Minneapolis firefighter Akeela Al-Hameed is now a competitor on "Tough as Nails"
A Minnesota firefighter and jack-of-all-trades is among the contestants on the new season of "Tough as Nails" premiering this Sunday night on CBS.
Albertville woman slicing through barriers in meat industry
An Albertville woman inspired by passion and community took over a long-time local butcher shop.
4 ways to help reduce air pollution in your neighborhood
Air quality and air pollution have never been more top of mind as we deal with the impacts of far-away fires.
Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter?
As the firefighter shortage continues across the state, departments that rely on volunteers are having to get creative to recruit. The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department is making changes to put more feet in boots.
Mychael Gabriel, collaborator of Prince and Stevie Wonder, releases debut album
Minnesota-raised singer-songwriter and producer Mychael Gabriel has collaborated with everyone from Ringo Starr and Stevie Wonder to Usher and Snoop. Now, for the first time, he has an album of his own.
Minneapolis' worst air quality day was equivalent to smoking half pack of cigarettes
On June 14, 2023, the AQI value in Minneapolis was 243. For those who spent most of their time outside that day, the particulate-rich air they breathed in was roughly equivalent to smoking 8.8 cigarettes.
Maple Grove company highlights what anyone can do to foster pollinator growth
Behind Great River Energy's headquarters, you'll find ducks and canoers in Arbor Lake as a bird soars above. In the vegetation surrounding the lake are butterflies, bees, birds, and bats, all contributing to a pollinator habitat in desperate need of restoration.
Mom's mission to bring therapy dogs to Minnesota schools is taking off
If you're a student at Monticello Middle School, there's no way you don't know about Willow Grace. The therapy dog's weekly visits have made her something of a mascot at the school.
Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes
The Federal Reserve did what it had been signaling for weeks -- a pause in interest rate hikes. But it also warned to brace for more hikes this year.
100 middle school girls explore all things STEM at free University of St. Thomas camp
Middle school girls from around the Twin Cities metro are getting a real-world introduction to science, technology and engineering this week.
Pro soccer player turned pastor releases "Four Elements of Fatherhood" e-book
As Father's Day approaches, one dad with strong ties to the Twin Cities is trying to bring focus to what it means to be a dad.
Some buyers turning to 1% down mortgages, but are they worth it?
The average first-time homebuyer puts from 5% to 7% down. In the first quarter of 2023, that amounted to $24,000. More local homebuyers who can't afford a down payment that large are asking about the 1% option.
Little boy battling rare disease to receive life-saving bone marrow transplant
A little boy from Illinois with ties to Minnesota is about to receive a life-saving gift.
Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Minnesotans enjoy beautiful, rain-free Memorial Day weekend for 1st time in 16 years
Picture-perfect weather continues this Memorial Day weekend. It's an opportunity not lost on us in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as this is typically one of the wettest times of the year.