Melissa Colorado
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Hennepin County Library to train officers to use Naloxone
The Hennepin County Library, which oversees 41 locations, is working on a plan to train their security staff on how to use Naloxone. → Read More
Here's what you need to know about the MN vs. 3M trial
On Tuesday, jury selection begins for the trial of the State of Minnesota vs. 3M Co. → Read More
Could sports gambling become legal in Minnesota?
Republican Minnesota Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington is one of many state lawmakers across the country making the case for the legalization and regulation of sports gambling in their respective states. → Read More
Advancing women in the sports industry
"I wouldn't have learned as much if I hadn't gone through the mistake-making and gotten that nice thick skin," Michele Tafoya told the group. → Read More
Minnesota DACA recipient's life in limbo
Pilar Lamadrid's future rests on a DACA decision. She has remained hopeful, but after months of failed negotiations and little to no action by Congress, her hope is fleeting. → Read More
Local Salvadoran family faces deportation
The family is waiting to find out what happens next. → Read More
Mayor Frey announces goals for Mpls. Police Dept.
Mayor Frey said he wants to hire more officers of color and build stronger relationships with police and the communities they serve. → Read More
Minnesotans react to President Trump's tax reform
On Friday, Dec. 22, President Trump delivered on his Christmas promise to the American public. We asked some of that public, "What do you think?" → Read More
Minnesotans react to President Trump's tax reform
On Friday, Dec. 22, President Trump delivered on his Christmas promise to the American public. We asked some of that public, "What do you think?" → Read More
Pet Store Chain Fulfills Foster Kids' Holiday Wish List
For every bag of dog food or cat food that is purchased between October and the end of November, Bentley's Pet Stuff will purchase items from the organization's Therapeutic Foster Care program. → Read More
MN doctors return from medical mission trip to Puerto Rico
Over a month after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the island of 3.4 million people, most people still do not have electricity. Access to clean water is another hurdle in many areas. A group of native Puerto Ricans who have settled in Minnesota traveled to their homeland to help. → Read More
MN ice tech preapres to work at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Cory Portner of St. Cloud was offered the gig of a lifetime - head ice technician for figure skating and short track speed skating in the 2018 Winter Olympics. → Read More
What is ranked-choice voting?
This is the first year that voters in Saint Paul will use ranked-choice voting, a system that Minneapolis has used since 2009. → Read More
Downtown Mpls. bars can close at 4 a.m. during Super Bowl weekend
During Super Bowl weekend, expect several Minneapolis bars and restaurants to remain open until 4 a.m. → Read More
Edina doctor returns from ravaged Puerto Rico
A Twin Cities doctor is doing what he can to help residents of Puerto Rico, his homeland, as they struggle in the wake of Hurricane Maria. → Read More
Edina Doctor in Puerto Rico for recovery efforts
"It's like a bomb was dropped on Puerto Rico," said Dr. Fiol, a neurologist who lives in Edina but owns an apartment in San Juan. → Read More
2-week transformation preps Minnehaha Academy upper campus
An empty former college campus has been transformed into the new home for Minnehaha Academy's upper campus. All it took was two weeks, and a lot of hard work. → Read More
Alicia and Melissa audition for Timberwolves announcer job
The Minnesota Timberwolves are holding auditions to become the team's new arena announcer. Do you have the stuff? → Read More
Parents fuming after information leaked by school district
It looked like your average back-to-school email, but parents with kids in the South Washington Public Schools say their personal information was leaked by the district through a link at the bottom. → Read More
Twin Cities teens get paid internships with Fortune 500 companies
On Tuesday morning, high school students and their families packed the St. Paul RiverCentre for the much-anticipated Draft Day. → Read More