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Minnesota State Fair tradition of crop art honors late House Speaker Melissa Hortman Minnesota-grown seeds, stems and other plant parts were all used to honor Hortman who was killed in June

Non-profit Helping Paws honors legacy of the Hortmans and their dog Gilbert following tragic shooting The organization trains and places assistance dogs and has created a new "Hortman Heroes Fund"

Upgraded charges filed against Vance Boelter, man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker, wounding another “The damage done has opened wounds that will never heal," says Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty

Tuesday is the special primary election to fill the State House seat that was held by the late Melissa Hortman

Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat pleads not guilty in Federal court Thursday Vance Boelter charged with murder, stalking, and firearms offenses in shootings of the Hortmans and Hoffmans

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announcing new security measures that go into effect today at the State Capitol Those new security restrictions go into effect immediately

Special elections to fill two open Senate seats in November could determine the balance of power at the capitol Sen. Bruce Anderson died suddenly last week and Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary charges

Minnesota lawmakers speaking out about security at the State Capitol in St. Paul Dept. of Public Safety and State Patrol are launching three independent investigations aimed at boosting security

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the state capitol building needs significant security upgrades "There's no state that allows so many open access points that you can get in from any corner," said Walz

Minnesota lawmakers who request enhanced home security can now tap into House, Senate funds to cover the cost