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Minnesota Senator John Hoffman returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday, about eight months after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack at his Champlin home.

Gov. Walz issued a touching tribute to late Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband during a tribute on the Minnesota House floor during as the House gaveled into session on Tuesday.

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes. Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84.

The University of Minnesota Medical School released a report evaluating the Ramsey County Attorney’s (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth Initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for young people in the legal system. The report analyzes data from 2010 to 2024 to see if community-based approaches yield better results than traditional court processes. 

Minnesota Twins' starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is devastated by the news that he suffered a torn UCL during Spring Training on Monday in Florida. Lopez was expected to anchor the Twins' rotation, and pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. He likely needs surgery, which would end his 2026 season.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez left Monday's Spring Training workout early with soreness in his elbow. An MRI revealed he has a torn UCL, and could need season-ending surgery. The news is a significant blow as Lopez was expected to anchor the Twins' starting rotation.

Jesus Flores was arrested by ICE agents in Brooklyn Center last Thursday after two women, claiming they were having car troubl,e knocked on his door. The arrest unfolded on a neighbor's security camera. Flores is an undocumented immigrant who had previously been deported, and came back to the country. His family says he's not a criminal.

FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for Feb. 17, 2026.

The U.S. and Iran are set for another round of nuclear talks in Geneva, with President Trump saying he’ll be involved indirectly as Iran threatens to retaliate against any kind of U.S. military action. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.

The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session kicks off at noon on Tuesday, with the House and Senate slated to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were assassinated last year. 

Expect a mild, breezy day on Tuesday, with rain and snow arriving in Minnesota by evening. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.

A curler from Brooklyn Park is going for the gold at the Olympics in Milan, and his name is one most Minnesotans will already know. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.

The Minnesota Twins are looking to earn fans back after underwhelming recent seasons. On the first day of spring training FOX 9’s Jim Rich spoke with executive owner Tom Pohlad about the year ahead, and what to expect.