Naasir Akailvi

Minneapolis

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

Digital Content Producer for @kare11. Formerly @mspbjnews also known as @thenbhdreporter

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KARE 11 Weather Impact Alert declared over fire danger on Monday

3 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

MINNEAPOLIS — The prospect of fire danger in Minnesota has caused the KARE 11 Meteorology team to declare Monday a Weather Impact Alert day. "With high fire danger continuing into tomorrow afternoon, we have decided to issue another Weather Impact Alert for Monday," said KARE 11 Meteorologist Ben Dery. According to Dery, high temperatures are expected once again, after a hot Sunday.
One dead in Inver Grove Heights apartment fire

3 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fire Marshal is investigating after a fire claimed the life of one person on Sunday. The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department was initially called to an apartment fire on Babcock Trail shortly after noon, according to a release. Upon a search of the home. crews located a person inside who was taken to the hospital, but was pronounced dead after their arrival, said the statement.
Multiple fires reported throughout Minnesota as red flag warning remains in effect

3 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

MINNESOTA, USA — Crews throughout Minnesota have spent the weekend working to extinguish blazes as the National Weather Service declared a red flag warning early on Sunday. On Saturday night, the Minneapolis Fire Department confirmed that a building housing at least nine college students was deemed uninhabitable after being ravaged by a fire. The Red Cross was called to assist those students, according to a statement from the department.
MPCA issues air quality alert for Minnesota due to ozone pollution

3 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for several parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. The alert, which was issued due to ozone concerns, will be in effect from noon on Monday until 9 p.m., according to the MPCA.
Eden Prairie police: Multiple fights broke out at Eden Prairie High School basketball event

4 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Multiple fights broke out at an over-capacity basketball showcase at Eden Prairie High School, according to the police. The Eden Prairie Police Department was initially called to the school to help disperse the crowd at the Prep Hoops North Battle at the Lakes tournament shortly before 6 p.m., according to a release. Several "minor scuffles" broke out as the officers worked to disperse the crowd, but there were no reported injuries or arrests, said the Eden Prairie Police.
St. Paul closes parts of West 7th Street over sinkhole repair

5 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

ST PAUL, Minn. — A sinkhole in St. Paul has caused the city to shut down a busy stretch of roadways. According to the city, West 7th Street from Kellogg Boulevard to Grand Avenue has been closed as the city's public works and regional water services crews work to repair the hole. That section of roadway is open for local business access only, while the sidewalks remain open for pedestrian access. Here’s what things currently look like on 7th in St. Paul.
Red Cross aids 40 after Moose Lake apartment fire

5 days ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The Minnesota Red Cross is working to help 40 people after their homes in a Moose Lake apartment complex were destroyed by a midnight fire on Friday. Emergency crews from Moose Lake were dispatched to the fire at Hillside Manor West on the 700 block of 4th Street on Friday, according to a release from the city. The fire was brought under control, but severely damaged the homes of dozens of residents. The Red Cross said it is working with 40 people whose homes were damaged.
17-year-old and 14-year-old charged after allegedly stabbing teen 22 times

1 week ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

ST PAUL, Minn. — Two teens have been charged after they allegedly fatally stabbed 19-year-old Jay'Mier Keymari in early April. According to the charging documents, a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy made plans to hang out with Keymari and made up a story about a stolen car to get him to come outside. Officers initially responded to a front yard near the 1400 block of Sixth St. E around 11:30 p.m. on March 28.
Who will the Timberwolves face in the second round of the NBA Playoffs?

1 week ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will have to get past one more NBA great if they want to continue their playoff push. The Wolves will officially face the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, a matchup that was cemented after the Dubs took down the Houston Rockets in a Game 7 Sunday night. It will be a series that promises sharp shooting, long-held grudges, and (thanks to Anthony Edwards) box-office entertainment. the matchup is set.
Eden Prairie English educator known as 'Wally' by students named MN Teacher of the Year

1 week ago | kare11.com | Naasir Akailvi

ST PAUL, Minn. — An Eden Prairie educator and gymnastics coach has been named the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Linda Wallenberg, who is in her 49th year of teaching, was given the award by Education Minnesota on Sunday. “Teaching is about the journey – the opportunity every fall and every single day to begin anew, to guide students along their own journeys, to build people, not just scholars,” Wallenberg said, in a statement.