Impersonating a police officer would be a felony in MN if proposed bill becomes law
Impersonating a police officer could get offenders a stronger punishment in Minnesota because of an assassin’s attacks on lawmakers last June.
Impersonating a police officer could get offenders a stronger punishment in Minnesota because of an assassin’s attacks on lawmakers last June.
Honoring Hortmans: Bill would deliver $200,000 to Helping Paws
A Minnesota House of Representatives bill is aiming to deliver a one-time appropriation of $200,000 to Helping Paws, an organization that places service or facility dogs for people who need them, in honor of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman.
A Minnesota House of Representatives bill is aiming to deliver a one-time appropriation of $200,000 to Helping Paws, an organization that places service or facility dogs for people who need them, in honor of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman.
Honoring Melissa Hortman: MN House passes bill to rename state solar garden program
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota's solar garden program could be renamed after Melissa Hortman
A bill before lawmakers would rename Minnesota's community solar garden program after former House representative and speaker Melissa Hortman.
A bill before lawmakers would rename Minnesota's community solar garden program after former House representative and speaker Melissa Hortman.
‘Hortman Memorial Highway’ could rename Highway 610 under new bill proposal
Highway 610 could be renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway if a bill before lawmakers is ultimately approved.
Highway 610 could be renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway if a bill before lawmakers is ultimately approved.
House committee debates penalty for inpersonating peace officer
A Minnesota House committee debated a proposed bill that would increase the criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer. This, after Vance Boelter is accused of impersonating law enforcement in the June 14, 2025 shootings of state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffmann, and their spouses.
A Minnesota House committee debated a proposed bill that would increase the criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer. This, after Vance Boelter is accused of impersonating law enforcement in the June 14, 2025 shootings of state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffmann, and their spouses.
Gov. Walz faces uphill battle with gun violence prevention bills
Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz is proposing gun violence prevention bills at the State Capitol after the mass shooting last August at Annunciation Church and School. Blois explains why Walz has an uphill battle to get any legislation passed.
Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz is proposing gun violence prevention bills at the State Capitol after the mass shooting last August at Annunciation Church and School. Blois explains why Walz has an uphill battle to get any legislation passed.
Vance Boelter trial: Short staffing at US Attorney's Office concerns judge
Vance Boelter was in court Friday for the first time since November. He is accused of fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Vance Boelter was in court Friday for the first time since November. He is accused of fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Vance Boelter appears in court for MN lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man accused of fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, appeared in federal court Friday. The judge raised concerns about staffing at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and asked prosecutors whether they intend to seek the death penalty. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, appeared in federal court Friday. The judge raised concerns about staffing at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and asked prosecutors whether they intend to seek the death penalty. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Vance Boelter due in court Friday in MN lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, who is facing multiple charges in the shootings of Hortman and Hoffman, is set to appear in U.S. District Court on Friday. He has pleaded not guilty.
Vance Boelter, who is facing multiple charges in the shootings of Hortman and Hoffman, is set to appear in U.S. District Court on Friday. He has pleaded not guilty.
Minnesota lawmakers shooting: Vance Boelter back in court Friday
The man accused of fatally shooting Melissa Hortman and wounding John Hoffman multiple times on the morning of June 14, 2025, is due in court Friday morning.
The man accused of fatally shooting Melissa Hortman and wounding John Hoffman multiple times on the morning of June 14, 2025, is due in court Friday morning.
Honoring Melissa Hortman on 1st day of session
On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers honored the late Melissa Hortman. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers honored the late Melissa Hortman. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Melissa Hortman’s influence endures in Minnesota Legislature
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
Gov. Walz, Minnesota lawmakers honor Rep. Melissa Hortman on House floor
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session kicks off at noon on Tuesday, with the House and Senate slated to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were assassinated last year. Watch live coverage here.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session kicks off at noon on Tuesday, with the House and Senate slated to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were assassinated last year. Watch live coverage here.
Melissa and Mark Hortman honored on MN House floor
Minnesota lawmakers remembered late Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman after she was killed in an act of political violence last summer.
Minnesota lawmakers remembered late Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman after she was killed in an act of political violence last summer.
Speaker Demuth's tribute to Hortman
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth shared her memories of the late Rep. Melissa Hortman during a ceremony on the House floor as the House gaveled into session for the first time without Hortman on Tuesday.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth shared her memories of the late Rep. Melissa Hortman during a ceremony on the House floor as the House gaveled into session for the first time without Hortman on Tuesday.
Sen. John Hoffman returns to Capitol: ‘It feels really good to be back here’
For the first time in more than eight months since being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack, Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota Senate chambers on Tuesday.
For the first time in more than eight months since being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack, Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota Senate chambers on Tuesday.
John Hoffman returns to State Capitol 8 months after shooting
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday, about eight months after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack at his Champlin home.
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday, about eight months after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack at his Champlin home.
Gov. Walz honors Melissa Hortman on House floor
Gov. Walz issued a touching tribute to late Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband during a tribute on the Minnesota House floor during as the House gaveled into session on Tuesday.
Gov. Walz issued a touching tribute to late Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband during a tribute on the Minnesota House floor during as the House gaveled into session on Tuesday.
Sen. Hoffman recounts shooting, recovery in return to Senate
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.