Back-to-school shoppers in Minnesota may be eligible for thousands in tax benefits
Back-to-school shopping may be back of mind right now for some, but whether you want to believe it or not, school is just weeks away.
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.
Back-to-school shopping may be back of mind right now for some, but whether you want to believe it or not, school is just weeks away.
The Uptown Art Fair has wrapped up its 59th year. Organizers and businesses alike are hoping it brings a boost to a neighborhood that's been in transition.
Baseball took a page from the past Saturday, at the third-annual 1860s Baseball Game in Waconia.
Bloomington police will soon be equipped with stop sticks that shoot straight out of their squad cars.
Hardenbrook had run inside to charge his phone and order food. Ten minutes later, his bike, custom-built for endurance racing and rides with his three kids, was taken away.
Recreational marijuana became legal in Minnesota Tuesday, but that doesn't mean businesses are clear to start selling weed yet.
"Right now it is like a little confusing. I feel like we do get a lot of calls and then customers coming in like asking if we will have flower available on the first, but it's still gonna take some time for that," said Hemp House manager Daundre Lowe Balcomb.
Seven major automakers are joining forces with the hopes of drawing consumers away from gas-powered vehicles.
The city is now in the process of applying for a $300,000 grant to build turtle barriers to keep turtles and drivers safe.
In this extreme heat, cooling centers, like the Minneapolis Central Library, play a critical role in keeping people cool.
The Anoka County Fair always falls on the last week of July, so they're used to the heat. They've been preparing for years for this kind of weather.
The driver who killed Hyde is still at large.
Three adults are displaced after a Thursday evening house explosion in Jordan, Minnesota.
It took just minutes for two individuals to chase down the 3-year-old Pomeranian Shih-Tzu named Kyah and take her away.
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2021. It's also the second-leading cause of death for ages 20 to 34.