Jasmine Boykin

Mar 24, 2023 | kare11.com | Jasmine Boykin

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — George and Leigh Stephenson aren’t your typical father-daughter duo. The pair work alongside each other at Black Heart Enterprises, a resin model kit company that specializes in horror, science fiction, fantasy subjects and everything in between. The shop features resin model kits and busts of all sizes. From smaller model pieces in their MicroMania collection to 1:2 scaled life-sized pieces.

Mar 1, 2023 | kare11.com | Jasmine Boykin

ST PAUL, Minn — "You have to start from scratch. You have to learn everything from scratch," said Eh Tah Khu, co-executive director of the Karen Organization of Minnesota. Eh Tah Khu recalls his experience moving to the United States from Thailand with his young family back in 2010. From learning a new culture to learning a new language, he says it's something he still struggles with a decade later. "I feel like until now, I'm still learning, and I don't know a lot of things," said Eh Tah Khu.

Feb 22, 2023 | kare11.com | Jasmine Boykin

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — This Ash Wednesday, local churches are getting creative to deliver to their parishioners. In addition to three in-person services, the St. Helena Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Father Marcus Milless and his staff have planned to deliver ashes to local parishioners unable to make their services due to the snow. "We want to be there for the people and help those in need. That's what Lent is all about," said Milless.

Feb 8, 2023 | kare11.com | Jasmine Boykin

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — It was a paws-itive open house for the City of Brooklyn Center's fire and police departments as both introduced their newest service pups at the city's west fire station on Wednesday. Rex and Brooklyn are a 15-week-old brother and sister duo of golden retrievers that were donated as emotional support animals for the internal department employees and community and internal department employees.

Jan 31, 2023 | kare11.com | Jasmine Boykin

Local News More than six years since her son's death, Valerie Castile continues to emphasize the need for police accountability. Author: Charmaine Nero (KARE 11), Jasmine Boykin Published: 5:28 PM CST January 31, 2023 Updated: 5:28 PM CST January 31, 2023 FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — "This space in my home is dedicated to Philando."Inside a room in Valerie Castile's home, there are photos of her son posted on every wall.