The 22-year-old St. Cloud woman allegedly killed by her husband over the weekend was the daughter of a Minnesota gubernatorial candidate.
Police responded to a medical emergency at an apartment building in the 3100 block of South 40th Avenue around 8:20 Saturday night and found 22-year-old Harry Marie Tobler (nee Johnson) of St. Cloud dead from multiple stab wounds.
Her father, Jeff Johnson, has suspended his campaign “out of respect for the family and the gravity of this loss,” according to a statement from the Minnesota Republican Party.
The woman’s 23-year-old husband, also from St. Cloud, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Upon his release from the hospital, he will be transported to the Stearns County Jail on a pending charge of homicide.
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A news release from the St. Cloud Police Department said investigators believe the man self-inflicted wounds and is responsible for his wife’s death.
Jeff Johnson runs for governor
(Jeff Johnson runs for governor)
Johnson served on the St. Cloud City Council for eight years from 2010 to 2018 and ran for Stearns County Commissioner in 2020.
“No words can adequately express our sorrow for Jeff and his family,” the Minnesota Republican wrote. “The loss of a child is unimaginable, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve this devastating tragedy.”
The investigation is ongoing with help from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
If you know anyone who has been affected by domestic violence, you can find more information about the services available here through the Minnesota DPS.
You can also call the Day One Crisis Hotline at 1-866-223-1111.
NOTE: The details provided in this article are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events and are subject to change.
This article was originally published by Bring Me The News on February 9, 2026, and first appeared in the MN News section. Click here to add Bring Me The News as your preferred source.