Danny Spewak

Inside the state capitol, people are stopping by a memorial today for Rep. Melissa Hortman, honoring her life and legacy as House Speaker and DFL caucus leader. @kare11

Thanks @favoredjthomas for letting our anchors use your Atlanta studios after the fire at @KARE11! We continue to broadcast today from alternate locations locally in Shoreview and in Atlanta: kare11.com/article/news/l…

NEW: Mitchell's legal team now says she will resign by Aug. 4.

DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says she is "relieved to see the end of Senator Mitchell’s trial" and that she expects Mitchell to follow through on promises to resign if found guilty.

BREAKING: DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty on two felony counts. If she resigns or is expelled from the Senate, the chamber will return to a 33-33 tie until a special election can be held. @KARE11

Enjoyed talking with @chipscoggins and @NellieDrew1 about the NCAA House settlement, paying college athletes, and the University of Minnesota's budget crunch: kare11.com/article/news/l… via @kare11

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher wrote a letter raising concerns about the notification process after the targeted lawmaker shootings on June 14; state officials say the letter "does not accurately represent" the law enforcement response: kare11.com/article/news/l… via @KARE11

In federal court just now, Vance Boelter waived his right to a probable cause hearing and told the judge that "I'm looking forward to court and looking forward to the truth and facts about the 14th to come to the public and before you." @KARE11

Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state at the Capitol tomorrow. Here's a look back at her life and legacy in politics: kare11.com/article/news/p… via @KARE11

The Minnesota House GOP reports that a message with a "threat of violence at the Capitol" was reported yesterday and that the person who made the threat has already been arrested. See statement below: @KARE11

In more than two decades of public service, Melissa Hortman left a lasting legacy on the state. Here's more on how she rose through the ranks of the House DFL to become Speaker of the House: kare11.com/article/news/l… via @kare11

In one of her final interviews, Rep. Melissa Hortman expressed hope that 'people are starting to talk to each other again' kare11.com/article/news/l…

I had the privilege to witness Speaker Demuth and Speaker-Emerita Hortman’s exchange after special session. What it says about our ability to fight for our principles and still connect on a human level will stay with me forever.

Gov. Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz paying tribute to Speaker Emerita Hortman. @kare

BREAKING: Vance Boelter, the man suspected of assassinating Rep Melissa Hortman, has been apprehended. @kare11

A devastating day for the Minnesota legislature. Lawmakers across the aisle are in mourning and have law enforcement protection today. Follow our live coverage right now on @KARE11: youtube.com/watch?v=jrr6mH…

Our statement on the assassination of our Speaker, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. “We are shocked and devastated at the shootings of our colleagues, and at the assassination of our Speaker, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. This is an unspeakable act of political…

Completely heartbroken to learn about these targeted attacks on my friends Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. Jenn and I are praying hard for both families. And we’re standing with our DFL community—and with all Minnesotans.

I am shocked and horrified by the evil attack that took place overnight. Please lift up in prayer the victims, as well as the law enforcement personnel working to apprehend the perpetrator.