The adult children of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman released a statement on behalf of their Brooklyn Park family on Monday saying their slain parents were the “bright lights at the center of our lives.” Sophie and Colin … Continued
As the Minnesota Legislature takes steps to protect members of the House and Senate following the Saturday shooting of two state lawmakers and their spouses at their homes, long-discussed security measures at the state Capitol figure to see renewed interest. … Continued
In her last interview with the Pioneer Press, just days before she and her husband were fatally shot, state Rep. Melissa Hortman said that above all this summer she was looking forward to spending time with her family’s dog. A … Continued
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The top-ranked Hudson Raiders picked a bad day to have a really, really bad day. The Raiders bounced back from an early deficit but then saw their hopes for a first state baseball tournament victory evaporate … Continued
A tornado watch has been issued for much of central Minnesota including the Twin Cities metro, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities. The watch, in effect until 9 p.m., is for the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, … Continued
St. Paul police Officer Michael Tschida was named officer of the year by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association this weekend for his role in responding to a man with a gun threatening his ex-girlfriend in late 2023. On … Continued