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Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed, Another Lawmaker and Wife Injured in ‘Politically Motivated Shooting ’ by Police Impersonator

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Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed, Another Lawmaker and Wife Injured in ‘Politically Motivated Shooting ’ by Police Impersonator

60% Center coverage: 138 sources

Two state lawmakers were shot in an apparent "targeted" incident on Saturday, officials said. Their conditions are grave. A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that two of those shot are state Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park. Both were shot at their homes, and authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement, the source says.See the Story

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Identified as 57-Year-Old Vance Boelter

US Politics · Minnesota

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Identified as 57-Year-Old Vance Boelter

52% Center coverage: 40 sources

Officials cancel all "No Kings" events in Minnesota following shootings of Rep. Hortman, Sen. Hoffman

Minnesota Politics · Minnesota

Officials cancel all "No Kings" events in Minnesota following shootings of Rep. Hortman, Sen. Hoffman

66% Center coverage: 32 sources

Organizers for the "No Kings" protests set for Saturday in Minnesota, with the biggest gathering set outside the State Capitol in St. Paul, have canceled all events following the targeted political shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and state Sen. John Hoffman overnight. Hortman, 55, and her husband were killed inside their Brooklyn Park home, while Hoffman, 60, and his wife were shot about 5 miles away in their Champlin home. The Hoffmans survived and are still hospitalized.See the Story

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Minnesota State Patrol reveals ‘No Kings’ flyers in car of suspect who shot two lawmakers

Minnesota State Patrol reveals ‘No Kings’ flyers in car of suspect who shot two lawmakers

Minnesota State Patrol reveals ‘No Kings’ flyers in car of suspect who shot two lawmakers

Minnesota’s election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

Minnesota’s election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

Minnesota’s election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

Minnesota Shooter’s Vehicle Contained Target List Including Gov. Walz, Rep. Omar, and Other Democrats: ABC News

42% Center coverage: 24 sources

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Minnesota’s election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

48% Center coverage: 31 sources

Two people have been charged with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud in a case that shows Minnesota’s election safeguards work and prevented anyone from voting illegally, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Friday. The charges announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office allege that Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs generated fictitious names and other data they used to fill out Minnesota voter registration forms in 2021 and 2022.Minnesota Politics · Minnesota See the Story

Minnesota State Patrol reveals ‘No Kings’ flyers in car of suspect who shot two lawmakers

50% Right coverage: 8 sources

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Minnesota lawmakers approve social media mental health warning measure

Coverage: 4 sources

Minnesota lawmakers have approved a measure requiring social media platforms to display a warning label, cautioning about the negative impacts of its use on mental health. Minnesota Politics · Minnesota See the Story

Trump administration moves to lift Biden-era mining restrictions near Boundary Waters in Minnesota

53% Center coverage: 15 sources

President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to lift restrictions on copper-nickel mining that the Biden administration imposed near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota.Minnesota Politics · Minnesota See the Story

Minnesota Leaders Warn of Severe Impact From 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Cuts

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

Protestors · Saint Paul See the Story

Republicans News & Latest Pictures From Newsweek.com

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

All the latest breaking news on Republicans. Browse Newsweek archives of photos, videos and articles on Republicans.Tim Walz · Saint Paul See the Story

EXCLUSIVE: 'Minnesotans see through this guy's fraud': Emmer slams Walz ahead of congressional hearing AlphaNews.org

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Share This StoryAs Gov. Tim Walz prepares to testify before Congress Thursday on the impact of sanctuary state policies, another top Republican lawmaker from Minnesota is speaking out. In an exclusive interview with Alpha News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer predicted Walz would “deflect, filibuster, and even outright lie” during the hearing—part of a broader effort, Emmer said, to reframe his immigration record as inclusive, rather than dangerou…Tom Emmer · Minnesota See the Story

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