Breaking NewsA juror who didn't know she was an alternate in Chauvin's trial details why she supports the former Minneapolis officer being convicted in George Floyd's murder.5:03 PM CDT April 22, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — A woman who sat as an alternate on the jury that found is speaking out about what it was like to parse through nearly three weeks of testimony in the former Minneapolis officer's high-profile trial.Brooklyn Center resident Lisa Christensen told KARE 11's Lou Raguse about her role on the jury, as another police killing unfolded in her neighborhood.Christensen, who lives in the city...…Breaking NewsA juror who didn't know she was an alternate in Chauvin's trial details why she supports the former Minneapolis officer being convicted in George Floyd's murder.5:03 PM CDT April 22, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — A woman who sat as an alternate on the jury that found is speaking out about what it was like to parse through nearly three weeks of testimony in the former Minneapolis officer's high-profile trial.Brooklyn Center resident Lisa Christensen told KARE 11's Lou Raguse about her role on the jury, as another police killing unfolded in her neighborhood.Christensen, who lives in the city...WW…

Death of George FloydA juror who didn't know she was an alternate in Chauvin's trial details why she supports the former Minneapolis officer being convicted in George Floyd's murder.MINNEAPOLIS — A woman who sat as an alternate on the jury that found is speaking out about what it was like to parse through nearly three weeks of testimony in the former Minneapolis officer's high-profile trial.Brooklyn Center resident Lisa Christensen told KARE 11's Lou Raguse about her role on the jury, as another police killing unfolded in her neighborhood.Loading ...Christensen, who lives in the city where...…Death of George FloydA juror who didn't know she was an alternate in Chauvin's trial details why she supports the former Minneapolis officer being convicted in George Floyd's murder.MINNEAPOLIS — A woman who sat as an alternate on the jury that found is speaking out about what it was like to parse through nearly three weeks of testimony in the former Minneapolis officer's high-profile trial.Brooklyn Center resident Lisa Christensen told KARE 11's Lou Raguse about her role on the jury, as another police killing unfolded in her neighborhood.Loading ...Christensen, who lives in the city where...WW…

Breaking NewsDerek Chauvin's attorney revealed in court that BCA investigators apparently missed drugs belonging to Floyd in the back of a police car.5:53 PM CST March 8, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — During routine motions Monday afternoon, Derek Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson revealed that investigators apparently missed something in the back of the police car officers tried putting George Floyd into the evening he died."It was very apparent what was in Squad 320 was controlled substances," Nelson said.The Minneapolis Police Department squad car has been in storage at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal...…Breaking NewsDerek Chauvin's attorney revealed in court that BCA investigators apparently missed drugs belonging to Floyd in the back of a police car.5:53 PM CST March 8, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — During routine motions Monday afternoon, Derek Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson revealed that investigators apparently missed something in the back of the police car officers tried putting George Floyd into the evening he died."It was very apparent what was in Squad 320 was controlled substances," Nelson said.The Minneapolis Police Department squad car has been in storage at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal...WW…

Breaking NewsThe big carjacking crackdown in late Jan. by Hennepin Co. Sheriff and Minneapolis Police has not resulted in the number of charges they touted.10:35 PM CST February 16, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — The announcement sounded significant. "Forty-six arrests and 69 felony-level charges," announced by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office after they and Minneapolis Police spent three days in late January, along with the State Patrol helicopter, targeting robbery and car jacking suspects.Sheriff David Hutchinson told KARE 11 News on Feb. 2 that a lot of those arrests were specifically for...…Breaking NewsThe big carjacking crackdown in late Jan. by Hennepin Co. Sheriff and Minneapolis Police has not resulted in the number of charges they touted.10:35 PM CST February 16, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — The announcement sounded significant. "Forty-six arrests and 69 felony-level charges," announced by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office after they and Minneapolis Police spent three days in late January, along with the State Patrol helicopter, targeting robbery and car jacking suspects.Sheriff David Hutchinson told KARE 11 News on Feb. 2 that a lot of those arrests were specifically for...WW…

