Hallie Marie Tobler, the 22-year-old daughter of Republican Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson, was found stabbed to death in her St. Cloud apartment on Saturday evening.
Law enforcement believes her death was a botched murder-suicide, carried out by her husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, 23.
St. Cloud Police Department officers responded to a medical emergency call around 8:20 p.m. at the couple’s locked apartment.
When they arrived, officers discovered Hallie Tobler dead from multiple stab wounds.
Dylan Tobler was also found inside with life-threatening stab wounds, which investigators determined were self-inflicted. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital, where he remains in stable condition and in police custody.
Please see the following media release and update regarding a homicide in St. Cloud this weekend: pic.twitter.com/XYG6eVAklN
— SCPD (@StCloudPDMN) February 9, 2026
Once released, Dylan is expected to be booked into Stearns County Jail to face homicide charges.
Sad News: Minnesota Republican Candidate for Governor Jeff Johnson has suspended his 2026 campaign after his 22-year-old daughter was stabbed to death pic.twitter.com/P8YxCj8OMS
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Johnson, a former St. Cloud City Council member running for governor, has suspended his 2026 campaign in the wake of the devastating loss.
The Republican Party of Minnesota released an official statement about the tragedy on Monday.
The statement read in full:
The Minnesota Republican Party is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr. Jeff Johnson’s daughter, who was killed in a violent crime Saturday night in St. Cloud.
There are no words that can adequately express the sorrow we feel for Jeff and his family. The loss of a child is unimaginable, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve this devastating tragedy.
Out of respect for his family and the enormity of this loss, Jeff has suspended his campaign for Governor of Minnesota. We ask all Minnesotans to join us in lifting up the Johnson family during this incredibly painful time.
We also extend our gratitude to the first responders and law enforcement officers involved and ask for patience and compassion as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the murder is urged to contact the St. Cloud Police Department or Tri-County Crime Stoppers.
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