Minnesota officials hold news conference after shooting
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Minnesota officials hold news conference after shooting
June 14, 2025 | 7:42 PM GMT
Authorities are searching a Minneapolis suburb for the gunman who fatally shot Melissa Hortman, a top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband.
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