Breaking NewsThe big carjacking crackdown in late Jan. by Hennepin Co. Sheriff and Minneapolis Police has not resulted in the number of charges they touted.10:35 PM CST February 16, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — The announcement sounded significant. "Forty-six arrests and 69 felony-level charges," announced by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office after they and Minneapolis Police spent three days in late January, along with the State Patrol helicopter, targeting robbery and car jacking suspects.Sheriff David Hutchinson told KARE 11 News on Feb. 2 that a lot of those arrests were specifically for...…Breaking NewsThe big carjacking crackdown in late Jan. by Hennepin Co. Sheriff and Minneapolis Police has not resulted in the number of charges they touted.10:35 PM CST February 16, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — The announcement sounded significant. "Forty-six arrests and 69 felony-level charges," announced by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office after they and Minneapolis Police spent three days in late January, along with the State Patrol helicopter, targeting robbery and car jacking suspects.Sheriff David Hutchinson told KARE 11 News on Feb. 2 that a lot of those arrests were specifically for...WW…

Breaking NewsWoman says she was bracing for crime for months only to still get caught off-guard.9:42 PM CST December 28, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — All year long, Nancy Esslinger has followed the rise in carjackings across Minneapolis. She ran through in her head what it would be like if it happened to her."Honestly, I felt like a sitting pigeon here, I felt it was going to happen to me at some point," Esslinger said.Still, when the moment came at 11 p.m. Sunday night, Nancy was caught completely off-guard."I thought I'd be more aware of them around me. But they came out of nowhere," Esslinger...…Breaking NewsWoman says she was bracing for crime for months only to still get caught off-guard.9:42 PM CST December 28, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — All year long, Nancy Esslinger has followed the rise in carjackings across Minneapolis. She ran through in her head what it would be like if it happened to her."Honestly, I felt like a sitting pigeon here, I felt it was going to happen to me at some point," Esslinger said.Still, when the moment came at 11 p.m. Sunday night, Nancy was caught completely off-guard."I thought I'd be more aware of them around me. But they came out of nowhere," Esslinger...WW…

Breaking NewsFindings show masks are very effective, even at a one-foot distance, and six feet of social distancing is highly effective even without masks.2:29 PM CST November 26, 2020ROCHESTER, Minnesota — With the likelihood that some families still will blend today and over the weekend —  despite the recommendations of health experts — Mayo Clinic released the unpublished results of a study they’ve been working on.The study shows how effective masks and social distancing really are in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.Guidance at the beginning of the pandemic, Mayo Clinic doctor...…Breaking NewsFindings show masks are very effective, even at a one-foot distance, and six feet of social distancing is highly effective even without masks.2:29 PM CST November 26, 2020ROCHESTER, Minnesota — With the likelihood that some families still will blend today and over the weekend —  despite the recommendations of health experts — Mayo Clinic released the unpublished results of a study they’ve been working on.The study shows how effective masks and social distancing really are in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.Guidance at the beginning of the pandemic, Mayo Clinic doctor...WW…

CrimeThe robbery happened 3 p.m. Friday in the Minneapolis precinct with the lowest crime.MINNEAPOLIS — Susie was as prepared as anyone can be when she was surrounded by four teens, beaten, robbed and carjacked."I had pepper spray in my purse. I never could have gotten to it. I've taken a self-defense class this spring. It didn't do me any good," she said. "I only wanted to get away. So I did whatever I could to get away."Loading ...It happened 3 p.m. Friday at 50th Street and Chowen Avenue in Minneapolis, close to the Edina border. Susie parked, scheduled a work appointment on her cell...…CrimeThe robbery happened 3 p.m. Friday in the Minneapolis precinct with the lowest crime.MINNEAPOLIS — Susie was as prepared as anyone can be when she was surrounded by four teens, beaten, robbed and carjacked."I had pepper spray in my purse. I never could have gotten to it. I've taken a self-defense class this spring. It didn't do me any good," she said. "I only wanted to get away. So I did whatever I could to get away."Loading ...It happened 3 p.m. Friday at 50th Street and Chowen Avenue in Minneapolis, close to the Edina border. Susie parked, scheduled a work appointment on her cell...WW…

Breaking NewsA judge dismissed the third-degree murder charge, but the more serious charge of second-degree murder, along with all other charges against the defendants, remain.8:41 AM CDT October 22, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of has been dropped, although the higher second-degree charge remains.in Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020. for over nine minutes.Three other former officers, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, are charged with . All three had requested to have charges against them...…Breaking NewsA judge dismissed the third-degree murder charge, but the more serious charge of second-degree murder, along with all other charges against the defendants, remain.8:41 AM CDT October 22, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of has been dropped, although the higher second-degree charge remains.in Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020. for over nine minutes.Three other former officers, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, are charged with . All three had requested to have charges against them...WW…