Olympics Preview: Minnesotans in the Games
When the Olympic torch is lit in London Friday night, there will definitely be a Minnesota flavor at the Summer Games. Here's a primer of local athletes in the mix for 2012 glory.
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UPDATE: Body found in vehicle trunk in Mound is that of a boy
Police say two people are in custody.
Brave New Workshop cancels shows due to COVID-19 cases
The shows were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre.
Body of missing U of M student found in Mississippi River
Austin Retterath was last seen alive in the morning hours of May 8.
Summer mural events to bring together community, shine light on MN artists
The 2022 Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival will take place this weekend in St. Paul's Creative Enterprise Zone, with ensuing events happening this summer.
Gallery: Remodeled lakeside home in Prior Lake on market for $2.8M
It offers privacy at the end of a dead-end road fronting onto Lower Prior Lake.
Carjacking outside ice arena in Golden Valley under investigation
Golden Valley PD confirmed it received a report of a carjacking Monday evening.
Signs that MN Legislature could move to loosen liquor laws
A provision was approved by a legislature committee on Thursday but still awaits a final decision from the House and Senate.
U.S. Bank Stadium looking to hire 400 part-time workers
A hiring fair will be held for the positions.
Officials looking for man last seen leaving Hudson home
David Mckay, 67, was last seen in Hudson Thursday morning.
'Hyper-contagious' BA.4, BA.5 COVID variants confirmed in MN
Omicron continues to evolve into a more transmissible virus.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Friday, May 20
The latest data shows there are 442 people with COVID hospitalized in Minnesota.
Chas Betts maintains Minnesotan streak at Olympics
Chas Betts, of St. Michael, Minn., will take the mat at the 2012 Olympics on Tuesday. Betts maintains a streak of the Greco-Roman wrestling Olympic squad having at least one Minnesotan going back to the 1968 Summer Games.
Recap: Monday at the London Olympics
After 11 days of competition at the London Olympics, the United States sits in second place of the overall medal count with a total of 63. U.S. athletes have won 29 gold, 15 silver and 19 bronze. China remains in first place with 64 medals, 31 of which are gold.
Recap: Sunday at the London Olympics
After ten days of the London Olympics, the United States is in second place in the overall medal count. China leads all countries with a total of 61 medals, including an Olympic-high 30 gold. The American athletes have combined for 60 medals. The biggest story on Sunday was Usain Bolt holding off three Americans in the 100-meter dash.
KARE's 'Perk' going for golden local Olympics coverage at London Games
KARE-TV Sports Director Eric Perkins says he's excited to be heading to London to report on as many local Olympics stories as possible until the event wraps up Aug. 12. KARE became the gold standard of Olympics coverage during the Bejing Games four years ago, as there were days when more people tuned into the local NBC affiliate to watch the event than anywhere else in the United States.
Recap: Friday at the London Olympics
The United States has stretched out its overall lead in the medal count to 13 at the London Olympics. The U.S. has 41 gold, 26 silver and 27 bronze for a total of 94 medals. China remains in second place with a total of 81 medals, 37 of which are gold.
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