Diagnosed with brain cancer at 4, Hudson Hedrington confident the best is yet to come
When pandemic lockdowns halted travel, that also meant a pause on dozens of Make-A-Wish trips for young Minnesotans dealing with serious health issues.
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel says goal is to prevent regional war
Tom Nides was the ambassador until just a few months ago, but because the Senate has yet to confirm his successor, Nides is still very much in the know.
Minnesota families impacted by Israel attacks: "They just want to exist"
Ari Parritz traveled to Israel last week from St. Paul for a cousin's wedding. He's now eager to get home to his wife and young children following a deadly attack on Israel over the weekend.
Minneapolis' new public safety commissioner Todd Barnette on improving partnerships, police retention
The man nominated to be in charge of Minneapolis' public safety says recruiting and retention will be among his top priorities should he get the job.
Maple Grove 7th grader on a mission to require medications list allergens
Twelve-year-old Adina Togal has celiac disease, a condition where consuming any gluten can get her really sick. Two summers ago, she was hospitalized after a severe reaction, but it wasn't from anything she ate. It was her antibiotic to treat strep throat.
1 killed, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis
One person is dead and six others are hurt after a crash involving a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis Sunday night.
White Bear Lake principal who encourages his kids to "believe" surprised at school assembly
A White Bear lake principal who always encourages his students to "believe" was surprised by the kids at his school on Thursday morning.
Sleepy Eye School District to change name to respect Indigenous tribes, follow state law
All schools with a Native American mascot will have to change before Sept. 1, 2025. That's unless the district is granted an exemption from Minnesota's tribal leaders.
Ascension Catholic's unconventional plan to hire and retain teachers
For the last three years, about 10% of the teaching staff at Ascension Catholic in Minneapolis hasn't had a teaching license or degree.
University of Minnesota says 2021 data leak may have compromised student info as far back as 1989
The University of Minnesota confirmed on Thursday that a 2021 breach of a university database may have compromised personal information of students and staff dating back to 1989.
What the data shows about Minnesota's school building gap
Many U.S. public school facilities need at least a facelift, with half needing updates or replacements, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
First statewide cybersecurity plan to take effect Tuesday in Minnesota
"You have to continue to invest in cyber defenses because the threats continue to evolve," said MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes.
Minneapolis Public Schools seeing better student retention, but there's still room for improvement
MPS leaders tell WCCO the district did much better this summer in retaining its students, but that's a low bar considering just how many students have left over the past few years.
Gisela Castro Medina sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping Anton Lazzaro sex traffic girls
A 21-year-old woman who helped GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sex traffic underage girls at "every step of the way" was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison.
Record number of law enforcement personnel staffing the Minnesota State Fair
There are more than 200 police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers from more than 60 law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds this year.