For half a century, Wright Tech has been making futures bright
High school is, of course, part of life. But there's a unique school in Buffalo that is changing lives in a profound way.
A father couldn't find a book about growing up in Somalia to read to his daughter. So he wrote his own
A Minnesota dad is taking matters into his own hands after he couldn't find a children's book to read to his daughter that represented his childhood growing up in Somalia.
Officers killed in western Wisconsin identified as Hunter Scheel, Emily Breidenbach
On Monday afternoon, authorities identified the two western Wisconsin officers and the suspect involved in a shootout during a traffic stop on Saturday.
Reese Barry to kick off Masters Tournament: "Going there is going to be surreal"
At 13, Reese Barry is one of only 40 girls invited to the Drive, Chip and Putt Kids Tournament that will kick off the 2023 Masters.
Bloomington show choir on the road to national competition after raising $60,000
WCCO viewers stepped up big - raising more than $20,0000 and buying hundreds of tickets to the team's fundraiser show.
Doulas for dads: A new movement for "strengthening the whole family"
We all know who bears the brunt of the pain when it comes to childbirth. But a new program is focusing on dads during pregnancy, and advocates say this could be a win-win for everyone.
True Friends seeking camp workers to help save summer
There is a well-loved local camp that will likely have to turn hundreds of campers away this year. Though there is one way to save summer.
Mother's mission to educate students that those with Down syndrome are "amazing friends"
Sana Soussi is the mother of Salim, a third grade student who has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She wants to help educate students about the condition, and guide how they should interact with their peers who have it.
Bloomington show choir raises over $30,000 for trip to national competition
Kennedy High School's Rhythm in Gold is attaining accolades, but as their season ends, they're facing one final challenge.
More people are opting in on travel insurance in wake of COVID, airline troubles
It's that special time of year when many Minnesotans make a break for warmer weather, but more travelers are choosing to spend extra on those trips by way of insurance.
Bianca's heart: A mother's intuition leads doctors to save toddler's life via transplant
You've likely heard the term "a mother's intuition." It's a feeling one Minnesota mom had, and one that likely saved her daughter's life.
A great update in Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota's fight for more adult changing tables in bathrooms
There's a great update to a story we reported a year ago.
Professor Taviare Hawkins helps pave the way for Black women in STEM
Census data shows women are nearly half of the U.S. workforce but only 27% of STEM workers.
A look at how downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul have bounced back from the pandemic
Like many downtowns across the country, the Twin Cities are hurting. The pandemic sent workers and visitors to Minneapolis and St. Paul home. But new cellphone data shows things are starting to rebound.
New study looks at birth outcomes for Somali Minnesotans, aims to build trust with community
The staff at the Midwest Fetal Care Center launched a study to build trust with the Somali community and encourage more prenatal care.