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.
John Hoffman reflects on June 14 shooting: ‘I had 9 holes in my body’
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.
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.
MN lawmaker shootings: John Hoffman reflects on June 14 incident
Monday on FOX 9's All Day, Kelcey Carlson gives a preview of her sit down with Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman, who was shot nine times at his Champlin home in a politically-motivated attack that also left Melissa Hortman dead.
Monday on FOX 9's All Day, Kelcey Carlson gives a preview of her sit down with Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman, who was shot nine times at his Champlin home in a politically-motivated attack that also left Melissa Hortman dead.
Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask Pres. Trump to take down conspiracy video
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
President Trump pushes false conspiracy on the Hortman killings, implicating Walz involvement
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
MN Sen. Julia Coleman speaks out against Melissa Hortman conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories continue to circulate around the shooting death of Minnesota DFL lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman is speaking out against those spreading misinformation on social media.
Conspiracy theories continue to circulate around the shooting death of Minnesota DFL lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman is speaking out against those spreading misinformation on social media.
MN Sen. Julia Coleman on Melissa Hortman conspiracies
Minnesota state Sen. Julia Coleman joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss conspiracies involving Rep. Melissa Hortman's murder, as well as address fraud that has brought Minnesota into the national spotlight.
Minnesota state Sen. Julia Coleman joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss conspiracies involving Rep. Melissa Hortman's murder, as well as address fraud that has brought Minnesota into the national spotlight.
GOP lawmakers call out conspiracy theories about Melissa Hortman
Republican lawmakers are speaking out debunking some of the narratives surrounding late Representative Melissa Hortman’s death.
Republican lawmakers are speaking out debunking some of the narratives surrounding late Representative Melissa Hortman’s death.
GOP calls out Hortman conspiracies
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.