St. Anthony fire chief jumps into pond to rescue boy with autism
A Twin Cities fire chief who wasn’t on the clock didn't hesitate to dive in after a little boy living with autism wound up in a pond Wednesday morning.
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A Twin Cities fire chief who wasn’t on the clock didn't hesitate to dive in after a little boy living with autism wound up in a pond Wednesday morning.
A Crystal man who lives with autism is missing after leaving the MacPhail Center for Music Thursday evening in downtown Minneapolis.
Fairs, festivals, parties and backyard barbecues are all fun, but can also be overwhelming. So an event in Golden Valley was designed to be super fun -- without the sensory overload.
A young Champlin man is leading a one-person campaign to reach out to every police officer in the country. He came up with a simple yet lasting way to thank officers for their service.
One of Minnesota's most unique radio shows celebrated its one-year anniversary Monday.
Amir suffered a severe allergic reaction to peanut butter and somehow ended up nearly two hours away at Mayo Clinic where he had to stay for two days.
A Minnesota mom is taking years of pain, and offering healing to others via a video game.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a $3.7 million grant for a study that could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
This coming Tuesday marks World Autism Awareness Day. People around the world will wear blue in hopes of raising awareness and acceptance.
For many kids, going to see Santa is one of the most exciting parts of the holidays, but the experience can be scary for children with autism or sensory issues.
The SPARK study is the nation's largest autism genetics study.
Authorities say a missing Iowa man with autism who was last seen boarding a bus to Minneapolis has been found safe.
It's a wrap for Pulling Together 2018. With the help of you, our viewers, we raised more than $146,000 for Fraser.
This Saturday, 20 teams from Minneapolis and St. Paul will compete in a tug of war on the Mississippi River to raise money for Fraser.
It was 41 years ago that Jessica began her journey with Fraser. Born with Down syndrome, she received physical therapy and development support.
Minnesota residents with autism or obstructive sleep apnea can now qualify for the state's medical marijuana program.
The state-of-the-art clinic is built with sensory perception of the building's environment.
"Pulling Together" -- WCCO-TV's charity competition -- is back this summer.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
Nationwide, 1 in 59 kids are on the autism spectrum. In Minnesota, that number is 1 in 42.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the Autism Society of Minnesota is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
You might have noticed people wearing blue Monday in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. It's meant to promote greater understanding and acceptance of the developmental disorder.
