Chaska summer program lets interns try jobs in every city department
The eight-week, crash course summer internship provides a chance for 18-21 year old with intellectual or developmental disabilities to intern with almost every city sector.
Officials announce charges against 14 alleged Minneapolis gang members
Authorities on Wednesday announced federal charges against 14 alleged Minneapolis gang members, including two who they say are "high-ranking members of the Minneapolis Lows street gang."
Steam-powered machines take center stage at Jordan's Old-Time Harvest festival
"A lot of things have gotten lost over the years. How to make things, how things work, how to fit pieces together and make them together," said Dale Rieppel of the Scott-Carver Threshers.
Crowds gather for Canadian Days in Little Canada
It's a celebration in a "little" town that's anything but. As Canadian Days makes its annual return, organizers are hopeful weather won't be a deterrant.
Sweet Corn Growers Fight Drought, Embrace Tradition as Crop Reaches Peak Yield
A Minnesota farmer finds a bright spot in a seasonal summer tradition despite constant battle with drought conditions.
Why did parts of the metro see major rain totals Wednesday, and their neighbors nothing?
Lately, it seems like the weather you experience could come down to what block you live on. While some areas get blasted with storms, others don't see a drop of rain.
St. Paul firefighters picket for higher starting wage, claiming theirs rank 14th in the state
St. Paul Firefighters have been working without a contract since the beginning of the year, and they say they're doing whatever they can to get people's attention to that.
More than 40 nonprofits win big during Chaska's River City Days
Thousands in Chaska are getting down, and giving back all at the same time this weekend.
Picture perfect weekend draws crowds to Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park Art Festival's 23rd year could very well be its most picturesque.
Chaska police say 2 separate incidents of abandoned dogs happened in 1 day
Chaska police say officers responded to two separate cases of dogs being abandoned on Wednesday.
As temps soar, so do calls for AC units on the fritz. Here's how to avoid it.
Experts say most times, homeowners are running units that are caked with cottonwood tree dust – something that can force an older unit to work harder to achieve the same amount of cooling.
BikeMN offers adults a chance to learn how to ride a bike
They say riding a bike is a skill you never forget. But many people never had the opportunity to learn -- until now.
Lakeville Fly-In Breakfast draws thousands with food, planes
The Lakeville Lions are hosting their annual, unique dining experience, the Fly-in Breakfast, on Sunday.
Twin Cities open bodybuilding competition brings hundreds to Prior Lake
A jam-packed event room at Mystic Lake Center was a welcome sight for Jeff and Kirsten Zahler Saturday afternoon.
Imams plan to hit Dinkytown's streets this weekend to quell youth violence, disruption
After nights of disruptions in the last 10 days -- namely young people launching fireworks at cars, police, and people walking by -- one faith leader told WCCO he's hoping his presence can deter that.