Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world

In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.

119 tractors roll through Randolph in honor of boy killed in ATV crash

The rain Friday didn’t stop a group of Future Farmers of America (FFA) members from loading up their tractors and parading through the streets of Randolph, Minnesota.

Scholarships carry on legacy of Minnesota father, son who died hiking

Tuesday will mark seven years to the day a father and son from St. Louis Park were reported missing after going on a hike in Colorado. Damian and Evan McManus' remains were found a few months later, but friends and family are keeping their memory alive through their favorite sport.

Fallen firefighter’s 6-year-old son gets fire truck parade for birthday 1 day after father’s death

When firefighter Jared Lloyd was killed in the line of duty on March 23, his comrades organized a fire truck birthday parade for his 6-year-old son, Logan, the day after his father’s tragic death.

Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase

Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.

‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers

A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.

Minnesota family fights for increased acceptance of children with Down syndrome

Sunday, Mar. 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. The 21st day of the third month was selected to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.