Ellen Galles

Ellen Galles Updated: January 18, 2022 06:44 PM Created: January 18, 2022 06:00 PM "She was threatened numerous times, there were weapons, they kept her drugged," said a Minnesota mom who wishes to remain anonymous. She is speaking about how her daughter became a victim of sex trafficking. "Things like this don't happen to families like us," she said. The victim's parents are keeping their identity hidden because they fear for their safety.

Ellen Galles Updated: January 17, 2022 06:41 PM Created: January 17, 2022 05:59 PM They are associate educators... special education assistants... family liaisons... and transportation coordinators at schools in Minneapolis. And they say they are at a breaking point. "We are on the front lines and we are the ones keeping education going," said Brenda Johnson, a member of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers-local 59.

Ellen Galles Updated: January 11, 2022 06:57 PM Created: January 11, 2022 04:54 PM Allina Health's no visitor policy took effect on Tuesday, but 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS was one of the media last crews allowed inside on Monday afternoon to tour the emergency room at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, which is part of Allina Health. "It feels like a marathon, but there is really no finish line right now," said Dr. Micael Schwemm, medical director of emergency services at Mercy Hospital.