Education emerges as key issue in Minnesota governor's race
The state spends more on E-12 education than any other area -- nearly 40% of the two-year budget, according to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget.
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The state spends more on E-12 education than any other area -- nearly 40% of the two-year budget, according to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget.
Allison Sharkey, with the Lake Street Council, says they've used funding to support local artists to paint murals on businesses, which so far has deterred a lot of tagging along the stretch.
Launched in 2010, Day of Service is an annual event where Xcel employees and community members serve their communities through various volunteer projects.
Parents, kids and educators are getting into the rhythm of the beginning of the school year. As they prepare for class, administrators are working on ways to keep students safe.
You might be surprised that in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," the bodies of water in question aren't among the 19 official state symbols.
Aniya Allen died when a stray bullet killed her while she sat in a parked car with her mother last spring. Monday would have been her 8th birthday.
Beginning today, WCCO expands its local news line-up with The 4, a new 4 p.m. newscast anchored by Erin Hassanzadeh and Jeff Wagner.
Some items that people thought were just as good if not better made at home than ordered at a restaurant included bacon and baked potatoes.
Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Melissa Jaeger shared this recipe for Family Meals Month with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers.
Rebecca Kolls shared this recipe for Tomato Pie with WCCO viewers.
If you'd like to find resources for parents or kids on the topics of disability awareness, visit Jillian Benfield's website.
Want in on life coach Jasna Burza's "scary hour" session?
Here are links to the topics Jennifer Mayerle and Mike Augustyniak discussed on WCCO Saturday Morning.
Some parents and students may have some back-to-school items on your shopping list. If so, you may be able to have a positive impact on the environment as you cross those items off.
It's the Labor Day holiday weekend, and millions of Americans will be traveling to mark the unofficial end of summer.
