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@KARE11 political reporter covering Minnesota politics and the state capitol. Author @RLPublisher "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" and "Cardinal Dreams"
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Joined June 2013
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has been elected to a third term, defeating State Sen. Omar Fateh by six percentage points on a second ballot. Ranked-choice voting results just came in. @kare11
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is in Minneapolis appearing with Gov. Walz as part of the @StarTribune's North Star Summit. Pritzker says: "When Donald Trump says that it's a hellhole in Chicago, when he says there's crime rampant across Chicago or Illinois, it's complete BS."
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With a shutdown underway, the Trump administration terminated $7.5 billion in energy grants to mostly Democratic states, including Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Commerce slammed the move as a potentially "illegal effort." Story: https://t.co/ZAkx2xypIr
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Gov. Walz said he's concerned Minnesota is being targeted as payback for the shutdown, and a state agency said the grant terminations are potentially "illegal."
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To be clear, the governor hasn't called a special session yet, but issued a proposal that appears to set Oct. 6 as a theoretical date. Legislative leaders will continue to negotiate. @KARE11
NEW: Gov. Walz and DFL leaders released their most detailed proposal yet for a special session, with an assault weapons ban listed as the top priority. But House Republicans said today their caucus wouldn't vote for that proposal and wants to see bill language. @KARE11
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NEW: Gov. Walz and DFL leaders released their most detailed proposal yet for a special session, with an assault weapons ban listed as the top priority. But House Republicans said today their caucus wouldn't vote for that proposal and wants to see bill language. @KARE11
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For the first time since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA will resume The American Comeback Tour with an event tonight at the University of Minnesota. Michael Knowles is the featured speaker at the 6:30 p.m. session. @kare11
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At the capitol today, EMS union leaders publicly accused Hennepin EMS of failing to support members who experienced trauma responding to the Annunciation shooting. But Hennepin EMS said it's offering resources and time off: https://t.co/GDeGH8DoqO
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Union leaders representing Hennepin EMS workers accused management of failing to support their needs, although Hennepin EMS says it's offering many resources.
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NEW: Minnesota lawmakers may be called back to the state capitol in September for a special session on guns. We're told Gov. Walz is making calls to lawmakers for a possible special session. @KARE11
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said one of her former staffers had three kids in room this morning and watched classmates get shot. "These are innocent kids... their families will never be the same." @KARE11
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President Trump has issued a proclamation ordering flags at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota." @KARE11
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Democrats from across the country are in Minneapolis right now for the DNC's summer meeting, where the party is discussing a game plan to win back power in the mid-terms. This morning, the DNC also faced an internal division over the war in Gaza: https://t.co/e1hcBGCcBl
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The Democratic Party is building a game plan to fight the Trump administration, but also confronted internal divisions Tuesday over the war in the Middle East.
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Addressing the Democratic National Committee in Minneapolis, State Sen. John Hoffman made his first in-person appearance today since being shot in June. Borrowing a phrase from the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, he tells Democrats: "Let's f-ing go!" @KARE11
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BREKAING: The Minnesota DFL revoked the Minneapolis DFL's mayoral endorsement of Sen. Omar Fateh, citing "substantial failures" in the convention process last month. Mayor Jacob Frey had challenged the endorsement, saying the electronic voting system was flawed. @KARE11
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announces he is suing TikTok for alleged violations of the state's consumer protection laws, accusing the social media company of a "highly addictive algorithim" and "predatory features." @kare11
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In race for Minneapolis mayor, DFL-endorsed and Democratic Socialist candidate Sen. Omar Fateh said his platform is about "addressing everyone's basic needs": https://t.co/Ri51BlaQoc
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Omar Fateh, a Democratic Socialist, was endorsed by the Minneapolis DFL last month in a process that's being appealed by incumbent mayor Jacob Frey.
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With so many entries and no metal detectors, the Minnesota State Capitol is an outlier compared to other states. But changes may be coming soon: https://t.co/3ffAaCLTEV via @kare11
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The majority of U.S. states have metal detectors or weapons screenings at their capitol buildings. Minnesota may consider making the move soon.
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KARE 11 Investigates: Minnesota moves to shut down Housing Stabilization Services program amid widespread fraud. The state agency cuts payments to 77 companies following months-long KARE 11 Investigation
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The state agency cuts payments to 77 companies following months-long KARE 11 Investigation.
In letter seeking federal approval DHS' acting commissioner cites HSS termination as "neccessary to safeguard medicaid enrollees and to protect the fiscal integrity of Minnesota's Medicaid program." Microsoft Word - 2025_08_01 Letter to CMS from DHS Temporary Commissioner (HSS)
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According to a criminal complaint, the man who accessed Senate Chambers late Friday night came into the capitol during regular business hours and used a wooden wedge to prop open a door, so that he could return later. He was undetected by security until 11:15 p.m. @KARE11
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Thanks @favoredjthomas for letting our anchors use your Atlanta studios after the fire at @KARE11! We continue to broadcast today from alternate locations locally in Shoreview and in Atlanta:
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While everyone evacuated the building successfully, employees are unable to access the building, and news broadcasts are taking place in remote locations.
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