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Minnesota Rep. Emmer says he ‘fully supports’ Speaker McCarthy
Emmer reiterated his support for Kevin McCarthy following a Washinton Post report that some conservative Republicans want to oust the speaker as early as next week.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota GOP Congressman Tom Emmer is moving to shut down rumors that he could be next in line to replace House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Washington.
The Washington Post first reported Thursday night that a coalition of far-right members of the House of Representatives are looking to replace McCarthy as early as next week, and that some are considering nominating Emmer for the job.
In a statement sent to KARE 11’s Jana Shortal Friday morning, Rep. Emmer dispelled the notion, saying”I fully support Speaker McCarthy. He knows that and I know that. I have zero interest in palace intrigue. End of discussion.”
Emmer currently serves as House Majority Whip, managing the Republican party’s legislative program and agenda on the House floor.
“My understanding is that Emmer and Speaker McCarthy have a very good relationship and Emmer supports him 100%,” Brian McClung, a political strategist and former aide to Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, told KARE 11 in a written message Friday. “Emmer is the guy who whipped votes over several days to get Kevin the win as Speaker after 15 rounds of balloting. And he’s been the guy whipping votes for McCarthy’s priorities as Speaker.”
“I’ve known Tom Emmer since he was a State Representative and he’s a loyal and straightforward guy. That’s why people generally like him regardless of where they are on the political spectrum,” he added.
The latest bit of capitol chaos comes as the country barrels toward a potential government shutdown Saturday. Congress would need to approve a funding plan by Sept. 30, 2023 to avoid a shutdown, a goal that appears further and further out of reach.
According to the Associated Press, McCarthy has pushed Republicans to embrace a short-term funding plan that would include a sweeping proposal for the southern border, but a small group of hard-line conservatives has defied the speaker in a quest to get rid of stopgap funding plans.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has threatened to bring up a “motion to vacate” McCarthy. If that does happen, procedural votes could be offered to halt the motion, or it could trigger a House floor vote on whether McCarthy should remain speaker.
This is a developing story. KARE 11 will provide more details as new information becomes available.
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Reverend Shawn Morrison, founder and executive director of Good in the ‘Hood, shares his project to connect humanity through stories.
MINNEAPOLIS — In the busy intersections of life, some moments are often overlooked, while others are ignored.
Reverend Shawn Morrison, founder and executive director of Good in the ‘Hood, sees these intersections as opportunities for connecting and understanding.
“Three years ago, I just got a heart for this,” Morrison said, explaining that overlooking these moments was never an option. “Some might say it’s a calling that I was just compelled,” he shared, describing his deep motivation.
This project, “Will You See Me?” shares stories of people who are often unseen, aiming to create connections and build empathy. With each story, photograph and encounter, the team hopes to bring dignity and significance to every life they touch.
Ultimately, they plan to compile these stories and images into a book to serve as a powerful testament to the human experience.
“How can we not make it just an excursion but an encounter? How can we give dignity and significance a listening ear of understanding?” Morrison asked, hoping the project fosters empathy through shared narratives.
One participant, Wade Smith, reflected on the range of life experiences among the project’s subjects.
“I went to radio and television broadcasting school, yeah, and then I went to the service,” Smith shared.
Morrison’s approach includes photographing and recording participants’ words, preserving their voices authentically.
After initial challenges finding collaborators, Shawn Nielsen, owner of Nielsen Studios, and Elizabeth Korth, owner of Narrative Nuance, joined Morrison in his mission. Together, they approach individuals directly, offering respect, gift cards and a chance to be truly seen.
“People don’t even look at me,” Smith said. “It’s a problem for all Americans.”
Through each encounter, Morrison hopes to leave lasting impressions.
“I’m hoping that the people of our community start to see things differently, and they might ask this question, ‘What can I do?’” Morrison said.
Dre Woods, another participant, spoke about his family and dreams. Woods asked for help to take care of his four-legged companion, Oreo.
“I’m trying to feed her, right? That’s my baby,” Woods shared, revealing the motivations that guide him.
Dozens of stories and plenty of surprises, all things that give an often unshared perspective.
“I be asking God what it is why I’m still here. A lot of my friends not hear no more and I think about that,” Woods said.
Each interaction serves as a reminder of humanity’s shared connections.
“I think that it would encourage someone to do just something once. Each person could do something one day at a time, to be profound,” Nielsen said.
For Morrison, these stories are part of a larger mission.
“Boy, has there been a rest of the story for some of these beautiful people,” he said, hoping to inspire others to view their communities with fresh eyes.
Each moment and interaction serves as a call to action: look closer; adjust the community’s vision; and see the intersection they pass by more clearly — as part of their own destination.
Head to the Marcus West End Cinema to see some of this year’s up-and-coming movies.
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Editor’s Note: This video originally aired on Oct. 12, 2024.
Just in time for Halloween, the Twin Cities Film Fest has arrived and it features a movie perfect for spooky season.
“Don’t Move” will screen as part of the festival at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Home grown directors Brian Netto and Adam Schindler visited KARE 11 News at Noon to share more about the showing.
The film is a thriller about a woman who is injected with a paralytic agent in a forest. She must fight for her life as her body slowly shuts down, according to a Twin Cities Film Fest release.
Netto and Schindler met at Woodbury Elementary School and have remained friends to this day. This will be their third film shown at the fest.
Tickets are $13 and you can learn more about this movie at this link. All film festival movies will be screened at the Marcus West End Cinema in St. Louis Park .
PRINCETON, Minn. — As many families fell on hard times due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, their pets have suffered too.
Ruff Start Rescue, headquartered in Princeton, Minn., rescued 24 animals from areas in Tennessee and North Carolina that were hit by hurricanes. Azure Davis, the founder and executive director, visited the KARE 11 studio to share more about these animals and how you can help.
For more information on Ruff Start Rescue and to look at adoptable animals, click here.
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