Minnesotans embrace activity-packed weekend in Twin Cities
The last weekend of January is kicking off with plenty of fun outdoor events for the family. Here's a look at some options to explore this weekend and next!
Bell Museum hosts virtual Space Fest Feb. 4-6
The Bell Museum will hold its annual Space Fest event online Feb. 4-6, the museum announced Wednesday.
Barbie introduces Dr. Maya Angelou doll to ‘Inspiring Women’ series ahead of Black History Month
Barbie announced a new addition to its “Inspiring Women” doll series: Dr. Maya Angelou.
As pandemic stresses mount, leaders encourage Minnesota parents to consider mental health help for kids
With new restrictions from COVID-19 set to kick in Friday night, state and health leaders worry about the mental load the new round of dial-back measures could bring into the lives of Minnesotans.
Michigan couple with 14 sons finally welcome their first daughter
A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.
Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend suffer pregnancy loss, calling it 'darkest of days'
Chrissy Teigen announced Tuesday night that complications resulted in the loss of her pregnancy in a heartbreaking post on social media.
These are the most popular baby names of 2019, according to Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration released its official list of the Top 10 most popular baby names of 2019 – and they’re not all that different from 2018.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Video: Baby takes ‘flight’ around home after trip to visit relatives gets canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
When one U.K. family's trip to the states was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to create a fun video to send back to their family to cheer them up and it's adorable.
‘I love it!’: 80-year-old gamer receives PS4 as birthday gift from his children
A Colorado man, who is an avid gamer, received a brand new PS4 from his adult children on his 80th birthday and his reaction was priceless.
'You’re a hero': Chris Evans sends video message to little boy who saved sister from dog attack
Bridger Walker, 6, saved his little sister from a dog attack and was badly injured, requiring roughly 90 stitches to his face.
Minnesota Zoo opens drive-thru experience amid pandemic
As lawmakers seem split on a bailout, the Minnesota Zoo is launching a fundraiser of its own to raise money.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
'Stay Safe MN' order: What is now allowed, what can reopen and what must stay closed
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz let the state’s previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and it has been replaced with a new order, dubbed "Stay Safe MN", that will allow more flexibility and social interaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors warn of mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19 affecting children
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.



















