Political Violence in Minnesota

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Examining the rise of political violence in the U.S. after Minnesota lawmaker's killing

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend depict another recent instance of politically-motivated violence in the U.S. Dan Byman, the director of the Warfare,

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Once known for civility, Minnesota succumbs to spread of political violence

By Nathan Layne BLAINE, Minnesota (Reuters) -From the pulpit on Sunday, Father Joe Whalen exhorted his parishioners to avoid the kind of extreme partisanship and hate that appeared to be behind the killing of one of the church's own,

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'Political violence is never acceptable': Iowa leaders decry shooting of Minnesota lawmakers

Iowa politicians disavowed political violence and offered condolences to the families of two Minnesota lawmakers after a pair of shootings on June 14.

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings captured

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The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

POLITICO on MSN · 13h

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught

The man suspected of killing a 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.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Gunman Who Shot Two Minnesota Lawmakers Still at Large as Manhunt Continues

A massive manhunt entered a second day on Sunday in Minnesota for the gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker while posing as a police officer, a crime that Governor Tim Walz characterized as a "politically motivated assassination.

Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine

Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.

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Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...

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Politically Charged: The Targeted Assassinations That Shook Minnesota

Vance Boelter, accused of politically motivated assassinations in Minnesota, is charged with murder after a deadly attack on ...

Experts see spike in political violence across factions in US

The assassination of a Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife ...

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'We need to bring the tone down': Lawmakers respond to attacks on Minnesota officials

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

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Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'

Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message ...

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Suspected Assassin Apprehended in Minnesota: Live Updates

Suspected assassin Vance Boelter is seen during his arrest in Sibley County following a two-day manhunt in Minnesota. Ramsey ...

Political violence threaded through recent US history. The motives, justifications vary

The United States has a long and grim history of political violence, from presidential assassinations to lynchings and ...

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