Teen arrested in Illinois in connection with fatal Brooklyn Park shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earlier this month.
Minnesota families sue battery recycler, alleging lead dust reached workers’ homes and exposed kids
Children face heightened risk from lead because their bodies and brains are still developing.
Washington County officials share how they track down online predators
The sex trafficking unit in Washington County, Minnesota, is making a huge impact with only a small number of people.
‘It’s Wyoming’s toad’: Inside a multi-state effort to save a humble species from extinction
Listen'It's Wyoming's toad': Inside a multi-state effort to save a humble species from extinction. The main entrance of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul is busy with strollers and chatty kids on a hot weekday afternoon. Below all that, in a tiny basement room marked “biosecure,” zookeeper Allison Pizel tends to
Coming Soon: Bill’s Bait Shop
Jami Olson's grandfather Bill was born and raised in Karlstad, Minnesota, population 710, a small farming community 30 miles south of the Canadian border and 30 miles east of North Dakota. He farmed wheat, mostly, and soybeans, and ate breakfast at the same town diner every morning. He loved fishing, and escaped to Lak
Man who damaged 24 trees in St. Paul park sought by authorities
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two dozen trees damaged in St. Paul have authorities searching for a suspect they believe might be the culprit. The St. Paul Police Department says images were captured just after 5 a.m. on July 5 at 200 Warner Road showing a man they believe to be responsible for the damaged trees at Lower La
Clare Vivier Reimagines Minnesota State Flag for Vogue
St. Paul native Clare Vivier is putting her own stamp on the North Star State. The founder of Los Angeles accessories label Clare V. is one of 50 designers tapped by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to reimagine each state's identity through an original flag for United Flags of Fashion, a na
What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 31 – Aug 1
Whether you are looking to build your network with local innovators or just want to decompress with a paintbrush and a hookah, this guide highlights spaces designed for our community to thrive. Dive in to plan your perfect weekend lineup. Looking for a way to get out in the Twin...
Minneapolis Vehicle Chase Ends With Knife, Guns And Stolen Cars
A Minneapolis driver allegedly tried to hit a construction worker before fleeing through city streets, including sidewalks and one-way roads in the wrong direction. The dangerous run ended when a Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force vehicle disabled the car, and detectives took the driver into custody. The incid
New, revised laws taking effect in Minnesota on Aug. 1
MINNEAPOLIS (KARE 11) - Aug. 1 brings a plethora of new and revised laws into effect in Minnesota, including new statutes materialized in direct response to the murder of Speaker Emirata Melissa Hortman and the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman last summer. Read about some of the new legislation below,...

















