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 owners apologized and said the posts don't represent their views.12:16 PM CDT July 24, 2020JORDAN, Minnesota — The owners of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store say they've fired an employee who they believe is responsible for sending out insulting messages on its social media accounts.Owner Robert Wagner tells KARE 11 they initially believed a non-employee had accessed an employee's phone and posted messages on the store's accounts. However, in an interview with KARE 11, Wagner said upon further investigation, he now believes a longtime employee posted the messages. Wagner...…Breaking NewsThe owners apologized and said the posts don't represent their views.12:16 PM CDT July 24, 2020JORDAN, Minnesota — The owners of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store say they've fired an employee who they believe is responsible for sending out insulting messages on its social media accounts.Owner Robert Wagner tells KARE 11 they initially believed a non-employee had accessed an employee's phone and posted messages on the store's accounts. However, in an interview with KARE 11, Wagner said upon further investigation, he now believes a longtime employee posted the messages. Wagner...WW…

Breaking NewsThe charges allege the eight officers were barred by supervisors from guarding or even being on the same floor as Derek Chauvin when he was booked into the jail.10:57 PM CDT June 20, 2020RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — An attorney representing eight Ramsey County correctional officers of color has filed discrimination charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights against Ramsey County.The charges allege the eight officers were barred by supervisors from guarding or even being on the same floor as Derek Chauvin when he was booked into the jail they worked at on May 29. They claim...…Breaking NewsThe charges allege the eight officers were barred by supervisors from guarding or even being on the same floor as Derek Chauvin when he was booked into the jail.10:57 PM CDT June 20, 2020RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — An attorney representing eight Ramsey County correctional officers of color has filed discrimination charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights against Ramsey County.The charges allege the eight officers were barred by supervisors from guarding or even being on the same floor as Derek Chauvin when he was booked into the jail they worked at on May 29. They claim...WW…

Breaking NewsThe mayor and police chief said the new process continues MPD's commitment to accountability changes.1:51 PM CST December 29, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo have announced that MPD will now work with the city attorney's office to overhaul the department's disciplinary process, as part of the city's larger commitment to accountability changes for MPD.Frey said the new process will improve the likelihood of any disciplinary actions being upheld by an arbitrator."In Minnesota, more than 50% of all disciplinary and discharge...…Breaking NewsThe mayor and police chief said the new process continues MPD's commitment to accountability changes.1:51 PM CST December 29, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo have announced that MPD will now work with the city attorney's office to overhaul the department's disciplinary process, as part of the city's larger commitment to accountability changes for MPD.Frey said the new process will improve the likelihood of any disciplinary actions being upheld by an arbitrator."In Minnesota, more than 50% of all disciplinary and discharge...WW…

Local NewsThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the seeds should not be planted and should be reported to the state.ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is cautioning Minnesotans about mysterious unsolicited packages of seeds arriving in some mailboxes in the state.According to photos provided by MDA, the small packages can sometimes have a postmark from China, and appear to list a piece of small jewelry in its contents, along with a small package of seeds. A photo of a similar package shows similar seeds with a return address of Kyrgyzstan, along with...…Local NewsThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the seeds should not be planted and should be reported to the state.ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is cautioning Minnesotans about mysterious unsolicited packages of seeds arriving in some mailboxes in the state.According to photos provided by MDA, the small packages can sometimes have a postmark from China, and appear to list a piece of small jewelry in its contents, along with a small package of seeds. A photo of a similar package shows similar seeds with a return address of Kyrgyzstan, along with...WW…

Medtronic 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 transferring staff...…Medtronic 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 transferring staff...WW…

crimePolice say multiple people were arrested after suspects in stolen cars led officers on a chase starting by the Stone Arch Bridge.MINNEAPOLIS — Six people inside a  Minneapolis home were taken into custody following a police chase Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m., Minneapolis Police officers reported two stolen vehicles drove into Mill Ruins Park near the Stone Arch Bridge.According to a press release, officers tried to stop the two vehicles because the people inside matched the descriptions of suspects being sought for other crimes.Loading ...As officers tried to stop the...…crimePolice say multiple people were arrested after suspects in stolen cars led officers on a chase starting by the Stone Arch Bridge.MINNEAPOLIS — Six people inside a  Minneapolis home were taken into custody following a police chase Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m., Minneapolis Police officers reported two stolen vehicles drove into Mill Ruins Park near the Stone Arch Bridge.According to a press release, officers tried to stop the two vehicles because the people inside matched the descriptions of suspects being sought for other crimes.Loading ...As officers tried to stop the...WW…

Breaking NewsAccording to a press release, during the three-day operation, authorities found 15 firearms and 12 stolen vehicles.5:57 PM CST February 2, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — Officials made nearly 50 arrests over a three-day operation in late January in connection to numerous carjackings and robberies in Minneapolis.According to a joint press release from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, 46 people were arrested, including 69 felony level charges, following a sting operation that began Jan. 26 and went through Jan. 28.During the operation, which included...…Breaking NewsAccording to a press release, during the three-day operation, authorities found 15 firearms and 12 stolen vehicles.5:57 PM CST February 2, 2021MINNEAPOLIS — Officials made nearly 50 arrests over a three-day operation in late January in connection to numerous carjackings and robberies in Minneapolis.According to a joint press release from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, 46 people were arrested, including 69 felony level charges, following a sting operation that began Jan. 26 and went through Jan. 28.During the operation, which included...WW…

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…