Dads of Down Syndrome hopes to create connection, support
Jacob Esser of Dads of Down Syndrome joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about the organization and its upcoming fundraiser in St. Louis Park.
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Jacob Esser of Dads of Down Syndrome joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about the organization and its upcoming fundraiser in St. Louis Park.
A Twin Cities mom got a big scare this weekend when her 8-year-old son wandered far away from home.
Jack's Basket is a nonprofit celebrating families who are welcoming babies with Down syndrome. They give out baskets filled with ways to support families early in the child's life.
Leah Spring's fifth child was born with Down syndrome, and as she dove into the community, she and her husband learned about children in Eastern Europe who shared the same diagnosis.
In a few days, people around the world will honor those with the same diagnosis on World Down Syndrome Day.
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
Teresa De Young's mission has been in progress since 2018. Her son is diagnosed with Down syndrome, and she told WCCO last year, "When you see Will play with his sister or his peers, he's always five steps behind."
It's a day built to draw awareness to the condition. This year, it falls on Tuesday, March 21.
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A Twin Cities father found his way back to the recording studio after his daughter's health setbacks. And their music is giving other families a soundtrack to be able to pull through hard times.
Researchers found that individuals with Down syndrome were almost five times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID and at 10 times higher risk of death from the disease.
Gigi's is close to Karen Ryan's heart. She's a founding mom of the organization in the Twin Cities and her daughter, Violet, uses its services.
An unforgettable moment between two brothers in Mankato is being seen around the country.
When 29-year-old Maggie Erickson pulled up to St. Paul's Neighborhood Cafe on Friday she knew this was different.
St. Peter High School senior Mason Doherty is a sensation at the three-point line. He also happens to have Down syndrome.
After thieves stole two adaptive bikes from a Hinckley man, neighbors stepped up in a big way.
A Twin Cities group used World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness.
George Mason University promised to do "better in the future" after student with Down syndrome was rejected by every sorority during recruitment over the weekend.
It was 41 years ago that Jessica began her journey with Fraser. Born with Down syndrome, she received physical therapy and development support.
A Minnesota woman broke barriers over the weekend as the first contestant with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant.
Mikayla Holmgren, 22, is the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in the pageant.
A Minnesota woman with Down syndrome will be the first to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.
A Hastings family is asking thieves to leave their daughter's gravesite alone. Gary and Kris Rothers daughter Abbey passed away in August, after developing viral pneumonia.
Patty Schoff teaches students with special needs at ABC Junior Achievement in Andover. Her ability to have a lasting impact on their lives well after graduation is what makes her this week's Excellent Educator.
Monae Johnson refused in 2022 to say whether Joe Biden had won the 2020 election. Four years later, South Dakota's top election official is crossing party lines to endorse the Democrat running to replace her.
A police officer in Blaine, Minnesota, is recovering after being thrown from a vehicle while responding to a DWI-related crash on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
Fall arrives Tuesday in the Twin Cities, with the autumnal equinox hitting at 7:05 p.m. Before that, expect more sunshine with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
A police officer in Blaine, Minnesota, is recovering after being thrown from a vehicle while responding to a DWI-related crash on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
Minneapolis Public Schools parents are organizing an effort to delay district proposals that could close up to 16 schools.
The intersection at Dakota County roads 50 and 60 in Lakeville, Minnesota, was switched to a two-lane roundabout in 2015. County leaders say it's been the worst intersection in the county for crashes since.
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
A 47-year-old man who swung at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, police officer with a knife before he was shot by law enforcement last year has been sentenced, according to court records filed on Monday.
Monday is expected to be mostly dry and cool, with a few scattered showers in southern Minnesota amid a cool stretch.
Dozens of homes in the city of about 1,200 people were impacted as floodwaters surged through neighborhoods, filled basements and forced evacuations on Saturday.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Monae Johnson refused in 2022 to say whether Joe Biden had won the 2020 election. Four years later, South Dakota's top election official is crossing party lines to endorse the Democrat running to replace her.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a candidate for Minnesota governor, says she'll fight to lower healthcare costs in the state. Hear about her plan and what a spokesperson for her Republican opponent, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, said in response.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A police officer in Blaine, Minnesota, is recovering after being thrown from a vehicle while responding to a DWI-related crash on Monday afternoon.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
A 47-year-old man who swung at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, police officer with a knife before he was shot by law enforcement last year has been sentenced, according to court records filed on Monday.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is asking for a sentencing reduction for a man convicted for his role in the 2011 drive-by shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
Jason Philip Filas entered a Norgaard plea, which means he admits to the crime and acknowledges he is not innocent, but does not remember the incident.
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The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup at Venice this month for Martin McDonagh's CIA drama. Minnesota audiences get it Oct. 15, three weeks before it reaches theaters.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Minneapolis next year.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions.
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after clearing concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
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For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
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If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
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Fall arrives Tuesday in the Twin Cities with the chilliest night of the week to follow, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Fall arrives Tuesday in the Twin Cities, with the autumnal equinox hitting at 7:05 p.m. Before that, expect more sunshine with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Twin Cities students and parents will see partly cloudy skies at the bus stop on Tuesday morning, when temperatures will be in the high 40s, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temps across most of Minnesota Tuesday will be in the 50s and 60s.
A frost advisory will be in effect for parts of northern Minnesota early Tuesday before temperatures rise to the 50s and 60s, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
A police officer from Blaine, Minnesota, is recovering after being thrown from a vehicle while responding to a crash on Monday.
The man convicted of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will be back in federal court Tuesday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
Fall arrives Tuesday in the Twin Cities with the chilliest night of the week to follow, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.