Samantha Fischer

2 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

MINNEAPOLIS — Heads up for those planning to live lake life this summer: Beginning July 1, you'll need a valid permit to operate boats or personal watercraft. The July implementation of the law passed in 2023 requires people born after June 30, 2004, and are aged 12 and older; accompanying operators for people without a valid operator's permit; and people who want to rent/operate motorized watercraft on Minnesota's waterways to obtain the permit before getting behind the helm.

3 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

WILLMAR, Minn. — Authorities are asking the public to help locate a missing 14-year-old Willmar girl who hasn't been seen in nearly a month. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said Natalia "Tasha" Hernandez was last seen on May 8, leaving her home. The agency said Hernandez could be with another teen missing from neighboring Meeker County named Alexavier Flores. Officials describe Hernandez as 5 feet and 109 pounds with long, black hair and brown eyes.

4 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation asked motorists to avoid the area of Highways 610 and 10 in Coon Rapids Monday following a crash involving an overturned semitrailer. As of 2 p.m. Monday, MnDOT said the westbound lanes of Highway 10 would be closed for around three hours. Traffic officials said to expect delays and asked drivers to find alternative routes when possible.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

MINNEAPOLIS — Star centerfielder Byron Buxton is back on the Twins' starting roster Friday after being placed on the Concussion Injured list. Buxton's return comes after missing the last 11 games due to an outfield collision with shortstop Carlos Correa in Baltimore on May 15. Correa was reinstated on May 23 after missing five games. So far this season, Buxton is batting .261 with five doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 11 walks, eight stolen bases and 33 runs scored.

1 week ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

MINNEAPOLIS — In the days after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, many saw the social and racial reckoning that ensued as an indicator of the past. But singer-songwriter Valerie June viewed the situation through the lens of the future.