Make-A-Wish seeks 1M new 'wish-makers' to help ill children
The nonprofit organization's new initiative continues its mission to grant wishes for children with serious illnesses. Here’s how the program works.
The nonprofit organization's new initiative continues its mission to grant wishes for children with serious illnesses. Here’s how the program works.
Stranger buys 1,000 cookies from MN girl scout – then gives them away
Girl Scout cookies are as American as apple pie. As the annual cookie-selling season comes to an end, one local scout and her troop are enjoying sweet success thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
Girl Scout cookies are as American as apple pie. As the annual cookie-selling season comes to an end, one local scout and her troop are enjoying sweet success thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
Mahtomedi SRO saves choking woman during school Europe trip
A Washington County Deputy and school resource officer is being praised for saving a woman's life during a trip to Europe.
A Washington County Deputy and school resource officer is being praised for saving a woman's life during a trip to Europe.
Quick-thinking dog helps save another dog from drowning in river
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,
Persistent 81-year-old Hutchinson man earns his GED
At age 81, a Hutchinson man is getting ready to graduate. Persistence has paid off for Sam Flom who earned his GED last week after year's of hard work -- and decades after he dropped out of school.
At age 81, a Hutchinson man is getting ready to graduate. Persistence has paid off for Sam Flom who earned his GED last week after year's of hard work -- and decades after he dropped out of school.
After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
MN woman back in the spotlight after recovery from brain injury
Years after being hurt in a fall, Marie Cooney is celebrating her return to the Xcel Energy Center as a spotlight operator, as she recovers from a brain injury.
Years after being hurt in a fall, Marie Cooney is celebrating her return to the Xcel Energy Center as a spotlight operator, as she recovers from a brain injury.
Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
Oklahoma 100-year-old celebrates '25th’ birthday on Leap Day
“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”
“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”
Watch: Couple marries in hospital room after going into early labor
Brandon and Sara Perry didn't let her water breaking stop them from tying the knot just nine hours before baby Oliver arrived. See the adorable hospital room ceremony.
Brandon and Sara Perry didn't let her water breaking stop them from tying the knot just nine hours before baby Oliver arrived. See the adorable hospital room ceremony.
At concert, Drake gives $100K to fan who just finished chemo
A Drake fan who just finished chemotherapy and almost didn’t make it to his Nashville concert got the surprise of a lifetime - and so did Drake's manager.
A Drake fan who just finished chemotherapy and almost didn’t make it to his Nashville concert got the surprise of a lifetime - and so did Drake's manager.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Minnetonka girls basketball team raises money as team official battles MS
As the director of operations for the Minnetonka girls basketball team, Barry Cosgriff takes care of all the team’s off-the-court worries, so his players can focus on having success on the court. But Tuesday night was Barry’s night, an opportunity for the team and community to take care of him.
As the director of operations for the Minnetonka girls basketball team, Barry Cosgriff takes care of all the team’s off-the-court worries, so his players can focus on having success on the court. But Tuesday night was Barry’s night, an opportunity for the team and community to take care of him.
Minnesota teacher throws surprise wedding at school
A teacher at a Catholic school in Golden Valley had a big surprise for her students earlier this month during Catholic Schools Week. Catie Zwier got married in the middle of her school day and included her students in the ceremony.
A teacher at a Catholic school in Golden Valley had a big surprise for her students earlier this month during Catholic Schools Week. Catie Zwier got married in the middle of her school day and included her students in the ceremony.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Lahaina high school football captains honored with Super Bowl trip
Captains of a Hawaii high school football team whose town was destroyed by a deadly wildfire are going to Super Bowl in Las Vegas as guests of the NFL.
Captains of a Hawaii high school football team whose town was destroyed by a deadly wildfire are going to Super Bowl in Las Vegas as guests of the NFL.
North Branch father donates carbon monoxide detectors in honor of his son
Heating company owner, William Sherk, has been donating carbon monoxide detectors to help save lives in honor of his son who died from CO poisoning 20 years ago.
Heating company owner, William Sherk, has been donating carbon monoxide detectors to help save lives in honor of his son who died from CO poisoning 20 years ago.