Five plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the five people stole $14.6 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program money that was meant to feed hungry children during the...
2026 Ribbon Cutting: MVTA Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization Project
Join Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and partners for a ribbon-cutting celebration of the Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization expansion. This investment strengthens MVTA’s ability to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transit service to the tens of thousands of riders across the south metro communities we...
📅 Free Computer Help for Adults 55+ at Shakopee Library
Need a little help getting comfortable with computers or the internet? The Shakopee Library offers one-on-one assistance through its Public Computer Aide program. Volunteers work directly with customers to build basic computer skills, learn to use the internet, or explore library applications.
Minneapolis Hit‑And‑Run Injures Woman On Marshall St NE
Minneapolis police say a woman in her 20s was left with potentially life-threatening injuries early Sunday after a car hit her as she crossed Marshall Street Northeast. The driver took off, and officers are now searching for whoever was behind the wheel. What the police say. Officers were called around...
Biotech Executive Commits $16 Million Relief Fund for Minneapolis Renters
When federal immigration officers fanned out across Minneapolis for months, many immigrant families hunkered down at home and watched their paychecks disappear. Now, one of Minnesota’s wealthiest biotech entrepreneurs is trying to keep a roof over their heads. John Wilson, founder of Wilson Wolf Manufacturing, has...
Pet Haven’s ‘Weekend Wags’ event invites people to meet adoptable dogs in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Ahead of National Puppy Day on March 23, Pet Haven hosts Weekend Wags! Adoptable Dog Meet & Greet event on Sunday. Pet Haven's Events Manager Melissa Behrens stopped by KARE 11 on Sunday to share more about the event and the adoption process. But the spotlight in the studio was stolen by the furry...
Small Business Spotlight: Christos Greek Restaurant, an Eat Street Fixture Since 1988
Christos Greek Restaurant seems like a permanent fixture on Eat Street, but it was a new venture in 1988. We spoke to co-owner Gus Parpas about opening a new ethnic restaurant in 1988, his favorite menu items, and what it meant as a business owner to resist the ICE invasion of 2026 at the epicenter of the violence....
Minnesota meteorologist blends motherhood and forecasting through babywearing
MINNEAPOLIS — In many workplaces, “bring your kid to work day” is a rare occasion. But for one Eden Prairie mother, being alongside her children while she works has become part of her daily routine, and a mission she’s passionate about sharing. From her office in...
Why North Oaks, MN is One of the Only US Cities Unmapped by Google...
One of the only cities in the US that isn't available on Google Street View, and that's North Oaks, MN. It's all because of a threatened lawsuit back in 2008.
Modernizing Care for Minnesota Veterans: Minneapolis VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Rollout and AI...
Dr. Mike Armstrong, Chief of Staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Dr. Rob Bayer, Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer, Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Dr. Adam Bock, Chief of Informatics, Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The episode opens with an update from Minneapolis VA Medical Center Director Pat...
