Co-creator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline stops by KARE 11
MINNEAPOLIS — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has answered more than 17 million calls and text messages since July 2022, according to figures shared through early 2026, as officials point to early signs of impact in youth mental health trends. During that same period, youth suicide rates have...
Rosy Simas explores Seneca heritage in new Walker Art Center commission
Rosy Simas, A:gajë:gwah dësa’nigöëwë:nye:' (i hope it will stir your mind), 2026. Photo: Kameron Herndon. Courtesy of Walker Art Center. MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- On February 12, 2026, the Walker Art Center opened A:gajë:gwah dësa’nigöëwë:nye:' (i hope it will stir your mind), the first of two major works by transdisciplinary artist Rosy Simas (Seneca Nation of Indians, Heron clan) commissioned by the Walker Art Center as...
COMMIT: Minnesota lands Villanova transfer wing Malachi Palmer
Minnesota seems to have added their final scholarship/NIL transfer piece for the 2026-27 roster moments ago with the addition of Villanova transfer Malachi Palmer. Who is Palmer? A 6'6 210 pound two year veteran who started his career at Maryland before transferring to Villanova and now the Gophers. Palmer played...
Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work
MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- Rising gas prices are putting financial pressure on rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities, with some drivers saying the increased costs are making it difficult to earn a living. Steven Mayer, who drives full-time, said the jump in gas prices has been significant. "Going from $2...
A few warm days on tap before a cooldown this week
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Running to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
MINNEAPOLIS — On a gorgeous spring day in Minneapolis, dozens of runners and walkers gathered at Theodore Wirth Park with a shared purpose: to honor loved ones lost and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Organized by Native Women Run, the event served as both...
The Caramel Rolls At This Minnesota Bakery Are So Legendary You Will Want To...
You have had cinnamon rolls before. You have been fine. Life moved forward. Then this bakery enters the chat. The caramel roll is a different creature entirely. Gooey. Sticky. Dangerous in ways you did not know a breakfast pastry could be. Caramel drips down the sides like it is trying...
Man pleads guilty to murder for intentionally starting deadly fire last year
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
Sunny Skies, Sneaky Fire Risk: Breezy Sunday Puts Western Minnesota On Edge
Minneapolis is getting a classic spring Sunday on May 3, 2026, with clear skies, a mild start in the mid-50s, and afternoon highs near 70°F. It will feel comfortable, but the dry northwest breeze will quietly crank up the fire risk west of the metro. Afternoon Winds Pick Up.
St. Louis Park music teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year
(FOX 9) - A St. Louis Park music teacher has been named as the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. St. Louis Park music teacher named MN Teacher of the Year. David Davis has been named the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year by Education Minnesota. He teaches instrumental and general music to students in grades K-5 at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary in St...
