Many dog owners have taught their pet to sit, speak or roll over, but dogs can do so much more. One non-profit in New Hope is improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating partnerships with specially trained dogs. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter Joe Mazan has a Minnesota made company helping many through man’s best friend. View Video
Feature Stories
Special Spirit – Story of Maureen and Paul Pranghofer
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Maureen and Paul Pranghofer joke that they have just enough working body parts for one person. It’s a line that captures their sense of humor, but you really need to meet them to see how much they’ve overcome over the years, and why their special spirit inspires so many. Spend some time with them, and you’re likely to laugh. They sure do! View video
WCCO Autism Video
Something Special Indeed: Sam and Reno For those who don’t know him, Sam looks like a typical five-year-old. He smiles easily, loves to play and he is full of energy. Normal characteristics for a school aged child, but impressions can be misleading. While Sam looks like many of the other five-year-olds in Minnesota, Sam is a child with autism. Sam is not alone and neither are his parents, Darren and Jennifer. According to the Autism Society of America, 1 out of every 166 children born in the U.S. is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, making autism more prevalent among …
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