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@KARE11 political reporter/Host of "KARE 11 On the Record," Sunday mornings/Author @BloomsburyBooks "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" and "Cardinal Dreams"

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I'm a reporter and multimedia journalist for KARE 11 News in Minneapolis. I also contribute stories to other TEGNA, Inc. affiliates and the USA Today Network. Previously, I spent five years as a reporter at WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Guardrail Scrutiny Prompts Action in Albany

Guardrail Scrutiny Prompts Action in Albany

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Three state lawmakers representing Western New York launched a bipartisan effort on Tuesday t…

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Special Report: Tracking Shots Fired By BPD

Special Report: Tracking Shots Fired By BPD

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Most Buffalo police officers, according to the department's own data, will probably retire wi…

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Collateral Damage: Police shooting dogs in line of duty

Collateral Damage: Police shooting dogs in line of duty

Buffalo Police have opened fire on 92 dogs since 2011, killing the vast majority of them. Is it time to start…

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After Guardrail Crash, Questions of Safety in NY

After Guardrail Crash, Questions of Safety in NY

The same guardrail end device blamed for a traffic death in Tennessee remains approved by the state of New Yo…

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Dog Shootings By Buffalo PD Dropped Since WGRZ Story

Dog Shootings By Buffalo PD Dropped Since WGRZ Story

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Police officers have fired their weapons at 102 dogs since 2011, but incidents have d…

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The Stories of the Survivors

The Stories of the Survivors

THE URGENT STORY OF VIOLENCE IN BUFFALO IS THE STORY OF THE SURVIVORS-- THE FAMILIES, THE FRIENDS AND ESPECIA…

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George Floyd's girlfriend among those calling on Minnesota GOP to explicitly condemn moment of silence for Chauvin Original

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By Danny Spewak Verified
| KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN) Verified
MINNEAPOLIS — In the immediate aftermath of George Floyd's death in May 2020, his girlfriend Courteney Ross was among those who helped to paint a portrait of Floyd's life for the broader public. With the eyes of the world on Minneapolis, Ross remained in the spotlight in 2021, when she testified in the state murder trial of Derek Chauvin as a character witness for Floyd.
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Minnesota DFL primary for U.S. Senate heats up between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig

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By Danny Spewak Verified
| KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN) Verified
MINNEAPOLIS — With control of Congress at stake in 2026, one of the most heated Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate is playing out this summer in Minnesota, where two high-profile elected officials are vying for the seat left open by outgoing Senator Tina Smith. The race pits Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the second-ranking executive in the state, against four-term Congresswoman Angie Craig in a battle that may serve as a barometer for the Democratic Party in this election cycle.
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After GOP convention in Duluth, party could be headed for competitive primaries in Senate and governor races

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By Danny Spewak Verified
| KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN) Verified
MINNEAPOLIS — In recent memory, Minnesota Republicans have generally chosen their candidates for key statewide races through a vote by party delegates at state conventions, rather than through competitive primaries. The convention endorsement is how Dr. Scott Jensen, for example, became the party's nominee for governor in 2022, and how Royce White became the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024.
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