GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Here are some of the latest links featured on KARE 11 newscasts.
Thursday, September 19
Breaking the News
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formerly known as Be The Match, is holding its first live fundraising event this weekend. The Minneapolis event will have a DJ, several artists and even Timberwolves Center Naz Reid.
Click here for more information
Tuesday, September 3
KARE 11 News at 5
Reading Partners Twin Cities is now in 10 local schools and just expanded to Faribault. You do have to clear a background check before volunteering.
For more information, click here.
Thursday, August 29
KARE 11 News at 5
Here's a list of the best and worst mosquito repellents, according to the experts.
Tuesday, June 11
KARE 11 News at 6
Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) and the Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) are collecting donations to support fallen MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell through the LELS Benevolent Fund, where all proceeds will go directly to Officer Mitchell's family.
Tuesday, June 4
KARE 11 News at Noon
Here's more information about the group of young people that joined Alexis on set.
Wednesday, May 22
5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
5 p.m.
Francesco Della Ferrara hosts a Timberwolves podcast, while also managing a YouTube and Instagram page to help grow the team’s popularity.
Wednesday, May 1
10 p.m.
Concerned about memory lapses? Here are some of the resources we shared:
Studies:
Tips to boost or maintain brain function:
Tuesday, April 23
BTN
A new documentary entitled "Sequencing Hope" tells the story of a family’s battle with their insurance company to get a life-saving experimental treatment. For information on how to view this film, click here.
Friday, April 19
Sunrise
Hope 4 Youth is a nonprofit based in Anoka that works to end youth homelessness in the state. For more information or to get involved, click here.
Thursday, April 18
KARE 11 News at Noon
2024 Flavor of the Fair - Midwest Dairy is calling on ice cream enthusiasts to vote for one of three offerings that are finalists for this year's official flavor at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Voting ends April 19. To vote, click here.
Thursday, April 11
BTN
The puck drops on the NCAA Frozen Four Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center with Boston facing off against Denver at 5 p.m., followed by Boston College and Michigan at 8 p.m. The winners will meet in the championship on Saturday at 6 p.m. For more information, click here.
Sunrise
Rabbi Aaron Weininger is taking on the role of Senior Rabbi at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. The congregation states on its website that he is the first openly gay person appointed to the position of Senior Rabbi in a large Conservative congregation.
To celebrate his appointment to the role, there will be several services and events through the weekend of April 5-7. For tickets or more information, click here.
Tuesday, April 9
6 p.m.
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is asking fans to donate $32 or more in an effort to support youth mental health programming at Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities.
If you'd like to learn more or contribute, click here.
Monday, March 11
Sunrise
The Ordway's GreenRoom program is a six-week training fellowship for Minnesota actors, dancers and singers. For more information and to apply, click here.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
5 p.m.
Reading Partners is a nonprofit that provides schools with 1-on-1 tutoring. If you're interested in volunteering, click here.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
4 p.m.
The MBR Foundation is the charitable arm of Must Be Ruff Gourmet Dog Treats, an organization working to teach kids the benefits of having compassion for animals. Cricket Wireless has stepped up as a major sponsor for MBR in the effort to support local Black-owned businesses during Black History Month and beyond.
BTN
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is uniting art lovers this Valentine’s week. From now through Thursday, visitors can take part in the "Institute of Hearts" by leaving a paper heart with the artwork they love the most. The event will culminate with a special "Meet at Mia" event on Thursday night. Live music, art making and other interactive events will help connect art lovers with the museum – and each other – in new ways.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
BTN
This summer, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will consider a proposal by Xcel Energy to move residential customers to a time-of-use (TOU) rate design. The plan would charge customers more for using electricity during peak hours (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays) and less for energy usage during overnight hours (midnight to 6 a.m.) The PUC currently has an open notice of comment period on the proposal until April 15. To learn more about getting involved, watch this video or visit the website.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Sunrise
With the unseasonably warm weather, some golf courses are opening in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Click here for the list.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Sunrise
The Bond Between shelter welcomed more than 100 animals from high-risk shelters and they are looking for volunteers to foster these animals. To learn more about fostering or to see the adorable animals that need foster homes, click here.
