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15 hours ago
- Politics
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How to watch: Melissa Hortman, husband, dog to lie in state at Minnesota Capitol
The public will have the opportunity on Friday to bid farewell to slain Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert — all of whom will lie in state at the State Capitol Rotunda. The public will be able to pay their respects from noon to 5 p.m., officials say. Melissa Hortman is the first woman to ever lie in state at the Capitol, and only one of nearly 20 to ever have the honor. How to watch What : The Hortmans lie in state at Minnesota Capitol : The Hortmans lie in state at Minnesota Capitol Date: June 27, 2025 June 27, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. CT 12 p.m. CT Location: Minnesota State Capitol Minnesota State Capitol Watch: In the video player below or on the WCCO YouTube page. A private funeral for the Hortmans will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. WCCO will livestream the service beginning at 10 a.m. On behalf of the Hortmans' children, Gov. Tim Walz extended an invitation to former Vice President Kamala Harris. She will attend Saturday's services but "won't have a speaking role," according to the Associated Press. Melissa Hortman served in the Minnesota House for 11 terms, representing District 34B. She also spent several years in the role of House Speaker. Since her assassination, many have been praising her leadership. On Thursday, U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Delano, honored her on the House floor as a bridge builder. A makeshift memorial to state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul. Steven Garcia / Getty Images "As speaker of the Minnesota House, she led with integrity and fostered bipartisan collaboration, even during the most challenging times in our state," Emmer said. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of killing the Hortmans and their dog inside their Brooklyn Park home in the early morning hours of June 14. He was arrested near his Sibley County home some 36 hours after the shootings. Officials say it was the largest manhunt in Minnesota history. Boelter now faces state and federal murder and attempted murder charges. His wife, Jenny Boelter, released a statement on Thursday saying their family is "horrified" by her husband's alleged actions. "We are absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided," said Jenny Boelter. "This violence does not at all align with our beliefs as a family. It is a betrayal of everything we hold true as tenets of our Christian faith." About 90 minutes before the Hortmans were killed, Boelter is accused of going to the Champlin home of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and shooting him nine times. His wife, Yvette, was shot eight times. Sen. Hoffman is still hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Yvette Hoffman is now recovering at home, according to her family. This story will be updated.
CBS News
18 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Drier, calmer end to week in Minnesota before spotty storms return this weekend
Friday starts with some fog and low clouds in the Twin Cities, but there will be noticeable improvements later in the day in the form of a little sunshine as high pressure briefly builds in. Even with some clouds sticking around, this will help start warming temperatures, with afternoon highs more seasonable in the mid 70s. We'll notice more heat and humidity building through the weekend, adding some instability ahead of a wave of upper level energy that will slide in from the Dakotas. WCCO This will bring a chance for storms both Saturday and Sunday, possibly severe with wind and hail the main concerns, especially later Saturday. Expect high temps in the upper 80s on Saturday and a degree or two cooler Sunday. High pressure is back early next week. making for a sunny, seasonable start to the week. It looks like things turn stormy again toward the end of the week with several chances for storms as we approach the Fourth of July.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Parts of I-494, I-35W to close over the weekend in south metro
Some major road closures are coming up that could impact your weekend plans. Starting 10 p.m. Friday, both directions of Interstate 35W will be closed between Interstate 494 and Highway 62. There will also be no traffic on I-494 between Highway 100 and 35W. Westbound I-494 is also closed from Highway 77 to Highway 100. The closures are all because a portion of the I-494 bridge. "It's important in the summer time to get out and enjoy going to Pride or going to the events, don't let road construction deter your weekend plans. Summer's to have a good time and have fun, just make sure you leave yourself a little bit more time in advance. It's important to do that," said Kevin Walker with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. WCCO If you use the highways, give yourself an extra 15 minutes of travel time. MnDOT says 511 will give you a good visual of all the closures. Road closures begin at 10 p.m. Friday and last through 5 a.m. Monday.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Video shows tornado crossing highway near Hartland in southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service is investigating after a tornado touched down on Wednesday in southern Minnesota, damaging some buildings in the process. WCCO viewer Lillie Briahna captured stunning video of the twister as it crossed a highway at about 4:30 p.m. near Hartland, located about 100 miles south of Minneapolis. The footage shows the tornado ripping through a farm field, sending debris dozens of feet into the air. No injuries have been reported from the storm as of Thursday morning. This comes just days after three people were killed by a tornado in eastern North Dakota, with the same storm system wreaking havoc in Minnesota's Beltrami County, particularly in the Bemidji area. Officials say the city, including its downtown area, was left looking like a "war zone." Parts of Minnesota are also dealing with flooding from Wednesday's heavy downpours, with more rain in the forecast on Thursday. Cities like Willmar and Minneapolis experienced waterlogged streets, stalling several vehicles. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says flooding has been the second-deadliest weather event over the past decade, and experts warn drivers to think twice before driving through flooded roads. This story will be updated.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Slow-moving storms roll into Minnesota Wednesday
Rain arrives in the Twin Cities mid-morning Wednesday, with waves of thunderstorms likely through Thursday evening. Highs will be in the low 70s on Wednesday, with widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches expected across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Repeated storm paths could boost local totals past 4 inches where cells linger. WCCO Flooding concerns increase Thursday with saturated ground and additional rainfall. Friday brings a brief break before heat, humidity and storm chances return this weekend. Highs will be near 90 on Saturday and more showers/storms are possible on Sunday.
