Many crop artists reference the Minnesota State Fair, but few marry crop art and fine art in a tasteful yet goofy way. In ...

Mark and Melissa Hortman impacted the lives of many through their personal and professional endeavors. One of the ways they ...

This year's crop of seed art submissions at the Minnesota State Fair include poignant tributes to the late Rep. Melissa ...

A special honor at the Minnesota State Fair for Melissa Hortman who was killed in a political attack in June. Minnesota-grown seeds, stems and other plant parts were all used to recreate her likeness ...

Politicians and other public figures say they’re trying to balance the need for access, even at huge events like the state fair, with safety.

The advisory committee on Capitol security met Wednesday, renewing debate about metal detectors and other security measures ...

What had been a polarizing election for Minneapolis mayor has exploded into a full-blown political crisis for the Minnesota ...

After over 50 years of using the same police badge, the Faribault Police Department had decided it's time for a change.

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Helping Paws established the Hortman Heroes Fund to honor Melissa, Mark and Gilbert Hortman in providing service dogs to ...

New security measures are now in place at the Minnesota Capitol, following deadly political violence earlier this summer.