Woodbury man sentenced to 30 years in sextortion scheme
WOODBURY, Minn. — A Woodbury man will serve a 30-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted in a sextortion scheme for more than two years. Prosecutors say 38-year old Timothy Lennard Gebhart carried out the scheme from July of 2021 to September of 2023. It involved Gebhart pretending to be a teen, or...
Homelessness is not a part of Native heritage
Minnesota has a big problem: Native Americans make up just 2% of the state’s adult population, but they represent 30% of the homeless population. This disparity is staggering, sobering and devastating. But surprising? Tent Cities. The Wall of Forgotten Natives. When you drive around the streets of Minneapolis and...
Twin Cities-based ICE employee among 16 arrested in sting operation
ST. PAUL - The Bloomington Police Department is reporting that a Twin Cities-based ICE employee was among 16 men arrested in a child sex trafficking sting operation. Alexander Steven Back, 41, of Robbinsdale, a suburb of Minneapolis, was arrested Nov. 13 when he allegedly attempted to meet up with what he thought was...
Family road trip ends with parking lot shooting in northern Minnesota
Officials in Cass County say they’ve arrested a man suspected of shooting at a fellow passenger during a family road trip Tuesday morning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of someone firing a gun in the parking lot of a gas station on the 200 block of Aspen Avenue Northeast in Cass Lake at...
KARE 11 Investigates: Death raises new fraud allegations in Minnesota’s Medicaid-funded ICS program
As costs soar and audits expand, one mother says her son’s death reveals the real-world price of neglect and alleged fraud. Watch the full story tonight at 10 p.m. In an Eastside St. Paul apartment, 39-year-old Rick Clemmer was found dead on March 7, 2025. Police body-camera video from the scene captures a paramedic...
These Minneapolis, MN based Pets are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near minneapolis.
Minneapolis Renters Assured of Warm Homes by City’s Indoor Temperature Mandate During Cold Months
As winter draws its cold breath over Minneapolis, renters can take solace in knowing that their homes are legally required to be kept warm. City of Minneapolis reaffirms that rental property owners must maintain an indoor temperature of at least 68°F through the colder months, until April 30. Tenants experiencing...
Minneapolis Ranked Among Top Bicycle-Friendly Cities Globally by Copenhagenize Index
Minneapolis has pedaled its way into the international spotlight as one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities, according to the latest rankings by the Copenhagenize Index. The city landed the 44th spot on the prestigious list, celebrating its commitment to sustainable transport and cyclist-friendly initiatives....
Bloomington PD Chief talks Operation Creep, Mexico, social media break
Bloomington Police Department Chief Booker Hodges appeared on FOX 9's All Day with Rob Olson on Wednesday. He talked about the 16 arrests in Operation Creep, his experience with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Initiative at the Mexico border and why he took a 30-day break from social media.
Food Service Workers Strike at M-S-P
(Minneapolis, MN) — Around 250 food service workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are planning to strike during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Geof Paquette with Unite Here Local 17 says members are set to strike November 24th through 26th. Their deadline for a new contract in midnight on Sunday...
