Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: June 16, 2025


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Vance Boelter, the man charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, made his first appearance in court Monday afternoon. We learn more about the state and federal charges from our reporter, Peter Cox.


The assassination of Melissa Hortman and her husband and the attempted assassination of Senator John Hoffman and his wife have sent shock waves through Minnesota. Nina Moini speaks with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan about Hortman's legacy and whether security measures need to be re-examined at the state capitol.


In his first sit-down interview with media since the shootings, Governor Walz speaks with our politics editor Brian Bakst.


We also learn more about how political violence is reshaping the country.


Politics Editor Brian Bakst and producer Matt Alvarez contributed to Minnesota Now today.

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