a table saved at TJ's of Edina--the best seat in the house--a spot for the diner's leader, a beloved friend, father and husband--Mo Hassanzadeh.
Snow may have stopped falling by Friday, but the aftermath of the white stuff is still a danger to travelers in Minneapolis.
Among the key issues we could see tackled in this upcoming session include legalizing marijuana, codifying abortion rights, family and medical leave and gun laws.