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New interchange construction begins in Jordan, Minnesota

1 week ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

JORDAN, Minn. — Major road construction is getting underway Wednesday in the southwest metro. The new interchange project at Highways 169 and 282/County 9 in Jordan is designed to improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow for drivers. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Democratic Sens.. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with other leaders, attended the official groundbreaking ceremony.
Twin Cities man charged with animal torture, property damage

1 week ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

ST PAUL, Minn. — Prosecutors said a Twin Cities man threw a puppy out a window to its death and trashed a St. Paul apartment in November. Jake William Scandrett, 27, of Blaine, is charged with animal torture and 1st-degree property damage in connection with the incident on Nov. 30 at an apartment on George Street in St. Paul. Last week, Ramsey County prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Scandrett.
Minneapolis VA needs volunteers for National Veterans Wheelchair Games this summer

1 week ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

MINNEAPOLIS — Are you or your business interested in a meaningful opportunity to support our military heroes and give back to the community? The Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System is calling for volunteers to support the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, set to take place July 17–22 in Minneapolis.
Boa constrictor found in Big Lake after being struck by car

1 week ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

BIG LAKE, Minn. — A police officer in the northwest metro gave new meaning to "Year of the Snake" this Memorial Day weekend. A photo of Big Lake Police Department Officer William Saliterman holding a big dead snake was recently featured on the department's Facebook page. The department said the large boa constrictor was found along a roadway in Big Lake after apparently being struck by a vehicle.
Celebrating 'Spargelfest' at Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the restaurants that established "Eat Street" in south Minneapolis is celebrating a spring tradition in Germany and locally. The 16th year of Spargelfest is underway at the Black Forest Inn, which has been serving up German specialties for over 60 years on Nicollet Avenue. This is the time of year that asparagus (spargel in German) is shooting up all over gardens and fields.
Twin Cities PBS series 'Relish' earns 2025 James Beard Media Award nomination

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

ST PAUL, Minn. — Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announced that its original series "Relish," hosted by Minnesota chef and restaurateur Yia Vang, has been nominated for a 2025 James Beard Media Award in the Lifestyle Visual Media category. The nomination places "Relish" alongside national heavyweights, including PBS’s "Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers" and Bravo TV’s "Top Chef." Winners will be announced on June 14.
Brooklyn Park police search for missing woman, Tiffany Samson

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The Brooklyn Park Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 45-year-old woman who hasn't been seen in nearly 24 hours, according to their news release. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued an alert for Tiffany Samson. Samson was last seen in the early evening of Thursday walking on the 1800 block of Meadowwood Court in Brooklyn Park.
Graco to relocate Minneapolis operations, consolidate in northwest metro

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

MINNEAPOLIS — Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a global industrial manufacturer, has announced that it will relocate the remainder of its operations and corporate teams from its longtime campus along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis to expanding facilities in the northwest metro area. The company has operated in Northeast Minneapolis since the 1940s and will shift its remaining functions to its campuses in Rogers, Dayton and Anoka over the next two years.
St. Paul Saints to host 'Plain Night', inspired by John Oliver's remark

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

ST PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul Saints are striking back against a comedian's comment earlier this month that referred to them as boring. The Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate team is hosting "Plain Night" for its second game of a doubleheader on Thursday, May 22. On the May 5 installment of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host said minor league baseball clubs should get more creative with their marketing and team names. Oliver pointed to the Saints as a "disappointing" example.
Bellecour, Cooks of Crocus Hill end partnership in June

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Bill Strande

MINNEAPOLIS — Two big Twin Cities foodie brands are splitting up after a five-year run that started during the pandemic. Longtime cooking school and culinary shop, Cooks of Crocus Hill, and the popular bakery/restaurant, Bellecour, will end their partnership (Cooks | Bellecour) at the end of the month.