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Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot on June 14, 2025, in their Brooklyn Park home, and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were wounded at their Champlin residence in a series of politically motivated attacks allegedly carried out by Vance Boelter.

‘Remembering them forever’: Hortman Memorial Highway honors slain lawmaker, husband

‘Remembering them forever’: Hortman Memorial Highway honors slain lawmaker, husband

Slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman worked hard to expand Highway 610 in the north metro area. After she was killed, lawmakers renamed the roadway in her honor. A sign marking the route was unveiled Thursday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Judge lifts temporary gag order in state case against Vance Boelter

Judge lifts temporary gag order in state case against Vance Boelter

Judge Juan Hoyos had issued a temporary gag order last week, pending a hearing to discuss the issue. In the wake of that hearing, Hoyos lifted the order, writing that “the continued restriction is not presently necessary.”
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Vance Boelter's state murder trial delayed until next year

Vance Boelter's state murder trial delayed until next year

Boelter initially demanded a speedy trial, but his attorneys argued they couldn't review all the evidence in the case by his Nov. 2 trial date.
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Judge grants temporary gag order in state case against Vance Boelter

Judge grants temporary gag order in state case against Vance Boelter

The order prohibits Boelter, his defense attorneys, prosecutors, potential witnesses and court employees from making extrajudicial statements. A hearing to discuss the gag order is scheduled for Monday.
by Cait Kelley

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Vance Boelter requests gag order on witnesses ahead of state trial

Vance Boelter requests gag order on witnesses ahead of state trial

Vance Boelter’s public defenders filed a motion for a gag order, requesting that all potential witnesses be barred from speaking about the case. Prosecutors said they have no objection — but say a gag order should also apply to Boelter and anyone speaking on his behalf.
by Cait Kelley

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Judge sets Nov. 2 state trial date for Hortman assassin

Judge sets Nov. 2 state trial date for Hortman assassin

Vance Boelter is already serving two consecutive federal life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to killing the Hortmans, but he pleaded not guilty to similar state charges.
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State-level murder prosecution for Vance Boelter in lawmaker attacks moves forward

State-level murder prosecution for Vance Boelter in lawmaker attacks moves forward

The hearing lasted 13 minutes and defense attorney Geoffrey Isaacman asked Judge Juan Hoyos that his client remain in custody at the Sherburne County Jail. Boelter also said that he had some questions for the judge about his rights.
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Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Vance Boelter two life sentences plus 40 years in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Prior to the sentencing, loved ones told of the lasting pain Boelter had caused.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Cait Kelley

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Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair

Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair

Rep. Sydney Jordan, DFL-Minneapolis joined Cathy Wurzer on Monday to talk about what the last year has been like sitting next to Hortman’s empty chair after her assassination.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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