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.
MN Legislature gavels in Tuesday: What to expect
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.
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.
Stricter security at Minnesota Capitol after leader's assassination
As Minnesota legislators prepare for a new year of work, security at the state Capitol is undergoing significant changes.
As Minnesota legislators prepare for a new year of work, security at the state Capitol is undergoing significant changes.
Sen. Hoffman to return to Minnesota Senate after assassination attempt
Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman is set to return to the Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session on Feb. 17 after recovering from an attempted assassination.
Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman is set to return to the Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session on Feb. 17 after recovering from an attempted assassination.
Sen. Hoffman speaks: ‘Ready to go back to work’
Senator John Hoffman has remained private the last seven months, working on his recovery after an attack that almost took the lives of him and his family. In an interview with FOX 9, he talks about the night it occurred, and how he plans to move forward.
Senator John Hoffman has remained private the last seven months, working on his recovery after an attack that almost took the lives of him and his family. In an interview with FOX 9, he talks about the night it occurred, and how he plans to move forward.
John Hoffman makes first public comments since June 14 attacks
For the first time in seven months, Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman is breaking his silence on the June 14, 2025 shooting at his Champlin home. The incident was allegedly a politically-motivated attack, for which Vance Boelter is currently charged and in custody while he awaits trial. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson sat down with Hoffman at his St. Paul office on Monday.
For the first time in seven months, Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman is breaking his silence on the June 14, 2025 shooting at his Champlin home. The incident was allegedly a politically-motivated attack, for which Vance Boelter is currently charged and in custody while he awaits trial. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson sat down with Hoffman at his St. Paul office on Monday.