Minnesota saw a 6% export decline in 2025's first quarter. Officials blame the decline on uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs.

What Did Vance Boelter Tell His Roommates? Boelter sent a text message to his roommates saying he “may be dead shortly,” one roommate told the Minnesota Star Tribune. Boelter

Suspect Vance Boelter arrested after ‘largest manhunt in state history’ - Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday, the sam

The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested late Sunday following a nearly two-day statewide search. The Saturday morning shootings left State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, dead, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

Colleagues described Representative Melissa Hortman as a skilled, conciliatory lawmaker who was at once steely and warm.

Remember those words can create within the heart of another person the opportunity to grow in the love of God and in compassionate understanding, or to set the stage for more misunderstanding and violence.

“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.