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New artist lofts coming to Minneapolis' northeast art district
MINNEAPOLIS — Construction has officially started on what will be "affordable artist lofts" in the Northeast Minneapolis Art District. The Artspace NKB Lofts will be located on the Northrup King Campus. From ceramics to music, there already are 350 artists, creative small businesses and nonprofits based in studios within the campus' Northrup King Building, which is considered the largest art complex statewide.
Police: Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland arrested for allegedly violating no-contact order
ST PAUL, Minn. — A celebrity chef is in jail Thursday after he allegedly violated a no-contact order, days after pleading guilty to charges alleging he threatened to shoot his girlfriend. Saint Paul Police told KARE 11 Justin Sutherland was arrested after being seen by officers with the victim...
Residents of Sartell Mobile Home Park sue current and previous owners over living conditions
SARTELL, Minn. — Residents of the Sartell Mobile Home Park and their attorneys filed a class-action lawsuit in Stearns County this week alleging unsanitary living conditions and negligence by current and previous owners dating back to 2014. The complaint alleges "abusive strategies" that make the park "no longer habitable,...
More than half a million ballots already received in Minnesota ahead of election day
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — More than half a million absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of the November election, according to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. As of Thursday, 565,909 absentee ballots have been accepted out of the more than 800,000 that have been sent...
Cats rescued from burning townhome in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — Two cats are in "good condition" after they were rescued from a burning townhome Tuesday in Cottage Grove. According to a release from the city of Cottage Grove, firefighters were called to an 8-unit townhouse complex on the 7700 block of 79th Street just before 4 p.m.
Police looking for Twin Cities man missing for 6 months
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Authorities are searching for a man who hasn't been in contact with his family in six months and is considered endangered. According to the Columbia Heights Police Department, 62-year-old David Alan Klint, was last known to be staying in a facility in the Twin Cities area.
Minneapolis bets on Biochar to mediate the impacts of climate change
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota researchers are on the cutting edge of the fight against climate change. The Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) and the city of Minneapolis are using Biochar to clean up pollution from different angles. But what is Biochar?. “It’s a way to remove carbon from the atmosphere,”...
Minneapolis man charged with murder following multi-county shooting spree
WILLMAR, Minn. — A Minneapolis man is charged with second-degree murder and multiple other felonies following a multi-county shooting spree Tuesday that left a New London man dead. Court documents filed in Kandiyohi County Thursday break down the charges against 25-year-old Ameer Musa Matariyeh, which also include attempted murder,...
Artability sale highlights pieces from artists with mental health diagnoses
ST PAUL, Minn. — Editor's Note: This photo is from the 2018 Artability event. As the holidays approach, it is a great time to shop around for unique and artistic gifts for loved ones. The Artability Art Show and Sale is a great opportunity to purchase local art and...
St. Anthony, Falcon Heights renew police partnership severed after death of Philando Castile
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Two east metro communities have renewed a police partnership severed in 2017 ago following the fatal officer-involved shooting of motorist Philando Castile. Both the city councils of Falcon Heights and St. Anthony voted to approve a commitment that will have St. Anthony police officers serving...
Protestor charged with spitting on officer during U of M demonstration
MINNEAPOLIS — One person arrested in Monday's pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Minnesota (U of M) is now charged with assault for reportedly spitting on a responding police officer. Court documents filed Thursday document the allegations against a 23-year-old from Minneapolis, which amount to fourth-degree assault. Prosecutors say...
Colorado farm facility issues onion recall due to possible E. coli contamination
COLORADO, USA — A food service supplier has issued a recall for onions from a Colorado Springs Taylor Farms facility due to possible E. coli contamination, according to a letter provided to 9NEWS by the restaurant chain Illegal Pete's. The move by US Foods comes after an outbreak of...
1 dead after mass car crash on I-94 exit ramp
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after a speeding vehicle set off a chain reaction crash near interstates 94 and 394 involving multiple vehicles, leaving one person dead and several with injuries. The fatal incident - which involved seven vehicles - unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Dunwoody...
Charter school enrollment has grown, but research shows they have long performed worse than traditional schools
STEP Academy is an embattled St. Paul charter school that's still fighting to stay open. It has a growing operating budget deficit and two board members resigned at its school board meeting on Monday, and it was confirmed Wednesday that the superintendent has since as well. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department...
Calling for Change: Schools look at restricting cell phones while some worry it will compromise security
SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE, Minn — One day just before the end of the 2021-22 school year, Principal Amy Stenson Kujawski decided to take a stand on a growing problem at St. Anthony Middle School. “At this point, two years after the pandemic, they were all looking at their phones,”...
14-year-old reported missing in North Branch found safe
NORTH BRANCH, Minn. — Police in North Branch thanked the public after a teen reported missing was found safe. Police shared on Facebook the 14-year-old had been last seen at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. In an update Wednesday evening, officials announced he was located.
14-year-old reported missing in North Branch
NORTH BRANCH, Minn. — Police in North Branch are asking for the public's help as they try and find a missing teen. Police shared on Facebook the 14-year-old, identified just by his first name Allen, was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Allen was last seen in the...
Graffiti discovered on top of Governor's Mansion
ST PAUL, Minn. — Capitol Security in Saint Paul is looking into spray-painted graffiti that's now on top of the Governor's Mansion. Sky 11 flew over the building Wednesday afternoon and confirmed the message "Walz Failed" is painted on top of what looks like an air conditioning unit. The...
'It needs to change with the times': Hiring still an issue for police departments
ST PAUL, Minn. — Hiring continues to be an issue for police departments across the country over the past several years, including in the Twin Cities. In an interview Tuesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara voiced his frustration over the challenges they're seeing. That concern comes as a Minneapolis...
Juvenile found dead at Red Wing correctional facility
RED WING, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating after a juvenile was found deceased in its Red Wing facility over the weekend. The person was allegedly found unresponsive by MNDOC staff on the morning of Oct 19, a statement from the agency said. According to MNDOC,...
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