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Lawmakers on Minnesota Suspect's Target List React

One congresswoman cancels a town hall, while another pushes through

(Newser) - A Michigan Democrat postponed a town hall planned for Monday after learning her name was on a list of apparent targets police have linked to the suspect in the Saturday shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. "West Michigan, I want nothing more than to hear from you...

Gunman Also Shot Lawmaker's Dog: Report

The Hortmans' golden retriever Gilbert had to be euthanized, says state Rep. Erin Koegel

(Newser) - The man arrested in the murders of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murders of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, may not have only targeted people. Vance Boelter also shot the Hortmans' beloved rescue dog, Democratic National Committee chair and Minnesota native Ken Martin...

Minnesota Suspect &#39;Crawled&#39; Out of the Woods
Minnesota Suspect
'Crawled to Law Enforcement'
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Jun 16, 2025 6:31 AM CDT

Minnesota Suspect 'Crawled to Law Enforcement'

Vance Boelter, arrested without the use of force, had been on a board with one of the victims

(Newser) - Vance Boelter, the suspect in the killings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, "crawled" out of the woods near his rural Green Isle property on Sunday, ending what was "the largest manhunt...

Suspect in Minnesota Killings Is Caught

Vance Boelter arrested in Minnesota, but few other details have been released

(Newser) - The man suspected of killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been taken into custody, two law enforcement officials said, bringing an end to a nearly two-day search that put the state on edge. Vance Boelter was arrested Sunday evening. The arrest was confirmed to the AP by law...

Suspect Texted Friends: 'I Made Some Choices'

Manhunt continues for Vance Boelter after murders in Minnesota

(Newser) - The manhunt continues Sunday morning for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspected gunman behind Saturday's killings in Minnesota. As more details filter out about the shootings and the suspect, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Boelter texted two housemates who lived with him at a rented residence in north Minneapolis....

Police Name Suspect in Lawmakers' Shootings

57-year-old is listed as an employee of a private security company

(Newser) - Hundreds of law enforcement officials searched the Twin Cities area on Saturday for a 57-year-old man identified by police as the suspect in the shooting of two state legislators and their spouses. Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot to death early Saturday in their home, and...

Senator Calls Slain Lawmaker 'True Public Servant to the Core'

Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, both shot in their homes, have worked toward their visions for Minnesota

(Newser) - Amy Klobuchar and Melissa Hortman began their political careers at the same time, going door to door to build support for Hortman's first run for the Minnesota legislature. On Saturday, the Washington Post reports, Klobuchar—now the state's senior US senator— mourned her friend as "a true...

State, US Lawmakers Are Given Increased Security

Minnesota organizers cancel 'No Kings' protests after shootings

(Newser) - Local, state and federal officials offered increased security to Minnesota legislators after two lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes . Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey posted on X that additional police have been assigned to check on public officials who could be at risk, the Washington Post reports. In...

Dem Lawmaker Shot Dead in 'Politically Motivated' Killing

Minnesota's Walz: Rep. Melissa Hortman, spouse killed; state Sen. Hoffman, his spouse also shot

(Newser) - Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were shot in "targeted" attacks early Saturday, one of them fatally, with the gunman appearing to impersonate a police officer. KSTP reports that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed at their home in Brooklyn Park, with Gov. Tim Walz calling...

Minnesota Lawmaker: I Came to US Illegally

State representative later clarifies she and her parents are US citizens

(Newser) - A Minnesota state legislator revealed Monday that she and her family came into the country illegally. State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, during a Minnesota Legislature special session convened so lawmakers could debate whether to continue offering MinnesotaCare to undocumented adults in the state, said her family fled Vietnam at the...

All Hail the Sharpening of This Giant Pencil

Annual Minneapolis tradition began when local couple's oak tree was damaged in a storm

(Newser) - Residents will gather Saturday in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood for an annual ritual—the sharpening of a gigantic No. 2 pencil. The 20-foot-tall pencil was sculpted out of a mammoth oak tree at the home of John and Amy Higgins after the beloved tree was damaged in a storm a...

'There's a Pigeon on the Airplane and It Won't Go Away'

Delta flight out of Minneapolis delayed, twice, after 2 pigeons make their way on board

(Newser) - Pilots are constantly on the lookout for bird strikes , but for one recent flight out of Minneapolis, the birds found their way onto the plane. Per ABC News , a pigeon was discovered on Delta Air Lines Flight 2348, bound for Madison, Wisconsin, shortly after the 119 passengers had boarded at...

One State Is Best in America for 3rd Year Straight

US News & World Report puts Utah at the top of its list

(Newser) - For the third year in a row, the Beehive State has topped the list of America's best US states to live in, per US News & World Report's annual rankings. To suss out the most (and least) competitive contenders, the outlet looked at all 50 Nifty using 70-plus...

$650K Raised for Woman Who Called Child the N-Word
$650K Raised for Woman Who
Called Child the N-Word
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May 5, 2025 2:00 AM CDT

$650K Raised for Woman Who Called Child the N-Word

Shiloh Hendrix launched a crowdfunding campaign on her own behalf

(Newser) - A Minnesota woman who was caught on video after allegedly calling a young Black boy the n-word is more than halfway to a million dollars after she launched a crowdfunding campaign for herself in the wake of the incident. Shiloh Hendrix was at a playground in Rochester, Minnesota, when, she...

Police Arrest Armed Man Outside UnitedHealthcare

Suspect reportedly called FBI from his parked car

(Newser) - Minnesota police took a man into custody on Monday who parked outside UnitedHealthcare's headquarters and called the FBI with a gun sitting on his front passenger seat. A Minnetonka city spokesperson said the suspect called the FBI from the vehicle, and though he made no specific threats involving the...

America&#39;s Greenest States
The Greenest States in the US
Apr 12, 2025 12:30 PM CDT

The Greenest States in the US

And the not-so-greenest

(Newser) - Kermit the Frog would tell you that it ain't easy being green, but it's certainly easier in some states than others. To sort the tree huggers from the polluters, WalletHub took a look at every state in the union through the lens of three main metrics: environmental quality...

Fear an Alien Invasion? These States May Be Safe Havens

Virginia is most likely to survive an alien attack, per GIGAcalculator.com ranking

(Newser) - If you've ever watched a sci-fi film about an alien invasion and wondered how you and your family would fare if something that fantastical ever happened—well, maybe it depends on where you live. Citing stats analyzed by the folks who run the online calculator site GIGAcalculator.com , Mental...

US Bank Exec May Have Been Killed in Minnesota Plane Crash

Financial institution says it believes vice chair was onboard plane that crashed Saturday

(Newser) - A small plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday, leaving no survivors, and US Bank says it believes its vice chair was on board. The plane was registered to the vice chair, Terry Dolan, who also serves as the financial institution's chief administration officer, NBC News reports. "At...

Disgraced Ex-Lawmaker Allegedly Tried to Hide Laptop

Justin Eichorn has been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution

(Newser) - Trouble is piling up for Justin Eichorn, the former Minnesota state senator who stepped down after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to solicit sex from a minor ... hours after he was one of the lawmakers who filed a bill seeking to classify "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental...

Best States to Go Off-Grid
Best States to Go Off-Grid
Mar 23, 2025 2:30 PM CDT

Best States to Go Off-Grid

Iowa is especially ready for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - If you're ready for a more self-sufficient lifestyle that allows you to independently live off the land, Home Gnome has your back. The home-service site looked at all 50 US states to see which ones were the most suitable for off-the-grid living, making its assessment based on more than...

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