Start of 2026 legislative session; Winter storm warnings
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Former colleagues of Melissa Hortman paid tribute to the slain lawmaker today in a somber opening to the 2026 session.
And winter storm warnings are posted across northern Minnesota — with blizzard warnings along the North Shore.
Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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