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A ‘formidable public servant.’ Who was Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota congresswoman assassinated in her home?
A dedicated volunteer who taught Sunday school and loved dogs. A lawyer who served as a Girl Scout Leader and worked at her ...
FBI Offers $50k Reward in Hunt for Man Suspected of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband
In a separate attack, Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times, but are now “out of ...
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
Massachusetts reacts to attacks on Minnesota lawmakers: ‘This is not normal’
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other elected officials from the Bay State say they are “horrified” by the brazen ...
Scanner audio details how first responders rushed to treat Minnesota lawmakers after shootings
The Minnesota Star Tribune has obtained audio of the dispatches, which capture the dramatic attempts to save them, and the ...
Minnesota State Patrol, Gov. Walz Urge Public to Not Attend the State's Demonstrations After Shooting
The Minnesota State Patrol urged the public not to attend planned demonstrations across the state Saturday “out of an ...
Minnesota rep killed made headlines days earlier over vote on benefits for illegal aliens
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman, fatally shot in a targeted attack, recently made headlines as the only House ...
Minnesota’s slain Democratic leader saw liberal victories, then brokered a budget deal out of power
State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the House’s Democratic leader and former speaker, was shot to death early Saturday.