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Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings
The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark has thrust the issue of how best to protect elected officials back into the spotlight. Lawmakers are grappling with how to protect themselves while not “fencing off the voice of people” in democracy.
Severe storms cause major damage across northern Minnesota
Severe storms with winds of more than 100 mph left major damage across a wide swath of northern Minnesota overnight. The storms also produced tornadoes across eastern North Dakota, with authorities reporting at least three people killed.
Minnesota religious leaders call for end to political violence
Leaders from several different faiths held a news conference at the State Capitol on Friday to denounce political violence and urge civility and cooperation.