Special elections called for 2 empty Minnesota Senate seats
Minnesota voters will decide which party wins control of the state Senate this fall.
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Minnesota voters will decide which party wins control of the state Senate this fall.
The Minnesota State Patrol, which oversees state Capitol security, said it will contract with a third party for an independent security assessment of the complex in St. Paul.
A man who was allegedly caught naked inside the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday propped open an exterior door hours before he entered the building after hours, charging documents say.
Gov. Tim Walz says security changes are coming after a naked man was caught inside the Minnesota Capitol in the middle of the night.
The third annual disability pride festival is just days away! Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield is joined by Jennifer Walton and Michael Watson from Advocating Change Together on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.
The top law enforcement official in Ramsey County is urging lawmakers to consider additional security measures at the Minnesota State Capitol amid what he calls "a troubling increase in the use of political violence, threats, and intimidation."
Minnesotans waited in lines around the Capitol to pay their respect to Rep. Hortman and her husband who were lying in state Friday.
The public has the opportunity on Friday to bid farewell to slain Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert — all of whom will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda.
Thousands stood waiting to pay their respects to Rep. Hortman, her husband Mark and family pet Gilbert. Some came with flowers others wore their hearts on their sleeve.
A Minnesota labor union manager has been charged after he allegedly made threats of violence toward the State Capitol.
A Minnesota labor union manager has been charged after he allegedly made threats of violence toward the State Capitol.
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.
Dozens of Minnesota faith leaders gathered at the State Capitol Friday to call for an end to hate speech and political violence in the wake of the assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
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.
A man is in jail Thursday after the Minnesota GOP says he threatened violence at the Minnesota State Capitol, just days after Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed.
The shooting attacks on Minnesota lawmakers have shattered many elected leaders' sense of safety. Now, we're learning a man is being held in Carver County jail after making a threat.
Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination.
A sea of candles at the Capitol is shining a light during one of the darkest times in Minnesota politics. As the shock of last weekend's assassination turns to sadness, Minnesotans stood together to remember the lives lost. WCCO's Frankie McLister was live from the Capitol as the touching tribute wrapped up Wednesday night.
Saturday's attacks on Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, state Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses are putting a spotlight at the Captiol. It's been talked about for years, but now has an added level of urgency. WCCO's Caroline Cummings spoke with a former and current public official about their concerns.
Protesters plan to march through Minnesota's capital city on Saturday as part of nationwide counterprogramming to President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C. WCCO’s Jason Rantala spoke with the event’s organizers about what they’re demanding and what to expect.
The Minnesota Legislature approved the remaining pieces of the next state budget overnight Tuesday during a special session that lasted less than a day, after lawmakers failed to complete their work in May.
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
Health care for undocumented adult immigrants could soon be gone in Minnesota. On Friday, clergy, faith leaders, union members, legislators, and community members came together for a prayer vigil.
As of Monday, there is just one week left in Minnesota's legislative session, and there is still no deal at the State Capitol.
