Despite drought, plenty of pumpkins ready for fall harvest
While there are many downfalls to this summer's drought, the pumpkins at Barten's Farm in New Prague are benefitting from the lack of downpours.
Autism intervention center Beyond The Spectrum set to expand after success in Twin Cities
"For families with kids on the spectrum, sometimes it's difficult for them. They have behaviors, they have triggers. Sometimes they don't know how to communicate their emotions and feelings, which is very tough for them," said Beyond the Spectrum's Ayub Elmi.
Mothers' mission to bring adult changing tables to Minnesota State Fair comes to pass
"I started crying. I was so excited to see this mission to bring human dignity to Minnesota, and now to be able to bring it to the State Fair was like we are really doing something, we are making it happen," Sarah St. Louis said.
The history behind a Minneapolis "secret garden" that's been growing for 80 years
"I get goosebumps thinking about 80 years that this has been here, and hopefully it continues for another 80 years," said gardener Craig Hafferman.
'There's this misconception that oh it's a white man's game': Inclusive golf tournament kicks off in Lakeville this weekend
The Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament, an inclusive golf tournament created by a south metro man, kicks off this weekend in Lakeville.
Natalie Hudson is named the first Black chief justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
Hudson was appointed associate justice in 2015 by then-Gov. Mark Dayton, after serving as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals for 13 years. She'll lead the high court when current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea retires in October.
The surprising connection between a Minnesota musician and Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias"
A Minnesota musician has a big part in one of Netflix's most popular shows. And his success came as a big surprise, even to himself.
Years of extreme drought, this summer's extreme heat causing early fall color change in Minnesota
Your eyes are not deceiving you – fall colors are already creeping in.
Minnesota man who won national dancing title found his voice by moving his feet
As David Stalter Jr. moves his body, his soul moves, too.
Program at HCMC helps young people gain experience in health care field
The program is called HCMC Talent Garden. The goal is to plant seed on interest in youth of color to pursue healthcare.
Camp True Friends is making summer special, thanks in part to WCCO viewers
Camp True Friends, a camp for people who use wheelchairs or learn differently, was going to have to turn hundreds of campers away due to the ongoing shortage of personal care assistants.
At Annandale nonprofit, weavers of all learning levels and abilities can create
About an hour outside the Twin Cities, you'll find some unique art. It's an array of colorful pieces that are handwoven with looms. As WCCO found out, the art is impressive, but it's the artists who depict true beauty.
Animals and humans alike work hard to beat the heat at Como Zoo
Thermometers cracked 90 degrees for a second day in a row in St. Paul, making for a memorable Tuesday at Como Zoo.
Playwright updates classic Western "Shane" to reflect reality of American diversity
"Shane" tells of a mysterious and magnetic stranger who moves to a Wyoming town. Playwright Karen Zacarias picked the original story up to read shortly after her family emigrated from Mexico.
Hail storm leaves behind damage, insurance woes for western Wisconsin town
The lack of rain has triggered a drought warning for much of the state. But the quick bust of a storm left behind damage in a western Wisconsin town.