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Man charged with killing prominent lawmaker could face a 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 ...
Accused Minnesota killer targeted lawmakers in other states, officials say
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot to death at their home early Saturday morning by a man disguised as ...
In wake of Minnesota lawmaker shootings, doctor shares how parents can discuss tough topics with kids
Feelings of grief and confusion can be difficult to process. For parents, it can be an even bigger challenge to talk through ...
A 'wake-up call': State lawmakers are fearful after Minnesota shootings expose lack of security
State lawmakers across the country say they are deeply concerned about the lack of security they receive in the wake of the ...
Dog shot during Minnesota lawmaker's murder put down days after attack
Gilbert, the golden retriever trained by murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, had to be put down after the shooting ...
‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings
But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a ...
Dem senator confronts Mike Lee over his ‘cruel’ response to Minnesota lawmaker shootings
"I wanted him to know how much pain that caused me and the other people in my state," Democratic Sen. Tina Smith said, ...
‘Dad went to war’: Vance Boelter tried three lawmaker homes before killing Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, charges say
He wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife but didn’t come into contact with the two other DFL legislators, investigators say.