Coverage dated July 23, 2026

Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic lawmaker say man who killed her failed to erase her impact

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The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and her husband arrived in federal court Thursday morning for sentencing. Vance Boelter has admitted to the June 2025 fatal shooting of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

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  1. KOB 4

    Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic lawmaker say man who killed her failed to erase her impact (opens KOB 4)

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    The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and her husband arrived in federal court Thursday morning for sentencing. Vance Boelter has admitted to the June 2025 fatal shooting of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

  2. KOB 4

    Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic lawmaker say the man who killed her did not erase her legacy (opens KOB 4)

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    Friends and family of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman say the man who killed her failed to kill her spirit. Fellow lawmakers and survivors spoke Thursday at the sentencing hearing for Vance Boelter, who pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of Hortman and her husband, as well as …

  3. The Boston Globe

    Friends of slain Minnesota Democratic leader say the man who killed her did not erase her legacy (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Lawmakers and survivors of the shooting spoke at the sentencing hearing for Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty last month to the killing of Minn. House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

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