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'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

December 4, 2025 10:26am CST
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

December 3, 2025 9:47am CST
Give to the Max Day: How to help Minnesota organizations

Give to the Max Day: How to help Minnesota organizations

It's Give to the Max Day, Minnesota's annual day of giving to help organizations around the state. Here's how you can donate.

November 20, 2025 10:37am CST
❤️ U MITCH: Sign seen by millions during Brewers-Cubs game stirs curiosity

❤️ U MITCH: Sign seen by millions during Brewers-Cubs game stirs curiosity

As hometown baseball fans celebrated a Brewers victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, a mystery emerged.

October 15, 2025 5:34pm CDT
91-year-old Minnesota knitter keeping countless people warm this winter with handmade gifts

91-year-old Minnesota knitter keeping countless people warm this winter with handmade gifts

A 91-year-old woman is using her knitting skills to help those in need stay warm during the winter months.

October 12, 2025 9:40pm CDT
Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois

Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois

One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.

October 9, 2025 8:54pm CDT
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.

October 9, 2025 6:33am CDT
Twin Cities Marathon allows team of para athletes on handcycles

Twin Cities Marathon allows team of para athletes on handcycles

This year marked the first time that a full team of nine para athletes raced in the Twin Cities Marathon, using handcycles with e-assist.

October 5, 2025 5:28pm CDT
Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment

Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment

A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.

October 4, 2025 4:54pm CDT
'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

September 1, 2025 2:02pm CDT
After cancer battle, St. Paul survivor completes grueling 100-mile mountain bike race

After cancer battle, St. Paul survivor completes grueling 100-mile mountain bike race

After battling a cancer diagnosis and a rare disease, St. Paul's Matt Sletten celebrated beating cancer by competing in a grueling mountain bike race in Colorado.

August 17, 2025 10:03pm CDT
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.

August 16, 2025 2:57pm CDT
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral

Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.

August 6, 2025 5:16pm CDT
Watch: Pilot surprises his grandmother with touching announcement

Watch: Pilot surprises his grandmother with touching announcement

Justin Shurtz said his grandmother had no idea he was going to show up on her flight.

July 29, 2025 3:02pm CDT
Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail

Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail

"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," Nathaniel Bunn explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."

July 28, 2025 2:03pm CDT
Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants

Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants

A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4. 

July 10, 2025 2:02pm CDT
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

July 10, 2025 11:15am CDT
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor

California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor

Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.

July 9, 2025 1:57pm CDT
WATCH: UPS driver dives into fun on Slip ‘N Slide

WATCH: UPS driver dives into fun on Slip ‘N Slide

Teens playing on a Slip N' Slide were joined by a local UPS driver for some summer fun. 

June 25, 2025 1:33pm CDT
Watch: Baby bird rescued from storm drain, reunited with mother

Watch: Baby bird rescued from storm drain, reunited with mother

Once rescued, the mother bird could be seen in the heartwarming video, snuggling her baby.

June 24, 2025 8:11pm CDT
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Kristi Noem claims '50%' of Minnesota visas are fraudulent

Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?

Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?

Trump's remarks, threats spark fear in Minnesota’s Somali community

Trump's remarks, threats spark fear in Minnesota’s Somali community

Woman charged after 17 dogs rescued, 18 found dead on Watonwan County property

Woman charged after 17 dogs rescued, 18 found dead on Watonwan County property

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