Families of 5 killed in south Mpls. crash call for independent investigation into case
The families of the five women killed in a car crash on Lake Street in Minneapolis earlier this month spoke publicly in an emotional press conference Monday.
Actors bring "The Buddha Prince" to life in Minneapolis park
Minnesota has the second-largest Tibetan community in the U.S. And this weekend, there's a play to honor the world's most famous Tibetan. And, there's a unique reason this show requires walking shoes.
Twin Cities Pride adds more sober events for those abstaining from alcohol
According to data from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely as the general population to struggle with alcohol use disorder. Experts say it's tied to stigmas the community faces.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office collaborates with local law enforcement to combat youth car thefts
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office on Wednesday announced a collaboration with local law enforcement in an effort to combat youth auto theft.
St. Paul Fire Department sees big drop in recruiting numbers
They are the ones who usually come to the rescue, but now the St. Paul Fire Department is asking for help.
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years of helping single mothers achieve education goals
It's a double congratulations for a group of Twin Cities families, as the kids and their moms are graduating simultaneously. That's thanks in part to a unique approach that is stopping the poverty cycle and starting some big dreams.
Chaska Valley Theater bringing actors of all ages, experiences into the spotlight
Sometimes big dreams begin in small venues.
Mahtomedi School Resource Officer "Cop Kelly" works to build connections with students
It's the end of the school year at O.H. Anderson Elementary School in Mahtomedi, but for third grader Colbie Rehn, the day is extra special.
YMCA's "Homework Starts with Home" program changing lives with financial freedom
It's a place for fun, a place for focus, and now, the YMCA is a place for financial freedom.
Clay art of St. Paul's Glaze Haze aims to challenge perceptions of disability
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
When Linda Hood, a marathoner who lost the use of her legs from a virus, became Miss Wheelchair Minnesota in early 2022, she declared it her mission to get adult changing tables in public restrooms.
Students finding their rhythm in life with Rondo school's rap program
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
"One Vivid Night" in Nordeast to support BIPOC artists
WCCO talked with the creator who is an avid aerial performer, and she said there will be preshow demos and then a show based on her depiction of Black Fairies.
Armstrong senior is a national spoken word champion for poem about Minnesota winter
Armstrong High School senior Stella Wright put together a poem about surviving Minnesota's longest season.