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Politics and government editor @StarTribune. Former @MPRnews @MinnPost @AP briana(dot)bierschbach(at)startribune(dot)com

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NEW: The running mate of GOP-endorsed candidate for governor Kendall Qualls was on the Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on Congress. "I don't apologize for being there," said Brian Nicholson. startribune.com/kendall-qual…

Qualls running mate was on Capitol grounds during Jan. 6 attack

Brian Nicholson, a businessman chosen by Republican-endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls to run as his lieutenant governor, said in a statement to the Star Tribune he wanted to show support for “the...

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Caroline Cummings@CaroRCummingsFeb 17
Anyone who covers/works around #mnleg knows Pat Murphy, the chief clerk of the House, is a national treasure. On June 14, he bought the most beautiful roses he could find and put them on Melissa Hortman’s desk. He’s kept them fresh every day since. youtu.be/Ab5SK1igCtY
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth considered sending an elite U.S. Army strike force to Portland, Ore., to quell protests there, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune. startribune.com/trump-offici…

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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State Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigned her seat on Friday. Attorneys for the Woodbury DFLer said earlier this week that she would leave the Senate by Aug. 4. “She completed her tasks early,” said Mitchell’s attorney said. More from @nbminor startribune.com/nicole-mitch…

Nicole Mitchell resigns seat in Minnesota Senate

Attorneys for the Woodbury DFLer said this week she would leave the Senate by Aug. 4. Her departure means Gov. Tim Walz can now call a special election to fill the seat.

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Walker Orenstein@walkerorenstein30 Jun 2025
We hiked deep into Isle Royale to learn what we could about the deaths of two campers at the rugged and remote national park. It's a place known for its moose and wolves. But as one camper said: “The danger is from the people you go out here with.” startribune.com/two-dead-bod…

Two dead bodies, one remote island and a whisper network: What happened on Isle Royale?

The Lake Superior island off Minnesota’s coast grapples with mysterious deaths in the wilderness.

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Members of the Hortman family arrive before funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. 📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to attend the funeral for Melissa and Mark Hortman. Follow along here for live updates. startribune.com/melissa-hort…

‘Goodbye, my friends’: Melissa and Mark Hortman remembered in emotional funeral

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris attended the funeral Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

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LIVE coverage today of Melissa and Mark Hortman's funeral service in Minneapolis startribune.com/melissa-hort…

‘Goodbye, my friends’: Melissa and Mark Hortman remembered in emotional funeral

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris attended the funeral Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

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LIVE @StarTribune coverage today of the lying in state for Melissa and Mark Hortman startribune.com/melissa-hort…

Day of mourning: Biden pays respects, thousands pass through Capitol in honor of Hortmans

Melissa Hortman was the first woman to lie in state in Minnesota.

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MNHouseInfo@MNHouseInfo26 Jun 2025
Therapy dogs from the Mid-Minnesota K-9 Therapy Team were on hand at the Centennial Office Building June 25 to provide emotional support for House employees following the shooting deaths of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. 📸 Michele Jokinen #mnleg
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Ryan Faircloth@RyanFaircloth25 Jun 2025
NEW Minnesota Poll: Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating has dropped to 49% since his failed run for vice president last year, and about half of Minnesotans say he shouldn’t seek a third term in 2026, according to a new poll. startribune.com/minnesota-po…

Minnesota Poll: Walz approval slips, voters evenly divided on whether he should seek third term

The DFL governor’s approval rating is underwater outside Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Republicans say the numbers suggest he could be vulnerable if he runs again.

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Sydney Kashiwagi@SydneyKashiwagi24 Jun 2025
Minnesota Poll: Donald Trump’s approval rating at 45%, similar to first-term highs startribune.com/minnesota-po…

Minnesota Poll: Donald Trump’s approval rating at 45%, similar to first-term highs

The poll found strong support in the suburbs and in greater Minnesota for the president’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in L.A.

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Torey Van Oot@toreyvanoot24 Jun 2025
In addition to being a superb reporter, Bill was so nice and welcoming to new members of the press corps. Always willing to share some insights and knowledge with those of us who were newer around the Capitol twincities.com/2025/06/24/ob…

Bill Salisbury, a dean of Minnesota political reporting, dies at 80

Salisbury, who got his start with the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1977, had a career spanning decades of political coverage.

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Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at Capitol Friday, private funeral to be held Saturday startribune.com/melissa-and-…

Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at Capitol on Friday, private funeral to be held Saturday

Their caskets will be on display in the Minnesota Capitol’s rotunda alongside their golden retriever, Gilbert.

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Jessie Van Berkel@jessvanb16 Jun 2025
A look at the political legacy of Melissa Hortman, a no-nonsense leader who didn’t seek the spotlight, took care of her team, relished organization and, above all, wanted to get stuff done. startribune.com/assassinated…

Assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves legacy as unflashy leader who ‘got the job done’

Hortman led House Democrats through some of the most difficult and consequential political times in recent Minnesota history.

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Walker Orenstein@walkerorenstein16 Jun 2025
Sort of can't believe I had to write this but Walz and Hortman were close political allies and friends. The governor had nothing to do with Hortman's killing: startribune.com/fact-check-d…

Fact check: Was suspected assassin Boelter close with MN Gov. Walz? No.

Boelter was appointed to an advisory board in 2019, but one member says the board does not interact with the governor on a regular basis.

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Assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves legacy as unflashy leader who ‘got the job done’ startribune.com/assassinated…

Assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves legacy as unflashy leader who ‘got the job done’

Hortman led House Democrats through some of the most difficult and consequential political times in recent Minnesota history.

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Greg Mees@mees_greg16 Jun 2025
With just 10 minutes until deadline, everything changed. Tremendous work by the entire @StarTribune team this evening. Monday’s front page.
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Greg Mees@mees_greg15 Jun 2025
The front page of Sunday’s @StarTribune.
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Sydney Kashiwagi@SydneyKashiwagi14 Jun 2025
Minnesota lawmakers sheltering in place, in touch with law enforcement following shootings w/@Allie_Kite and @RyanFaircloth startribune.com/minnesota-le…

Minnesota lawmakers sheltering in place, in touch with law enforcement following shootings

The Brooklyn Park Police Chief said the shooter’s vehicle contained a “manifesto” with names of other lawmakers and officials police believed were targets.

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