InvestigationsKARE 11 finds 1 in 5 people who try to file complaints about Minneapolis police had their cases classified as ‘inquiries’ – not counted and not investigated.MINNEAPOLIS — Four years before George Floyd, another man said he was beaten by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck.“I thought I was gonna die,” Idrissen Brown recalled.But records show Brown’s complaint about police misconduct was never investigated. What’s more, it was not even counted in the city’s official list of police complaints.Loading ...He is not alone.Hundreds of people who started the complaint...…InvestigationsKARE 11 finds 1 in 5 people who try to file complaints about Minneapolis police had their cases classified as ‘inquiries’ – not counted and not investigated.MINNEAPOLIS — Four years before George Floyd, another man said he was beaten by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck.“I thought I was gonna die,” Idrissen Brown recalled.But records show Brown’s complaint about police misconduct was never investigated. What’s more, it was not even counted in the city’s official list of police complaints.Loading ...He is not alone.Hundreds of people who started the complaint...WW…

Breaking NewsMedtronic is teaming up with Elon Musk.Stock Image4:12 PM CDT March 22, 2020FRIDLEY, Minn. — Medtronic has ramped up production of ventilators in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and 3M has increased their production of N95 masks.Medtronic officials say they've already increased ventilator manufacturing by 40% increase this year, and have plans to further increase their output."In the company's Ireland ventilator manufacturing facility, the company currently has over 250 employees dedicated to ventilator manufacturing and plans to more than double that number, including...…Breaking NewsMedtronic is teaming up with Elon Musk.Stock Image4:12 PM CDT March 22, 2020FRIDLEY, Minn. — Medtronic has ramped up production of ventilators in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and 3M has increased their production of N95 masks.Medtronic officials say they've already increased ventilator manufacturing by 40% increase this year, and have plans to further increase their output."In the company's Ireland ventilator manufacturing facility, the company currently has over 250 employees dedicated to ventilator manufacturing and plans to more than double that number, including...WW…

Breaking NewsBoth providers are now testing patients for coronavirus antibodies and say expansion is coming fast.12:09 AM CDT April 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Of all the coronavirus numbers available on Minnesota's online dashboard, Governor Walz says testing is the most important to restarting our economy."Instead of doing several hundred or a thousand a day, we start building up that capacity of 5,000 so we start to know (where we stand)," Walz said on Tuesday.But the state can't do it alone. The lab at the Minnesota Department of Health has processed fewer than 9,500 of the more than 39,000...…Breaking NewsBoth providers are now testing patients for coronavirus antibodies and say expansion is coming fast.12:09 AM CDT April 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Of all the coronavirus numbers available on Minnesota's online dashboard, Governor Walz says testing is the most important to restarting our economy."Instead of doing several hundred or a thousand a day, we start building up that capacity of 5,000 so we start to know (where we stand)," Walz said on Tuesday.But the state can't do it alone. The lab at the Minnesota Department of Health has processed fewer than 9,500 of the more than 39,000...WW…

Breaking NewsFloyd family attorney says they are considering lawsuit after county sent letter notifiying of "multiple breaches by a number of people"3:56 PM CDT September 9, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — HCMC staff have been fired for HIPAA violations after viewing George Floyd's protected medical records without authorization, KARE 11 has learned."There were multiple breaches by multiple people," Floyd family attorney Antonio Romanucci told KARE 11. Romanucci said the information was disclosed in a letter sent to the family, informing them that the improper access into Floyd's medical and...…Breaking NewsFloyd family attorney says they are considering lawsuit after county sent letter notifiying of "multiple breaches by a number of people"3:56 PM CDT September 9, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — HCMC staff have been fired for HIPAA violations after viewing George Floyd's protected medical records without authorization, KARE 11 has learned."There were multiple breaches by multiple people," Floyd family attorney Antonio Romanucci told KARE 11. Romanucci said the information was disclosed in a letter sent to the family, informing them that the improper access into Floyd's medical and...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Minneapolis Charter Commission voted to take additional time to review the proposed amendment to the city charter.5:47 PM CDT August 5, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — A ballot measure to replace the Minneapolis Police Department will not be ready for a public vote this November.In a virtual meeting Wednesday, members of the Minneapolis Charter Commission voted 10-5 to take an additional 90 days to review the proposed amendment to the city charter. The commission's delay means the ballot measure will not be approved in time for the November 2020 election.The Minneapolis Charter...…Breaking NewsThe Minneapolis Charter Commission voted to take additional time to review the proposed amendment to the city charter.5:47 PM CDT August 5, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — A ballot measure to replace the Minneapolis Police Department will not be ready for a public vote this November.In a virtual meeting Wednesday, members of the Minneapolis Charter Commission voted 10-5 to take an additional 90 days to review the proposed amendment to the city charter. The commission's delay means the ballot measure will not be approved in time for the November 2020 election.The Minneapolis Charter...WW…

