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June 18, 2025

Murdered Democratic lawmaker's home broken into just days after fatal shooting

Brooklyn Park police investigate break-in at murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's home, where intruder entered through a broken window but apparently took nothing.

June 18, 2025

DHS announces arrest of migrant sex offender who dragged ICE officer with car

Convicted child sex offender Roberto Carlos Munoz, a Guatemalan national in the country illegally, was arrested after dragging an ICE officer with his car in suburban Minneapolis.

June 18, 2025

Senators Ricketts, Fetterman unite against China's quiet invasion of US farmland

Senators propose legislation to enhance monitoring of foreign agricultural land purchases as concerns grow about national security risks from Chinese ownership near military bases.

June 18, 2025

Chicago resident fires back at liberal governor's pledge to shield migrants from ICE raids

Chicago resident Cata Truss criticizes Gov. Pritzker's sanctuary policies, arguing elected officials use tax dollars in ways preventing Americans from achieving the American dream.

June 17, 2025

Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case

Teacher Christina Formella faces felony charges, including sexual assault and grooming, after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a student about 50 times.

June 17, 2025

What motivated suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shooting is unclear, so are his politics

The political assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend raises questions about the motives of suspect Vance Boelter.

June 17, 2025

Driver avoids prison in 100-mph crash that killed college student

Michigan mother heartbroken as teen who killed her college student son in 100 mph crash receives probation instead of prison time in "blended sentence."

June 17, 2025

Minnesota police praised for foiling lawmaker shooting suspect's plan

Officer intervention likely prevented more deaths after suspect Vance Boelter allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman on Saturday, police chief says.

June 17, 2025

Minnesota lawmaker happened to be on vacation when masked suspect knocked on door

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday also visited the homes of two other lawmakers, but one of them was away on vacation.

June 17, 2025

Fake cop suspected in lawmaker assassination had extensive security training before 'targeted' attack

Vance Boelter allegedly used police uniform and silicon mask to target Minnesota lawmakers in separate shootings, raising questions about his access to law enforcement equipment.