Friday, Jan. 12
Breaking The News
The University of Minnesota is looking to partner with farmers outside the metro, offering $25,000 to help build and maintain deep winter greenhouses for three years. To apply, click here.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Breaking The News
The puck drops on Team Minnesota's season on Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Boston, with their home opener slated for Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Xcel Energy Center. For information on how to purchase tickets, click here.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Breaking the News
Family gatherings during the holidays provide an opportunity to discuss important health-related wishes and to share important family medical histories that could save lives. Here are three resources if you’re interested in discussing three key topics.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Sunrise
The Rebound Club aims to give patients at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital the chance to attend Minnesota Timberwolves games. To donate, click here. For more information on the club, click here.
5 p.m.
Ellie Mental Health's limited-edition wrapping paper gives the gift of raising awareness on mental health and coping skills during the holidays.
For more, click here.
6 p.m.
After reaching their travel goal, the Minnesota Jays won the national championship over the weekend. A new fundraiser has been set up to help with new equipment and travel arrangements for next season. For more, click here.
Friday, Dec. 15
Noon
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has launched its new fan apparel line in partnership with Line Change, a women-owned company founded to offer more gear options for female fans. To purchase, click here.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Noon
People are delivering the gift of warmth on Thursday, Dec. 13 for the 8th Annual Homeless Youth Winter Wear Drive. To donate, click here.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
6 p.m.
If you or someone in your life could benefit from naloxone, a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, click here.
Sunday, Dec. 10
5 p.m.
To see more adoptable dogs from Underdog Rescue, click here.
Friday, Dec. 8
6 p.m.
This nonprofit accumulates on-trend clothing for teens and young adults and creates a comfortable environment for folks in need.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Sunrise
If you've lost something at MSP Airport or had an issue with your checked baggage, file a report at this link.
Monday, Nov. 20
Sunrise
Do your kids want to write a letter to Santa? The City of Plymouth is accepting letters and Santa's helpers will collect them and write back.
The mailbox is open Nov. 20 - Dec. 1. Families can drop off a self-addressed, stamped envelope at either Plymouth City Hall at 3400 Plymouth Blvd.; Plymouth Ice Center at 3650 Plymouth Blvd.; or Plymouth Community Center at 14800 34th Ave. N.
Thursday, Nov. 16
BTN
GoFundMe pages for WFNY Frogtown Community Radio in St. Paul and KTIS have been created to help both stations stay afloat. To help WFNY, click here. To donate to KTIS, click here.
Monday, Nov. 6
Sunrise
Brighter Days Family Grief Center is a non-profit based in Eden Prairie. They rely on grants and donations to give grieving families money, gift cards and other gifts. To donate or read more about how you can help, click on this link.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
6 p.m.
For 140 years, the steeple over Calvary Baptist has towered over the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis. Now the congregation is raising money hoping to preserve its history. Follow this link to find out how you can help donate on the church's website.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Breaking the News
Patty Wetterling's memoir chronicling her life through the disappearance and murder of her son, Jacob, went on sale Tuesday and has already become a U.S. best-selling biography.
To hear more about Patty's story, click here to view a schedule of Patty's upcoming book signings around Minnesota.
Monday, Oct. 2
Breaking the News
Submissions are now being accepted to redesign Minnesota's state seal and state flag. Each person can submit up to three designs.
Submissions are due by Oct. 30, as the State Emblems Redesign Commission works to adopt new symbols for the state by Jan. 1.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Breaking the News
The Met Council is no longer updating it’s COVID wastewater dashboard, but the University of Minnesota provides an interactive statewide map that provides weekly updates (every Friday) from more than 30 wastewater plants across the state. Updated search features are coming in the days ahead.
Monday, Sept. 18
Sunrise
Too Good to Go is offered as an app on the App Store or on Google Play. Users can purchase surprise bags of surplus food from restaurants or shops. To download, click here.
Monday, Sept. 11
Melanie Jansen and Hannah Parmenter were identified as two of the victims of a murder-suicide at a Breezy Point resort on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
A GoFundMe created on behalf of Melanie and Hannah's families described the pair as "kind, generous, selfless, and genuine." According to the fundraiser, Hannah leaves behind a husband, and Melanie leaves behind a son and daughter-in-law.
Saturday, Sept. 9
The Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's is scheduled for Sept. 30 at Target Field. To register for the walk or donate to the cause, click here.
Friday, Sept. 8
BTN
Centro Tyrone Guzman, the oldest and largest multi-service Latine organization in Minneapolis, is mourning the loss of its long-time leader, Roxana Linares Arrieta. For more information on the remembrance, click here.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
BTN
For more information on how to get your free COVID testing kits from the Minnesota Department of Health, click here.
