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.
Edina pastor reflects during Pride Month: "God did not make a mistake, you are perfect"
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
Minneapolis nonprofit Will Work for Recovery needs help to expand
A Minneapolis nonprofit is taking a different approach to helping people re-enter society and remain clean, and they're finding success. But the future of the popular group is up in the air.
Minnesota woman leads charge on new law requiring adult changing tables in U.S. airports
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Good Question: With added service charges, when should customers tip at restaurants?
Going out to eat is getting a bit awkward in the Twin Cities. A growing number of restaurants are adding additional charges to bills, making it hard to determine when and when not to tip.
Judge Tanya Bransford leaves legacy of hope for those inside and outside the court
Tanya Bransford refused to let that define her, leaning hard into academics and going to Hamline Law School.
Minneapolis man learns importance of getting care after pancreatitis scare
It's not easy to get men to go to the doctor, and data backs that up. This is the story of a young Minneapolis man who learned the importance of getting seen the hard way.
Burnsville flower shop sees massive outpour of support for fallen first responders
"When there aren't words, there are flowers," said the owner of Stem & Vine, a flower shop located in Burnsville, Minnesota who has seen a massive spike in flower orders for fallen first responder's memorials.