Minnesotans already suffering through brutal fall allergy season
There's a lot to love about this time of year. But there's one thing no one loves: fall allergies. And it seems this year's allergy season is especially itchy.
How you can help victims of the Morocco earthquake
A devastating earthquake hit the Atlas Mountains in Morocco four days ago. At least 2,900 people have lost their lives. And what's happening there is affecting thousands of people who live in Minnesota.
Mom battling cancer, who was gifted boat earlier this summer, now in hospice care
Lindsay Blocks was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at just 39 years old. After that, the mother of three was determined to give her children and her husband the summer of a lifetime. She's now in hospice care and wanted to share what it's like to truly savor life.
Sherburne Co. courthouse's new barista aims to give every customer a daily bright spot
Andrea Earl and her lattes have only been here a few months, part of a new program with Options Inc. — a group that works to give jobs to people of all abilities. And it proved to be a fast hit.
Despite drought, plenty of pumpkins ready for fall harvest
While there are many downfalls to this summer's drought, the pumpkins at Barten's Farm in New Prague are benefitting from the lack of downpours.
Autism intervention center Beyond The Spectrum set to expand after success in Twin Cities
"For families with kids on the spectrum, sometimes it's difficult for them. They have behaviors, they have triggers. Sometimes they don't know how to communicate their emotions and feelings, which is very tough for them," said Beyond the Spectrum's Ayub Elmi.
Mothers' mission to bring adult changing tables to Minnesota State Fair comes to pass
"I started crying. I was so excited to see this mission to bring human dignity to Minnesota, and now to be able to bring it to the State Fair was like we are really doing something, we are making it happen," Sarah St. Louis said.
The history behind a Minneapolis "secret garden" that's been growing for 80 years
"I get goosebumps thinking about 80 years that this has been here, and hopefully it continues for another 80 years," said gardener Craig Hafferman.
'There's this misconception that oh it's a white man's game': Inclusive golf tournament kicks off in Lakeville this weekend
The Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament, an inclusive golf tournament created by a south metro man, kicks off this weekend in Lakeville.
Natalie Hudson is named the first Black chief justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
Hudson was appointed associate justice in 2015 by then-Gov. Mark Dayton, after serving as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals for 13 years. She'll lead the high court when current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea retires in October.
The surprising connection between a Minnesota musician and Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias"
A Minnesota musician has a big part in one of Netflix's most popular shows. And his success came as a big surprise, even to himself.
Years of extreme drought, this summer's extreme heat causing early fall color change in Minnesota
Your eyes are not deceiving you – fall colors are already creeping in.
Minnesota man who won national dancing title found his voice by moving his feet
As David Stalter Jr. moves his body, his soul moves, too.
Program at HCMC helps young people gain experience in health care field
The program is called HCMC Talent Garden. The goal is to plant seed on interest in youth of color to pursue healthcare.
Camp True Friends is making summer special, thanks in part to WCCO viewers
Camp True Friends, a camp for people who use wheelchairs or learn differently, was going to have to turn hundreds of campers away due to the ongoing shortage of personal care assistants.