Briana Bierschbach

Anyone who covers/works around #mnleg knows Pat Murphy, the chief clerk of the House, is a national treasure. On June 14, he bought the most beautiful roses he could find and put them on Melissa Hortman’s desk. He’s kept them fresh every day since. youtu.be/Ab5SK1igCtY

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth considered sending an elite U.S. Army strike force to Portland, Ore., to quell protests there, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune. startribune.com/trump-official…

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigned her seat on Friday. Attorneys for the Woodbury DFLer said earlier this week that she would leave the Senate by Aug. 4. “She completed her tasks early,” said Mitchell’s attorney said. More from @nbminor startribune.com/nicole-mitchel…

We hiked deep into Isle Royale to learn what we could about the deaths of two campers at the rugged and remote national park. It's a place known for its moose and wolves. But as one camper said: “The danger is from the people you go out here with.” startribune.com/two-dead-bodie…

Members of the Hortman family arrive before funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. 📷️: Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to attend the funeral for Melissa and Mark Hortman. Follow along here for live updates. startribune.com/melissa-hortma…

LIVE coverage today of Melissa and Mark Hortman's funeral service in Minneapolis startribune.com/melissa-hortma…

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startribune.com This news source now calls itself the "Minnesota" Star Tribune. The sad thing is that they have so little respect for their readers that there is no mention whatsoever of the SCOTUS rulings today. Maybe they're trying to avoid what they think is bad news as their worldview is being taken apart? @grove @RyanFaircloth @bbierschbach @stribrooks

LIVE @StarTribune coverage today of the lying in state for Melissa and Mark Hortman startribune.com/melissa-hortma…

Therapy dogs from the Mid-Minnesota K-9 Therapy Team were on hand at the Centennial Office Building June 25 to provide emotional support for House employees following the shooting deaths of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. 📸 Michele Jokinen #mnleg

NEW Minnesota Poll: Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating has dropped to 49% since his failed run for vice president last year, and about half of Minnesotans say he shouldn’t seek a third term in 2026, according to a new poll. startribune.com/minnesota-poll…

Minnesota Poll: Donald Trump’s approval rating at 45%, similar to first-term highs startribune.com/minnesota-poll…

In addition to being a superb reporter, Bill was so nice and welcoming to new members of the press corps. Always willing to share some insights and knowledge with those of us who were newer around the Capitol twincities.com/2025/06/24/obi…

Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at Capitol Friday, private funeral to be held Saturday startribune.com/melissa-and-ma…

A look at the political legacy of Melissa Hortman, a no-nonsense leader who didn’t seek the spotlight, took care of her team, relished organization and, above all, wanted to get stuff done. startribune.com/assassinated-r…

Sort of can't believe I had to write this but Walz and Hortman were close political allies and friends. The governor had nothing to do with Hortman's killing: startribune.com/fact-check-did…

Assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves legacy as unflashy leader who ‘got the job done’ startribune.com/assassinated-r…

With just 10 minutes until deadline, everything changed. Tremendous work by the entire @StarTribune team this evening. Monday’s front page.

The front page of Sunday’s @StarTribune.