Vance Boelter granted speedy trial in state case
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Vance Boelter pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the 2025 attacks that killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded Sen. John Hoffman and members of his family.

Vance Boelter due in Hennepin County Court
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Vance Boelter, already serving two life sentences following his federal trial, is challenging the state case against him over the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. His attorneys argue the state prosecution amounts to double jeopardy, claim his actions were justified as a lawful arrest and seek to move the trial out of Hennepin County.

Hortman assassin raises health complaints, conspiracies as state murder case kicks off
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Vance Boelter, who admitted in federal court to killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and attempting to kill Yvette, Hope and Sen. John Hoffman, appeared in Hennepin County court Monday on first-degree murder charges being pursued by the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Hortman assassin raises health complaints, conspiracies as state murder case kicks off

A convicted assassin faces a new round of charges in Hennepin County court, bringing more pain for the families of his victims and renewed debate about justice in Minnesota.

Convicted Hortman assassin begins state trial
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FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest on the state murder trial against Vance Boelter, who has already convicted in federal court for killing Melissa and Mark Hortman.

State murder case against Vance Boelter to begin
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Vance Boelter returns to court Monday for his first appearance on state charges, including first-degree murder in the deaths of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the attempted murders of Sen. John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and daughter, Hope. Boelter has already been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty in federal court. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter in court Monday on state charges

Vance Boelter will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges in the June 14, 2025 killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman. Monday, he'll be in court on state charges.

Angie Craig campaign disputes claim made by MN State Sen. Hoffman at Flanagan campaign event

Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman claimed at a Peggy Flanagan campaign event that Rep. Angie Craig asked for his endorsement while he was still recovering from injuries sustained in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, which Craig's campaign said is "categorically false."

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter will never leave prison
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The man convicted of targeting and killing Minnesota Democrats was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in federal prison on Thursday. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard was there.

New law: Impersonating police becomes a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1

A bill sponsored by the victim of an assassination attempt in June 2025 will make impersonating a police officer punishable by a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1.

Vance Boelter sentencing: Boelter to face state charges now

With the federal case now complete, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will now move forward with state charges against Vance Boelter for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year.

Vance Boelter sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
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Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years, all to be served consecutively for the 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. 

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter sentenced to life in prison

Vance Boelter was sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years for the killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman and shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, in June 2025.

Hoffman home targeted by fireworks, Hennepin Co. Attorney investigating

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it’s investigating and considering criminal charges after the residence of Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman was reportedly targeted by fireworks over the Fourth of July.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter sentencing scheduled

The sentencing for Vance Boelter has been scheduled following his guilty plea for his role in the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.