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Senator Calls Slain Lawmaker 'True Public Servant to the Core'

Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, both shot in their homes, have worked toward their visions for Minnesota

(Newser) - Amy Klobuchar and Melissa Hortman began their political careers at the same time, going door to door to build support for Hortman's first run for the Minnesota legislature. On Saturday, the Washington Post reports, Klobuchar—now the state's senior US senator— mourned her friend as "a true...

State, US Lawmakers Are Given Increased Security

Minnesota organizers cancel 'No Kings' protests after shootings

(Newser) - Local, state and federal officials offered increased security to Minnesota legislators after two lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes . Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey posted on X that additional police have been assigned to check on public officials who could be at risk, the Washington Post reports. In...

Dem Lawmaker Shot Dead in 'Politically Motivated' Killing

Minnesota's Walz: Rep. Melissa Hortman, spouse killed; state Sen. Hoffman, his spouse also shot

(Newser) - Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were shot in "targeted" attacks early Saturday, one of them fatally, with the gunman appearing to impersonate a police officer. KSTP reports that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed at their home in Brooklyn Park, with Gov. Tim Walz calling...

Minnesota Lawmaker: I Came to US Illegally

State representative later clarifies she and her parents are US citizens

(Newser) - A Minnesota state legislator revealed Monday that she and her family came into the country illegally. State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, during a Minnesota Legislature special session convened so lawmakers could debate whether to continue offering MinnesotaCare to undocumented adults in the state, said her family fled Vietnam at the...

All Hail the Sharpening of This Giant Pencil

Annual Minneapolis tradition began when local couple's oak tree was damaged in a storm

(Newser) - Residents will gather Saturday in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood for an annual ritual—the sharpening of a gigantic No. 2 pencil. The 20-foot-tall pencil was sculpted out of a mammoth oak tree at the home of John and Amy Higgins after the beloved tree was damaged in a storm a...

'There's a Pigeon on the Airplane and It Won't Go Away'

Delta flight out of Minneapolis delayed, twice, after 2 pigeons make their way on board

(Newser) - Pilots are constantly on the lookout for bird strikes , but for one recent flight out of Minneapolis, the birds found their way onto the plane. Per ABC News , a pigeon was discovered on Delta Air Lines Flight 2348, bound for Madison, Wisconsin, shortly after the 119 passengers had boarded at...

One State Is Best in America for 3rd Year Straight

US News & World Report puts Utah at the top of its list

(Newser) - For the third year in a row, the Beehive State has topped the list of America's best US states to live in, per US News & World Report's annual rankings. To suss out the most (and least) competitive contenders, the outlet looked at all 50 Nifty using 70-plus...

$650K Raised for Woman Who Called Child the N-Word
$650K Raised for Woman Who
Called Child the N-Word
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$650K Raised for Woman Who Called Child the N-Word

Shiloh Hendrix launched a crowdfunding campaign on her own behalf

(Newser) - A Minnesota woman who was caught on video after allegedly calling a young Black boy the n-word is more than halfway to a million dollars after she launched a crowdfunding campaign for herself in the wake of the incident. Shiloh Hendrix was at a playground in Rochester, Minnesota, when, she...

Police Arrest Armed Man Outside UnitedHealthcare

Suspect reportedly called FBI from his parked car

(Newser) - Minnesota police took a man into custody on Monday who parked outside UnitedHealthcare's headquarters and called the FBI with a gun sitting on his front passenger seat. A Minnetonka city spokesperson said the suspect called the FBI from the vehicle, and though he made no specific threats involving the...

America&#39;s Greenest States
The Greenest States in the US

The Greenest States in the US

And the not-so-greenest

(Newser) - Kermit the Frog would tell you that it ain't easy being green, but it's certainly easier in some states than others. To sort the tree huggers from the polluters, WalletHub took a look at every state in the union through the lens of three main metrics: environmental quality...

Fear an Alien Invasion? These States May Be Safe Havens

Virginia is most likely to survive an alien attack, per GIGAcalculator.com ranking

(Newser) - If you've ever watched a sci-fi film about an alien invasion and wondered how you and your family would fare if something that fantastical ever happened—well, maybe it depends on where you live. Citing stats analyzed by the folks who run the online calculator site GIGAcalculator.com , Mental...

US Bank Exec May Have Been Killed in Minnesota Plane Crash

Financial institution says it believes vice chair was onboard plane that crashed Saturday

(Newser) - A small plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday, leaving no survivors, and US Bank says it believes its vice chair was on board. The plane was registered to the vice chair, Terry Dolan, who also serves as the financial institution's chief administration officer, NBC News reports. "At...

Disgraced Ex-Lawmaker Allegedly Tried to Hide Laptop

Justin Eichorn has been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution

(Newser) - Trouble is piling up for Justin Eichorn, the former Minnesota state senator who stepped down after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to solicit sex from a minor ... hours after he was one of the lawmakers who filed a bill seeking to classify "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental...

Best States to Go Off-Grid
Best States to Go Off-Grid

Best States to Go Off-Grid

Iowa is especially ready for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - If you're ready for a more self-sufficient lifestyle that allows you to independently live off the land, Home Gnome has your back. The home-service site looked at all 50 US states to see which ones were the most suitable for off-the-grid living, making its assessment based on more than...

&#39;Trump Derangement&#39; State Senator Arrested
Lawmaker Arrested Hours After
Filing 'Trump Derangement' Bill
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Lawmaker Arrested Hours After Filing 'Trump Derangement' Bill

GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn allegedly tried to solicit sex from a minor

(Newser) - One of five Republican state senators in Minnesota who filed a bill Monday seeking to classify "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness was arrested the same day. Sen. Justin Eichorn, 40, was arrested in Bloomington for allegedly trying to solicit sex from a minor, WCCO reports. Police say...

State Senator Caught in Prostitution Sting Resigns

Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn stepped down before lawmakers could vote to expel him

(Newser) - Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned on Thursday, less than an hour before colleagues could vote on expelling him. Lawmakers from both parties said they were ready to expel the Republican, who was arrested in an underage prostitution sting on Monday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Senate Minority Leader Mark...

Nonprofit Founder Convicted in $250M COVID Relief Fraud

Aimee Bock stole money intended to feed poor children

(Newser) - A jury found a woman prosecutors say was the ringleader of the nation's largest COVID-19 relief fraud case guilty on all counts Wednesday. Federal officials say Aimee Bock's scheme stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need. Salim Ahmed Said, a co-defendant, also was...

New Bill: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Is a Mental Illness

Minnesota Republicans propose the change in their state

(Newser) - "Trump derangement syndrome" is typically a dig lobbed by supporters of President Trump at his critics. But five state GOP lawmakers in Minnesota want to elevate it from an insult to a formal designation of mental illness, reports the Star Tribune . The proposal being put forth on Monday defines...

The Best States for Families
The Best States for Families

The Best States for Families

Massachusetts tops WalletHub's list; New Mexico comes in last

(Newser) - Looking to start or expand your family? You've likely got a checklist in mind on schools, cost of living, recreation, and the like—and so does WalletHub , which looked at all 50 states across more than four dozen metrics in five main categories: family fun, health and safety, education...

14 States Sue Trump, Musk, DOGE
14 States Sue
Trump, Musk, DOGE

14 States Sue Trump, Musk, DOGE

Coalition claims the president is violating the Constitution

(Newser) - Elon Musk's efforts to "delete" government agencies and fire thousands of workers is unconstitutional, a coalition of 14 states alleges in a lawsuit filed Thursday against Musk, his Department of Governmental Efficiency, and President Trump. New Mexico is leading the coalition of states, which claims the unelected billionaire'...

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