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Faith leaders gather at Capitol in plea to end political violence

Dozens of Minnesota faith leaders converged on the State Capitol Friday to urge an end to hate speech and political violence in the wake of the assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.

Boelter was "prepper" who gave wife "bailout plan," affidavit states

Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

Officers who shot man with chainsaw in Brooklyn Center identified

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the officers who shot and injured a Brooklyn Center man who is accused of wielding a chainsaw amid a domestic disturbance call last week.

Aflac says hackers may have stolen customers' personal information

The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.

Man arrested after woman's death in southeastern Minnesota

A woman was "severely injured" and later died in Wabasha County Wednesday, and a man is in custody in connection with her death, authorities said.

1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Minneapolis Convention Center

One man is dead and another injured after a shooting just south of downtown Minneapolis early Friday.

More storms for parts of Minnesota Friday, then extreme heat arrives

Parts of Minnesota may be dealing with lingering storms on Friday morning, with more to follow come nightfall. Then, the heat takes over the weekend.

Eagan police debut new tool that could cut down on pursuits

Leaders hope what's called the Grappler will cut down on the need to chase in the first place.

Brooklyn Park hosts healing event after shooting

Healing is the next focus for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, residents. After Saturday's assassination and attacks​, the city held an event to help residents do just that.

How Minnesotans celebrated Juneteenth

Juneteenth​, now recognized as a federal holiday, is more than a day off; it's an important reminder of freedom delayed but never denied.

Hoffman family releases statement detailing night of shooting

Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman​ and his wife, Yvette, released a new statement detailing the night they were both shot in their home​ over the weekend.

Big River Pizza closing due to safety concerns

After nearly a decade in business, a popular pizzeria in Lowertown St. Paul has decided to close.

Minnesotans with family in Iran worry for loved ones

While President Trump does not appear to be giving up on diplomacy as he weighs whether to join Israel in its offensive against Iran, there are Minnesotans worried about their families across the ocean.

Gov. Walz says Legislature should reconsider guns at Capitol

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday the Legislature should reconsider allowing people to carry firearms inside the State Capitol in wake of the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses inside their homes over the weekend.