The political world saw her as a rising star in 2023; Jaffer, a Democrat, previously served as the nation’s first female ...

G reat food and big-time entertainers brought 140,000 people to downtown Minneapolis over the weekend for Taste of Minnesota.

Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in “what ...

There has been discussion about safety around the state capitol for years, but the tragedy adds a new level of urgency. Several lawmakers told WCCO how the shootings shattered their sense of safety.

Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last ...

ST. PAUL — Conversations on the safety of public officials have surged following the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14. Secretary of State Steve Simon said Monday ...

Minnesota physicians and law enforcement officials are urging people to handle fireworks safely for the holiday weekend.

In Minnesota, the sale, possession, and use of certain non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks are permitted. This includes items like sparklers, ground-based sparkling devices, and novelty items.

Along with lawmakers calling for security changes, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says Minnesota needs to add metal ...

Ahead of this Independence Day weekend, fire officials are telling families to always put safety first in mind, as these ...

Minnesota lawmakers face rising threats amid efforts to boost security, protect personal data, and navigate inconsistent public safety systems.

There has been discussion about safety around the state capitol for years, but the tragedy adds a new level of urgency. Several lawmakers told WCCO how the shootings shattered their sense of safety.