Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel joins governor race, fight for Republican endorsement

The quick change from mild fall to winter cold means an increasing need for shelter beds across the Twin Cities. A Duluth nonprofit that operates the largest homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities is getting the largest gift it has ever received. The former leader of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the organization. Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel has announced he’s running for governor. He’s competing for the Republican endorsement against eleven other candidates. The Minneapolis Poison Control Center says there’s been a 176-percent increase in reports about potential cannabis poisonings in children and pets since 2021.