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One Twin Cities teenager hopes his lemonade stand can raise thousands of dollars in just one day. WCCO’s Adam Duxter introduces us to the man behind the stand and shares why customers happily overpay for each and every cup.
"I felt so powerless my whole life. It was a train wreck, and I just kind of wanted to take more control," Matt Schafly said. "So I knew I could control my body in a healthy way."
Thieves stole a family's van from their apartment parking garage at the Emberwood Apartments in Blaine Thursday morning -- but they took away more than just a mode of transportation.
The West St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 2-year-old child's stolen custom wheelchair.
Joe Carr is the one behind the stand. He's living with cerebral palsy and enjoys giving back.
Jack Carlson was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 1 year old, but it didn't stop him from achieving a dream.
On Monday, Joe put Chris Shaffer "On the Spot" to forecast the weather for his lemonade stand on Blaisdell Avenue in Richfield.
A St. Louis woman with cerebral palsy has gone viral after video of her inspirational CrossFit workout was posted by her trainer.
Working in the health care industry can have its ups and downs like any other job. But every so often a patient comes along that inspires doctors and staff almost beyond belief.
How many people can say they have the ear of Minnesota's top politicians? This week's Kylie's Kid does and she's only 15 years old!
Sleep disorders are going untreated and under-reported among children who have cerebral palsy (CP), according to a study.
On a cold January afternoon, a 9th grade wrestling match took place between Edina and Plymouth. Young wrestlers with little experience took center stage, and right in the middle of the action was Joe Steffenhagen.
One Twin Cities boy is about to do something most kids wouldn't dream of – he's giving away his Christmas gifts. Ten-year-old Cody Roemen has been raising money to bring toys and books to children in Tanzania. Instead of asking for Christmas presents, he asked his family to donate to his cause.
A special even held Saturday morning helped benefit Shriners Hospital for Children here in the Twin Cities. It was the Walk for Love and Family Festival at Loring Park. Teams and individuals raised money leading up to Saturday morning's event to benefit the patients of Shriners hospitals.
Nearly 3,000 runners from around the state started Independence Day with the "Red White & Boom!" Twin Cities Half Marathon and Relay in Minneapolis. Only two runners got to do it as a team.
This morning, the WCCO Morning Show is honoring another excellent educator who has gone above and beyond to make a different in students' lives. You don't always have to look in a classroom for an excellent educator. Sometimes they make home visits. That's where Edward Moody found this week's honoree.
A boy who can't speak became the center of attention at his St. Cloud high school for all the right reasons. It's a story about how some of life's best moments aren't necessarily perfect. Jordan Knapek's world is an elaborate one. A nurse and a care assistant escort him through life.
It's the news for which thousands of Minnesota families have waited. State lawmakers reached a deal Thursday that will make medical marijuana legal. Angela Garin watches her son have seizures daily. Now, the St. Paul mom hopes medical marijuana will help him and thousands of others.
Christmas came early for a 6-year-old boy with special needs. Noah Becks has cerebral palsy, and through the generosity of some local nonprofits he was given his first bicycle on Thursday.
Two-year-old Lila has cerebral palsy and finds working with horses helps improve her mobility. Allie is a teenager who heard Lila's story, and raised close to $3,000 to help pay for her horse therapy session. With Allie's help, WCCO's Aristea Brady was able to surprise Lila and her mom with the Christmas of their dreams. Watch the video above to see this heartwarming story of hope.
This morning, the WCCO Morning Show is honoring another excellent educator in the metro who has gone above and beyond. School can be tough for any child, especially those with disabilities. But a local elementary school teacher who lives with a disability is doing her part to change that.
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disorders limiting movement in children, affecting almost 2.5 of every 1,000 infants born alive. Many families come Minnesota to seek groundbreaking treatment at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, and an Oakdale sixth grader has shown so much progress in her treatment that she's now in the national spotlight.
A couple months ago, Matt Brickman and WCCO photographer Carly Danek were asked to work on a project for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The family of a girl named Tana wished for a video of Tana's friends and classmates talking about what they've learned from having her in class.
Everyone had a favorite food, ride or attraction at the Minnesota State Fair. But one Twin Cities' teen can never get enough of the River Raft Ride. Jarek Belle-Isle has cerebral palsy, which affects his muscle coordination. The condition prevents him from going on most of the rides in the midway, but the River Raft Ride has allowed him to take part in the fair fun. "It's so much fun and I enjoy it so much," Jarek said.
The help of a stranger is bringing a 2-year-old girl with cerebral palsy closer to one day walking. That stranger is 17-year-old named Allie Kanyetzny, a high school girl with a very big heart.
The president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank says he has faith in the banking system, but he's monitoring the impact of recent bank failures on future lending and inflation.
A proposed constitutional amendment will let voters choose whether it should be harder to get out of jail on bail. Early voters have reported confusion over what the proposal would do and how the questions are worded.
Marielle Mohs explains why this super snowy winter has set us up for a successful syrup season.
There's another chance to have your questions answered about the leak at the nuclear plant in Monticello.
