Group steals pricey Cavapoo puppy from Blaine pet store
"The staff was really devastated by it because they were standing there and didn't see it happen," said store owner Michael Swanson.
Kirsten Mitchell joined the WCCO team as a reporter in November of 2021. A Saint Paul native, Kirsten is proud to tell stories in her home state. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Go Gophs!) and interned at WCCO during her time there.
Previously, Kirsten was a Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KSEE/KGPE in Fresno, California. She reported on the frontlines of wildfires and covered the state's extreme drought.
She began her on-air career as a Multimedia Journalist in Panama City, Florida. While there, she covered Hurricane Michael, providing the community with lifesaving information during and after the category 5 storm. Her coverage earned her several awards including the 2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Association award for best overall Multimedia Journalist and best General Assignment story.
While Kirsten's blood may have thinned the past few years, she is thrilled to be home, just in time for a true Minnesota winter!
In her free time, she can be found spending time with her family, going on a run or hike, and exploring new restaurants around town.
"The staff was really devastated by it because they were standing there and didn't see it happen," said store owner Michael Swanson.
First hitting the market in 1981, the artificial sweetener is 200 times as potent as granulated sugar.
Researchers predicted the Northern Lights would put on a rare show over nearly 20 states later this week. Now though, experts say the hype may not materialize. Still, skygazers might get a glimpse if they head north Thursday night.
The community came together to brainstorm solutions after a rise in incidents of teen violence and rowdiness in neighborhoods across Minneapolis these past few months.
Investigators have determined fireworks to be the official cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in St. Paul on Saturday.
A pilot safely landed a plane on a road in Blaine on Saturday afternoon after experiencing low oil pressure.
A new report out Thursday revealed nearly 60% of the state is now in a drought. And this lack of rain may have left your lawn high and dry.
The weather's timing couldn't be worse for Minnesota cities celebrating Independence Day.
Overnight Saturday, someone smashed a rock through a window and climbed inside a nonprofit's new space, stealing electronics, including seven drones, computers, and cameras.
"I will go to my grave trying to tell people that there is nothing to the 'Tuesday myth,'" said Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter.
Experts say a KN95 mask can help during the worst days, or just staying inside. But during the height of summer break, that's not always an option.
Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was discovered missing just hours before a minor league soccer game. Now, a Minneapolis team is fighting to get back on its feet.
Over the past four years, MPRB has spent an average of $133,000 each year for graffiti removal. They hope these mural projects lower that cost and beautify parks in the city.
A Cannon Falls golden retriever and his owner are on their way to making history in the sport of dog obedience.
It's a "Cruel Summer" for some Taylor Swift fans trying to snag tickets to this weekend's concerts in downtown Minneapolis.