MN capitol security: State to hire expert for security assessment
Minnesota State Patrol is bringing in an expert to assess security at the Minnesota State Capitol in the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June.
Brooklyn Park police chief seeking after-action review of June 14 political shootings
Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley says his department and other agencies involved in the June 14 response to a pair of targeted political shootings are seeking a third-party review of law enforcement actions that weekend.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter arraignment moved up to Aug. 7
The arraignment for the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June has been moved up to early August.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Redacted 911 call released in Sen. Hoffman shooting
"Shot. Shot. My parents have been shot," said Hope Hoffman, Sen. John Hoffman's daughter, during the 911 call.
MN lawmaker shootings: Hope Hoffman after Vance Boelter indicted, 'We saved each other'
The daughter of Minnesota state lawmaker John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, released a statement Tuesday after Vance Boelter was indicted on federal charges in the June shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.
Minnesota lawmakers shooting: Vance Boelter indicted, prosecutors detail letter
A grand jury has handed up an indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers last month, leaving one lawmaker and her spouse dead.
Brooklyn Park council considers memorial for Melissa and Mark Hortman
The Brooklyn Park City Council discussed ways to honor late Minnesota representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were shot and killed last month.
Special election announced to fill Rep. Hortman's seat
A special election will be held in September to fill Rep. Melissa Hortman's seat after her death.
Brooklyn Park city council member announces run for Hortman's seat
Brooklyn Park City Council Member Christian Eriksen is running for the Minnesota House Representative seat formerly held by Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Communication delay should be audited, sheriff says
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is calling for a legislative audit to examine the proper protocol for notifying law enforcement agencies and legislators in the event of a possible attack after the targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Sen. John Hoffman released from hospital
Sen. John Hoffman was released from the hospital Monday after being shot multiple times on June 14.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter ‘looking forward to truth of June 14’ events
Vance Boelter told a judge in St. Paul federal court Thursday he's "looking forward to court" and "to the truth and facts of the 14th" to come out to the public.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter appearing in federal court Thursday
Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses last month, will make a third appearance in federal court on Thursday.
After United Healthcare and lawmaker shootings, state agency warns of unlicensed private security
The Minnesota Board of Private Detectives and Protective Agent Services, the agency regulating and licensing private security, is cautioning those interested in hiring personal private security after a pair of deadly attacks on high-profile figures in the state.
Hoffman family says Hortman funeral was 'heartbreakingly beautiful' in new statement
The Hoffman family released a statement following the funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman, providing and update on their recovery and sharing their grief about the Hortmans.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman funeral balances humanity, politics and healing
It was an emotional day in Minneapolis as the funeral for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman remembered at funeral: Full service
A private funeral for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman was held Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. The Hortmans were remembered for their leadership and kindness.


















