Wildflyer Cofee expands to St. Paul to aid more youth experiencing homelessness
A Minneapolis coffee shop is expanding across the river to St. Paul, bringing more opportunities to employ young people experiencing homelessness.
Kirsten Mitchell joined the WCCO team as a reporter in November of 2021. A Saint Paul native, Kirsten is proud to tell stories in her home state. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Go Gophs!) and interned at WCCO during her time there.
Previously, Kirsten was a Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KSEE/KGPE in Fresno, California. She reported on the frontlines of wildfires and covered the state's extreme drought.
She began her on-air career as a Multimedia Journalist in Panama City, Florida. While there, she covered Hurricane Michael, providing the community with lifesaving information during and after the category 5 storm. Her coverage earned her several awards including the 2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Association award for best overall Multimedia Journalist and best General Assignment story.
While Kirsten's blood may have thinned the past few years, she is thrilled to be home, just in time for a true Minnesota winter!
In her free time, she can be found spending time with her family, going on a run or hike, and exploring new restaurants around town.
A Minneapolis coffee shop is expanding across the river to St. Paul, bringing more opportunities to employ young people experiencing homelessness.
On Saturday night, an event called "Thank you from Ukraine" paid tribute to the many people who have donated and supported them over the past year.
A serious crash involving three vehicles, including a police cruiser, closed northbound Interstate 35E in Eagan for hours Tuesday morning.
Metro Transit bus drivers watch a lot from behind the wheel. But when one driver saw a child alone in a snowstorm, he knew he couldn't sit back.
"Having that green surrounding us day after day, year after year, and everyday of the year is really important to keep the spirits high, even in the depths of winter," said Tangletown Gardens' Scott Endres.
In the land of 10,000 potholes, the problem seems to be getting worse as the freeze-and-thaw cycle continues.
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
The group is trying to meet their $25,000 fundraising goal to afford a dance competition in Las Vegas this June.
Despite our seemingly never-ending winter, a Minnesota sheriff is warning everyone to use extreme caution on the ice.
Anglers who still have their ice shelters on inland lakes in the southern portion of the state have until Monday night to remove them. Up north, the deadline is March 20.
"I'm scared for what my officers faced, I'm scared for what the residents faced. I'm proud of how they responded, but it definitely hits home," said Police Chief Brian Mueller.
Hunger Solutions, a Minnesota-based non-profit says for example, seniors who were qualifying for $23 dollars on SNAP, received $238 dollars under E-SNAP. Without it, clients could lose an extra $95 to $250 or more a month based on household size.
St. Paul families say the danger inside their schools is real, and it's impacting their daily lives.
Larry Jiles Jr. and Troy Kennedy were killed in the shooting at a celebration of life in St. Paul Saturday. Three others were hurt.
"I don't know if anybody's got anything bad to say about him," said Lino Lakes resident Paul Behr.