Capitol access limited, stricter security considered after assassinations

Capitol security has tightened in response to the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attempt to kill Sen. John Hoffman, (DFL-Champlin), and his family.

MN man charged in lawmakers' shootings slated for arraignment

Vance Boelter, the man charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June, is set to appear in federal court on Thursday.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Tim Walz on the Hortmans, conspiracy theories [FULL INTERVIEW}
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Gov. Tim Walz sat down with FOX9 for his first TV interview since the assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman. He says he pushed through grief, but it hits when he doesn't expect it. He dismissed some conspiracy theories about the accused gunman and addressed criticism of his sometimes heated remarks aimed at President Trump. He also discussed his plans and how the Hortman murders might impact them.

MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter's letter to FBI
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Vance Boelter, the alleged gunman in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, has been federally indicted on murder, firearm, and stalking charges. Prosecutors have revealed new evidence in the case, including a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel that contains an alleged confession and other claims. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on the story.

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.

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.