NFL insider Ian Rapoport posted the news on Twitter, which was also reported independently by a number of other media sources.9:04 AM CDT April 13, 2020Multiple sources are reporting that former Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is dead following a car crash in Alabama Sunday night.Jackson was just 36 years old.State Trooper Benjamin “Michael” Carswell said in a news release that a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro that Jackson was driving went off the road, struck a tree and overturned at 8:50 p.m.Jackson was pronounced dead at a local hospital.The wreck occurred on Pike Road, about seven miles...…NFL insider Ian Rapoport posted the news on Twitter, which was also reported independently by a number of other media sources.9:04 AM CDT April 13, 2020Multiple sources are reporting that former Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is dead following a car crash in Alabama Sunday night.Jackson was just 36 years old.State Trooper Benjamin “Michael” Carswell said in a news release that a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro that Jackson was driving went off the road, struck a tree and overturned at 8:50 p.m.Jackson was pronounced dead at a local hospital.The wreck occurred on Pike Road, about seven miles...WW…

Some of Minnesota's favorite summer events, like Rock the Garden and Twin Cities Pride, will have to wait.Credit: KARE 112019 Twin Cities Pride Parade, Credit: Ben Garvin10:46 AM CDT April 3, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Two more big summer cancellations rolled in Friday in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Walker and The Current have officially canceled this year's Rock the Garden, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 20. And Twin Cities Pride is postponed until an undetermined date.“These decisions have been incredibly difficult for us to make,” said Twin Cities Pride Board Chair Darcie Baumann...…Some of Minnesota's favorite summer events, like Rock the Garden and Twin Cities Pride, will have to wait.Credit: KARE 112019 Twin Cities Pride Parade, Credit: Ben Garvin10:46 AM CDT April 3, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Two more big summer cancellations rolled in Friday in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Walker and The Current have officially canceled this year's Rock the Garden, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 20. And Twin Cities Pride is postponed until an undetermined date.“These decisions have been incredibly difficult for us to make,” said Twin Cities Pride Board Chair Darcie Baumann...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…

Breaking NewsMinnesota health officials said many workers at JBS have links to the South Dakota meat processing plant which has the largest outbreak in the nation.Credit: KARE 114:47 PM CDT April 17, 2020WORTHINGTON, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz confirmed Friday that there is a COVID-19 outbreak at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minn.The union representing workers at the plant said that there were 7 cases. Earlier Friday, the union stated an incorrect number of cases.At the Minnesota Department of Health daily briefing, MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm also confirmed that there were seven...…Breaking NewsMinnesota health officials said many workers at JBS have links to the South Dakota meat processing plant which has the largest outbreak in the nation.Credit: KARE 114:47 PM CDT April 17, 2020WORTHINGTON, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz confirmed Friday that there is a COVID-19 outbreak at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minn.The union representing workers at the plant said that there were 7 cases. Earlier Friday, the union stated an incorrect number of cases.At the Minnesota Department of Health daily briefing, MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm also confirmed that there were seven...WW…

NASA says the exoplanet is the closest to Earth in size and temperature discovered yet.12:15 AM CDT April 17, 2020WASHINGTON — An Earth-sized planet in its star's habitable zone has been discovered in data from NASA’s Kepler space telescope. NASA says the newly found exoplanet is the closest to Earth in size and temperature discovered yet in Kepler's data.An exoplanet is any planet beyond our solar system, and the habitable zone is the area around a star where a rocky planet could support liquid water.NASA said in a released Thursday that the exoplanet, called Kepler-1649c, is located 300...…NASA says the exoplanet is the closest to Earth in size and temperature discovered yet.12:15 AM CDT April 17, 2020WASHINGTON — An Earth-sized planet in its star's habitable zone has been discovered in data from NASA’s Kepler space telescope. NASA says the newly found exoplanet is the closest to Earth in size and temperature discovered yet in Kepler's data.An exoplanet is any planet beyond our solar system, and the habitable zone is the area around a star where a rocky planet could support liquid water.NASA said in a released Thursday that the exoplanet, called Kepler-1649c, is located 300...WW…

The two restaurants will remain closed until their parent company feels the City of Minneapolis can ensure the safety of guests and staff.7:09 AM CDT June 28, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The After Midnight Group - the parent company in charge of Cowboy Jack's in downtown Minneapolis near Target Field and Cowboy Slims in Uptown - announced the two restaurants closed as of Friday, June 26.The parent company says they were issued a letter from the City of Minneapolis regarding recent unrest in each of the restaurant's respective neighborhoods, and were told to "educate" their patrons and staff of the...…The two restaurants will remain closed until their parent company feels the City of Minneapolis can ensure the safety of guests and staff.7:09 AM CDT June 28, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The After Midnight Group - the parent company in charge of Cowboy Jack's in downtown Minneapolis near Target Field and Cowboy Slims in Uptown - announced the two restaurants closed as of Friday, June 26.The parent company says they were issued a letter from the City of Minneapolis regarding recent unrest in each of the restaurant's respective neighborhoods, and were told to "educate" their patrons and staff of the...WW…

Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is offering tips on how to enjoy area lakes without violating the letter or the spirit of the Stay at Home order.Credit: kare119:53 AM CDT April 16, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — With a bit of snow still on the ground courtesy of Easter's snowstorm, it's hard to conceive that this weekend will bring temps in the 60s, and perhaps... boats in the water.Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson and the Water Patrol are offering tips on how to enjoy area lakes without violating the letter or the spirit of Governor Walz’s “Stay at Home” order. By following these...…Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is offering tips on how to enjoy area lakes without violating the letter or the spirit of the Stay at Home order.Credit: kare119:53 AM CDT April 16, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — With a bit of snow still on the ground courtesy of Easter's snowstorm, it's hard to conceive that this weekend will bring temps in the 60s, and perhaps... boats in the water.Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson and the Water Patrol are offering tips on how to enjoy area lakes without violating the letter or the spirit of Governor Walz’s “Stay at Home” order. By following these...WW…

Breaking NewsThe 13 work for Murray's Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, which catered the fundraiser on Wednesday.Credit: APPresident Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One to the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, as he returns from Bedminster, N.J. Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)4:35 PM CDT October 5, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Thirteen staff members from an iconic Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by...…Breaking NewsThe 13 work for Murray's Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, which catered the fundraiser on Wednesday.Credit: APPresident Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One to the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, as he returns from Bedminster, N.J. Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)4:35 PM CDT October 5, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Thirteen staff members from an iconic Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by...WW…

Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau is calling on Bob Kroll to turn in his badge.Bob Kroll, head of the Police Union10:38 AM CDT June 1, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police chief Janeé Harteau shared a letter on Twitter that she says is from the police union president, expressing support for the officers involved in George Floyd's death.In the letter, which appears to be addressed to members of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, union president Bob Kroll says, "I've worked with the four defense attorneys that are representing each of our four terminated...…Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau is calling on Bob Kroll to turn in his badge.Bob Kroll, head of the Police Union10:38 AM CDT June 1, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police chief Janeé Harteau shared a letter on Twitter that she says is from the police union president, expressing support for the officers involved in George Floyd's death.In the letter, which appears to be addressed to members of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, union president Bob Kroll says, "I've worked with the four defense attorneys that are representing each of our four terminated...WW…

Both 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 samples so...…Both 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 samples so...WW…