Kiya Edwards
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Lyft suspends Nice Ride in Minneapolis after losing sponsor
A Lyft spokesperson told KARE 11 that the company decided to suspend Nice Ride bikes and scooters after losing the program's sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield. → Read More
Golfers get hint of spring at annual Minnesota Golf Show
A popular attraction within the golf show has been the $100,000 Pontoon Putt Challenge. → Read More
Sprinkler funding now secured for all public housing high-rises in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority now has enough money to install sprinkler systems in 42 high-rise buildings after five people died in a fire in 2019. → Read More
Plans are changing for some popular winter events
The Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet are "beached" this year because the ice isn't strong enough to hold them. → Read More
Lyrics and laws | State Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega drops hip-hop album
Artist María Isa dropped "Capitolio" the same day she was sworn into the Minnesota House. → Read More
Hennepin County outlines plans for people experiencing homelessness in bitter cold
Hennepin County is opening overnight shelters in response to an increase in unhoused families with children. → Read More
Activities and events to check out this winter
The snow didn't stop a few ice skating enthusiasts from visiting Parade Ice Garden Tuesday, giving them a taste of winter while indoors. → Read More
Osceola community ensures widow and kids keep home
When both COVID and cancer arrived in one family home, the community raised enough money to nearly pay off their house. → Read More
'Most diverse group yet' | Mall of America's first Asian Santa, second Black Santa
This year, more kids will have the chance to see a Santa who looks or speaks like them. → Read More
Expect repair delays as mechanics balance new and old service requests
Many parts needed for repairs are still on backorder due to supply chain disruptions from the pandemic. → Read More
Robbinsdale considers push to bring back curfew siren
The curfew siren went off every day at 9 p.m., and now that it's gone, some residents want it back. → Read More
First public hearing held for Minneapolis Police Chief nominee Brian O'Hara
The Minneapolis City Council could vote as early as next week. → Read More
How to spend your MEA weekend around the Twin Cities
Planning a staycation? Here are some fun ways to spend time with the kiddos during the fall break. → Read More
Parents call on Minneapolis Public Schools to post proficiency rates online
About 80 percent of Minneapolis' Black students cannot read at grade level, according to Minnesota Report Card. → Read More
Division of Indian Work celebrates 70 years serving Native community
The south Minneapolis nonprofit will celebrate its anniversary at a fundraiser Monday. → Read More
'Twin Cities Black Film Festival' celebrates 20 years
Natalie Morrow started the festival at 29 years old and has since gained major sponsors, including HBO. → Read More
'Community scientists' invited to monitor monarchs in 10-day blitz
The 10-day International Monarch Monitoring Blitz invites people in North America to examine milkweed for monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies. → Read More
New playground part of mission to end 'playspace inequity'
KABOOM! builds playgrounds in communities of color, where kids often lack adequate places to play. → Read More
Pride block party supports mission to mentor LGBTQ+ youth
Ahead of Twin Cities Pride, businesses are teaming up to raise money for a nonprofit focused on youth mentorship. → Read More
Ramsey Co. highlights gun safety measures, provides new supply of free gun locks
From toddlers getting ahold of guns to recent mass shootings, Ramsey County leaders are addressing the violence. → Read More