KARE 11’s longtime news analysis program “Breaking the News,” hosted by Jana Shortal, is being pulled from traditional television and moved exclusively to streaming.
The Twin Cities station announced Monday that the weekday program will leave the broadcast lineup after more than a decade on the air.
Starting Oct. 5, “Breaking the News” will stream weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on KARE 11+, while the station’s 6 p.m. television newscast will expand to a full hour beginning Sept. 28.
The show had previously been trimmed from 30 minutes to 20 minutes, but will return to a half-hour format once it moves online.
KARE 11 described the shift as part of a larger push toward streaming and connected-TV programming.
“The move reflects KARE 11’s broader strategy to offer more live local content on connected TVs, streaming apps and mobile,” the station said.
The station said it now produces 18 hours of original streaming content every week and has seen significant growth in online viewing.
“Our original programming is reaching new audiences through streaming in ways we couldn’t have imagined,” said KARE president and general manager Doug Wieder.
“We saw a 104% increase in streaming minutes watched in 2025, and we’re on track to beat that this year. Featured programming like ‘Breaking The News’ is making that happen.”
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The move is drawing extra attention because Shortal has repeatedly waded into hot-button cultural and sports debates.
She previously accused a commentator of sexism after he offered $10 million for a WNBA team to play against a high school boys team.
More recently, Shortal blasted members of the media who laughed at a meme involving ESPN reporter Holly Rowe and argued that the journalists involved should apologize.
Those episodes helped cement Shortal’s reputation as an outspoken voice on social and cultural issues, making the loss of her traditional TV slot especially notable among critics who have clashed with her commentary.
Shortal became emotional while announcing the programming change, making clear that the decision came from station management.
“I want to let you know how grateful I am for the opportunity to have built this show with you and will continue to do so,” she said. “You have helped make my television dreams come true and I thank you.”
She later addressed the move again on Instagram.
“It has been an honor of my career to do this show on this station,” she said. “I hope you’ll come with us.”
“Breaking the News” debuted in 2016 and built its identity around a more conversational approach to local news, with longer discussions and commentary than a traditional newscast.
Shortal has worked at KARE 11 since 2003 and became one of the station’s most recognizable personalities.
The show is not being canceled outright, but the shift means it will no longer occupy its longtime spot on broadcast television.
KARE 11 News Director Matt Kummer said the streaming format will give Shortal and her team more flexibility.
“Jana and their team will have more time and freedom to deliver the insightful storytelling, interviews and perspectives they are known for,” he said.
For viewers accustomed to watching Shortal on traditional television, however, the change marks the end of the show’s decade-long run on KARE 11’s regular broadcast schedule.
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