5 h. ago Federal grand jury indicts suspect accused of targeting Minnesota lawmakers in deadly shooting spree

Vance Boelter faces federal charges for allegedly murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, with prosecutors calling the attacks 'targeted political assassinations.'

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8 h. ago Federal grand jury indicts Vance Boelter, accused of killing former Minn. House Speaker Melissa Hortman

The murder counts in the deaths of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, could carry the federal death penalty. The post Federal grand jury indicts Vance Boelter, accused of killing former Minn. House Speaker Melissa Hortman appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Killing of Minnesota Lawmaker

The suspect also faces state charges in the shooting deaths of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband.

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37 h. ago Accused killer of Minnesota lawmakers teases 'important details' in letter during jailhouse interview

Suspect Vance Boelter claims his alleged killing of Minnesota politician was not related to President Donald Trump or pro-life views, referencing an unreleased letter.

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4 d. ago Local Lawmaker's View: Greater Minnesota can stand against Washington's broken promises

Local Lawmaker's View: Greater Minnesota can stand against Washington's broken promises  Duluth News Tribune

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5 d. ago Tim Walz blasted for costing Minnesota taxpayers $430K in legal prep ahead of Hill hearing

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism from GOP lawmakers in his state after spending $430,000 in taxpayer money to prepare for a House hearing on his state's "sanctuary city" policies.

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1 week ago Accused Minnesota lawmaker slayer asks for special accommodations during court appearance

Vance Boelter, accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers while impersonating police, appeared in court requesting special jail accommodations after waiving preliminary hearings.

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2 w. ago After Minnesota shootings, young lawmakers ask: Is politics worth it?

After Minnesota shootings, young lawmakers ask: Is politics worth it?  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman to be laid to rest in private funeral service

The Minnesota lawmaker was killed during a string of attacks against Democratic elected officials in the state.

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2 w. ago People in Minnesota say goodbye to slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband

Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will be buried Saturday as the public still grapples with the aftermath of the shocking political assassination a couple weeks ago.

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3 w. ago After Minnesota murders, Mass. lawmaker wants to remove candidates’ home addresses from ballots

A review of sample ballots available online from the other 49 states didn’t show any that included home addresses. The post After Minnesota murders, Mass. lawmaker wants to remove candidates’ home addresses from ballots appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Video shows Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect preaching in Africa years before deadly attack

Video surfaces showing Minnesota lawmaker assassination suspect Vance Boelter delivering enthusiastic speech at Congo church seminar in 2022.

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3 w. ago Deadly lawmaker ambush in Minnesota raises fears about fake police officers knocking on doors

Following the fatal shooting of Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman by an alleged police impersonator, experts share how citizens can verify officers.

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3 w. ago Minnesota officials say addressing security is paramount after lawmaker assassination

After the fatal shootings in Minnesota of a state legislator and her husband, the topic of security is in the spotlight. It's expensive, restrictive and not foolproof. How strict is too strict?

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3 w. ago Despite two assassination attempts, NY Times blames Trump for 'angry culture' that can lead to violence

After deadly shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, The New York Times argued Trump bears responsibility for America's surge in political violence through rhetoric and praise for rioters.

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3 w. ago After Minnesota killings, Capitol Hill representatives face stark reality about family safety

Minnesota shootings targeting state lawmakers spark fear in Congress, prompting security discussions as officials work to protect representatives and families from rising threats.

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3 w. ago Minnesota lawmaker credits daughter for 'saving countless other lives'

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are crediting their daughter Hope for "saving countless other lives" on the night the couple was shot.

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3 w. ago Hundreds gather to remember slain Minnesota lawmaker and husband

Hundreds have gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol for a vigil to remember a prominent state lawmaker and her husband gunned down at their home

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3 w. ago Murdered Democratic lawmaker's home broken into just days after fatal shooting

Brooklyn Park police investigate break-in at murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's home, where intruder entered through a broken window but apparently took nothing.

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3 w. ago Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty

The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration

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