Beret Leone

Minneapolis

Multimedia Journalist at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

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Coast Guard veteran serving up coffee, inclusivity in Twin Cities

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

Twin Cities veteran Michael Kollar is serving up fresh, meticulously roasted coffee at several Dunn Brothers shops he owns. "I really enjoy roasting, I enjoy giving people a good cup of coffee," Kollar said. He also strives to make his shops safe and inclusive spaces for the community. "The coffee's wonderful, and the people are, too," said Lois Schlutter, a customer at Kollar's location in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Wildfire-stricken Minnesota communities rally as blazes sustain 1 week on

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

Cool weather has provided a boost to crews fighting the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota. But after more than a week since the fires began, the fight is far from over. The two largest wildfires — the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires — are still blazing, and St. Louis County is now in a state of emergency and disaster.
Mom of Minnesota teen diagnosed with rare bone cancer creates support system for other “cancer parents” ...Middle East

2 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Beret Leone

By Beret Leone Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s a group no one asks to be in—but when cancer sidelined her soccer star son, a Minneapolis mom wanted to make a safe space for families navigating childhood cancer. 16-year-old Tommy Schweinitz just finished his last round of chemotherapy Friday—but in a matter of eight months, his life flipped upside down. His parents went from soccer parents, to cancer parents—a journey many parents face alone.
Mom of Minnesota teen diagnosed with rare bone cancer creates support system for other "cancer parents"

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

It's a group no one asks to be in—but when cancer sidelined her soccer star son, a Minneapolis mom wanted to make a safe space for families navigating childhood cancer. 16-year-old Tommy Schweinitz just finished his last round of chemotherapy Friday—but in a matter of eight months, his life flipped upside down. His parents went from soccer parents, to cancer parents—a journey many parents face alone. "I was a really avid soccer player," Schweinitz said.
Minnesota family loses everything in wildfires: "This isn't my place"

3 weeks ago | news8000.com | Beret Leone

Minnesota (WCCO) -- The Camp House Fire, one of three wildfires currently raging in northeastern Minnesota, has already destroyed 144 structures, but it's done a lot more damage than that. Angie Ridgley, of Brimson, Minnesota, says the flames took her home and left only memories of the place she shared with her late husband for decades. She and her family, along with her two grandchildren, evacuated on Sunday. By Monday night, her house was gone.
Minnesota National Guard "honored" to aid in wildfire battle

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

The grim fight against the northeastern Minnesota wildfires continue on Thursday, with hundreds of evacuations and thousands of acres destroyed. On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz activated a team of 20 Minnesota National Guard members to support the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in its battle against the flames. They are now stationed in Two Harbors. Cpt.
Minnesota family loses everything in wildfires: "This isn't my place"

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

The Camp House Fire, one of three wildfires currently raging in northeastern Minnesota, has already destroyed 144 structures, but it's done a lot more damage than that. Angie Ridgley, of Brimson, Minnesota, says the flames took her home and left only memories of the place she shared with her late husband for decades. She and her family, along with her two grandchildren, evacuated on Sunday. By Monday night, her house was gone.
More people are shopping resale than ever before - here's why

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

Why secondhand sales are soaring More people than ever are shopping resale — and that number is only expected to grow this year. "I think as consigner, it's really nice that I can bring in my clothes and bring in that beautiful check at the end and then turn it around and buy more stuff for my kids," Tasha Steinmetz said. Steinmetz is one of the 700 families reselling books, clothing, toys and baby essentials at Just Between Friends Woodbury.
Minnesota woman shows resilience after a scary medical diagnosis; "It changes your life... And that's, that's the miracle of it."

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

Heart failure isn't keeping this Minnesota woman down, here's how Nancy Rajanen is a bit of an art aficionado. Each trip she takes with her husband, Greg, they bring back a piece of art. "It also gives me a memory," Rajanen said, pointing to wooden figurines. "I remember a guy carving that."While the international décor is beautiful to look at—it also serves as a reminder to live fully.
Hastings man turns to chainsaw art after being laid off

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Beret Leone

A Hastings man has become a chainsaw artist Recent statistics show nearly one in ten people over the age of 50 lost their job last year and had to figure out the next step. A new survey by resume advice provider "My Perfect Resume" shows a majority of workers are worried about losing their jobs this year. A Hastings Minnesota man who found a way to make the most of his recent lay off. Dean Williams is now a chainsaw artist, but that wasn't his first career.

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