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  • 1 week ago | kare11.com | Gordon Severson

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — There are growing memorials both inside and outside the Minnesota State Capitol in honor of longtime State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Their tragic death has sparked a renewed conversation about security at the Minnesota State Capitol and our nation’s capital. The attack highlights a concerning trend in American politics, with the U.S. Capitol Police reporting a significant increase in threats against lawmakers in recent years.

  • 2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Gordon Severson

    MINNESOTA, USA — When you look at a new home being built, it’s easy to see the significant amount of lumber that is required to build a home. However, you may not notice the metal that goes into a home, like steel and aluminum, which may cost more due to recently enacted tariffs. “Your nails, your screws, your HVAC duct work, the appliances, your garage door. All of that will be impacted,” Housing First Minnesota Senior Director of Housing Policy Nick Erickson said.

  • 3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Gordon Severson

    MINNEAPOLIS — A new round of tariffs went into effect Wednesday morning that raised the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50%. Business analysts say the tariff could affect a variety of industries, including construction, appliances, automakers, and electronics. At Steve’s Appliances in Mounds View, nearly every item in their showroom is made of metal. “There is obviously a lot of metal, aluminum, steel, stainless steel here,” manager Brian Hoverman says.

  • 3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Gordon Severson

    MINNESOTA, USA — The smoke in the air on Tuesday was so thick you could see it and smell it. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released an air quality alert, with most of the Twin Cities Metro in the red, which signifies air quality that is unhealthy for all individuals. Ryan Lueck with the MPCA says usually rain cleans the air, but with this much smoke, the rain pulled more smoke down to the surface.

  • 3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Gordon Severson

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Every morning the food trucks line up outside the Minnesota State Capitol to attract state employees during their daily lunch break. Nancy Alayon owns Que Tal Street Eats and she normally sets up her food truck outside the capitol about three to four times a week.   “Mondays and Fridays are usually slower days,” Alayon says.   However, this Monday she is expecting a bigger crowd thanks to the new return to the office order going into effect.

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Gordon Severson
Gordon Severson @GordonSeverson
16 May 25

For one day only the city of Hopkins is changing its name to “Paige Bueckers Minnesota” in honor of their hometown star basketball player #paigebueckers #wnba https://t.co/KpbowzNX7D

Gordon Severson
Gordon Severson @GordonSeverson
14 May 25

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Gordon Severson
Gordon Severson @GordonSeverson
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