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More than 300 to be laid off from St. Cloud distribution center
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Hundreds of people will be out of a job by the end of the year after officials with a St. Cloud distribution center announced it would be permanently closing its facilities. Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) President Dave Baldwin sent a letter to the Minnesota...
Toddler hospitalized after dog attack in Brooklyn Park
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after they were attacked by two dogs in Brooklyn Park. The Brooklyn Park Police Department was called to the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive N. and officers found two pit bulls actively attacking the toddler, according to a release.
Minneapolis police investigating after man killed overnight
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after officers found a dead man in the city's northside. MPD officers initially responded to reports of a man down in front of a residence on the 2100 block of Thomas Ave N. just before 8 a.m., according to a release from the department.
MN Black Chamber of Commerce hits 20 years
ST PAUL, Minn. — This year marks 20 years since Minnesota created its Black Chamber of Commerce, and in a couple of weeks, we have the chance to celebrate. The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is committed to serving Black-owned businesses and their communities through access to education, advocacy and economic development. Their goal is to maximize the potential of every Black-owned business, large or small, by providing equitable opportunities for growth at every stage.
Chalk festival brings pop of color to St. Louis Park
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The public is invited to the inaugural W.E. (West End) Chalk Festival in St. Louis Park this weekend. The two-day celebration will feature one-of-a-kind creations from local, national and international chalk artists. The event's founder and local artist Shawn McCann joined KARE 11 News at Noon to chalk and talk.
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
The Black Crowes pull out of Minnesota Yacht Club Festival last minute
ST PAUL, Minn. — As festival-goers pack their sunscreen for the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, rock fans will also have to brace for the news that The Black Crowes will not be performing Friday. In a post on the festival's X account, organizers said Thursday night that the...
MN State Patrol investigating after Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office squad overturns
KANDIYOHI COUNTY, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a Kandiyohi County Sheriff's deputy was injured after his squad car overturned on the road in Gennessee Township. The deputy was heading south on County Road 4 when his vehicle veered off the road and overturned just after...
Here's what you need to know ahead of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
ST PAUL, Minn. — Harriet Island in St. Paul is set to host the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival this Friday and Saturday. With tens of thousands expected to attend, here are a few things to know:. Who is playing?. If you’re reading this article you likely know about the...
St. Paul's largest property owner blasts downtown, while criticizing plan to improve it
ST PAUL, Minn. — When the iconic 1st National Bank Building, U.S. Bank Center and eight other St. Paul properties belonging to Madison Equities went up for sale in May the listing touted the "exceptional location" in the heart of the St. Paul central business district. But in a...
Minneapolis residents and groups react to city’s new police contract getting passed
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis community members have different opinions on whether the city’s new police contract is good. Founder and leader of 14 neighborhood safety block clubs, Alieen Johnson, said the new contract was desperately needed. “I’m hearing very much on a daily basis that people want more officers,”...
New state flag takes first flight into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Like it or not, the new Minnesota flag is out of this world — literally. A mechanical engineering team from the University of Minnesota sent the new state flag into space for the first time, flying between a U.S. flag and school flag. "A historic moment,"...
Wrong-way driver cited after several close calls on 35W
BLAINE, Minn. — A driver was cited Thursday after going the wrong way down 35W in Blaine, nearly missing dozens of vehicles. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, troopers responded at 10:45 a.m. MnDOT traffic cameras show the red SUV near the Lexington Avenue exit, and immediately other vehicles started moving out of the way to avoid a collision.
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawsuit claims medical neglect at Dakota County Jail
MINNEAPOLIS — A lawsuit filed in Minneapolis federal court accuses Dakota County jail officials and a private medical company of neglect and deliberate indifference in the case of a man who suffered a life-threatening diabetic coma. Caleb Duffy was booked into the Dakota County Jail on July 4, 2022,...
Minneapolis City Council approves new MPD contract
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday morning to approve a hotly-debated police collective bargaining agreement that provides significant pay hikes and gives the chief increased power in staffing and operational decisions. After each council member took time to explain their position on the contract, members voted 8-4...
Support pours in for Minnesota native involved in deadly crash in California
VISALIA, Calif. — Family members and friends are reaching out to help a Belle Plaine native recover following a crash that claimed the lives of her husband and the couple's beloved dog. A GoFundMe account set up for Ally Giesen says she, her husband and high school sweetheart Marcus,...
Stearns County Sheriff searches for missing teen
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The Stearns County Sheriff's Office and St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old who was last seen on May 25. Griseida Maricelda Roldan Gomez was last seen in St. Cloud. She is a 5-feet-4-inches, 200 pound Hispanic...
Minnesotans react to federal courts ruling state gun law is unconstitutional
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota gun law has gained national attention, after a federal court ruled the state’s law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from getting a firearm permit was unconstitutional. The Minnesota’s Gun Owners Caucus is one of the organizations that challenged this law. Three individuals who were under...
MLB Commissioner weighs in on Twins broadcast debacle
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have produced a lot of compelling storylines during the first half of the season, but for many frustrated fans the season boils down to a single headline. "The team is having a good season and no one can watch it," said Bobby Nightengale, Minnesota...
First-of-its-kind pet sanctuary set to open for domestic abuse survivors
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Relationship violence is often difficult to discuss. But the local non-profit, Tubman, has been offering services to thousands of survivors for decades to provide services to those in need. Last fall, it wanted to do more and kicked off a campaign to raise $8.5 million for...
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