Minneapolis police are looking into a shooting overnight Sunday that damaged a gas station and a vehicle.
The president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank says he has faith in the banking system, but he's monitoring the impact of recent bank failures on future lending and inflation.
Marielle Mohs explains why this super snowy winter has set us up for a successful syrup season.
There's another chance to have your questions answered about the leak at the nuclear plant in Monticello.
Minneapolis police are looking into a shooting overnight Sunday that damaged a gas station and a vehicle.
The National Weather Service estimates an 80% chance that the St. Croix River will reach major flood stage.
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.
The semi driver, a 17-year-old boy from Lake City, was not injured.
Crews in western Minnesota battled a grain elevator fire on Friday evening.
For decades, it's been legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage, but there's momentum building to get rid of the practice.
The clear skies gave the perfect photo op to capture the Northern Lights in all its glory.
A proposed constitutional amendment will let voters choose whether it should be harder to get out of jail on bail. Early voters have reported confusion over what the proposal would do and how the questions are worded.
A voluntary Class 1 recall has been issued for a frozen pork product sold at western Wisconsin markets.
A 25-year-old woman accused of killing and dismembering a man in Wisconsin has been ruled competent to stand trial.
Authorities in Hudson are asking the public to help find Hai Quoc Ngyuen, a River Falls man who has not been seen since March 3.
A factory farm has agreed to pay the Wisconsin Department of Justice $215,000 to settle pollution allegations.
A proposed constitutional amendment will let voters choose whether it should be harder to get out of jail on bail. Early voters have reported confusion over what the proposal would do and how the questions are worded.
The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
"How anybody survived is unknown by me," said Rodney Porter, who lives 20 miles south of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by the tornado.
The rally in Waco, Texas, comes a week after the former president claimed he would be "arrested."
The president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank says he has faith in the banking system, but he's monitoring the impact of recent bank failures on future lending and inflation.
The study by MIBets.com looked at the cost of available ticket prices, nearby parking and beer and hot dog prices when ranking teams.
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.
If George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie classic "Dawn of the Dead" is any indication, a lot of us would likely find all we need to hunker down in the confines of a shopping mall.
A proposed constitutional amendment will let voters choose whether it should be harder to get out of jail on bail. Early voters have reported confusion over what the proposal would do and how the questions are worded.
Minneapolis police are looking into a shooting overnight Sunday that damaged a gas station and a vehicle.
More information is emerging about the massive cyber breach of Minneapolis Public Schools.
The St. Paul Police Department says it responded to a report of a stabbing at the Cub Foods on the 1400 block of University Avenue West around 5:30 a.m.
A melee and a report of gunfire at the Target Center caused a large police response Saturday night during the Minnesota high school boys basketball tournament.
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
"We have a responsibility to create more space for our community to live their fullest, authentic lives without fear of violence, rejection, abuse or political attack," said Rep. Leigh Finke.
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
Almost 300 drugs had an active shortage in 2022, a Congressional report finds. The issue poses a national security risk.
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
A family-owned radio station is entering its second century of local broadcasting.
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one officer's numerous looks at a cake that was on the counter.
Simon Becher scored unassisted in his first match of the season and it came in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, rallying the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
Ryan Hartman scored with 1:11 remaining in the third period to send the Minnesota Wild to a 3-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Thousands of runners from across Minnesota took part in Saturday morning's Hot Dash Tater Trot, an annual event that doesn't always have the weather's cooperation.
The Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul hosted a "Stop the Violence" event Saturday featuring basketball games and contests.
The loss ends UConn's streak of 14 straight Final Fours since 2008.
More information is emerging about the massive cyber breach of Minneapolis Public Schools.
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy dives into the origin of cyber security threats and discovers tips to keep your information safe.
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Locally, 38 law enforcement agencies seek the assistance of Computer Forensic Services to investigate and solve cyber crimes. Murphy spoke with their Chief Technical Officer and former member of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force about the "dark web" and the Minneapolis Public Schools' response to the data breach.
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? For decades, listeners could count on WCCO's Tech Talk anchor Doug Swinhart to answers their computer questions. Swinhart shared tips to recognize phishing scams and how to browse the web with common sense.
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy spoke with Supervisory Special Agent Jacob Iverson about the FBI's investigation of domestic and foreign cyber threats to our information and infrastructure.
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The first couple days of the workweek are going to be nice, with temperatures around 40 degrees and a decent amount of sunshine.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Marielle Mohs explains why this super snowy winter has set us up for a successful syrup season.
Minnesota’s gradual warm-up is helping in the floodfight already underway in Stillwater.
Marielle Mohs explains why this super snowy winter has set us up for a successful syrup season.
Derek James has your latest headlines.
The first couple days of the workweek are going to be nice, with temperatures around 40 degrees and a decent amount of sunshine.
There's another chance Monday to have your questions answered about the leak at the nuclear plant in Monticello.
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday morning north of Rochester.
Minneapolis police are looking into a shooting overnight Sunday that damaged a gas station and a vehicle.