Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Lawmakers condemn polarizing rhetoric after shootings
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Tina Smith paid tribute to late Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman on the U.S. Senate floor on Tuesday. They also spoke out against the polarizing rhetoric being posted online. Sen. Smith confronted Sen. Lee of Utah after he posted comments on social media.

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith's floor speeches on Melissa, Mark Hortman
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith gave speeches from the floor in Washington D.C. Tuesday night to reflect on the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were fatally shot Saturday morning.

Amy Klobuchar's Senate floor speech on Melissa, Mark Hortman [RAW]
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar took the floor on Tuesday to reflect on the life of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot Saturday morning in an act of political violence.

Sen. Klobuchar: 'Devastating' weekend in MN
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) spoke before heading to the Senate floor about Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were killed in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on Saturday.

Proposed cuts to Veterans Affairs could eliminate 80,000 jobs
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A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you?re ignoring the veterans who served.

Sen. Klobuchar speaks at Hands Off! protest in St. Paul
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke at the Hands Off! protest. The rally was was organized by organizations who are against the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Senate Democrats respond to Republicans' budget plan
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Senate Democrats decried the budget plan proposed by Republican lawmakers, saying it's a losing proposition for American families while serving the interests of billionaires.

Klobuchar speaks out against Canadian tariffs [RAW]
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) held a press conference ahead of a potential upcoming Senate vote to try to undo President Trump?s tariffs on Canadian goods.

Sens. Klobuchar and Smith question Pres. Trump layoffs at NOAA

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are among a group of lawmakers sharing concerns with the Trump administration about layoffs of staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Sen. Klobuchar speaks at Donald Trump's inauguration
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, chair of the inauguration committee, spoke at President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.

Sen. Klobuchar hosts Alzheimer?s support legislation [RAW]
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The day before Thanksgiving, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar hosted an event to highlight legislation passed to support families who care for people living with Alzheimer?s and dementia.

Sen. Klobuchar hosts Alzheimer’s support legislation press conference

On Wednesday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar held an event highlighting legislation passed to support families who care for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Sen. Klobuchar rallies after reelection in MN
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Senator Amy Klobuchar will continue to represent Minnesota in the seventh Congressional district – a seat she has held since 2007. FOX 9 was live to capture the moment she spoke to the crowd of supporters.

Rick Nolan, former northern MN congressman, dies at 80

Former Minnesota Congressman Rick Nolan died at the age of 80 after representing Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress from 2013 to 2019 and the state's 6th Congressional District from 1975 to 1981. 

Sen. Klobuchar urges action on IV solutions shortage as hurricanes disrupt manufacturing

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking federal administrators to address the shortage of IV solutions as Hurricane Milton could potentially impact a facility in Florida following Hurricane Helene's damage to the country's largest manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

Mankato students help prepare DNC for Tim Walz

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night during day three of the Democratic National Convention.