Rena Sarigianopoulos

Minneapolis

Anchor and Reporter at KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

Mom first. I do the TV news thing @KARE11. Two cats, two dogs. Accident prone.

Articles

Ukrainian college student in Minnesota faces uncertain future

1 month ago | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — The war in Ukraine may seem half-a-world away, but for some in Minnesota right now, it is very personal. It is their home. Dasha Shyroka is one of those people. The chemistry and nursing double major at Gustavus Adolphus is watching the latest developments in the war with Russia with special concern. "I came here when I was 15 and I'll be 20 this year and I still haven't left because of the war," Dasha said. Dasha’s story starts three hours north in Alexandria, Minnesota.
How much does Amazon make from those sponsored ads?

Jan 11, 2025 | thv11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — We've all done a massive amount of shopping recently with the holidays behind us, and odds are, some of those purchases came from Amazon. Maybe you noticed something different during your last online haul, and if not, the folks at Consumers' Checkbook want you to know.
How much does Amazon make from those sponsored ads?

Jan 8, 2025 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — We've all done a massive amount of shopping recently with the holidays behind us, and odds are, some of those purchases came from Amazon. Maybe you noticed something different during your last online haul, and if not, the folks at Consumers' Checkbook want you to know.
After 27 years, KARE 11's John Croman signs off for last time

Nov 27, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MINNEAPOLIS — Starting in 1997, a fresh-faced kid from Kansas started popping up on your television screen. John Croman has covered just about everything you can think of during those 27 years. The big stories that put a mark on this state — both good and bad. From the death of Paul Wellstone to the Comfrey tornado to the 35W bridge collapse, John Croman has been a steady stream of reliability and information. But his strengths go well beyond breaking news.
Can your dog or cat see ghosts?

Oct 30, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Are you a believer in ghosts? According to Statista, nearly 40% of people think spirits walk among us, and if you have a pet, you may wonder if they have an enhanced ability to sense those spirits. I mean, what are they staring at over there anyway? Joe Leamanczyk lives in a nearly 140-year-old home in the suburbs of Chicago. He said he’s among the aforementioned 40% and has at least a half-dozen ghosts hanging around.
Boyd Huppert shares the next chapter in his cancer battle and the cutting-edge treatment that could help him and others

Aug 1, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MINNEAPOLIS — He’s told thousands of your stories over the years, and now Boyd Huppert is sharing an update on his own story as he battles multiple myeloma. While he has suffered a serious setback, there is also reason for hope. A newly approved, cutting-edge treatment could help Boyd, and many others as well. We sat down with him, and his wife Sheri, to find out how they are processing it all. It was early in the morning on Thursday, June 13.
The truth behind the new weight loss drugs

May 22, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — You’ve probably heard about those popular drugs being used for weight loss. Originally, they were made to fight diabetes, then they were prescribed for those who struggle with obesity, but still others, who didn’t need the drugs, started using them. It created a shortage and started pitting people against each other. So, we set out to learn more about the drugs, how they work, who is using them, are they dangerous, and what’s with the shortage?
What could be behind your memory lapses

May 1, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Have you ever walked into a room and were like, “What did I come in here for?” Or, forgotten a completely normal word while you’re talking to someone? And have you ever wondered if your memory lapses are something worse? If you said yes to any or all these questions, keep on reading. Dana Nelson started a new job a few years ago. It was right about the same time she also noticed she seemed a bit more forgetful.
St. David's Center to purchase Minneapolis YWCA

Mar 12, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MINNEAPOLIS — The closing of the YWCA in downtown Minneapolis came as a shock and disappointment to many people. What would go in there next? Would the building sit vacant? What about the children that were being served there? All those questions have been answered and, by all accounts, it turned out good for everyone involved. The building’s new owner will be St. David’s Center. The organization is currently based out of Minnetonka.
Car through the ice, here's how to survive

Feb 27, 2024 | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — The number of people who died falling through the ice on Minnesota lakes so far this year is on track to be double what it was all of last year. So, we thought it was a great time to talk about ice safety. A couple of years ago, we teamed up with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to have someone fall through the ice, to teach us how to get out. This year we decided to do something different — we sunk a car in a lake.