Alexandra Simon
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Uptown Theater slated to reopen in May 2023 as new entertainment venue
After closing in 2021 due to unpaid back rent, the historic Uptown Theater is gearing up for a grand reopening. → Read More
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
Minnesota native Yung Gravy to play State Fair Grandstand show
The Rochester native will take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 30. → Read More
PHOTOS: February blizzard blankets Minnesota
Grab the snow blowers and shovels! Here's what the snow day looks like for Minnesotans across the state. → Read More
Former Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs dies in Texas
Billy Joe "Red" McCombs, who owned the Vikings from 1998 until 2005, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19. → Read More
Where to find a fish fry in and around the Twin Cities
Check out some of the KARE 11 staff's favorite places to enjoy a fried fish special during Lent and year-round. → Read More
Freezing fox kits rescued off Lake Minnetonka
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville said this is the earliest they've ever admitted baby foxes for care. → Read More
First egg of 2023 spotted on DNR EagleCam
The egg is first visible on the Minnesota Nongame Wildlife Program live camera just before 1:18 p.m. on Feb. 15. → Read More
Medical examiner: 18-year-old killed in New Market died from 'complex homicidal violence'
Scott County Sheriff's Office deputies located the victim in New Market Township on Oct. 7, 2022. → Read More
Kirk Cousins croons with Kelly Clarkson at NFL Honors
Clad in a cluster of chains, Cousins joined NFL Honors host Kelly Clarkson on stage to sing a "tribute" song to now-retired quarterback Tom Brady. → Read More
Second major business announces closure in North Minneapolis
The Walgreens located at the corner of W. Broadway Ave. and N. Lyndale Ave. will close on Wednesday, Feb. 22. → Read More
These are the winners of MnDOT's 2023 'Name a Snowplow' contest
Clearopathtra, Han Snowlo and Blizzo are coming to highways near you. → Read More
North Minneapolis ALDI closing Feb. 12
An ALDI spokesperson confirmed that the store location on Penn Avenue N. will close on Sunday, Feb. 12. → Read More
Dog in Clearwater County tests positive for rabies
According to the state, the dog was not vaccinated when it was exposed to a skunk in mid-November. → Read More
Driver charged in University of Minnesota researcher's death
Prosecutors allege Kenneth Spencer Jr. was driving under the influence when he caused the car crash that killed Miller near the University of Minnesota. → Read More
Beyoncé bringing 'Renaissance' World Tour to Minneapolis
Multi-Grammy winner Beyoncé will play Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 20. → Read More
Minnesota closing its state-run COVID testing sites
Testing sites in Duluth, Brooklyn Park, the St. Paul Midway and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington will all be closed by Sunday, Jan. 29. → Read More
Minneapolis Police: Woman missing for more than 2 weeks
MPD said the 18-year-old, who they consider "vulnerable," was last seen around 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2023. → Read More
Service dog stolen with truck found, returned to owner
The St. Paul Police Department said Duke, a yellow Labrador, was located near Interstate 94 and Lexington Avenue. → Read More
Here's who the Vikings will play in 2023
Minnesota will host division leaders Kansas City, San Francisco and Tampa Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium next season. → Read More