Is it possible to get too much sun? How can you know what's enough?
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children.
Why does it hurt so much to hit your funny bone?
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
Wisconsin writer pens novels featuring characters with disabilities
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
Dupree Edwards overcomes brain damage from lead poisoning, advocates for others with disabilities
Dupree Edwards has developed computer skills and a career at the U of M as a self-advocate. He goes on podcasts and makes speeches about what it's like to live with a disability.
Twin Cites Pride weekend to be more accessible than ever this year
It's a celebration, second in size only to the Minnesota State Fair. Organizers share how Twin Cities Pride will be different this year in some really important ways.
Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich reflects ahead of retirement
Margaret Chutich made headlines when she became the first openly gay member of the Minnesota Supreme Court. She realized by just living her life, she was changing others.
Olmstead Academy on mission to change narrative about people living with disabilities
The Olmstead Academy is a place where self-advocates make projects to show the rest of the world the challenges people with disabilities face daily.
Black Twin Cities leaders talk receiving Bush Fellowship: "There's almost nothing that we cannot do"
While Juneteenth is rooted in the past, it's important to recognize what's happening in the present. WCCO sat down with three local leaders to talk about Black excellence in the Twin Cities.
River Falls "Queer Crawl" brings together residents, small business to celebrate Pride
The city of River Falls is more colorful than it's ever been.
Former Allina Health CEO Penny Wheeler opens up about marriage
"Even though having a same-sex marriage is part of who we were, it wasn't all of who we were. So we were not gonna be defined by that. But it turns out it's kind of an important piece to a lot of people," Wheeler said.
The "Spot Saver" is solving a parking problem for people who use wheelchairs
Most places having handicapped parking spots, but it doesn't necessarily mean people who use wheelchairs are able to park.
How Donovan Harmel is mentoring the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ community through sobriety
Donovan Harmel walked in one of the first Pride parades in Minneapolis, and over the years has watched the LGBTQ+ and sober community grow.
Water levels expected to rise around Mississippi River after rounds of rain
The rain is slowing down but the rivers are still rising. Just south of Carver, in Jordan, the Minnesota River is taking over the road.
Twin Cities woman writes book series to introduce toddlers to truck driving career
Last year, the American Journal of Transportation noted a shortage of around 80,000 drivers. A Twin Cities woman is trying a creative solution to increase interest in the career.