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Man dies at hospital after being shot in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A man died at the hospital four days after being shot last week in north Minneapolis. At around 11:30 p.m. on July 8, officers with the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 2000 block of Emerson Avenue North. When police arrived, they found a 29-year-old man who had been shot. The man was transported to North Memorial Hospital, where he died on July 12.
Throughout U.S. history, presidents and presidential candidates have been targets for assassination
MINNEAPOLIS — As federal authorities continue to investigate an attempted assassination on former President Trump, the country has been thrown into turmoil just four months before a presidential election. Yet, as author and University at Buffalo history professor Dr. Carole Emberton explains, it's not without precedent. "It's very shocking...
Storm cleanup continues in St. Louis Park, where 3,000 residents still without power
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Storm cleanup continues across the Twin Cities metro after Sunday’s early morning thunderstorm. The City of Saint Louis Park has cleared more than 50 trees that fell into the street. Most of the trees have been removed except for a handful that are...
Hennepin County deputies help with RNC security
MILWAUKEE — Deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are in Wisconsin this week helping with security for the Republican National Convention. The RNC kicked off Monday and goes for the next four days in Milwaukee. It comes after an attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who has officially become the Republican presidential nominee.
Terrell Davis 'in shock' after he was handcuffed on United flight
DENVER — Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis posted on Instagram on Monday that he was handcuffed and questioned by FBI agents Saturday after a United Airlines flight attendant accused Davis of hitting him. The Denver Broncos Ring of Famer said he is demanding a thorough and proper...
SPAM introduces 12th new flavor
AUSTIN, Minn. — It ain't like the stuff your mom used to make. Minnesota-based Hormel Foods announced last week that it's offering a new flavor of SPAM product, calling the Korean BBQ flavor "sweet yet spicy." “SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is a nod to the relationship the SPAM brand...
Minnesota businesses invited to the Netherlands and Ireland; Walz to lead
ST PAUL, Minn — Governor Tim Walz and state economic leaders are inviting Minnesota businesses to join them on a trip to Europe in the fall. The governor and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) are organizing a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November.
Boyfriend with history of abuse admits to murdering Hopkins woman
MINNEAPOLIS — In a Hennepin County Courtroom filled with family and friends of Danicka Bergeson Monday morning, the man accused of murdering her last summer admitted to the crime. Matthew Brenneman, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while under a restraining order. He also admitting to a pair of...
Pizzeria Pezzo expands to Edina location
EDINA, Minn. — Feeling like a hearty deep-dish pizza? Or maybe a classic margherita — whatever your craving, Pizzeria Pezzo offers an excellent pie. The restaurant is expanding to Edina and will be located inside the popular Southdale Mall. Other locations include White Bear Lake and inside Woodbury's Kowalski's.
1 dead, 2 injured in northeast Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — One person is dead and two others are recovering in the hospital after a shooting in northeast Minneapolis late Sunday. Police said officers were called to the 2500 block of Central Avenue northeast at around 9:45 p.m. on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found...
CONTEST: Win tickets to see Metallica in concert
MINNEAPOLIS — Watch KARE 11 Sunrise or KARE 11 Saturday from Monday, July 15, to Saturday, July 20, for the chance to win tickets to see Metallica at the U.S. Bank Stadium. One winner will receive two tickets to see Metallica at the U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, August 18. The winners will be notified by email on Monday, July 22 and have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize.
'We're very fired up': Minnesotans in Milwaukee for RNC after Trump assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, delegates from all across the country are in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention (RNC). The four-day event includes a delegation of 74 from Minnesota — 39 delegates and 35 alternates. Trump arrived in Milwaukee...
Suspects steal car from SEA Airport, use victim's garage opener to burglarize $100,000 from home
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue police are looking for a burglary suspect, accused of stealing a car at SEA Airport, then using the garage opener inside to steal $100,000 and other valuables from the victim's home. Police said a Bellevue man's black BMW was stolen when he parked at SEA...
Overnight storms uprooted trees and caused power outages
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Overnight storms hit the Twin Cities hard, knocking out power for tens of thousands of people. “We saw about 135,000 customers with outages. We’re approaching about two-thirds of those restored right now,” said Regional Vice President of Xcel Energy John Marshall. “Of all the storms this is probably our first big one that impacted most customers here in this region.”
Sunday morning fire kills 2 in Le Sueur County
LE SUEUR COUNTY, Minn. — Two people died early on Sunday morning after a fire at their home in Montgomery Township, officials said. According to a press release, the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office got a report of a structure fire on Jindra Lane. A woman in the house told officials the house was on fire and she and her husband were trapped inside.
Man's body recovered from Mississippi, witnesses say he saved 2 children
ELK RIVER, Minn. — The body of a 41-year-old man was recovered from the Mississippi River on Sunday, officials said. That man, now identified as Cody Jay Pope, initially disappeared underwater after he had worked to rescue two children from the current on Friday, according to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.
Thousands remain without power after weekend storms thrash metro area
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of metro residents remain without electricity after heavy rains and strong winds rolled through parts of Minnesota early Sunday, leaving a path of downed trees and powerlines. Xcel Energy said tens of thousands of residents lost power in the wake of that violent weather, adding that...
Minnesota officials respond after shooting at Trump campaign rally
MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota's elected officials are responding after former president Donald Trump was whisked away from a rally in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers on Saturday when bangs rang...
Tornado touched down in Minnesota
RICE COUNTY, Minn. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Rice County on Saturday. An image of the tornado was posted to the organization's social media. That image was taken just before 5 p.m. southwest of Kenyon, Minnesota. "The storm associated with this...
DNR proposes to sell 80,000 acres of BWCAW land
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands and the U.S. Forest Service- Superior National Forest have proposed a plan to sell land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government to benefit the state's public schools. According to...
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