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What to know about the Democratic lawmakers shot in Minnesota
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured, in what ...
Leaders "devastated and heartbroken" over killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman, shooting of Sen. John Hoffman
Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting ...
What is DFL? Here's what to know about the Minnesota political party
Minnesota's DFL party was created on April 15, 1944, after the Minnesota Democrats merged with the Farmer-Labor Party, ...
Who is Melissa Hortman? All about her husband and kids
Melissa Hortman, representing Minnesota's District 34B, is a prominent DFL politician and former Speaker of the House.
Two Minnesota Democrats, a third victim shot in their homes by madman posing as cop: reports
Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was shot in her Brooklyn Park home, while fellow party ...
Live updates: Manhunt for suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers crosses state lines
Authorities are searching for a 57-year-old man after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot. State Rep.
Former Minnesota state House speaker and husband killed in politically motivated shooting, Walz says
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a politically motivated assassination. A second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded. “We ...