A manhunt is under way after two attacks in which another local Democratic politician and his wife were shot and injured, Governor Tim Walz says.

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman was more than just the state House’s top Democrat, according to those who knew her. She “was a bright shining light of a human being,” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon,

“Election fraud strikes at the heart of our democracy,” Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said in a separate statement. “Thankfully, the FBI stopped this fraud in its tracks, before anyone successfully cast a fraudulent ballot. But we will stay vigilant.”

Gov. Tim Walz and Republicans sparred over whether Minnesota is a "sanctuary state." Who's right? A look at the state's laws and policies.

Rep. Kaohly Vang Her tells Minnesota lawmakers she's an undocumented immigrant who fled post-war Vietnam, explaining how her father at the US Consulate altered paperwork.

Six queens were crowned at the 2025 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant on June 7. Miss Juneteenth exists to “create a platform that will provide its Black contestants with educational, networking, and career opportunities,” according to the nonprofit. The pageant also aims to highlight the younger generation, their gifts and talents.

The change was a sticking point during negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, for whom repealing that law was a top priority in the divided Legislature.

Dozens of No Kings protests against President Donald Trump's policies are planned for Minnesota on Saturday. Here's a list.