Rep. Melissa Hortman was a bright shining light of a human being. She was my good friend. We went to law school together and entered the legislature at the same time. She was one of the most extraordinary public servants I’ve ever known. Her assassination is a loss not just for

The suspect’s hit list targeted prominent pro-choice individuals in Minnesota, including many Democratic lawmakers who have been outspoken about pro-choice policy positions. (Source: high ranking state official who has seen the list)

Take a look- murder suspect Vance Boelter last seen in cowboy hat and light pants. Call police if you see him.

In connection to today’s shootings, law enforcement are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old male. He was wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-colored, long-sleeved, collared shirt or jacket, light pants & dark bag. Tips: [email protected] or 877-996-6222.

This is the suspected assassin of former Speaker Hortman.

All of this is true and appropriate even though it doesn't even scratch the surface of how brazen the lies about the MinnesotaCare vote were: Hortman and Hoffman voted in opposite directions on that bill, so *any* story about how they were killed for their vote *must* be a lie.

The amount of clout-chasing happening on this platform at the expense of an innocent Minnesota lawmaker who was killed today is beyond the pale. I would say you should be ashamed of yourself, but I doubt you are capable of that sort of self-reflection.

Melissa Hortman’s desk in the Minnesota House 💔 May her memory be a blessing 📸: Peter Fischer

Asked if he would call the governor of the state where two legislators and their spouses were shot in their homes — as the vice president did yesterday — the president instead says that the governor (who was not involved in the shooting) is “terrible” and “grossly incompetent”:

Covering #mnleg has been such a privilege these last five sessions. A relationship between a journalist and an elected official is a professional one, not a friendship. We have to ask tough questions. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t human. And Melissa Hortman was a good one.

Just received this encouraging update from Senator Hoffman's wife, Yvette, on their recovery in the hospital. Grateful for their progress and will continue to keep them in our prayers.

From the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office: Boelter in custody.

On this day in 1937, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt told an interviewer: “there will be a woman President some day, but that day is not yet here.” We are still waiting. #WeTheMen

Minnesota's Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board has removed "street address for candidates, treasurers, and chars of candidate committees, political committees, and party units" from its site in response to requests from #mnleg members, exec director confirms to Axios.

A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend” Full email below

There is nothing Tina Smith wouldn’t do for Minnesotans

Statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark: "The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”

Extreme humidity — not just extreme temperatures — will make headlines over the next week as a heat dome develops. Humidity levels will surge across 40 states and southern Canada, bringing tropical rainforest-like conditions, especially next week 🧵

#OnThisDay June 17 1890: US Marshals from St Paul arrest 7 census takers in Minneapolis, starting the "Twin Cities Census War." St Paul accused Minneapolis padding its numbers, but St Paul is also found guilty. A new count shows Minneapolis is the larger city by 30,000 people.

#OnThisDay June 17, 1889: Frederick L. McGhee is admitted to the bar in Minnesota, becoming the state's first African American lawyer. McGhee was a consequential early civil rights leader, the only Minnesota public figure born in slavery, and famous for his courtroom victories.