Lindsey Peterson

2 days ago | audacy.com | Taylor Rivera |Lindsey Peterson

As Catholic congregations across the world mourn the passing of Pope Francis, a mass at The Cathedral of Saint Paul honors his life and accomplishments. Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Bernard Hebda, says Pope Francis paved the way for inclusion in the church that he hopes to see a new pope with similar values. "He's been a great defender of human life, just the way in which he's been an apostle for peace," says Hebda.

6 days ago | audacy.com | Lindsey Peterson |Al Schoch

Minnesota winter professional sports teams make their postseason debuts this weekend. Both the Wild and the Timberwolves are in action out west. The Timberwolves have lost only four games since March began, which helped to avoid the NBA's play-in tournament. Their reward? A round one matchup against LeBron, Luka, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

6 days ago | audacy.com | Taylor Rivera |Lindsey Peterson

Minneapolis police are detailing what they know about a string of vandalized Tesla vehicles over the last month. Authorities says a total of six vehicles were keyed near downtown Minneapolis, and that these cases are unique because perpetrators are easily captured by the vehicles that are equipped with up to nine separate cameras. Minneapolis Police chief Brian O'Hara says while he can't speculate on the motive in this case, he can say it's a nationwide problem.

6 days ago | audacy.com | Anne D'Innocenzio |Lindsey Peterson

Minneapolis-based Target's chief executive officer met Thursday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell "very constructive and candid," according to an update from his National Action Network. Two other NAN representatives, National Board Chair Dr. W.

1 week ago | audacy.com | Mark Freie |Lindsey Peterson

A CDC report released this week shows an increase in autism rates nationwide reflects what experts are seeing here in Minnesota as well. The Minnesota Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network says prevalence rates are 1 in 28 in the state compared to 1 in 31 nationally. Dr. Amy Esler tells the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar that increased awareness and better screening play a significant role in rising rates.