Dana Thiede

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A large contingent of family members, friends and police colleagues will travel to the nation's capital starting this weekend to honor and celebrate the lives of fallen Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge.   Ruge and Elmstrand responded to a domestic call on February 18, 2024, and were fatally shot while team members were negotiating with an armed suspect.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — The weekend is almost upon us, and with a fabulous summer-like forecast over the next few days it is likely there will be bonfires and perhaps outdoor burns taking place. If you are planning a fire, the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents how quickly a fire can grow from small to big, and how dangerous or deadly they can be. DNR officials say 475 wildfires have been reported across Minnesota since April 1, threatening property, buildings and human lives.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — There are many ingredients that make St. Paul's Grand Old Day a legendary street festival - a parade, car shows, piles of food and overall fun. But music has long been the backbone of Grand Old Day, and the 2025 edition will feature dozens of bands on six stages, promising something for just about every musical taste.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

MINNETONKA, Minn. — A group of shareholders has filed a class action federal lawsuit against Minnesota-based United Healthcare Group, alleging that the company mislead investors by not adjusting its 2025 financial outlook following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, says by not revising the financial forecast and acknowledging the scrutiny and changes in business tactics that followed Thompson's killing on Dec.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — These are uncertain times, with increased costs on life's essentials, job losses and housing shortages. Not a great recipe for pets hoping for a forever home. The folks at The Bond Between say adoption rates are down, and they currently have 72 awesome animals who have been waiting four weeks or more for a family to take them home. Executive Director Rachel Mairose and some fuzzy friends visited KARE 11 News at 4 on Tuesday.