Essential Minnesota

Mistakes and Mysteries: Inside the manhunt for assassin Vance Boelter

Boelter's escape was full of near misses, enduring mysteries and questionable decisions by law enforcement. Reporter Jeff Day digs into the largest manhunt in state history.

Bonus: Assassin Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty

Reporter Jeff Day takes us inside the courtroom and details what happened when Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the shootings that killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.

Behind the fall of the Minneapolis Chief of Police

The scandal that led to Brian O’Hara’s resignation was a surprise to many. Reporter Liz Sawyer tells the behind the scenes story of what led to him leaving and why so many people knew so little about it.

We're taking a break - back next week

Our small team is taking a short break this week. We'll be back with a fresh episode on June 5!

Three Republicans, one endorsement: Inside the GOP's fight for Minnesota Governor

As Minnesota Republicans head into their state convention, three very different candidates are vying for the party’s endorsement for governor: House Speaker Lisa Demuth, businessman Kendall Qualls and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Walker Orenstein and Nathaniel Minor break down who these candidates are and what their campaigns reveal about the future of the Minnesota GOP.