Honoring the Hortmans 1 year later: Public asked to leave a candle on doorstep
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman lost their lives in an act of political violence a year ago this weekend, and there are multiple ways the public can honor their memory.
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman lost their lives in an act of political violence a year ago this weekend, and there are multiple ways the public can honor their memory.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Klobuchar, Smith mark upcoming 1-year anniversary
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar honored the Hortmans and the Hoffmans on the House floor almost one year after the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar honored the Hortmans and the Hoffmans on the House floor almost one year after the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
MN lawmaker shootings: Hoffman family reacts to Vance Boelter guilty plea
The Hoffman family released a statement, saying "There's no justice for Mark and Melissa Hortman," after Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in last June's politically-motivated attack.
The Hoffman family released a statement, saying "There's no justice for Mark and Melissa Hortman," after Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in last June's politically-motivated attack.
Minnesota senators mark anniversary of lawmaker shootings
During a floor session, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith honored the lives and legacy of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, while also recognizing the recovery of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the politically motivated shootings.
During a floor session, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith honored the lives and legacy of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, while also recognizing the recovery of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the politically motivated shootings.
MN lawmaker shootings: Boelter to be prosecuted on state charges despite federal plea deal
Prosecutors are moving ahead with state charges against Vance Boelter for the June 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses despite his federal plea deal.
Prosecutors are moving ahead with state charges against Vance Boelter for the June 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses despite his federal plea deal.
Vance Boelter guilty plea: What happened in court
FOX 9’s Paul Blume breaks down what happened in federal court and what we know about Vance Boelter’s plea deal in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
FOX 9’s Paul Blume breaks down what happened in federal court and what we know about Vance Boelter’s plea deal in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
Vance Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to all federal charges in court on Thursday for the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the latest
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to all federal charges in court on Thursday for the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the latest
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Possible change of plea for Vance Boelter
The accused shooter of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses could be changing his plea from not guilty to guilty. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
The accused shooter of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses could be changing his plea from not guilty to guilty. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
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.