Albertville teen, grandmother survive horrific crash with semi in Maple Grove
A near-death experience has left an Albertville teen with quite the story to tell, and her friends are making sure she recovers from a horrific accident in style.
What are the benefits of paternity leave? New data explains
Only about 28% of average-earners get paid family leave at work. New data that shows why paid leave is important — and not just for mothers.
Wishing WCCO photojournalist Joe Berglove farewell after 39 years
Many of you know the faces of WCCO, but rarely do you get to see the amazing team behind the camera that help tell your stories. One of them is photojournalist Joe Berglove, who is retiring from WCCO after an incredible 39 years.
Hazelden Betty Ford launches program focusing on mental health, generational trauma in Native American communities
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
Mill City Museum's "The Art of Disability Justice Now" aims to teach the art of understanding
A new art exhibit at the Mill City Museum shows what it's really like to live with disability
Annual memorial for fallen Mendota Heights officer continues to grow 10 year on
The memory of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick, killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
Inclusive Day of Play to promote accessible playgrounds across Minnesota
As WCCO celebrates Disability Pride Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how kids of all abilities can have access to fair play.
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.