Republicans condemn the politicization of the tragedy while legislative proposals stream in quickly from Democrats.| Cloquet Pine Journal
At least one child is in critical condition, hospitals say, while 11 have been discharged from hospitals.| Cloquet Pine Journal
With policy negotiations ongoing and fewer than half of all budget bills passing through the Legislature, there is still work ahead for lawmakers, who were scheduled to complete the session Monday| Cloquet Pine Journal
The parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke out after the mass shooting in Minneapolis.| Cloquet Pine Journal
DFL Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Republican Michael Holmstrom beat out party competitors for the seats left open by former Sens. Nicole Mitchell and Bruce Anderson.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The budget deal comes with a compromise on immigrant health care, prompting outcry from DFL lawmakers and potentially derailing final votes.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Trump admin and states jointly file to dismiss suit as long as the remaining of the $7 billion in frozen funds are released in full by Oct. 3.| Cloquet Pine Journal
During a Thursday hearing, family mourned the loss of the "bright and joyful" victim, Eastyn Deronjic, while describing the betrayal and anguish the boy's killer, Mason Garza, had inflicted.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Ancy Morse became the first woman attorney in Olmsted County. She died May 3 after battling cancer| Cloquet Pine Journal
Gunman's rampage also leaves 17 injured, including 14 children, during Mass service on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Shooting left 17 others, including 14 children, injured during mass at Annunciation Catholic School.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Officials said 14 of the 17 injured are children, six in critical condition, and that the shooter also died at the scene.| Cloquet Pine Journal
One member characterizes the move as “authoritarianism,” another as “strong leadership”| Cloquet Pine Journal
Minnesota politicians took center stage Monday in Minneapolis, featuring appearances from Hoffman, Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar| Cloquet Pine Journal
The "Blueberry Muffin Gang from Carlton" wrote letters, drew pictures and visited the Capitol with homemade goodies to share.| Cloquet Pine Journal
A look at some of the people and data behind the program state officials want to shutter amid fraud probe by the FBI.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The Cloquet Pine Journal is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports from Cloquet, Minnesota.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Across the regular scheduled session and one-day special session, lawmakers struck major deals on health care, infrastructure, labor and taxes — while deferring action on housing and sports betting.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Vance Boelter, the suspect who has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, will appear in federal court Monday afternoon| Cloquet Pine Journal
Gov. Tim Walz addressed the state and nation after Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested Sunday night in Sibley County| Cloquet Pine Journal
Former speaker of the House remembered for her leadership, commitment to public service, and humor| Cloquet Pine Journal
At a Sunday evening press conference, Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said the search for Boelter remains a “very active investigation”| Cloquet Pine Journal
The alleged threats of gun violence targeting the Capitol come after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Speculation surges online after deadly attacks on lawmakers, prompting bipartisan defense of Gov. Tim Walz and pleas for decency.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Sen. John Hoffman remains in critical but stable condition, while his wife Yvette, is in stable condition.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The Cloquet School Board passed a $55 million budget as future funding remains uncertain.| Cloquet Pine Journal
County sheriffs and attorneys ask lawmakers to fund mental health facilities as jails have a backlog of mentally ill individuals due to the state’s pause on the 48-hour rule.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Progress at the Capitol ‘as slow as molasses’ as legislative leaders work to caucus votes and wait for revisors to draft bills ahead of a special session.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Divisions with leadership over data centers, R&D credits and corporate tax breaks threaten to sink one of Minnesota’s final budget bills ahead of a potential special session.| Cloquet Pine Journal
“We just need a little bit more time”: Leaders say a special session is likely for next week as a June 1 deadline for layoff notices to state employees quickly approaches.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The issue of MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults spills over into the upcoming special session as lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz failed to pass the Health budget.| Cloquet Pine Journal
A look at some of what got done in the regular session, what didn’t and what’s still up in the air as the Legislature poises for a special session| Cloquet Pine Journal
Catch up on some of the other business that took place this week inside the Minnesota Capitol| Cloquet Pine Journal
Mary Murphy joined Forum Communications in October 2024 as the Minnesota State Correspondent. She can be reached by email at mmurphy@forumcomm.com.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The upcoming tax filing season will offer a new payment approach for recipients of the Child Tax Credit.| Cloquet Pine Journal
