Recent content from Kyndell Harkness
How the Star Tribune continues to re-examine itself following murder of George Floyd
New roles and new hires are key in newsroom effort to better reflect communities it serves.
A Minnesota mother mourns her 10-year-old son making the transition from Black boy to Black man
He's only 10, but a Minneapolis mother already sees the toll of the transition on her son.
Minnesota Legislature passes emergency insulin bill
The Minnesota Legislature gave final approval to a compromise measure creating an emergency insulin plan for low-income diabetics. Legislature reconvenes and expected to pass compromise measure creating emergency insulin plan while also taking up additional COVID-19 relief legislation.
The Chafees prepare to be deployed with the Minnesota National Guard
In October, First Sgt. Jeanette Chafee and 700 of her comrades will bid farewell to loved ones as they trek to Iraq in one of the largest MNG deployments ever. Chafee and her husband Brian Chafee have each deployed twice before, but this is the first time Jeanette Chafee has deployed since the birth of their daughters, ages 8 and 3.
Gophers open with a win vs. South Dakota State
The Gophers played their season opener against South Dakota State on Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Grace McCallum hopes for gold in Kansas City
Grace McCallum, ran through her gymnastics routines at Twin Cities Twisters in Champlin on a Sunday as a dry run ahead of her weekend competition in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City.
Minnesotans march in solidarity with protesting Puerto Ricans
Minnesotans marched in solidarity with Puerto Ricans who are asking for their governor to step down amidst political tensions. The Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, has been the target of demonstration and protesters, following the publication of a series of sexist and homophobic chat messages between him and his senior staff.
Warm weather brings storms to the Twin Cities
Hot and humid day led to a stormy evening in the Twins Cities.
Shakespeare in Our Parks
The Classical Actors Ensemble rehearsed their production of Wiliam Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" next to Lake of the Isles. The company's sixth Shakespeare in Our Parks season visits parks all over the Twin Cities for 17 performances, kicking off Friday night at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden. Performances are free.
Class 4A softball championship Maple Grove won over Stillwater 3-2
Maple Grove won the Class 4A championship over Stillwater 3-2.
Twins split series with Milwaukee
The Minnesota Twins play against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Gophers softball off to the College World Series
The Gophers softball team has a rally/autograph session before heading to Oklahoma City fo the Women's College World Series.
Gophers open NCAA softball super regional with a victory
The Gophers played the LSU Tigers in an NCAA super regional softball game at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis.
St. Paul Saints home opener
The St. Paul Saints opened their season at home against the expansion Milwaukee Milkmen.
The last night at Lee's Liquor Lounge
The final night of music at Lee's Liquor Lounge.
Trump Women 2020 rally
Trump Women 2020 gathered and marched in St. Louis Park on Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence vists St. Paul
Vice President Mike Pence addressed employees at Gerdau Ameristeel to urge support for President Donald Trump's proposed replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement
Beto O'Rourke talks at Edison High School
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke spoke at town hall meeting at Edison High School
Humboldt High graduate continues to inspire, tossing first pitch at Twins game
Ana Younker-Zimmerman was born without arms, but that did not stop her from competing athletically, even when it came to bowling and playing softball. A year ago, she graduated from St. Paul's Humboldt High, but she still inspires: She threw out the first pitch at the April 26 Minnesota Twins game.
One child dead, another badly hurt after a fall at apartment
Children, both under the age of 4, fell from an apartment building that sits along the Midtown Greenway.
A look at the Gopher's win against Notre Dame as they prepare to play Northwestern.
With a record of 37-10 and a Big 10 record of 18-1, the Gophers host Northwestern for a three-game series this weekend to wrap up their Big 10 schedule. These pictures are from their game against Notre Dame earlier this season.
Twins beat Houston 6-2 behind Perez, Schoop
The Minnesota Twins played and won against Houston at Target Field
Twins shut out by Houston
The Minnesota Twins play the Houston Astros at Target Field.
Two dead and 4 injured in North Carolina campus shooting
A shooting on the UNC Charlotte campus left two people dead and four wounded Tuesday, prompting a lockdown and causing panic across campus on the last day of classes.
A flurry of activity this week at the State Capitol
It has been a hectic week at the Minnesota State Legislature with long intense floor debates on a wide range of omnibus bills that will ultimately head to conference committees.
Vikings fans watch, react at NFL draft party
Vikings fans watched the first round of the NFL draft at US Bank Stadium.
A look at Grand Old Days over the years in St. Paul
Grand Old Day, St. Paul's long-running unofficial start to summer, is canceled for 2019. Here are some moments from the event over the years.
Anoka High School students use "maker space" to create
Last year, statewide high school graduation rates hit a record high - with nearly 83 percent earning their diploma on time. But progress stalled this year in narrowing the wide gap between students of color and their white peers. We photograph students using the "maker space" and recording studio at Anoka High School as well as the year book and design and fabrication classes.
Back to work at the Minnesota Legislature
The Minnesota Legislature comes back into session today after the Easter break.
Lost soldiers remembered at Minnesota State Capitol
Sixty pairs of combat boots placed on the Capitol steps by David Peters, a U.S. Marine from Stillwater who is part of Operation: 23 to 0. The group's mission is to bring awareness to the suicide crisis among vets and effect change for those touched by the epidemic.
Vikings open offseason program in Eagan
Vikings had open practice as well as news conferences at Twin Cities Orthopedic Center.
Old slides revive memories of the Minneapolis Lakers.
