Weekend Box Office Preview for April 11, 2013

Submitted by Hannah Anderson, Web Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 10:16am

Casey Messer, host of The Reelz Show, talks about movies at the box office this weekend.

To find movie times and a theater near you, visit KSTP.com's community web sites.

Log on to KSTP.com and click on "Where You Live" and select your community.

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Data: iPads are a Success in Minnetonka Classrooms

Submitted by Tim

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 8:28am

The Minnetonka School District was among the first to test the use of iPads as a learning tool in classrooms. The program is in its second year, and the school district says the data it's gathered shows the iPads are helping students learn.

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Officials Talk About Preventing Online Bullying

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 7:49am

Prosecutors and sheriffs in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties are holding a forum about ways to prevent online bullying.

About 200 people are expected to attend Wednesday's session, in which authorities and experts will talk about keeping children safe online. Specifically, they'll talk about ways to prevent bullying, cyberbullying and sexting.

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Cold Weather Could Make for Tough Fishing Opener

Submitted by Katherine Johnson on Wednesday, April 10th, 6:46 am

"The next best thing to fishing is talking about fishing," said owner of Oakdale's Blue Ribbon Bait Shop, Josh Stevenson.

That's about all he can do right now. With more winter weather rolling in, the fishing opener feels much farther off than just a month.

"It's really a complete opposite of last year at this time."

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Spring Storm Brings Slush, Showers and Snow to Minnesota

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 11:31pm

The second wave of a spring storm packing rain, sleet and snow is spreading across parts of Minnesota.

KSTP.com Meteorologist Ken Barlow says overnight a slushy mix of snow and sleet could result in an inch or two of accumulation by Wednesday morning.

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DNR: Got Brush or Yard Waste to Burn? Do it Soon

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:54pm

Got brush or yard waste to burn? Do it soon.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to complete their open burning now because restrictions will take effect soon after the snow melts.

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