Susie Jones
Police Seek Suspects After Kidnapping Attempt In Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis said Friday they’re looking for three suspects in connection with an attempted kidnapping earlier this month. Authorities said the incident happened at about 2:25 p.m. back on May 5 near the area of 36th Street West and Zenith Avenue South.
A Protest Against Unionizing Day Care In Minnesota
Some child care providers are opposing a bill that would allow those providers who receive state subsidies to vote to become unionized. GOP Senator Carla Nelson said it will hurt a lot of people.
10 Young Twin Cities Scientists Compete In Intel Science Fair
Ten Twin Cities high school students are in Phoenix competing for more than $3 million in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Inside Minnesota: Silica Sand Storm (Part 4)
In St Charles, Minn., a sand production company is trying to build a plant on 300 acres of land, and residents there are afraid it will ruin their way of life.
Inside Minnesota: Silica Sand Storm (Part 3)
For the third day this week we go to visit the small town of St. Charles, Minn., the latest Midwestern spot at the center of the silica sand mining debate. A proposal to bring a sand mine to St. Charles – and mine sand to use in fracking operations – is being hotly debated.
Inside Minnesota: Silica Sand Storm (Part 2)
In part two of our special series, Susie Jones shares a story from St. Charles, Minn.
Inside Minnesota: Silica Sand Storm (Part 1)
With the oil boom in North Dakota and demand for domestic oil growing, there’s a need for silica sand that’s used to drill for the oil.
Twin Cities Students Reflect On Life Of Jackie Robinson
Students from Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School today watched “42,” the story of Jackie Robinson.
Andover Fire Officials Look For Arsonist In 12 Grass Fires
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify the person or persons responsible for a number of grass fires over the weekend.
Minn. Filmmaker Debuts Ice Show Documentary At Int’l Film Fest
Keri Pickett produced and directed “The Fabulous Ice Age” – a film about the history of theatrical ice shows which dates back 100 years.
Big New Plans For The Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo is going to be going through some pretty big changes over the next 15 or 20 years. That’s if all the elements of a Master Plan go into effect.
Big Lake Man’s Robot Turns Winter Into Art
Roger Hanson is a man of many trades. He’s worked in construction, engineering, and computer software, and all of those skills came together when he decided to create a massive ice sculpture.
Catholics Gather For Thanksgiving Mass For New Pope
A silver bell rang inside the Basilica of Saint Mary as part of a mass to celebrate the installation of Pope Francis.
Dakota County Attorney Praises Drug Court
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom will speak at a rally to promote the state’s drug court system.
St. Thomas Law Prof: Conclave ‘A Delightful, Quirky Tradition’
Cardinals have filed into the Sistine Chapel for the conclave to elect the next pope amid deep divisions and uncertainty over who will lead the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic Church.























