Video: With winter heating costs expected to skyrocket, here's how much more you could pay

Due to a number of factors, the federal government is expecting major increases in heating costs this winter, including here in Minnesota. By Danny Spewak of KARE 11 News -October 21, 2021 Read More »

Video: Vaccination remains CDC's top COVID-19 safety recommendation ahead of holiday travel

The CDC now says the key to gathering safely is getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Since children under 12 are not eligible for the shot yet, health officials said it's important adults do their part and get vaccinated. By Brittney Ermon of KSTP-TV - October 16, 2021 Read More »

Minnesota National Guard supporting state's COVID-19 response efforts

"We have approximately 70 soldiers and airmen who have come on active duty orders to help supplement testing operations at testing sites," said Scott Rohweder. By Charmaine Nero from KARE 11 - October 19, 2021 Read More »

Caution urged for Minnesota drivers, pedestrians this fall

MnDOT officials say pedestrian crashes and fatalities increase during the fall months. From KARE 11 News - October 19, 2021 Read More »

Video: Search and rescue exercise: an inside look at the training for responders

Around 30 students took part in the simulation, teaching them the real life skills of the job. By Kenny Johnson of WDIO-TV - October 23, 2021 Read More »

MnDOT launches annual Safe Routes to School Grants

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) hopes to make some students’ walk or bike ride to school safer. It’s all a part of their annual Safe Routes to School grant program. By Peter Kvietkauskas of KBJR-TV - October 22, 2021 Read More »

Residents in the 218 Area Code will be required to dial all 10 digits when making calls

218 area code residents will be required to dial that three-digit code before the seven digits when making local calls. This change is effective Oct. 24, 2021. By Molly Wasche of KBJR-TV - September 18, 2021 Read More »