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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.

Hoffman tells lawmakers they can’t let ‘evil of the night win’ as peers honor Melissa Hortman

Hoffman tells lawmakers they can’t let ‘evil of the night win’ as peers honor Melissa Hortman

Top Minnesota lawmakers took the stage at the National Conference of State Legislatures to remember their slain colleague Melissa Hortman. Sen. John Hoffman, who was also shot by a masked gunman on June 14, also spoke to the gathering of state lawmakers by video.
by Dana Ferguson

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Expert explains how federal officials will decide whether Vance Boelter will receive the death penalty

Expert explains how federal officials will decide whether Vance Boelter will receive the death penalty

It’s been more than 100 years since Minnesota’s last state execution. The state abolished capital punishment in 1911. Federal prosecutors have not sought the death penalty in a Minnesota-based case since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in 1976.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Feds: Vance Boelter acted alone in lawmaker attacks, also targeted senator's daughter

Feds: Vance Boelter acted alone in lawmaker attacks, also targeted senator's daughter

A grand jury formally indicted Vance Boelter on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms charges in the killing of former DFL Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark last month, as well as the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

At least two Minnesotans are submitting crop art portraits of Rep. Melissa Hortman to the Minnesota State Fair to commemorate what the late speaker has done for the state.
by Anita Li

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State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
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Prosecution moves forward after alleged Hortman assassin waives hearings

Prosecution moves forward after alleged Hortman assassin waives hearings

Vance Boelter made another brief appearance in a St. Paul federal courtroom Thursday, where he waived his right to the hearings that had been scheduled. Boelter is charged with killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
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Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

In a statement released Sunday, the Hoffmans say they are in stable condition, but “face a long road ahead” as they continue to recover from “physical injuries and emotional trauma.”
by Todd Melby and MPR News Staff

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