Bloomington family steps up to help the homeless in Minneapolis

A Bloomington family is going above and beyond to do what they can to help people living in homeless encampments in Minnesota during the brutal winter.

The first baby of 2023: Baby born at stroke of midnight at Maple Grove Hospital

It is a very happy start to the new year for one Minnesota family, as a mother gave birth to likely the first baby born in 2023 at Maple Grove Hospital, officials say.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Allina EMS crew meets twin babies it helped deliver inside ambulance

Nearly three months after delivering twin babies in an ambulance, two local EMS workers were formally introduced to the little girls that they helped bring into the world. For the babies’ parents, the meeting was also an opportunity to give thanks.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

Selfless boy battling leukemia chooses to get gifts for others during shopping spree

Given the chance to go on a shopping spree in Rogers, 10-year-old Jacen opted to shop for family, friends, and other sick children, instead of shopping for himself.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

Special needs dog is short on spine, big on love

Cooper, a 6-year-old American Foxhound, was born with a hereditary condition called Short Spine Syndrome that left him with a compressed spine that makes him look like he doesn't have a neck.

Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’

Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.

Vikings defensive lineman photobombs fans' Christmas card picture session

A Maple Grove family is sure to have a Christmas card unlike any other this year after a Vikings player photobombed their family photos.

Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn

Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.