Minnesota Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman, fatally shot in a targeted attack, recently made headlines as the only House Democratic vote to repeal healthcare for illegal immigrants

Lawmakers are on alert after an assassin killed one Minnesota state lawmaker and attempted to kill another before fleeing from authorities.

The Vikings had Pro Bowlers manning the outside-linebacker spots in their starting defensive lineup – Jonathan Greenard, who registered 12 sacks and forced four fumbles, and Andrew Van Ginkle, who recorded 11.5 sacks and returned two interceptions for touchdowns -- in 2024.

The Minnesota House’s top Democrat helped shepherd a package of liberal initiatives to passage when her party had a narrow majority two years ago. After Democrats lost their majority, she helped broker a deal to keep state government funded and provided a crucial vote to pass it,

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other elected officials from the Bay State say they are “horrified” by the brazen shootings that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured.

Organizers of the protests said that all of the planned events in the state were canceled after a recommendation from Gov. Tim Walz.

Minnesota organizers canceled "No Kings" protests after two state lawmakers were shot. Gov. Tim Walz called it a "politically motivated assassination."