Kare11
Ruff Start Rescue visits KARE 11 to talk Give to the Max Day
Ruff Start Rescue visited KARE 11 Saturday to discuss growing demand on organizations like theirs, and how people who love animals can help.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Give to the Max Day offers a chance to help organizations dedicated to helping make the community a better place.
The big-hearted folks at Ruff Start Rescue like to think they’re one of those worthy causes, dealing with overwhelming demand to save and place pets in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Ruff Start says In September of 2023 they had 251 owner applications to surrender a pet. This September, the rescue processed 361 and took in 70 more dogs and cats than last year. Rescue organizers say in 2024 they project Ruff Start will save more than 3,400 companion animals, perform 1,750 surgeries and reach over 1,000 people with educational programs.
In order to do all that, Ruff Start Rescue is expanding its 5,400-square-foot facility in Princeton but will need financial help. Executive Director and Ruff Start Founder Azure Davis visited KARE 11 Saturday to discuss the growing pressure on animal rescue organizations like hers, and to encourage viewers to donate on Give to the Max Day.
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy consisting of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected by a string.
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people from around the world are in Minnesota this weekend to compete in North America’s largest kendama tournament.
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy consisting of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected by a string.
The North American Kendama Open (NAKO) is Nov. 15 -17 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel in Plymouth. It’s become popular in part due to a Minneapolis-based company, Sweets Kendamas, and the company’s owner, Matt “Sweets” Jorgenson.
Sweets Kendamas hosts the nation’s largest kendama competitions and sells the toys at Target stores nationwide.
In partnership with the nonprofit Mindfulness Through Play, it also operates 12 kendama clubs at afterschool programs across the Twin Cities.
Besides the competition, NAKO will feature music, merchandise, workshops, video premiers and an award show.
Tickets are $60 for the weekend or $25/day.
Taste the flavors of fall at this popular Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurant.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Celebrate the change in the seasons with a delicious meal off the new menu at The Buttered Tin.
James Beard-recognized chef Alicia Hinze offers breakfast, lunch and sweet treats at locations in St. Paul and Northeast Minneapolis. The new fall menu centers around local harvest and has vegetarian, plant-based and gluten friendly options.
Some of the new items are the Hot Honey Apple French Toast, Big Ol’ Bennie, TBT Hash with salmon filet, Portobello Melt and Jerk Shrimp Tacos.
The St. Paul restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Northeast Minneapolis location is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Family Fun Twin Cities co-founder Gianna Kordatzky visited KARE 11 with some ideas to help the kids get more involved.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Many adults equate Thanksgiving with watching football on TV, eating too much and falling asleep on the couch.
That trio of activities would likely not be high on the list of most children, who are looking for more inclusive activities for the holiday.
Family Fun Twin Cities co-founder Gianna Kordatzky visited KARE 11 Saturday with some ideas that can make Thanksgiving a blast for EVERYONE in the family, ranging from a version of Simon Says to Scavenger Hunts and The Bowl Game.
For more on these games and other awesome living room games, check out the Family Fun Twin Cities website.
