Alan Page releases fifth children's book "Baking Up Love"
The Vikings legend and former Minnesota Supreme Court justice has dedicated his life to education.
Derek James anchors Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts and contributes stories during the week on "The 4."
Before joining WCCO, Derek spent almost 18 years at WCCB-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more than a decade he worked as a morning co-anchor and is excited to no longer have a 1:30am wake-up call.
This is a return to the Midwest for the Wisconsin native. The move brings Derek closer to his family and friends in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Wisconsin is where Derek developed his passion for news and broadcasting. Derek began his broadcasting career at the age of 15 as host and executive producer of "Video News Live," a live weekly cable access program. Shortly thereafter, he was hired as a radio news anchor for WDUX AM/FM. While a sophomore in high school Derek gained national exposure for his coverage of a propane train tanker derailment/fire and 18 day evacuation of residents in Weyauwega, Wisconsin in 1996. He also hosted morning radio shows in Green Bay & Wausau before moving to Charlotte in 2000.
Derek has a certificate of Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Derek has received a Best Weathercast Award by the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) and a Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams. While in Charlotte, he was also regularly voted "Favorite Anchor" by magazine readers.
Derek enjoys volunteering and hosting events for charities, especially those that support children and animals. He also enjoys coaching youth running and flag football.
Derek, his wife Kristen and their middle-school aged sons live in Maple Grove with their rescue dog, McGregor, a Staffordshire Terrier.
The Vikings legend and former Minnesota Supreme Court justice has dedicated his life to education.
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
A nationwide technical program is helping students at Elk River High School discover their passion for cooking, and their potential to pursue culinary arts professionally.
The state's 55% year-over-year rise in car insurance rates goes beyond inflation.
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
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A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Anna Bailey has made a name for herself with her unique brand of handcrafted wood art pieces.
Minnesota is home to one of USA Today's Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country, and it's just a short drive from the Twin Cities.
After almost a decade of "Disney On Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The role of the Animal Humane Society is to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota. Janelle Dixon has spent over 30 years doing just that.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.