Jay Olstad
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Mpls. city councilor calls for audit of police body camera policy
City Councilman Andrew Johnson is calling for an audit of the department's policy in the wake of the fatal shooting. → Read More
Longest serving Apple Valley fire fighter retires
While other firefighters are beginning their shifts, at Fire Station Number 2, Joel Engel prepares for his last. → Read More
Animal Humane Society sues MN Board of Animal Health
The Animal Humane Society and two other groups are suing the Minnesota Board of Animal Health claiming it violated the law. → Read More
More truck troubles in Lowry Tunnel
Another truck was involved in a crash inside the Lowry Tunnel. Most trucks are not allowed to be in the tunnel. On Thursday night, MnDOT cameras showed the westbound semi involved in the crash that had traffic diverting from Interstate 94. → Read More
Gridlock a way of life in Minneapolis
Gridlock is how commuters traveling into the city described their trip Wednesday. And it seemed no amount of notice prepared people for what they experienced. → Read More
Future is murky for summer favorite Tin Fish
The owners of Tin Fish hope the restaurant will live on at Lake Calhoun through the management of long-time employees. But that plan, and the future of the eatery, is looking a bit murky. → Read More
Concerns in Wabasha over family farm
Hundreds packed the Wabasha-Kellogg Public School auditorium Thursday, upset about a proposed plan that would take hundreds of acres of farm land. → Read More
Ramsey Co. Beach open on White Bear Lake after years being closed
It is a traditional summer soundtrack -- boats rumbling off in the distance, kids splashing in the water. They are sounds that have been silent at the Ramsey County Beach on White Bear Lake for nearly a decade, until now. → Read More
Inside look as Target Center renovation nears completion
Team officials say 65 percent of the construction is complete and are on schedule to complete the project by mid-October, just in time for the Timberwolves season opener. → Read More
Marshall teen learns life lesson on the golf course
In the game of golf, as in the game of life, it often times comes down to your word. → Read More
What potential Yanez jurors are being asked
We showed the jury questionnaire to attorney and Mitchell Hamline School of Law professor Bradford Colbert to get his take on it. → Read More
MCTC selling historic 1800's mansion
A historic and possibly haunted mansion is for sale...for a $1. → Read More
Willmar playground for all will be one of nation's largest
Organizers said they raised $900,000 to build it, touting the playground as one of the largest fully accessible playgrounds in the country. → Read More
Easy fixes that stop burglars in their tracks
Home burglaries tend to rise in the summer months, according to national and local statistics. It is one reason why the Eagan Police Department is sharing tips on how to make your home as secure as it can be. → Read More
KARE 11 Investigates: Pet breeder inspections kept secret
Loopholes in the law keep records concerning inspections of Minnesota pet breeders secret. And critics claim that leaves pets at risk and pet owners in the dark. → Read More
Chetek family shares story of survival
While they no longer have their home or the stuff inside, they wanted to share their story to give people hope. A family focused not on what they lost, but what they have. → Read More
How to stop robocalls
Robocall Index estimates automated callers made 2.5 billion calls last month alone. It calculates that is 7.5 calls per month, per person affected. → Read More
Minnesota lawmakers react to Comey's firing
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation is reacting to President Donald Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. → Read More
New closures slowing metro motorists down
As spring flowers bloom, so do the detours on the metro's busiest highways. None bigger, at least for many drivers, than the one beginning Monday. → Read More
Closures could mess-up Monday's commute
As spring flowers bloom, so do the detours. None bigger, at least for some drivers than the one coming Monday. → Read More