Samie Solina

Journalist at KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

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Collegiate women's flag football league kicks off

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

ST PAUL, Minn. — It's the kickoff to collegiate women's flag football. And athletes and coaches hope this will open up more opportunities. The Minnesota Vikings are partnering with six NCAA schools in and around Minnesota to launch a new league. Another goal is to raise excitement and momentum, so that colleges eventually recruit high schoolers. All seven schools played at the University of Northwestern on Saturday.
Hennepin Healthcare would be disproportionately impacted if federal government approves proposed Medicaid cuts

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal budget proposals could slash more than $1 billion from Minnesota’s Medicaid program, with safety-net provider Hennepin Healthcare facing disproportionate impacts. The system, which serves 48% Medicaid patients—the highest rate statewide—received $1.6 billion in federal Medicaid funds last year. Joel Williams, a 61-year-old kidney transplant recipient, says he worried about what care will look like for him.
'Love Is Blind' cast member used colonoscopies as an icebreaker. Now, she's raising awareness

4 weeks ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

MINNEAPOLIS — When you go on a reality show where you have 16 men and 16 women date sight unseen, it's not a bad idea to have a strategy. An icebreaker, if you will. Taylor Hastings, formerly Taylor Haag, had one in mind when she was a contestant on the Netflix series "Love Is Blind": Colonoscopies. "They didn't show it, but I asked every single guy if they'd ever had a colonoscopy on our first dates because I think it's such a human experience," she laughed.
US Pentagon flags historic photos of Tuskegee Airmen for deletion

1 month ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Samie Solina

The Pentagon has flagged tens of thousands of photos and online posts for deletion, many of which highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Among the targeted images are those of the Tuskegee Airmen, the pioneering group of Black military pilots who served in World War II.
Ramsey County probation officers announce intent to strike next week

1 month ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — The union representing probation officers in Ramsey County has filed an intent to strike. It's raising a concern about public safety, when or if, they walk off the job. Next Tuesday, the union says officers may strike if they don't come to an agreement with Ramsey County. Local 320 represents 213 probation officers, and members say they support and supervise 11,000 people in the probation and parole system.
Minnesota hockey community hopes to benefit off of 4 Nations excitement

2 months ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

MINNESOTA, USA — Team USA will take on Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship tonight. The rivalry is strong and so is the significance of this game. The hope is that all this excitement will generate even more interest in the State of Hockey. Hockey Hall of Famer Lou Nanne called Saturday night's game against Canada one of the best you'll ever see. "This is a tournament that's played for your country," said Nanne.
Fire departments come together to raise money for Chief's son battling leukemia

2 months ago | kare11.com | Samie Solina

SPRING LAKE, Minn. — The Fire Department Charity Boot Hockey Tournament happens every year near Spring Lake, but this year part of the proceeds are going to one of their own. Local fire departments including Mound, Excelsior, West Suburban, Long Lake, West Metro, Eden Prairie, Victoria, Richfield, Eagan and more will compete. It's pay to play, and the money goes toward a good cause.
Winter weather exacerbates growing homelessness in Minnesota

Dec 4, 2024 | kare11.com | Samie Solina

MINNEAPOLIS — As winter tightens its grip on the Twin Cities, local organizations are grappling with an increasing demand for homeless services amid a backdrop of rising homelessness rates. At Catholic Charities' Twin Cities Opportunity Center in Minneapolis, Chef Mis Bev serves warm meals to those in need. The kitchen bustles with activity as plates of spaghetti and oranges are prepared, offering sustenance and comfort on cold days "Our numbers have been going up every winter," said Bev.
Walmart outpaces Target in latest earnings reports

Nov 21, 2024 | weareiowa.com | Samie Solina

MINNEAPOLIS — Third-quarter earnings are in, and Minneapolis-based Target sales are down while Walmart sales are up. Experts say it mostly comes down to how the two stores are viewed in the eyes of consumers. Comparable sales for Walmart rose 5.3% beating expectations. While Target, with a comparable sales growth of 0.3%, fell short. The company's stock price also fell 21%. Akshay Raois is the General Mills Chair in Marketing at the Carlson School of Management.
Two Minnesota House races continue to move toward recounts

Nov 13, 2024 | kare11.com | Samie Solina

MINNESOTA, USA — Scott County certified the election results in a very close race in Shakopee, where incumbent democrat Brad Tabke beat Republican Aaron Paul by just 14 votes. Paul has officially requested a recount in 54A, and now that process will begin. That race is one of two Minnesota House races headed for recounts. "It's been up and down," Paul said. "We're preparing." The razor-thin margin falls within the threshold for an automatic recount under state law.