An independent security assessment has found that improvements to security are needed at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New York City, Esme ventured into reporting after graduating ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – A question fueled by passion for those on both sides of the issue is set to play out in the Minnesota legislature. Should guns continue to be allowed at the state Capitol complex? The topic was raised briefly during Wednesday ...

We need your help to raise $120,000 by December 31. Will you make a donation to our nonprofit newsroom to help power your source for Minnesota news in 2026 and beyond? For those who work at the Capitol, security is front of mind following the ...

ST. PAUL — The advisory committee on Capitol security met Wednesday, Aug. 20, renewing debate about metal detectors and other security measures at the state Capitol just over two months after the deadly June 14 shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

The security audit of the Minnesota Capitol Complex is nearing completion. That's according to the state Senate's Capital Security Committee. the external security audit of the Minnesota State Capitol, Senate Office Building, Judicial Center, and ...

There is renewed interest in putting metal detectors at the Minnesota State Capitol to protect lawmakers and the public in the aftermath of two state lawmakers being ...

Minnesota celebrated its role as one of the nation’s top turkey producers on Tuesday as Governor Tim Walz welcomed the official Thanksgiving turkey to the Capitol. The annual tradition honors Minnesota’s 600+ turkey farms that raised 32 million birds ...

Ky., joins 'America Reports' to react to a heated hearing on Minnesota fraud allegations, whistleblower retaliation concerns and potential subpoenas for Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.