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

Minnesota Zoo unveils new Red Panda Forest exhibit

3 weeks ago | wqad.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — In just a couple of weeks, a highly anticipated new exhibit is opening at the Minnesota Zoo. Red Panda Forest will bring back the beloved species which has been missing since the zoo's last resident, 10-year-old Min, died in 2021. But there is so much that goes into adding a new exhibit that you might not realize. It's not just going out and getting a couple of red pandas.
Minnesota Zoo unveils new Red Panda Forest exhibit

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — In just a couple of weeks, a highly anticipated new exhibit is opening at the Minnesota Zoo. Red Panda Forest will bring back the beloved species which has been missing since the zoo's last resident, 10-year-old Min, died in 2021. But there is so much that goes into adding a new exhibit that you might not realize. It's not just going out and getting a couple of red pandas.
American birds are in rapid decline, including many here in Minnesota

1 month ago | wqad.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

‘Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information’ NoticeLike many content publishers, we provide online advertising services that use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and online activity on our sites, apps and other online services. These services use this information to try to tailor the ads you see online to your interests. These are called interest-based ads.
American birds are in rapid decline, including many here in Minnesota

1 month ago | kare11.com | Rena Sarigianopoulos

MINNEAPOLIS — Studies show engaging with birds can improve our mental health. Watching them or listening to their songs can reduce stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. They're darn good at pest control and seed dispersal. They're food for us and not to mention they provide the economic benefits of hunting and bird watching. So in conclusion, birds are great. There's just one problem.
Ukrainian college student in Minnesota faces uncertain future

2 months 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.