Minnesota shooting suspect's charges

Vance Boelter, the man accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, is set to appear in court on Monday afternoon. Boelter has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, as well as two counts of second-degree attempted murder for reportedly shooting Democratic Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, authorities said. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, while retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole joins with more.

• Jun 16, 2025
• 6:57

Vance Boelter's car found after lawmaker shootings in Minnesota

Residents of Sibley County are encouraged to lock their doors and secure their vehicles, adding that law enforcement will be going to area residences to ask to search properties.

• Jun 16, 2025

Early details on Minnesota shootings arrest

The man suspected of killing a Democratic lawmaker and her husband has been arrested. Police say he was taken into custody without incident, even though he was armed at the time. As CBS' Cristian Benavides reports police found a list of other possible targets in his vehicle including abortion rights advocates and abortion facilities.

• Jun 16, 2025
• 1:58

Melissa Hortman, Minn. lawmaker killed in shootings, remembered as "devoted public servant"

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.

• Jun 16, 2025

Walz addresses arrest in Minnesota shootings

Gov. Tim Walz and other officials spoke to reporters Sunday night following the arrest of the suspected shooter of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

• Jun 15, 2025
• 26:12

Suspected Minnesota lawmaker shooter arrested

Police have arrested Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News Minnesota reports.

• Jun 15, 2025
• 9:39

Wife of Minnesota senator targeted in shooting provides update

Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning.

• Jun 15, 2025

Manhunt for Vance Boelter, wanted in lawmakers' shootings, enters 2nd day

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.

• Jun 15, 2025

Manhunt in Minneapolis enters second day

A manhunt in Minneapolis entered its second day after Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed while Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are recovering in the hospital after being shot. Gov. Tim Walz called the attack an "act of "targeted political violence." Lilia Luciano reports from Minneapolis.

• Jun 15, 2025
• 3:04

Lawmakers remember Minnesota shooting victims

Former Minnesota State Rep. Ryan Winkler, Sen. Zach Duckworth, R-Lakeville, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke with CBS News Minnesota on Saturday after learning Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in what officials described as "politically motivated" shootings earlier in the day.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 23:14

Manhunt underway for suspect in lawmaker shootings

Early Saturday, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded, in separate shootings at their homes. Authorities are searching for a 57-year-old suspect in connection with what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called "politically motivated" shootings. Jennifer Mayerle reports.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 2:57

Sen. Amy Klobuchar remembers slain lawmaker

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota told CBS News Minnesota that slain state Rep. Melissa Hortman was "friends with everyone," balancing a busy career and life as a wife and mother. Hortman and her husband were killed Saturday in what officials called politically motivated shootings. Klobuchar also said she hopes for the quick recovery of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife who were also shot and injured.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 12:37

Manhunt underway for lawmaker shootings suspect

The suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings is still at large on Saturday, hours after the crimes took place. CBS News' Crime and Public Safety Unit senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on how police will conduct their search.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 10:23

Update on Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in politically motivated shootings on Saturday, officials said. The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter. Authorities gave an update about the ongoing investigation. CBS News Minnesota reporter Adam Duxter has more.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 19:12

Suspect ID'd in Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday, officials said. Here's the latest on the manhunt and investigation from CBS News Minnesota.

• Jun 14, 2025
• 14:05

Boy helps colorblind people see color

Our series A More Perfect Union aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. This morning, we introduce you to a Minnesota boy who's on a mission to brighten the lives of others who cannot see colors. Michelle Miller reports.

• Jan 2, 2020
• 4:05

3 killed in Black Hawk crash

Flags were lowered to half staff across Minnesota in honor of three Army National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash. The Black Hawk was only in the air for minutes when authorities heard a distress call. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Dec 6, 2019
• 1:52

Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Minnesota

The Minnesota National Guard said a Black Hawk helicopter has crashed shortly after take off Thursday. Three service members were on board.

• Dec 5, 2019
• 0:26

Tlaib scolds lawmakers at hearing: "Shame on us"

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib chastised the Democratic governors testifying at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on "sanctuary cities" for their apparent inaction during federal immigration raids and events that led to family separations.

• Jun 12, 2025
• 5:35

Boy thrown off balcony now "walking perfectly"

A young Minnesota boy is making an incredible recovery after being thrown 40-feet off a balcony. Landen Hoffman's family says he is now "walking perfectly" and is even back in kindergarten.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 0:45

Colorblind student sees color for first time

A colorblind student in Minnesota saw color for the first time. Seventh grader Jonathan Jones’ principal, who’s also colorblind, let Jones borrow his special glasses.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 1:04

Emmer grills Walz at sanctuary cities hearing

Majority Whip Tom Emmer grilled Tim Walz about his policies as Minnesota governor and accused him of using inflammatory rhetoric when describing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. "You have failed to uphold the rule of law," Emmer told Walz.

• Jun 12, 2025
• 5:10

Democratic governors testify at House hearing

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave their opening statements at a House hearing on sanctuary cities. They criticized the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and deportation tactics. Watch their remarks.

• Jun 12, 2025
• 14:09

Model Halima Aden on producing refugee film

First on "CBS This Morning," Somali-American model Halima Aden revealed her new project off the runway. Aden made history when she wore a Burkini and Hijab during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016. This year, she also became the first model to wear a Hijab and Burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Now, she is an executive producer of a new independent film called "I Am You." Halima Aden joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the film about a young refugee.

• Nov 21, 2019
• 5:52

Klobuchar: Trump uses tariffs "like a meat cleaver"

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the administration's tariffs on China and the escalating trade war.

• Aug 25, 2019
• 6:50

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