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

It was hours into a gathering to remember murdered Minnesota DFL Leader Melissa Hortman when Rep. Mike Howard thought: she ...

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 ...

Minnesotans are honoring the late Rep. Melissa Hortman at the State Fair in a uniquely fair way: through crop art.

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 ...

Earlier this summer, concerns were raised after police reported that Vance Boelter — the man now charged with shooting and ...

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 ...

Jefferson County authorities have charged a park ranger with felonies after an investigation revealed inconsistencies in his ...

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

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