Ryan Faircloth

‘It’s good to be alive’: Sen. John Hoffman speaks out in first interview since assassination attempt startribune.com/its-good-to-be…

#BREAKING: After her conviction, Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign her seat within two weeks, which will allow Gov. Tim Walz to call a special election to fill it. startribune.com/sen-nicole-mit…

Minnesota Senate leaders say they expect Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign after burglary conviction startribune.com/minnesota-sena…

Scott Jensen embarked on his second campaign for governor on Thursday, vowing to do things differently than when he lost to Gov. Tim Walz in 2022. The Chaska physician and former state senator said his 2026 bid will not be “confined by partisan rhetoric.” startribune.com/republican-sco…

News: Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen announces 2026 run for governor.

NEW: Republican bill in Congress would explicitly ban federal funding for train between Twin Cities and Duluth, gut grant program that would fund Blue Line extension startribune.com/republican-bil…

In Trump’s second term, Gov. Tim Walz says the federal government is "actively against" Minnesota. The Trump administration has launched investigations and court challenges to Minnesota’s laws, canceled funding without warning and slowed communication. startribune.com/in-trumps-seco…

Ken Martin singles out a ‘few disgruntled people’ after rocky start leading the DNC startribune.com/ken-martin-sin…

New: Minnesota taxpayers are on the hook for $430,000 in legal costs to outside lawyers who helped Gov. Tim Walz prepare for a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing where he sparred with Republicans over immigration. startribune.com/walz-congressi…

Gov. Tim Walz on guns at the Capitol, lawmaker security and Minnesota’s response to Trump’s big bill startribune.com/walz-on-guns-a…

Now here’s a picture MN can celebrate. State Senator John Hoffman discharged from ICU today after being shot numerous times during assassination attempt. His family tells me he’s moving to a rehab facility and still has a long road ahead. ⁦@kare11⁩

New: Gov. Tim Walz on Monday gave his strongest signal yet that he intends to seek a third consecutive term next year, predicting he will win if he runs again and warning possible challengers they’d face the “best fundraiser that ever sat in this office.” startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-b…

Now is a time for healing, let’s get to work. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

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-bodie…

Is Gov. Tim Walz vulnerable heading into possible re-election campaign? Walz’s approval rating fell below 50% in a new Minnesota Poll, and more voters said he should not run for a third term. startribune.com/is-walz-vulner…

Minnesotans said goodbye to Melissa and Mark Hortman on Saturday with a grand tribute honoring the slain DFL leader’s legacy as one of the most impactful legislators in state history, but also the couples’ humanity as beloved parents and community members startribune.com/melissa-and-ma…

As I paid my respects to Speaker Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert, I felt the raw grief of so many Minnesotans. A political assassination is an attack on our State’s heart, no matter our politics or place. President Biden’s attendance today acknowledged that…

President Joe Biden pays his respects to Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman as she lies in state at the Capitol alongside her husband, Mark, and dog, Gilbert.

The Hoffman family just shared with me this photo of former President @JoeBiden visiting them in the hospital. It’s the first picture of Senator John Hoffman since his attempted assassination. @kare11

Former VP Kamala Harris will attend tomorrow’s funeral but won’t have a speaking role.