Caroline Cummings
@CaroRCummings
Adopted daughter of the Midwest reporting on politics/govt for @wcco. On Iowa TVs in a past life. D.C. born. @merrillcollege Terp alum. Breakfast food fanatic.
And there will be yet another after the unexpected death of GOP Sen. Bruce Anderson who represents Wright County in #mnleg. At least six (!!!!) more if either DFL House Rep. running for Mitchell's senate seat wins.
When there is a special election for her seat, that will be 5 special elections for #mnleg this year (someone check my math if I missed one)
Candidate filing period closed at 5pm today for #mnleg House District 34B -- the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's seat. Three DFLers filed and one Republican. Primary next month and special election 9/16.
DFL state Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger says in a statement that she intends to run for #SD47 (Mitchell's seat) in upcoming special election.
Following burglary conviction, DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell will RESIGN from Minnesota Senate on August 4, per her attorney. Statement below: #mnleg
Mitchell GUILTY on both felony counts, jury finds. Shorty shortly axios.com/twin-cities Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy: "Senator Mitchell has told colleagues that she intended to resign if found guilty of this crime, and I expect her to follow through on that pledge."
News: Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen announces 2026 run for governor.
You can watch extended coverage of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial on our streaming platform, CBS News Minnesota here. #mnleg More on our evening newscasts, too. @wcco cbsnews.com/minnesota/live/
Gov. Tim Walz issues a writ for special election for the seat left vacant by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman’s death for September 16. Special primary August 12. #mnleg
"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, State Department cable shows @CBSNews cbsnews.com/news/marco-rub…
GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth reflects on the late DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in op-ed in @StarTribune today: "Melissa was a constant reminder that politics don’t have to be mean to be effective." #mnleg startribune.com/minnesota-hous…
GOP State Sen. Julia Coleman says she will *not* run for the U.S. Senate. But she teases (with reference to Summit Ave) a bid for governor #mnleg
Friends, last winter I experienced a moment that will stay with me forever. During a meeting, my phone erupted with notifications. At first, I thought a major event was unfolding—only to learn that a United States Senate seat had opened up. The past few months have been a…
A wonderful bit of good news: Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot multiple times during an assassination attempt at his home three weeks ago, is out of the ICU at a rehab facility. #mnleg Picture courtesy of his family.
GOP Sen. Zach Duckworth rules out bid for governor, says he will seek re-election for his #mnleg seat in Lakeville area.
Now is a time for healing, let’s get to work. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
New: Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott directly combats Boelter's claims - saying security cams have watched him sleep "7 hours a night" including after today's hearing. Sheriff Brott calls it "disgusting" that Boelter would paint himself a victim. @WCCO
VANCE BOELTER LATEST: Boelter's defense asked for and was granted a continuance, moving today's detention and preliminary hearing to July 3. Defense alleges Boelter enduring poor treatment in Sherburne Co jail - with lights on 24/7, made to sleep on mat on floor.
Joe Biden pays his respects to the Hortmans as they lie in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda