Moment of silence for Hortmans at State of the State
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Gov. Tim Walz started his State of the State address with a moment of silence for Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were fatally shot in June 2025.

Minnesota lawmakers reconsider running
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An increase in political violence has some Minnesota lawmakers reconsidering running for office. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest from the state capitol.

42 of 201 Minnesota legislators will not return in 2027

A recent shooting at the same hotel as the White House Correspondents Dinner is hitting home for Minnesota lawmakers, many of whom are still reeling from targeted violence just ten months ago.

MN lawmakers consider retirement after violence
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A recent shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner and a politically motivated assassination last summer has Minnesota lawmakers debating whether the job is worth it. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard spoke with some who weighed in on what goes into the decision. 

Minnesota lawmakers shootings: Prosecutor submits recommendation on if suspect should get death penalty

A federal prosecutor has submitted his recommendation on whether the Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect should face the death penalty, but the content of the recommendation is not yet public.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Brooklyn Park police say dispatch reports 'lack context'

The Brooklyn Park Police Department said its officers "acted with courage and bravery" during the Minnesota lawmaker shootings after newly-released dispatch notes show police waited an hour to enter the Hortman's home.

Prosecutors still deciding on death penalty for Vance Boelter
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The man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers, Vance Boelter, was back in court Friday. Federal prosecutors are still deciding if they want to pursue the death penalty for Boelter. 

Federal prosecutors still deciding on death penalty for Vance Boelter

The man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers appeared in federal court Friday morning as prosecutors are still considering whether to pursue the death penalty.

Vance Boelter back in court on Friday
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Vance Boelter, the man charged with plotting to kill state lawmakers, including House Speaker Melissa Hortman, is due back in court on Friday. This comes just one day after State Sen. John Hoffman and his family filed a civil lawsuit against him. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest. 

Hoffman family suing Vance Boelter
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The Hoffman family is suing Vance Boelter, who is charged with attacking the family in June 2025. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Hoffmans suing Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter

The Hoffmans have filed a civil lawsuit against the man accused of shooting them in their home during the Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.

Gov. Walz signs bill renaming solar gardens program to honor late Speaker Melissa Hortman

The late Speaker Melissa Hortman will forever be remembered for advancing Minnesota's solar energy program, as Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday renaming the Community Solar Garden Program in her honor.

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.

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'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.

House committee debates penalty for inpersonating peace officer
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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
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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.