Derek James

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Derek James

Friends and family are remembering Mark Hortman as someone who lived life to the fullest. Mark Hortman was killed early Saturday morning along with his wife, state Rep. Melissa Hortman, in a shooting that Gov. Tim Walz called a"political assassination."Mark and Melissa Hortman married more than 30 years ago after meeting at a mentorship event in Washington D.C. The couple enjoyed spending time with their kids, Colin and Sophie, as well as their dog, Gilbert.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Derek James

Habitat for Humanity continues to build forward amid a growing number of challenges. "Last year, we helped 139 families achieve homeownership," said Chris Coleman, CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. "The cost of our materials are increasing so it's hard to predict exactly how much it's going to cost us to build a home.

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Derek James

By Derek JamesClick here for updates on this story APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota ( WCCO) - Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive. Outside the Hanifl Nature Center at the Minnesota Zoo, there's an array of plants with a purpose.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Derek James

Inside Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis, there's a weekly rehearsal where one voice becomes many. VocalEssence Vintage Voices is nearly 50 members strong, 55 years old and up. "It's basically choir, but we do things slightly differently to make it more accessible," said Robert Graham, conductor of VocalEssence Vintage Voices. They have large print music scores and lyric sheets, and chairs to sit in.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Derek James

Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive. Outside the Hanifl Nature Center at the Minnesota Zoo, there's an array of plants with a purpose. "A bumblebee really, really likes that liatris, but the monarch is probably going to go after that black-eyed Susan," Bachman's CEO Susie Bachman West said.