University of St. Thomas engineering students prep for Senior Design Show
Engineering students at the University of St. Thomas are preparing to present their innovative prototypes at a senior design show.
Derek James anchors Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts and contributes stories during the week on "The 4."
Before joining WCCO, Derek spent almost 18 years at WCCB-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more than a decade he worked as a morning co-anchor and is excited to no longer have a 1:30am wake-up call.
This is a return to the Midwest for the Wisconsin native. The move brings Derek closer to his family and friends in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Wisconsin is where Derek developed his passion for news and broadcasting. Derek began his broadcasting career at the age of 15 as host and executive producer of "Video News Live," a live weekly cable access program. Shortly thereafter, he was hired as a radio news anchor for WDUX AM/FM. While a sophomore in high school Derek gained national exposure for his coverage of a propane train tanker derailment/fire and 18 day evacuation of residents in Weyauwega, Wisconsin in 1996. He also hosted morning radio shows in Green Bay & Wausau before moving to Charlotte in 2000.
Derek has a certificate of Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Derek has received a Best Weathercast Award by the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) and a Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams. While in Charlotte, he was also regularly voted "Favorite Anchor" by magazine readers.
Derek enjoys volunteering and hosting events for charities, especially those that support children and animals. He also enjoys coaching youth running and flag football.
Derek, his wife Kristen and their middle-school aged sons live in Maple Grove with their rescue dog, McGregor, a Staffordshire Terrier.
Engineering students at the University of St. Thomas are preparing to present their innovative prototypes at a senior design show.
Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community provides eligible incarcerated students the opportunity to graduate with a diploma, certificate, or degree.
As spring weather starts to take hold and Mental Health Awareness month begin, it's worth knowing the role getting back to nature can play in boosting our moods and reducing stress.
Twin Cities area public elementary schools are part of a new opportunity to create a culture of musical theater. The local arts community is bringing the musicals program to life, with the help of some Disney magic.
WCCO recently introduced you to the Sartell High School Robotics Team. The team made school history as the first to qualify for the FIRST Robotics Championship this past weekend in Houston, Texas.
For over 65 years, the Sparky Show at Como Zoo has entertained and educated many Minnesotans. The tradition continues at Como Harbor, a new seal and sea lion habitat that opened in June 2021.
Overall volunteerism numbers are down, impacting many service organizations. One Twin Cities not-for-profit is empowering its clients and employees to give back in a big way.
For the last two years, retired optician-turned-volunteer Dave Schneiderhan has been fixing eyeglasses free of charge for students in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with help from a program through Allina Health.
As of 11 a.m. Monday, the National Weather service reported the St. Croix reached moderate flood stage at 88 feet, and Bayport city leaders said they're expecting it will rise another foot and a half to major flood stage in the next couple of days.
Two neighboring communities in western Wisconsin gathered Wednesday night for a vigil remembering two police officers killed in the line of duty.
April 18 is almost here. More taxpayers are finding they owe on taxes, and can't afford to pay their tax bill. Here's a look at what you should do if you owe the IRS, and how to change your financial strategy for next tax season.
They are the unsung heroes of Target Field: the grounds crew. Especially after this Minnesota winter.
After experiencing the challenges of navigating through treatment -- Daniel Larson created a digital platform for recovery services. It connects clients, service providers and recovery organizations in one place.
In 2018, when Louisville Lanes in Shakopee was about to close forever, Dave Johnson stepped up to the foul line. Johnson, who had spent his entire career in home renovations, bet on himself and the community he loved.
Both generations get physically fit through animal poses, along with stretching and breathing. The mental and emotional benefits may be even larger.