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.
Suzy Sukalski grew up near the town of Fairmont, and as John Lauritsen shows us, she’s used her farm life experiences to start her own company.
Mary Park In Richmond, Wisconsin - it's a place for fun, but it isn't exactly an even playing field.
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.
