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The rise of political violence in the U.S.

The rise of political violence in the U.S.

Gov. Walz has called for ‘decency’ after the targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on Saturday. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the rise in sharp polarization in the U.S. and the threat of political violence. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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'This cannot be the norm': Minnesotans struggle with surge in political violence

'This cannot be the norm': Minnesotans struggle with surge in political violence

A man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another was taken into custody Sunday evening. Angela Davis and her guests talk about how Minnesotans are processing the news.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Feds charge Boelter with murder, say he targeted 2 other DFL lawmakers Saturday

Feds charge Boelter with murder, say he targeted 2 other DFL lawmakers Saturday

Vance Boelter had been planning attacks for “some time” and went to the homes of four DFL politicians Saturday intending to kill them, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota said Monday. “It’s no exaggeration to say this is the stuff of nightmares.”
by MPR News Staff

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Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative

Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative

The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a “bad place” where most churches didn’t oppose abortion.
by The Associated Press

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Memorial for Rep. Melissa Hortman at Minnesota Capitol as family issues first statement

Memorial for Rep. Melissa Hortman at Minnesota Capitol as family issues first statement

Mourners gathered outside the Minnesota Capitol building Sunday to remember the life of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her spouse, Mark Hortman. Those in attendance added flowers, cards and candles to a memorial in front of the Capitol steps. The couple’s daughter and son issued a statement in tribute to their parents.
by Jaylan Sims

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Vance Boelter captured, charged in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

Vance Boelter captured, charged in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

Authorities Sunday arrested 57-year-old Vance Boelter following the largest manhunt in state history. He's charged in the targeted fatal shootings of Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman and her spouse, and the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse.
by MPR News Staff

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Criminal trial of DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell delayed

Criminal trial of DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell delayed

A Becker County judge has delayed State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. Judge Michael Fritz granted a defense motion to postpone the trial, citing safety and security concerns and out of concern that news coverage of the shootings could negatively impact the possibility of a fair trial. The trial had been scheduled to begin with jury selection this morning.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III and David Schaper

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