The Department will investigate the past 10 years of MPD policies and practices.2:14 PM CDT June 2, 2020The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has announced it will file a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd, and begin an investigation into MPD.Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero said this is not like a task force that will produce a study that sits on a shelf.  The end goal is to bring about change in the state's largest police department, even if it takes a court order."This is not a report. This is something that will result...…The Department will investigate the past 10 years of MPD policies and practices.2:14 PM CDT June 2, 2020The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has announced it will file a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd, and begin an investigation into MPD.Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero said this is not like a task force that will produce a study that sits on a shelf.  The end goal is to bring about change in the state's largest police department, even if it takes a court order."This is not a report. This is something that will result...WW…

Breaking NewsThe move will have a major impact on the encampments at Powderhorn Park, where more than 300 tents are currently situated.9:44 PM CDT July 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to restrict the size of homeless camps, setting in motion a plan to break up two large groups at Powderhorn Park, where shootings, sexual assaults and other violent incidents have rocked the neighborhood since early June.  The park board limited encampments to 25 tents per site and created a permit system to give volunteers more oversight of vulnerable...…Breaking NewsThe move will have a major impact on the encampments at Powderhorn Park, where more than 300 tents are currently situated.9:44 PM CDT July 15, 2020MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to restrict the size of homeless camps, setting in motion a plan to break up two large groups at Powderhorn Park, where shootings, sexual assaults and other violent incidents have rocked the neighborhood since early June.  The park board limited encampments to 25 tents per site and created a permit system to give volunteers more oversight of vulnerable...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 NewsThe cancellation of the 2020 state fair due to COVID-19 resulted in millions of dollars lost. But this year, there are "reasons for optimism."3:54 PM CDT April 26, 2021ST PAUL, Minn. — After COVID kept Minnesotans from getting together last year, the Great Minnesota Get Together may be back on track.Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer told KARE 11 that "planning is proceeding" for the 2021 event in August."Last year, our nation was staring into the abyss and we knew in May that there would be no fair," Hammer said in a statement. "This year looks very different...…Breaking NewsThe cancellation of the 2020 state fair due to COVID-19 resulted in millions of dollars lost. But this year, there are "reasons for optimism."3:54 PM CDT April 26, 2021ST PAUL, Minn. — After COVID kept Minnesotans from getting together last year, the Great Minnesota Get Together may be back on track.Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer told KARE 11 that "planning is proceeding" for the 2021 event in August."Last year, our nation was staring into the abyss and we knew in May that there would be no fair," Hammer said in a statement. "This year looks very different...WW…

Breaking NewsGOP-controlled senate passes bill that would make Minneapolis financially responsible for the cost of aid from other police agencies for Chauvin trial response.3:56 PM CST February 15, 2021ST PAUL, Minn — The Minnesota Senate and House have competing visions when it comes to who should pick up the bill for multi-agency responses to major public safety events, an issue that has been brought into sharp focus due to the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.Republicans Monday afternoon passed a measure that would force the City of Minneapolis to...…Breaking NewsGOP-controlled senate passes bill that would make Minneapolis financially responsible for the cost of aid from other police agencies for Chauvin trial response.3:56 PM CST February 15, 2021ST PAUL, Minn — The Minnesota Senate and House have competing visions when it comes to who should pick up the bill for multi-agency responses to major public safety events, an issue that has been brought into sharp focus due to the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.Republicans Monday afternoon passed a measure that would force the City of Minneapolis to...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Mall of America site will be the state's fourth permanent vaccination location in the state. Sites have already opened in Minneapolis, Duluth and Rochester.Credit: APA visitor leaves the Mall of America, Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Bloomington, Minnesota. The mall reopened Wednesday after being closed since March due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)3:58 PM CST February 24, 2021BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A fourth community COVID-19 vaccination site is set to open this week at the Mall of America.Gov. Tim Walz announced the new site in a press release on Wednesday afternoon,...…Breaking NewsThe Mall of America site will be the state's fourth permanent vaccination location in the state. Sites have already opened in Minneapolis, Duluth and Rochester.Credit: APA visitor leaves the Mall of America, Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Bloomington, Minnesota. The mall reopened Wednesday after being closed since March due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)3:58 PM CST February 24, 2021BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A fourth community COVID-19 vaccination site is set to open this week at the Mall of America.Gov. Tim Walz announced the new site in a press release on Wednesday afternoon,...WW…

Breaking News"You could test positive and you could get it and now I'm looking at being here potentially 19 days after my arrival," Diane Schmidt of Delano said.10:35 PM CDT April 5, 2021Diane Schmidt of Delano has been sitting in a hotel room in Mexico since Thursday, unable to leave. "This could be a long week and a half if I really have to stay that long," Schmidt said. On March 27, Schmidt flew to Playa Del Carmen for her daughter's senior trip. They were joined by two other moms and their daughters. Another mom chose to get tested before leaving and ended up being positive for...…Breaking News"You could test positive and you could get it and now I'm looking at being here potentially 19 days after my arrival," Diane Schmidt of Delano said.10:35 PM CDT April 5, 2021Diane Schmidt of Delano has been sitting in a hotel room in Mexico since Thursday, unable to leave. "This could be a long week and a half if I really have to stay that long," Schmidt said. On March 27, Schmidt flew to Playa Del Carmen for her daughter's senior trip. They were joined by two other moms and their daughters. Another mom chose to get tested before leaving and ended up being positive for...WW…

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…

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…