Boelter set to change his plea from not guilty to guilty, federal court documents say
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: One year later
Sunday will mark one year since Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed at their home during a politically motivated attack. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley talks about the lasting impact of their deaths.
Sunday will mark one year since Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed at their home during a politically motivated attack. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley talks about the lasting impact of their deaths.
MN lawmakers shooting: Suspect won't face death penalty
The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Federal prosecutors determined the crimes Boelter faces are not eligible for the death penalty under federal law.
The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Federal prosecutors determined the crimes Boelter faces are not eligible for the death penalty under federal law.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter will not face death penalty
FOX 9 has learned the Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, after prosecutors determined the crimes he faced were not eligible under federal law.
FOX 9 has learned the Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, after prosecutors determined the crimes he faced were not eligible under federal law.
MN lawmaker shootings: Impersonating law enforcement will become felony
Impersonating a police officer is about to get you a stronger punishment in Minnesota because of an assassin’s attacks last June.
Impersonating a police officer is about to get you a stronger punishment in Minnesota because of an assassin’s attacks last June.
Moment of silence for Hortmans at State of the State
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
The Hoffman family is suing Vance Boelter, who is charged with attacking the family in June 2025. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
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.
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.
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 Melissa Hortman: Bill to rename state's solar garden program heads to governor's desk
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
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.