The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota for allowing students without legal residency to use in-state tuition benefits. The lawsuit follows a similar legal effort in Texas.

Rep. Hortman, who served a six-year stint as House Speaker, was a longtime leader of the DFL caucus and one of Minnesota's most influential politicians.

Earlier this month, it didn’t take long for many Republicans to blame Democrats for the assassinations of Minnesota political couple Mark and Melissa Hortman.

Plus a closer look at the Board of Regents, a veteran journalist passes, backyard music venues, tornado chasers some to town ...