Monday, Aug. 28
Sunrise
For more information on the Walk for Alopecia, click here. For more information on the Hair Cut-A-Thon at Studio Alles in Roseville, click here.
Thursday, Aug. 10
6 a.m.
If your pet is exposed to something harmful, call the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 or go to their website for information on potential poisons. An $85 incident fee is applied if you call.
Wednesday, July 26
4 p.m.
If you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, there is help available from the following resources:
- Crisis Text Line – text “MN” to 741741 (standard data and text rates apply)
- Crisis Phone Number in your Minnesota county
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, Talk to Someone Now
- Throughout Minnesota call **CRISIS (**274747)
- The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386
Wednesday, July 19
6 p.m.
Are you wondering how and how often Hennepin County officials test the water at public beaches to make sure they're safe for swimming?
You can visit the county's interactive map here.
Tuesday, July 18
BTN
The Protez Foundation helped fit Ukrainian Artum Svergon for a prosthetic after he lost part of his leg during the Russian invasion. The foundation, which has helped fit at least 90 Ukrainians with prosthetics, is accepting donations to help bring other Ukrainians to Minnesota. To donate, click here.
Friday, July 7
Breaking the News
A north Minneapolis dance studio that serves young Black girls is celebrating a huge win.
The athletes with the nonprofit Dance City just got back from a competition in Las Vegas, where they beat out hundreds of other teams to become national champions.
Now, Dance City is hoping to raise $100,000 to send the team to train in Los Angeles and New York City with some of the best dancers and companies in the country.
If you'd like to support the national champion Dance City Dance Team, you can visit the GoFundMe here.
Tuesday, June 27
Breaking the News
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport released its draft Long-Term Plan, which includes initiatives like adding new gates, connecting Terminals 1 and 2, and revamping parking ramps.
The draft was released for public viewing and written comments, which will be accepted until Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Thursday, June 22
Breaking the News
An aluminum shortage coupled with a spring surge of kittens is keeping pet food donations at rescues low — resulting in a desperate need.
Ruff Start Rescue is currently out of canned kitten food and asking for the public’s help to supply the 16 cases a day needed to feed the 200+ kittens currently in the rescue.
If you’d like to donate, click here or here.
Wednesday, June 21
Breaking the News
If you're interested in signing up to volunteer at this year's Twin Cities Pride Festival, particularly to march in Saturday's parade, visit the event's website.
Monday, June 19
6 p.m.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of Ku Soe, a St. Paul student who drowned in Carver Lake earlier this month.
If you'd like to donate, click here.
Tuesday, June 13
The Bush Foundation selects 24 community leaders from across Minnesota and the Dakotas each year. Fellows receive $1,000 grants toward bettering themselves and their missions in fields ranging from public safety to education, architecture, health, and advocacy.
Thursday, June 8
Breaking the News
Pride Flags for West St Paul is taking donations in order to buy and distribute Pride flags to anyone in the community who would like to celebrate Pride month or show support for their LGBTQ neighbors.
Here’s a link to donate.
Here’s a link to the request form if you’d like to receive a flag:
5 p.m. - Toys for Tots' Summer Initiative
Click here to see how to monetarily help Toys for Tots.
Breaking the News
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and needs help, call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
You will be connected with someone from the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The hotline includes more options for support and identifiers of abuse on its website.
For Minnesota residents, Cornerstone MN offers resources and safe housing for domestic abuse survivors and crime victims. Call 1-866-223-1111 or chat online with the crisis hotline.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Minnesota’s statewide hotline for people experiencing violence, 24/7/365
- 866-223-1111
Esperanza United
- Domestic Violence Helpline
- Bilingual (Espanol)
- 651-772-1611
LoveIsRespect.org
- Teen Dating Violence Hotline
- 1-66-331-9474
StrongHearts Native Helpline
- Native American Domestic Violence Helpline
- 844-762-8483
- Report information on intimate partner homicide
- 651-646-6177.
Tuesday, June 6
Breaking the News
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in partnership with the Berger Task Force is planning to rebuild Berger Fountain (Dandelion Fountain) in Loring Park.
View the three design concepts based on initial feedback that was received earlier this spring.
Breaking the News
Open Road Fund is a community resource granting $50 million to Black folks in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota in order to create tangible pathways to liberation, prosperity, and healing on our own terms.
The Open Road Fund is stewarded by Nexus Community Partners and resourced by the Bush Foundation.
Click here to learn more.
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