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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 state lawmaker and husband killed by gunman dressed as police officer
Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband were shot at their home in Brooklyn Park, a city north of Minneapolis, on Saturday ...
What to know about Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, the lawmakers shot in Minnesota
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and State Sen. John Hoffman, who were targeted by a shooter on Saturday, were longtime members of ...
Minnesota, Known for Political Civility, Reels After Shooting
Even as the national political discourse has grown hyperpartisan in recent years, Minnesota had kept a foothold on its own ...
Who is Vance Luther Boelter, the man wanted in the 'assassination' of a Minnesota lawmaker?
A cryptic message sent to roommates is just one of many unanswered questions surrounding the suspect who remains at large.
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 ...
A ‘formidable public servant.’ Who was Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota state representative 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 ...
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.