Health fair in St. Paul looks to connect Black community with care, resources
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
Reg Chapman joined WCCO-TV in May of 2009. He came to WCCO from WNBC-TV in New York City where he covered an array of stories for the station including the Coney Island plane crash, the crane collapse on the city's east side, 50 shots fired at motorist Sean Bell by New York Police, and a lacrosse team assault at Fairfield High School in Connecticut.
Prior to that, Reg was a crime-beat reporter at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis. Reg also reported at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he covered major news stories such as the crash of Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001 and the rescue of the miners at Que Creek Mine in Somerset County, Pa.
Before that, Reg was a reporter/anchor for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio, WOWT-TV in Omaha, Neb. and KTIV-TV in Sioux City, Iowa.
Reg has been recognized for his work throughout his career, including an Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting, several Associated Press awards and honors from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has also been nominated for several regional Emmy Awards from the National Television Academy for investigative reporting.
A believer in volunteerism, Reg donates his time to the Urban League, NAACP and the YMCA, which has honored him as a Black Achiever. He was also selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 Finest for his work in the community. Reg is a member of the local chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.
A Gulf War veteran and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Reg graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he earned a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism.
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
For the third summer in a row, law enforcement is targeting illegal guns and the most violent criminals in Minneapolis.
From Washington Avenue to Grant Street, all along Nicollet Mall, there will be notice an electric golf car with two friendly faces inside.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Charges have been announced in connection to fireworks incidents occurring over the Fourth of July weekend in Minneapolis.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
Video at the scene captured the mess that happened, as young people chaotically shot off fireworks towards others, towards the streets and towards cars.
While Democrats weigh what's next, politicians are trying to get new Twin Cities voters engaged.
As promised, hundreds of Minneapolis parks workers walked off the job on Thursday, starting a 10-day strike that coincides with one of the busiest times for parks in the city.
Washington County has declared a state of emergency as rising flood waters of the St. Croix River threaten the historic city of Stillwater.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
The Minnesota River reached major flood stage on Wednesday morning and is expected to rise at least another couple of feet before cresting on Saturday.
Prince fans got the chance to hear a candid interview with one of Prince's favorite collaborators.
Downtown Minneapolis will shut down after rush hour on Friday night, as thousands are expected to celebrate Prince and the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."