3-year-old making progress and back home after last month's fatal fire in St. Paul
Today Pacheng Vang updated on the condition of the family saying that the small moments of progress make all the difference.
Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
Today Pacheng Vang updated on the condition of the family saying that the small moments of progress make all the difference.
The girl had been walking through the neighborhood with her mother from the bus stop when the dogs "suddenly appeared" and attacked her.
"According to him, I was less than 30 seconds from being cremated alive. If he wasn't there to pull me out, I would have been out cold and burning up in my truck," said Tom Roberts.
Police in Edina are investigating nine home break-ins which they believe may all be connected.
One week and several surgeries later, Luke Bollman's parents said their son, who has suffered blood clots and brain bleeds, is awake and talking.
The city is looking to add 50% more bike trails.
Not even a week since their delayed start due to weather, Art Shanty Projects is calling it quits for the season due to our extreme winter heat.
Investigators are pouring over local surveillance footage and are asking for help identifying anyone who was in the area Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
It was too soon for Kelli Jungwirth, to talk on camera, but she said she hasn't slept since learning what happened and said details are still sketchy.
A beloved Minnesota comedian's life will be honored during a three-day memorial service that begins on Saturday.
Actor Timothée Chalamet was in northern Minnesota Thursday preparing for a role when he insisted on paying a visit to a drama class at Hibbing High School.
At Lake Como in St. Paul, there's plenty of grass and not so much snow. One look at the ice, and you may think twice before venturing out on foot.
When the news came out last week that the Minnesota State Fair would be discontinuing personalized benches, Tina Payton and Michelle Moran, thought what better way to honor their "fair freak" of a friend.
The Kandiyohi community rallied around the Dahl family and helped raise thousands in a silent auction.
A St. Paul parent is facing possible charges after his gun went off during family night at his child's school.