Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later

Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later

Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.

Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.

'Birthday Buddies': Mounds View family shares more than a name

'Birthday Buddies': Mounds View family shares more than a name

With four young kids, the Garbaczs are already pretty close, but several members of the Mounds View family share more than just the same last name - they share birthdays.

With four young kids, the Garbaczs are already pretty close, but several members of the Mounds View family share more than just the same last name - they share birthdays.

Girl becomes mayor for the day in Waldorf, Minnesota

Girl becomes mayor for the day in Waldorf, Minnesota

In a town in Waseca County with a population just over 200 people, an 11-year-old girl was mayor for the day.

In a town in Waseca County with a population just over 200 people, an 11-year-old girl was mayor for the day.

Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’

Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’

Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.

Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.

Former college pitcher fitted for new prosthetic arm after theft

Former college pitcher fitted for new prosthetic arm after theft

A former college baseball player is getting a new prosthetic arm after a viral crowdfunding campaign provided him with enough donations to replace his stolen prosthetic.

A former college baseball player is getting a new prosthetic arm after a viral crowdfunding campaign provided him with enough donations to replace his stolen prosthetic.

Man handing over keys to family-run Twin Cities ice cream truck to little sister

Man handing over keys to family-run Twin Cities ice cream truck to little sister

Duane Helms-Boyd started his family ice cream truck at the age of 14. Now an adult, he's handing over the keys to his little sister to keep the tradition alive.

Duane Helms-Boyd started his family ice cream truck at the age of 14. Now an adult, he's handing over the keys to his little sister to keep the tradition alive.

Animal Humane Society volunteer celebrates 100th birthday at shelter

Animal Humane Society volunteer celebrates 100th birthday at shelter

Charlotte Beegle joined the Animal Humane Society 32 years ago and has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours. She said she felt "in the right place" to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Charlotte Beegle joined the Animal Humane Society 32 years ago and has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours. She said she felt "in the right place" to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation

Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation

A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.

A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.

ALS fundraiser held in Waconia on Lou Gehrig Day across baseball

ALS fundraiser held in Waconia on Lou Gehrig Day across baseball

Just a few miles from the Town Ball Tour and on the same day as Major League Baseball honored Lou Gehrig, some Waconia residents helped raise money for a local family affected by ALS.

Just a few miles from the Town Ball Tour and on the same day as Major League Baseball honored Lou Gehrig, some Waconia residents helped raise money for a local family affected by ALS.