Fire brings "newfound urgency" to Kmart demolition, city says
The building on Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue has been at the center of controversy, ever since it opened back in 1978.
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.
The building on Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue has been at the center of controversy, ever since it opened back in 1978.
The NHL is facing pushback over a new policy banning Pride tape on hockey sticks, following a league-wide overhaul outlawing all themed apparel.
MEA weekend in Golden Valley offers many opportunities for family fun.
The man accused of shooting five police officers in east central Minnesota on Thursday morning told his wife it was "his day to die" before opening fire, according to charges now filed in Benton County.
A family wants justice after a teenage girl got killed in the crossfire.
Event leaders say this decision will not impact their plans for the 2024 Hollidazzle.
A statement from the sheriff's office puts the pain of her loss into perspective, writing, "Words cannot fully describe the shock and pain our agency and community are feeling. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Sarah's family and friends."
Our sudden shift in temperatures is leading to some shuffling of the wardrobe, but the change is not as easy for some in the LGBTQ+ community.
An online fundraising effort to pay for funeral expenses describes the middle schooler as a bubbly, natural comedian who loved dancing.
A swimmer from Lake Elmo may face a long road to recovery following a deadly crash.
Businesses in the area were preparing for tens of thousands of people, but the cancellation changed that for some.
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
A family is calling for justice, after a car hit and killed a mother and injured two of her children. For the first time, family members of Annalee Wright are sharing their heartbreak.
Dawn Meyer, Belle Plaine City Administrator, said owner Phil Morris agreed to sell the property to the city to build a new Belle Plaine police headquarters.
An 18-year-old Woodbury man is accused of grabbing a backpack with over $20,000 in cash from a food truck in South St. Paul earlier this month.