After going through thousands of slides John Peterson found his pictures made of the Minneapolis Lakers when he was a teenager.
Gallery: Berrios dominates a sold-out Opening Day
The Twins began their 2019 season by beating defending AL Central champion Cleveland 2-0 at Target Field.
Jake Patterson pleaded guilty in court
Jake Patterson pleaded guilty in court during a hearing with Judge James Babler, to abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and murdering her parents.
Twins work out before Opening Day
Twins players talk to the media and work out before Thursday's Opening Day at Target Field.
Gophers football pro day
The Gophers held their annual pro day, where departing players work out for NFL scouts.
Gophers spring football practice
The Gophers football team took part in spring practice Tuesday.
Wolves fall behind early, lose to Clippers
The Timberwolves were beaten by the L.A. Clippers 122-111 at Target Center on Tuesday night.
Open Hands Midway serves their community
Open Hands is housed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, serves a meal to area homeless and poor residents. They also have a nurse on site and give away groceries and clothing. Organizers worry that the stadium development may squeeze these folks to stop showing up.
Farm Babies exhibit returns to Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo's annual Farm Babies exhibit opened Friday, with baby sheep, piglets, goat kids, and a calf and more on the way. On Monday afternoon, March 25, 2019, families visited the animals in the Wells Fargo Family Farm area of the zoo. The exhibit runs through the end of April.
Nashville 1, Wild 0
Minnesota Wild play the Nashville Predators at the Xcel Energy Center.
NCHC Tournament at Xcel Energy Center
Coverage of NCHC Tournament semifinals at Xcel Energy Center
Class 2A semifinals boys basketball
MSHSL Class 2A boys' semifinals
The Mississippi Mushroom company may lose out to redevelopment
In the middle of the Upper Harbor Terminal site lies a small agricultural business called Mississippi Mushrooms, which grows and sells edible mushrooms from inside an aging warehouse. The future of the farm, however, is in question because of the plan to redevelop the riverfront site. The owner hopes the developers can keep the warehouse and rehab it rather than demolish it and build something new, which he expects would end his business.
Class 1A semifinals boys basketball
Class 1A boys' basketball semifinals
Class 4A semifinals boys basketball
Boys basketball Class 4A semifinals.
Class 1A quarterfinals boys basketball
Boys basketball Class 1A quarterfinals.
Class 3A semifinals boys basketball
The semifinals for Class 3A boys basketball
Class 2A quarterfinals boys basketball
The quarterfinals for boys basketball in Class 2A.
Signs of spring
As the snow and ice melt, living things get ready for warmer weather.
Class 3A quarterfinals boys basketball
The quarterfinals for boys basketball in Class 3A.
Class 4A quarterfinals boys basketball
Quarterfinals for class 4A boys basketball
Golden State 117, Wolves 107
Golden State stopped the Timberwolves 117-107 at Target Center on Tuesday night.
Colorado 3, Wild 1
Colorado scored a goal in each period to stop the Wild 3-1 at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night.
The Wolf Bros at the Palace Theater
The Wolf Bros., with former Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, Don Was on bass, and Jay Lane on drums performed at the Palace Theater in St. Paul
Flooding in the Midwest
Snow melt swells rivers in the Midwest, causing flooding.
Elizabeth Smart talks with the Barron community
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped and held hostage at the age of 14 for nine months, spoke at a town hall forum at Barron High School in the aftermath of the abduction of local teen Jayme Closs last October and the killing of Jayme's parents.
Whitecaps head to the championship game with 5-1 win.
Game coverage of NWHL semifinal between the Whitecaps and Riveters
Class 4A sectional: Eden Prairie 62, Prior Lake 45
Eden Prairie wins over Prior Lake in their sectional final 62-45
Class 2A semifinals girls basketball
The semifinals of Class 2A girls basketball.
Blake Shelton at the Xcel
Blake Shelton performed Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Class 1A semifinals girls basketball
Semifinals for Class 1A girls basketball
Class 4A semifinals girls basketball
Class 4A semifinals girls basketball
Class 3A semifinals girls basketball
The road to the state championship for Class 3A.
Class 1A quarterfinals girls basketball
Girls basketball quarterfinals Class 1A.
Michelle Obama at the Xcel Energy Center
Former First Lady Michelle Obama visits St. Paul on Wednesday for her book tour. "Becoming" chronicles Obama's life from her childhood on Chicago's South Side to the White House.
Class 2A quarterfinals girls basketball
Girl basketball Class 2A quarterfinals.
Class 4A sectionals: Hopkins 82, Wayzata 71
Hopkins faced Wayzata in a Class 4A, section 6 boys' basketball final at Osseo High School
Class 4A quarterfinals girls basketball.
Games for the quarterfinals of girls basketball class 4A.
Class 3A quarterfinals girls basketball
Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinals.
Wild gets shut out at home by Sharks
The Wild lost to the Sharks 3-0 on Monday night.
Gophers 3, Michigan 2 (OT)
The Gophers beat the Wolverines in overtime.
Class 2A semifinals: Blaine vs Eden Prairie
Blaine High School played Eden Prairie High School in a Class 2A boys hockey semifinal game
Class 1A semifinal: Greenway 3, Mahtomedi 2 OT
Mahtomedi plays against Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin in a Class 1A boys' hockey semifinal game
Getting ready for the snow
Workers with the Eagan Public Works Department prepared for another dump of weekend snow by filling trucks with salt, pushing back snow from critical intersections and putting plows and wings back on front loaders that had been used most recently to move the heavy snows that have already fallen.
