Minnesota Now: Feb. 17, 2026
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Lawmakers are gaveling in a new legislative session Tuesday after a series of heavy events since the end of the last session, including the Annunciation shooting and the killing of former House speaker Melissa Hortman. We learned about how they're grieving and being called to action.
Among the items on the agenda for day one of the session: honoring Mark and Melissa Hortman. We heard from their son Colin Hortman in his first sit-down interview since their killing.
As the Trump Administration continues its campaign against people they say are threats to public safety, a Minnesota family is speaking out about their loved one who was given that label and has been detained for weeks.
An effort to support small businesses affected by the federal surge is underway.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hold On” by Joe Davis and our Song of the Day was “French Fry Marlene” by Texas Toast.
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