Minnesota

MINNESOTA NEWS

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say

January 19, 2026 7:48 am

The US Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the midwestern state escalates, the officials said, though it is not clear whether any of them will be sent.

Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good's shooting

January 11, 2026 11:31 pm

The Trump administration has defended the officer who shot Renee Good in her car, saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents.

Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers

January 06, 2026 12:59 am

Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said Monday that negative attention and Republican attacks have contributed to an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.

Prosecutors: Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted two others that night

June 17, 2025 12:56 am

Boelter surrendered to police Sunday after they found him in the woods near his home following a massive manhunt over nearly two days that began near Minneapolis.

Minnesota lawmaker shooting case: Suspect arrested after 2-day manhunt; police release photo

June 16, 2025 10:56 am

Minnesota lawmaker shooting, Vance Boelter arrest news: The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota, ending a two-day manhunt that rattled the state.

Minnesota manhunt underway for suspect in deadly shooting of Democratic lawmakers

June 16, 2025 11:27 am

Law enforcement officials said the suspect, identified as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter abandoned a vehicle that looked like a police SUV, in which officers found a "manifesto" and a target list of other politicians and institutions.

Who was the Democratic lawmaker shot to death in Minnesota? All we know so far

June 15, 2025 9:01 am

The FBI and US Attorney General Pam Bondi are leading the federal investigation. Several people have been questioned, but no arrests had been made at the time of writing.

Minnesota lawmaker, husband assassinated in ‘targeted political violence’

June 15, 2025 7:52 am

Another Democratic lawmaker and his wife also shot at multiple times at their home; Governor says closely monitoring situation.

University of Minnesota leaders say ICE has detained a graduate student

March 30, 2025 6:24 am

University leadership said Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the graduate student Thursday at an off-campus residence.

Defendant in $250 million pandemic food fraud case pleads guilty to wire fraud

March 08, 2025 8:06 am

Prosecutors alleged that Abshir approached a government witness and asked to speak with him in a courthouse bathroom.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement