Minnesotans break giving record amid rising nonprofit needs
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota nonprofits are reporting increasing financial strain and rising demand for services, even as donors set a new record for the state’s annual Give to the Max Day. At the Neighborhood Development Alliance in St. Paul, a sign on the door tells visitors that...
System could bring 3-6 inches of snow to Minnesota before Thanksgiving
There's the potential for more snow next weekend, but weather officials say confidence is currently 'low.'
Minneapolis council members back arresting federal agents who violate law
Minneapolis City Council members Jason Chavez, Elliot Payne, and Robin Wonsley said Nov. 14 that local police could, and should, arrest federal agents if they fail to identify themselves or wear face coverings. Their comments come as the city prepares to negotiate a new police contract, set to expire in...
How Has Driving Changed in the Last Five Years?
Over the past five years, there has been a noticeable shift in driving habits and attitudes. Many drivers have expressed concerns about the disregard for speed limits, the misuse of bike lanes, and the lack of signal usage. The increase in reckless driving behaviors, such as running red lights and stop signs, has...
Mpls street renamed Lena Smith Blvd. corrects a historic wrong
A Minneapolis street along the Mississippi River has been renamed Lena Smith Boulevard to honor Lena Olive Smith, Minnesota’s first Black female attorney and longtime civil rights advocate. The street, formerly known as Edmund Boulevard and named for segregationist developer Edmund Walton, is part of a broader effort...
Woodbury Predator Caged for 30 Years: Monster Behind Sextortion Scheme That Terrorized Minors Sentenced
In a disturbing case that has culminated in a severe sentence, Timothy Lennard Gebhart, a 38-year-old resident of Woodbury, has been sentenced to a lengthy 30 years in prison for running an extensive sextortion scheme that targeted minors, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The U.S. District Court judge...
The Least Traveled Highway in All of Minnesota
Nestled near the Mississippi River, this 35-mile stretch brings a rare sense of solitude. It’s a reminder of the peaceful backroads we often overlook.
No Driver, No Problem: Autonomous Cars Coming to MN Roads
Imagine catching a ride in a taxi that has no driver. Minnesota could soon see this tech in action!
Two men rescued from restricted cave system in Crosby Farm Regional Park
A man was rescued from a restricted cave area in Crosby Farm Regional Park late Friday night, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
Couple who met in hospital after emerging from comas as teens now getting married
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KARE) – Two people from Minnesota who met in the hospital after waking up from comas are getting married. The man and woman who were escorted into Regions Hospital earlier this month have come a long way. It’s a journey that has linked Zach Zarembinski and...

















