The shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses was one of the most impactful stories of 2025. On June 14th, a shooter killed DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were also shot. They survived.

Six months later, lawmakers are still grappling with the attacks. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to talk about the tragedy and its lasting mark on the legislature.