Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'

Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.

Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts

“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora

The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.

Vikings player gifts winter coat to Mpls students
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Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel helped give 400 winter coats to students at Nellie Stone Elementary in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Jim Rich has more.

6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later

Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.

Cat swims to MN fisherman, now they're best friends

What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for one Minnesota angler after catching an unexpected guest.

MN Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm meets young fan who cheered her to finish line

Minnesota’s own Dakotah Lindwurm was the top American woman in the marathon at the Paris Olympics. It was a dream come true for the St. Francis, Minn. native as she crossed that finish line, knowing she was and will always be an Olympian.

Kids make Elliot Avenue Gazette front page news

This neighborhood along Elliot Avenue in South Minneapolis is filled with children.

Students at Virginia high school surprise custodian with dream car

A group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna surprised one of the custodians at their school with a very special birthday gift.

MN teacher's unexpected gift saves veteran awaiting new kidney

A man who spent five years on dialysis and encountered setbacks in his journey to find a kidney got a surprise from his son’s teacher.

St. Paul man on a mission to walk blind, deaf dog on every bridge in Twin Cities

On a warm summer day, there is nothing better than getting outside to go for a walk. But for Abe Switters, it's more than just exercise. He's building a bridge to a better life for his dog, Nanna.

Paralyzed Florida deputy regains movement, walks into his retirement party

A master deputy who was told by doctors he might never walk again strode unassisted into his retirement party after 32 years in law enforcement.

Viral Burger King worker who never missed a day in 27 years launches his own food truck

Kevin Ford, who went viral in 2022 for never missing a day of work in 27 years at Burger King, has used over $400,000 in donations to start his own food truck business.

Watch: Zoo lions find hidden camera, hilarity ensues

A pride of lions at the Oregon Zoo unknowingly put on a show after finding a hidden camera in their habitat.