Breaking NewsThe company says financial accounts, credit card information and Social Security numbers were not in the breached database.Credit: Children's MinnesotaChildren's Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.3:42 PM CDT September 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Children's Minnesota sent out a letter to its patients about a potential breach of information at one of their vendors.According to a press release, Blackbaud – a vendor used by Children's Minnesota – said that it had discovered an unauthorized person had gained access to their system and may have acquired backup copies of databases used by...…Breaking NewsThe company says financial accounts, credit card information and Social Security numbers were not in the breached database.Credit: Children's MinnesotaChildren's Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.3:42 PM CDT September 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Children's Minnesota sent out a letter to its patients about a potential breach of information at one of their vendors.According to a press release, Blackbaud – a vendor used by Children's Minnesota – said that it had discovered an unauthorized person had gained access to their system and may have acquired backup copies of databases used by...WW…

PoliticsThree Minneapolis Police Federation leaders testified to a state senate committee investigating riots sparked by George Floyd's death in police custodyST PAUL, Minn. — They weren't face-to-face with rioters themselves, but three union leaders wanted to tell the stories of those officers who were enveloped by the street violence and other civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.The Minneapolis Police Federation board members spent two and a half hours testifying before Minnesota Senate oversight committee looking into the riots, arson files and looting of businesses...…PoliticsThree Minneapolis Police Federation leaders testified to a state senate committee investigating riots sparked by George Floyd's death in police custodyST PAUL, Minn. — They weren't face-to-face with rioters themselves, but three union leaders wanted to tell the stories of those officers who were enveloped by the street violence and other civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.The Minneapolis Police Federation board members spent two and a half hours testifying before Minnesota Senate oversight committee looking into the riots, arson files and looting of businesses...WW…

Breaking NewsBenilde St. Margaret's senior Charles Hansen caught the 41-inch northern pike7:41 AM CDT September 2, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Some swimmers will be thinking twice before dipping a toe in Lake Harriet, after seeing pictures of a huge, toothy fish reeled in recently by a teen angler.Charles Hansen, a neighbor of KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen, shared pics of this gargantuan northern pike, which he measured at 41 inches long with a 18-inch girth.  In a text message Charles said he was on the water with his friend Parker Brown Tuesday night when the fish hit just before 5:30...…Breaking NewsBenilde St. Margaret's senior Charles Hansen caught the 41-inch northern pike7:41 AM CDT September 2, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Some swimmers will be thinking twice before dipping a toe in Lake Harriet, after seeing pictures of a huge, toothy fish reeled in recently by a teen angler.Charles Hansen, a neighbor of KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen, shared pics of this gargantuan northern pike, which he measured at 41 inches long with a 18-inch girth.  In a text message Charles said he was on the water with his friend Parker Brown Tuesday night when the fish hit just before 5:30...WW…

Breaking NewsKARE 11 finds 1 in 5 people who try to file complaints about Minneapolis police had their cases classified as ‘inquiries’ – not counted and not investigated.3:26 PM CDT August 7, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Four years before George Floyd, another man said he was beaten by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck.“I thought I was gonna die,” Idrissen Brown recalled.But records show Brown’s complaint about police misconduct was never investigated. What’s more, it was not even counted in the city’s official list of police complaints.He is not alone.Hundreds of people who started...…Breaking NewsKARE 11 finds 1 in 5 people who try to file complaints about Minneapolis police had their cases classified as ‘inquiries’ – not counted and not investigated.3:26 PM CDT August 7, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Four years before George Floyd, another man said he was beaten by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck.“I thought I was gonna die,” Idrissen Brown recalled.But records show Brown’s complaint about police misconduct was never investigated. What’s more, it was not even counted in the city’s official list of police complaints.He is not alone.Hundreds of people who started...WW…

Breaking News"People are desperate and they are coming up with a solution now that they're stuck in a tight corner with no other place to turn."9:56 PM CST December 11, 2020MINNESOTA, USA — According to the Minnesota Department of Health, two lawsuits have been filed by the state of Minnesota against restaurants operating in violation of the governor's executive order, and a third restaurant had its licensed revoked.However, that's not stopping organizations like from orchestrating a mass reopening event, whether the governor's executive order is lifted or not.ReOpen Minnesota has...…Breaking News"People are desperate and they are coming up with a solution now that they're stuck in a tight corner with no other place to turn."9:56 PM CST December 11, 2020MINNESOTA, USA — According to the Minnesota Department of Health, two lawsuits have been filed by the state of Minnesota against restaurants operating in violation of the governor's executive order, and a third restaurant had its licensed revoked.However, that's not stopping organizations like from orchestrating a mass reopening event, whether the governor's executive order is lifted or not.ReOpen Minnesota has...WW…