Danny Spewak
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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As rain and snow mount, risk of spring flooding increases in Minnesota
The NWS Twin Cities now ranks snowpack levels "above normal," meaning there's a higher chance of flooding when the snow eventually melts. → Read More
Minnesota House passes bill to provide universal school meals
After more than two hours of debate, the DFL-led Minnesota House of Representatives passed a measure Thursday night to provide universal school meals for all kids. → Read More
The Fed's interest rate hikes have cooled inflation; what's next?
The Fed announced a smaller, quarter-point rate hike this week as it hopes to keep taming inflation. → Read More
Hospitals are already overcrowded – and now they're dealing with injuries from ice
Slips and falls are common during the winter, but this year, it's contributing to the overloading of hospitals. → Read More
Vikings fans prepare for first home playoff game in five years
The Vikings haven't hosted a playoff game since the Minneapolis Miracle in January 2018. → Read More
Fire chiefs issue another public plea to clear hydrants from snow
After major snowfall last week, fire departments are running into trouble with covered hydrants. → Read More
Ahead of winter storm, final holiday shopping gets a little more urgent
Shoppers packed gift stores and grocery stores as the winter storm prepares to snarl traffic starting Wednesday. → Read More
Plow crews near full strength across Twin Cities as snowfall looms
Most municipalities say they're at or near full staffing for snow plow operators this winter. → Read More
Delta changes who can access Sky Club in response to overcrowding
The announcement was made after a record number of visits in 2022. → Read More
Should the city of Minneapolis clear the sidewalks? Some say "yes"
Wonsley expects to receive updated figures on Thursday and plans to advocate for the funding in the 2023 budget cycle. → Read More
University of Minnesota will host its second Safety Walk on Friday night
UMPD will be walking with parents and students near campus, ahead of Parent and Family weekend. → Read More
'We need to figure out what happened' | How did the Roseville shelter-in-place alert accidentally spread so far?
Roseville Police and Ramsey County say they're sorry for the confusion caused by the widespread alert, which was intended for a neighborhood near a homicide scene. → Read More
Downtown Minneapolis continues to gain strength heading into winter
Hotel, restaurant and building occupancies continue to rise, but there's still progress to be made. → Read More
From Minnesota to the United Kingdom, long lost pen pals find each other again
Eileen Ocone and Janis Auidon always wondered what happened to each other. Now, they've got a lot of catching up to do. → Read More
Anoka-Hennepin considers boundary changes, primarily for elementary schools
The district says population growth in Blaine, Champlin and Dayton is forcing shifts. → Read More
Edina High School introduces new security measures
The district added new protocols after a fight broke out at the Hornets' most recent home game in September. → Read More
Rise in natural gas prices will have big impact on winter heating costs
Prepare to pay more this winter on your heating bill, especially if you're a natural gas customer. → Read More
Students return to some campuses with higher tuition costs
Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State systems raised tuition in 2022-23. → Read More
Hennepin Avenue redesign plan goes to final vote Thursday
The new plan for Hennepin Avenue calls for wider sidewalks, separated bike lanes and a part-time bus lane. → Read More
Hospitality industry on the rebound despite inflation, workforce shortages
There is a lot of good news — mixed with some bad — in the Spring 2022 report led by Hospitality Minnesota. → Read More