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’
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
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
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.
St. Paul gymnast shines with family support at U.S. Championships
Suni Lee from St. Paul soared to a second place finish at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Suni Lee from St. Paul soared to a second place finish at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
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.
Florida school honors 92-year-old crossing guard on retirement
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
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
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.
'I’m not going to let you die': Pregnant mother rescues 3 girls from drowning in Lake Michigan
Alyssa DeWitt, who is five months pregnant, is being praised for her quick-thinking actions after saving three girls from drowning in Lake Michigan.
Alyssa DeWitt, who is five months pregnant, is being praised for her quick-thinking actions after saving three girls from drowning in Lake Michigan.
Boy, 7, swims an hour to rescue his dad and little sister stuck in Florida river
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
Miss Minnesota Jr., living with vitiligo, uses her platform to empower others
An Orono 5th grader who lives with vitiligo is the new Miss Minnesota and wants others to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
An Orono 5th grader who lives with vitiligo is the new Miss Minnesota and wants others to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
102-year-old WWII veteran honored with birthday parade
Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.
Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
Longtime City of Minneapolis custodian honored as he retires
City of Minneapolis custodian Mohammed Ibrahim was given a grand sendoff from coworkers along with Mayor Jacob Frey and Chief Medaria Arrandondo as he wrapped up 20 years of service at City Hall.
City of Minneapolis custodian Mohammed Ibrahim was given a grand sendoff from coworkers along with Mayor Jacob Frey and Chief Medaria Arrandondo as he wrapped up 20 years of service at City Hall.
Longtime City of Minneapolis custodian honored as he retires
A custodian in the City of Minneapolis was given a grand sendoff on Thursday as he retired after 20 years of working in City Hall.
A custodian in the City of Minneapolis was given a grand sendoff on Thursday as he retired after 20 years of working in City Hall.
Buffalo health clinic shooting victim to be honored with sunflower fields
Two fields of sunflowers will shine brightly outside the Allina health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, honoring the woman killed in February when a gunman opened fire.
Two fields of sunflowers will shine brightly outside the Allina health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, honoring the woman killed in February when a gunman opened fire.
Teen saves toddler from drowning at pool party
Randy Brown, a Henry County 13-year-old, saved a 2-year-old boy whose body was spotted by the child's mother at the bottom of a pool.
Randy Brown, a Henry County 13-year-old, saved a 2-year-old boy whose body was spotted by the child's mother at the bottom of a pool.