Chris Hrapsky
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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'This will be a first': Eden Prairie company works to revolutionize organ transplants
Eden Prairie-based Miromatrix will attempt the first-ever bioengineered organ transplant into a human. → Read More
Cryptocurrency’s future met with fear, excitement
According to coinmarketcap.com, there are 306 cryptocurrency exchanges to date. Just 15 are actually licensed in Minnesota to transmit money to and from consumers. → Read More
Vax Facts: Study shows how quickly vaccines wane against omicron
A new study shows the effectiveness of two-dose mRNA vaccines falls sharply in six months, but a third dose restores protection longer against omicron. → Read More
Super Bowl bets hit new highs as Minnesota considers legalization
The American Gaming Association estimates one in 19 Americans placed a legal bet on the Super Bowl this year, spending roughly $1 billion, double last year. → Read More
Vax Facts: Explaining how booster shots work
Health officials recommend a booster shot to anyone who received the Pfizer or Moderna shots at least six months ago, or anyone who received a Johnson & Johnson shot → Read More
Big I-94 project, gridlock to hit St. Paul
The I-94 and I-35E repair and resurfacing project begins at 10 p.m. Sunday, restricting lanes until winter 2022. → Read More
Can President Joe Biden bring unity to a divided U.S.?
On Inauguration Day, President Biden urged for an end to the bitter political division in our country. → Read More
VAX Facts: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
KARE 11's Chris Hrapsky answers some of the most common questions about the coronavirus vaccines. → Read More
107-year-old Minnesota woman survives COVID-19
She is a survivor of not one... but two viral pandemics. → Read More
St. Paul restaurant survives by serving those in need
In April, Afro Deli connected with Meals on Wheels, delivering 40,000 meals to seniors in the Twin Cities. → Read More
MN police union director invites council member to a ride along following claim about officers
In a press release, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Executive Director Brian Peters responded to Ellison by inviting him on ride alongs → Read More
'End' the police department? Here are the powers of the city council
The charter also says the council *must* fund the police department in proportion of the city’s population at a minimum of .0017 employees per citizen. That equates → Read More
Self-employed and out of work? Here’s what you need to know
State officials say the new unemployment structure, specifically made for independent contractors and the self-employed, should be up by April 30. → Read More
Out of work? Here's how to apply for unemployment benefits
In Minnesota, since March 16th, 384,634 workers have filed for unemployment benefits. So, if you find yourself in this position, here’s what you need to know. → Read More
Twin Cities start-up offers on-demand health insurance
“80 percent of consumers on a Bind plan spend less than $500 per year [out-of-pocket] on their health benefits,” said Tony Miller, CEO of Bind. → Read More
How to avoid getting duped by disinformation
Just as disinformation can spread faster than ever, vetting dubious posts can also be done quicker than ever. → Read More
Bloomington man loses 240 pounds, hopes to inspire
Al Sagapolutele weighed 485 pounds by 30 years old. He tried diets. He tried a trainer. But he was stuck. → Read More
Amazon launches shipping war
Morgan Stanley analysts predict Amazon could ship more volume than FedEx and UPS by 2022. → Read More
Fake sales are on the rise but here's how to spot the real ones
It may sound like a pain, but tracking the prices of those big buys for several months can save you some money. → Read More
How the media handles anonymous sources
KARE 11's Chris Hrapsky with investigative journalists about anonymous sources. → Read More