Dana Thiede

Twin Cities

Digital Content Producer at KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

Kare 11 Web Content Coordinator, old guy hockey player and guitar slinger wannabee.

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Man sentenced to federal prison for distributing fentanyl concealed in stuffed animals

3 days ago | wltx.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul man will serve a 10-year sentence in federal prison for his role in a drug smuggling conspiracy that involved putting fentanyl in stuffed animals and mailing them to the Twin Cities. Quijuan Hosea Bankhead, age 31, was sentenced to 120 months after pleading guilty to his part in a drug distribution conspiracy. Bankhead will serve an additional five years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence. The U.S. Attorney's Office says from Aug. 2022 to Dec.
Two Twin Cities restaurants targeted by federal law enforcement

3 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal law enforcement teams descended on two Twin Cities restaurants Tuesday morning, conducting operations for a reason that is currently unclear. Vested officers entered Taqueria y Birrieria las Cuatro Milpas locations in Minneapolis and Bloomington late morning. A KARE 11 crew reported that some of those carrying out the raid in Bloomington were members of an FBI Evidence Team.
Shooter gets life without parole in murders at Minneapolis tobacco shop

3 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities man will never be free again, after being sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting two others after an altercation inside a Minneapolis tobacco shop. Maleek Jabril Conley already knew his fate, after a Hennepin County jury found him guilty on two counts of premeditated first-degree murder, a crime which carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole.
Frost, PWHL teams release list of protected players prior to expansion draft

3 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — In the world of pro sports, it's almost like having to choose your favorite child. The Minnesota Frost and the five other franchises in the PWHL have released their lists of three players that will be protected during the upcoming exclusive signing window and expansion draft, which will stock the rosters of new teams in Seattle and Vancouver, which will begin play in the 2025-26 season.
Man receives 10-year prison sentence for smuggling fentanyl in stuffed animals

4 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul man will serve a 10-year sentence in federal prison for his role in a drug smuggling conspiracy that involved putting fentanyl in stuffed animals and mailing them to the Twin Cities. Quijuan Hosea Bankhead, age 31, was sentenced to 120 months after pleading guilty to his part in a drug distribution conspiracy. Bankhead will serve an additional five years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence. The U.S. Attorney's Office says from Aug. 2022 to Dec.
Minnesota doctors picket Allina for contract after 15-months of negotiations

4 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — A group of doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners braved the rain Tuesday morning to hold an informational picket in front of a clinic in Coon Rapids, trying to raise awareness of their battle for a new contract. Doctors Council - SEIU is a union of more than 600 primary care providers who voted to organize in October of 2023.
Minnesota native Frank Ragnow announces retirement from NFL

4 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

DETROIT — Minnesota native Frank Ragnow, who played his high school ball at Chanhassen and rose to the top of the NFL heap, is walking away from football at the age of 29. Ragnow, who grew up in Victoria and was profiled by KARE 11 prep pioneer Randy Shaver multiple times, posted on Instagram that after months of reflection, he came to the realization that his professional football career is over after seven seasons.
Wild to bring back F Marcus Johansson on 1-year deal

4 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — A veteran forward who has skated parts of four seasons in Minnesota is coming back to the Wild after signing a one-year, cap-friendly deal. The team announced Monday that winger Marcus Johansson, an unrestricted free agent following the 2024-25 campaign, agreed to a contract that will pay him $800,000 for the upcoming season. Johansson, 34, collected 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points, skating mostly on the Wild's second line.
Air Quality Alert issued for all of Minnesota Monday through 6 p.m.

5 days ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

ST PAUL, Minn. — Canadian wildfires continue to have an impact on the atmosphere over Minnesota, triggering an Air Quality Alert for the entire state Monday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued the alert through 6 p.m. Monday. A map on the agency's website shows that the northern portion of the state is red, which indicates unhealthy conditions for all residents due to fine particles in the air.
'Goodboy' aims to spur discussion about the grief of losing a pet

1 week ago | kare11.com | Dana Thiede

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Our society understands the grieving that follows the loss of a spouse, family member or friend, and the empty space it leaves. Pets often have as deep... or an even deeper hold on our hearts, but some don't understand the feelings that accompany the loss of a furry friend. Local nonprofit "End In Mind" hopes to start changing that, with a special screening of "Goodboy," a documentary made by former Minnesota resident Ashley Mosher.

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