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Who was Rep. Melissa Hortman, Minnesota lawmaker killed in shooting?
Rep. Melissa Hortman was a proud Democratic lawmaker, a mother and more. WCCO shares more details about her life. Click here for the full story.
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Rep. Melissa Hortman was a proud Democratic lawmaker, a mother and more. WCCO shares more details about her life. Click here for the full story.
A manhunt is still underway after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot.
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, John, were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Walz said. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded at their home in Champlin, a suburb of Minneapolis. Investigators said the shooter was dressed as a police officer.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar described being "devastated and heartbroken by the horrific murders," adding, "Melissa Hortman was a good friend and we started in politics at the same time and I still remember the two of us going door to door in her first legislative campaign. She was a true public servant to the core, dedicating her life to serving Minnesotans with integrity and compassion."
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park Home.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning.
Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
For the second straight day, law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" shootings.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are wounded following a politically motivated shooting overnight.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are wounded following a "politically motivated" shooting overnight.
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Protesters plan to march through Minnesota's capital city on Saturday as part of nationwide counterprogramming to President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C. WCCO’s Jason Rantala spoke with the event’s organizers about what they’re demanding and what to expect.
