Kent Erdahl

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Kent Erdahl

ST PAUL, Minn. — A Hmong American author just made history at the Minnesota Book Awards, becoming the first person to win three awards in a single year. Kao Kalia Yang achieved the feat by sharing deeply personal journeys in books that reach readers of all levels Her book, "The Rock in My Throat" won the award for Children's Literature, "The Diamond Explorer" won for Middle Grade Literature and “Where Rivers Part,” won the award for Memoir.

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Kent Erdahl

MINNEAPOLIS — As someone who has dedicated her life to lending a hand to those overlooked by most of society, Mary Jo Copeland knows she has lost a kindred spirit in Pope Francis. "The poor usually aren't talked about as much as Pope Francis did," said Copeland, founder of Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis.

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Kent Erdahl

MINNEAPOLIS — If you take the music of Beethoven, infuse it with a splash of Latin Jazz, and stitch in the stylings of John Coltrane, you'll begin to understand the playful playlist coming to the Dakota Jazz Club on Saturday. "This is one of 16-17 pieces," said Nachito Herrera, showing KARE11 the setlist for his upcoming 'The Last of the Fifties' show. "It's kind of like the life of Nachito Herrera. That's what I have been doing." The piano has always been central to Nachito's life.

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Kent Erdahl

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has just announced a major expansion, but the addiction treatment provider isn't adding to its tally of 15 locations across the country. Instead, it's expanding how patients are treated and what they are treated for. Beginning this month, care for substance use and mental health will go hand-in-hand.

1 month ago | kare11.com | Kent Erdahl

WAVERLY, Minn. — At a time when uncertainty over global tariffs and trade are prompting more and more calls to buy local, growers of Minnesota produce — for Minnesota consumers — say the financial impact is inescapable. "We need to get all of our tunnels covered, which is about 50 acres," said Jenna Untied, who showed KARE 11 around Untiedt's Vegetable Farm on Friday.