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Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Immediately after the shootings of two state lawmakers, some called it part of the rise in political violence they have been observing for some time across the country. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke again with two of those experts a year after the attacks.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences

Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences

Vance Boelter’s plea deal announced during a Thursday court hearing lets him avoid a possible federal death penalty. In that hearing, disturbing new details also surfaced on how Boelter killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis City Council waives property taxes, blocks Agape development in George Floyd Square

Minneapolis City Council waives property taxes, blocks Agape development in George Floyd Square

The Minneapolis City Council voted on two debates surrounding George Floyd Square. They agreed to waive a financial burden on current businesses and residents, and to reject a development proposal for the Peoples’ Way.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

The assassination of Melissa Hortman, along with her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of other lawmakers prompted policymakers to make changes aimed at tackling a growing number of threats. And they’re also taking steps to honor the late House Speaker’s memory.
by Dana Ferguson

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Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences

Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences

Boelter’s plea agreement calls for him to serve two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in exchange for prosecutors’ pledge not to seek the death penalty.
by MPR News Staff

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