Minnesota lawmakers push for free water access at large events

Minnesota lawmakers proposed a bill requiring free water at ticketed events with more than 100 attendees to prevent heat-related emergencies.

KARE 11 Investigates: Legislators failing to reform broken juvenile competency system

A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.

High school softball players sue Minnesota leaders over transgender students in sports

AG Ellison said in February that allowing transgender student-athletes to compete based on their gender identity was part of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Suspect in Minneapolis fatal drunk driving crash arrested, charges filed 9 months after incident

German Llangaria Inga, who was in the country illegally, was released by the Hennepin County Jail after initially arrested and uncharged despite an ICE detainer.

Target will not have a presence at 2025 Twin Cities Pride after rolling back DEI efforts

Target is among other companies rolling back equality initiatives in response to criticism from conservatives and new pressure from the White House.

Golden retriever Gilbert honored for his loyalty at state rotunda

Despite his best efforts, Gilbert didn’t graduate from the service dog program; he failed. He was just too friendly.

Department of Justice sues Minnesota over college tuition for undocumented immigrants

The suit alleges that MN's North Star Promise violates federal law by offering in-state tuition prices to undocumented students, but not U.S. citizen students.

U.S. Attorney General warns Minnesota to comply with trans athletes order

Similar warnings were issued to officials in California and Maine.

University of Minnesota to host Dr. Anthony Fauci

The world-renowned physician became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he led the White House Coronavirus Task Force under former President Trump.

'I'm not done fighting for Minnesota': Gov. Walz delivers first public remarks since losing bid for...

Walz addressed Minnesotans on Friday afternoon about his "path forward" following the 2024 presidential ticket loss.

Trump returns to Minnesota with Midwesterner Vance to try to swing Democrat-leaning state

Saturday marked the second time Vance appeared at a campaign rally with Trump since he joined the GOP ticket earlier this month.

Immigration officials alleged widespread marriage fraud in Minnesota

Federal officials say in a 10-day operation, they looked at 900 cases with red flags in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and identified 275 cases of suspected fraud

Convicted felon deported before she could withdraw guilty plea

Mai Vu Vang served a 54-month prison sentence, but was moving to withdraw her guilty plea because it included a provision that allowed the government to deport her.

V.P. Vance on Minneapolis shooting: We have a mental health crisis in the United States

Wednesday's mass shooting at a church where Catholic school students were attending Mass in Minneapolis was the latest in a long list of attacks targeting students.

St. Cloud sends second notice for Trump rally expenses

The city of St. Cloud has sent a second notice to the Trump campaign for public safety and other city services rendered during the July rally.

Health care for adults who entered the US illegally cut as part of Minnesota budget deal

Repealing the 2023 state law was a priority for Republicans.

Judge in Chauvin Trial signed no-knock warrant for raid where police shot Amir Locke

A source tells KARE 11 Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill approved no-knock warrant that ended in Minneapolis police shooting and killing Amir Locke.

Rep. Ilhan Omar will reintroduce bill establishing federal agency to investigate police killings

After Derek Chauvin's conviction in the murder of George Floyd, Rep. Omar says police killings need federal oversight.

Trump Administration eyes reopening Minnesota's long-closed, private prison to house migrants

The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton closed in 2010 and can house 1,600 people.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after loss of federal funding

The nonprofit behind public media funding says it will close most of its operations by September 2025, citing the loss of congressional support.

Twin Cities raids last week linked to seizure of hundreds of pounds of meth

Search warrants were executed at eight Twin Cities locations last week related to narcotics trafficking, money laundering and human trafficking.

DOJ investigating Hennepin County Attorney's Office amid new policy that considers race in plea...

The controversial policy has sparked debate and raised constitutional questions.

KARE 11 Investigates: 'Never heard of them' | Taxpayers billed thousands for housing help clients...

KARE 11 uncovered allegations of forged signatures, fake billing and millions in taxpayer dollars at risk under the Housing Stabilization Services program.

Planned Parenthood to close 4 Minnesota centers amid budget cuts

In addition to the four health center closures in Minnesota, an additional four will be closed in Iowa.

Sources: St. Paul didn't ask for no-knock warrant, MPD got one anyway

Law enforcement sources tell KARE 11 Minneapolis police insisted on the no-knock warrant that led to the death of Amir Locke, St. Paul police hadn't requested one.

Walz signs PRO act reproductive rights bill into law

Tuesday's signing makes Minnesota the first state in the nation in the post-Roe era to ensure residents have a legal right to an abortion.

Gov. Walz signs public safety bill, including new gun control measures

The new law includes universal background checks and red flag laws in the state of Minnesota.

New Feeding our Future suspect arrested at airport allegedly trying to flee the country

Hibo Daar is now the 71st person charged in the $250 million pandemic meal fraud scheme.

Daunte Wright shooting: State of emergency, curfew declared after police release body camera video

Minnesota's Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota and Anoka counties are under curfew from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright

Viral video of Kobe Bryant with daughter 'Gigi' holds deeper meaning following their untimely deaths

The two were among nine people that did not survive the southern California crash.

Derek Chauvin charged with 3rd degree murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd

Freeman said they focused on the "most dangerous" perpetrator first, but that he anticipates charges against the other three officers as well.

Minnesota lawmakers defund Northern Lights Express rail project

$77 million for the Twin Cities to Duluth passenger line will be redirected to fund summer unemployment for educators.

KARE 11 Investigates: MPD no-knock warrants only target minorities

New data shows every no-knock warrant executed by Minneapolis police from Sept. through January only targeted people of color – none involved whites

Trump cuts funds to NPR and PBS, citing 'woke propaganda'

The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

House GOP votes to oust Democrat Omar from major committee

In a 218-211 vote, House Republicans voted to remove Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber's major Foreign Affairs Committee.

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U.S. Attorney General warns Minnesota to comply with trans athletes order

Similar warnings were issued to officials in California and Maine.

Longtime Somali community advocate Omar Jamal in ICE custody

​Jamal was apprehended at a church in downtown Minneapolis.

Happy Nic Zapko day! Minnesotan ASL interpreter gets a holiday

Governor Tim Walz announced the proclamation during a press conference -- with Zapko there to translate.

Trump orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

The memo directs agencies to place DEI office staffers on paid leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday and take down all public DEI-focused webpages by the same deadline.

Let's go crazy! Minnesota Senate passes bill to rename highway after Prince

The bill passed by a 55-5 vote Thursday morning to rename a portion of Highway 5 in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie as "Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway."

KARE 11 Investigates: Overbilling & kickbacks. State accuses addiction treatment nonprofit NUWAY of...

A KARE 11 investigation exposes tens of millions of dollars in questionable Medicaid billing, kickback allegations and executive enrichment.

Daunte Wright shooting: State of emergency, curfew declared after police release body camera video

Minnesota's Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota and Anoka counties are under curfew from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright

KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker died after police mistook stroke for drug impairment

Kingsley Bimpong was jailed instead of hospitalized; video shows guards ignored his suffering for hours.

North Dakota governor signs law limiting trans health care

The law restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately making it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18.

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Harris picks Gov. Tim Walz as running mate

Walz was widely reported as one of two finalists, along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

GOP leaders blast new state flag, announce effort to keep old one

GOP Chairman David Hann and Deputy Chairwoman Donna Bergstrom are blasting the state's new flag, saying Democrats are trying to "erase our history."