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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 13m

Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say 31-year-old Thomas Brown is held in the fatal shootings of the high school students, whose bodies were discovered on May 27.

Minnesota native held in murders of teen campers in Arizona

Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say 31-year-old Thomas Brown is held in the fatal shootings of the high school students, whose bodies were discovered on May 27.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 53m

He told deputies he passed out while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

He told deputies he passed out while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 1h

St. Paul-based Ecolab developed a new artificial intelligence tool that's helping restaurants improve efficiency at a time when many are struggling to stay afloat.

How restaurants are using robots and AI to improve their bottom line

St. Paul-based Ecolab developed a new artificial intelligence tool that's helping restaurants improve efficiency at a time when many are struggling to stay afloat.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 2h

The lawsuit alleges that DFL State Representative Zack Stephenson introduced a bill to move money from the county to the city for the project.

Anoka County sues MnDOT over 'dubious boondoggle' pedestrian bridge

The lawsuit alleges that DFL State Representative Zack Stephenson introduced a bill to move money from the county to the city for the project.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 2h

Residential solar panels are often touted as a clean alternative source for electricity that can save homeowners a lot of money, but do the numbers make sense?

Solar panels can save money on monthly electricity bills, but do the savings outweigh the upfront cost?

Residential solar panels are often touted as a clean alternative source for electricity that can save homeowners a lot of money, but do the numbers make sense?

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 3h

Parents dropping children at Temple Israel's daycare Wednesday morning found the building defaced.

Temple Israel defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Parents dropping children at Temple Israel's daycare Wednesday morning found the building defaced.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 4h

The recall affects 2024 and 2025 model year Santa Fe vehicles.

Hyundai recalls more than 135,000 SUVs for fire risk

The recall affects 2024 and 2025 model year Santa Fe vehicles.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 4h

At about 5 p.m., officials said the fire was about 30 acres in size.

Crews battle wildfire near George Manitou Crosby State Park

At about 5 p.m., officials said the fire was about 30 acres in size.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 5h

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail in May 2025. Derrick Groves blew a kiss for the cameras as he was put into a patrol car following Wednesday's standoff.

Last escaped New Orleans inmate captured after standoff in Atlanta

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail in May 2025. Derrick Groves blew a kiss for the cameras as he was put into a patrol car following Wednesday's standoff.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 6h

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, an estimated $162 billion in fraud was reported at 68 programs across the federal government in 2024.

Fraud continues to be an issue in Minnesota, but the solution is complicated

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, an estimated $162 billion in fraud was reported at 68 programs across the federal government in 2024.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 6h

The Minnesota U.S. District Attorney's Office said Trooper Jeremy Plonski was arrested and charged back in May after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a girl.

Former Minnesota State Trooper pleads guilty to federal charges of producing and distributing child pornography

The Minnesota U.S. District Attorney's Office said Trooper Jeremy Plonski was arrested and charged back in May after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a girl.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 7h

"She’s more than our store cat — she’s part of our family," said store manager Mike Sida

Francine, beloved store cat, returns home after missing for 2 weeks

"She’s more than our store cat — she’s part of our family," said store manager Mike Sida

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 8h

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates 200 years of Norwegian migration to the US at St. Olaf College, connecting with students and honoring shared history.

A Norwegian royal visited St. Olaf College to mark a special anniversary

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates 200 years of Norwegian migration to the US at St. Olaf College, connecting with students and honoring shared history.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 8h

The Ryan Murphy series centers on female divorce lawyers breaking away from a powerful firm, with Kardashian joined by Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts.

Kim Kardashian’s new legal drama ‘All’s Fair’ gets first trailer, release date

The Ryan Murphy series centers on female divorce lawyers breaking away from a powerful firm, with Kardashian joined by Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 9h

The Wild have 13 consecutive winning seasons -- the longest active streak in the league -- but haven't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since 2015.

With Kaprizov signed, Wild can now focus on upcoming season

The Wild have 13 consecutive winning seasons -- the longest active streak in the league -- but haven't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since 2015.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 10h

The list now includes 11 cities across the country.

MAP: Where Trump has sent or talked about sending National Guard troops

The list now includes 11 cities across the country.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 10h

After losing her son, Randolph-Macon’s “Grandma Barclay” found healing by becoming family to thousands of students who now call her their own.

Beloved college employee 'Grandma Barclay' bonds with students

After losing her son, Randolph-Macon’s “Grandma Barclay” found healing by becoming family to thousands of students who now call her their own.

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 11h

The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as part of a new contingency plan. The agency said Wednesday most operations are closed. This follows the...