Faribault Mill shares their ideas for holiday gifts

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Though it hasn't quite opened its doors to the public, loud laughter erupts within the walls of Fire Mountain Fabrics. The new store, located in Cherokee Center strip mall, was founded by two mothers and best friends who are excited to see a dream realized. Two weeks ahead of their big opening, Arlene Fairbanks and Jessica Travis are doing final preparations.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — A hunger relief program started by Second Harvest Heartland at the start of the pandemic has evolved into what's now called Kitchen Coalition. The kitchen has three objectives: Save food from being wasted, keep food workers employed during downtimes, and feed the hungry. Campus Club...

MINNETONKA, Minn. — People jumping into freezing cold water is a tradtion in Minnesota this time of year. But it's all for a great cause of course. It's Polar Plunge season, to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. The biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota is Polar Plunge season. This weekend's...

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. — You don’t need to go far at the Inver Glen Library in Dakota County to find a good story. In fact, you don’t even need to open a book. All you need to do is watch the Crafty Bees sew their quilts.

MINNEAPOLIS — As temperatures continue to fall, it's uncomfortable and can be an inconvenience for some, but life-threatening for people without a warm place to stay. "All around the warehouse, individuals all have their own door," said Emily Bastian, as she walked around Avivo Village in Minneapolis. Bastian is...

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Mundane is a grocery run on a weekday morning, until you come across Jordan. He's usually at the end of a check out line, helping customers by bagging their groceries and carrying them out to their cars. He's not shy to throw in a...

MINNEAPOLIS — The reality of what took place involving the death of Tyre Nichols, is weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of many. Which is why Pastor Brian Herron opened the doors of Zion Baptist church in North Minneapolis, creating a safe space for those searching for answers while trying to heal.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Great Northern Festival kicks off this week throughout the Twin Cities metro, featuring events that cater to winter enthusiasts. In the meantime, Melanin in Motion remains focused on their mission of making sure those "enthusiasts" can include everyone. “Melanin in Motion is really a community-based program...

MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota — It's a sport as cool as the ice it's played on, courtesy of our neighbors to the north. Crokicurl unites two time-honored Canadian pastimes: Curling and the board game Crokinole, which uses an octagon-shaped board with small wood disks. You use your fingers to flick the disk into the center.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Finding sunshine on dreary days comes easier to senior residents at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester. All they have to do is look out the window. Every day, 89-year-old Phyllis Lokker walks outside her senior living community and waves her bubble wand. “I get out...

MINNEAPOLIS — A coalition of Twin Cities-based social justice organizations held a press conference to respond to the deadly arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. “It’s really sad that we have to be here, once again, demanding the obvious, which is police accountability,” said Activist Nekima Levy Armstrong.

The semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard awards were announced Wednesday, and among them are five Twin Cities-based chefs. Of those selected Minnesota-based semifinalists, four were nominated under the Best Chef-Midwest category:. Karyn Tomlinson - Myriel, Saint Paul. Yia Vang - Union Hmong Kitchen, Minneapolis. Christina Nguyen - Hai Hai,...

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hosting the Super Bowl party this year and looking for unique refreshments? Look no further than HORMEL Chili Cheese Brew!. The Austin, MN-based food company teamed up with Modist Brewing Co. of Minneapolis to create a new beer inspired by the classic chili cheese recipe. “Football...

MINNEAPOLIS — At the Real Believers Faith Center church in north Minneapolis, church leaders are taking community safety into their own hands with a unique investment. They bought the neighboring Marathon gas station back in November, where there have been more than 60 911 calls in just the last year, according to call logs from Minneapolis police.

RED WING, Minn. — The woman accused of leaving her newborn to die by the Mississippi River in 2003 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Jennifer Matter entered her guilty plea in Goodhue County Court on Wednesday, with a sentencing date scheduled for Apr. 28. KARE 11's Jennifer Hoff said...

MINNEAPOLIS — COVID-19 testing sites run by the State of Minnesota will close their doors this weekend, after remaining open for three years of the pandemic. The testing site at St. Paul Midway will close on Friday, Jan. 27, the Duluth site will close on Saturday, Jan. 28, and the sites at Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will close on Jan. 29.

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — For the first time, Hennepin County is taking more than just one day for its annual Point In Time Count, which gives a better sense of homelessness in the county. The survey gives workers a snapshot in time of how many people are unsheltered. This...

MINNEAPOLIS — At the corner of Second Avenue South and South Third Street in downtown Minneapolis, sits a city block full of potential. "A lot of people living there — possibly some people working there — you know, a lot of restaurants," said Steve Cramer, president and CEO of the Downtown Council.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — White Bear Lake police are asking people to stay away from the area of the 3100 block of Karth Road due to an "active situation" Tuesday night. KARE 11's Danny Spewak was at the scene just after 10:30 p.m. and reported "major police activity," including an armored police vehicle, near County Road D and McKnight Road.

MINNEAPOLIS — Players on North St. Paul High School's boys basketball team have elected to not play their games against Eden Prairie Friday night, days after the district reinstated head Coach David Flom following an investigation into his alleged use of a racial slur. In a message to North...