
Cole Premo
Web Producer at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)
Digital Manager at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Cole Premo |In Minnesota |Stephen Swanson
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Hortman, 55, and her husband were shot in their Brooklyn Park home, while Hoffman, 60, and his wife were shot about 5 miles away in their Champlin home. Investigators say they believe the suspect was dressed in a manner to appear like a police officer.
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1 week ago |
lucianne.com | Cole Premo
Original ArticlePosted By: NorthernDog, 6/14/2025 12:03:23 PM"No Kings" events in Anoka and northeast Minneapolis have been canceled so far on Saturday, following the targeted shootings at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers. Organizers say the cancellations are due to a shelter-in-place order and "ongoing safety concerns" after the shootings targeting DFL Sen. John Hoffman and DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Gov.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Cole Premo |In Minnesota
A manhunt is underway for a suspect who officials say shot and killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband overnight. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" shootings. Hortman and her husband were shot in Brooklyn Park, while Hoffman and his wife were shot in Champlin. The search for the suspect continues. A law enforcement source tells CBS News the FBI is assisting with the investigation. Who was Melissa Hortman?
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Cole Premo |In Minnesota
The "No Kings" event in northeast Minneapolis has been canceled on Saturday following the targeted shootings at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers. Organizers say the cancellation is due to a shelter-in-place order and "ongoing safety concerns" after the shootings targeting DFL Sen. John Hoffman and DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Gov. Tim Walz has since said Hortman and her husband are dead, and Hoffman and his wife are wounded following the "politically motivated" shooting.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Cole Premo |In Minnesota
The homes of two Minnesota lawmakers were targeted in early morning shootings on Saturday, sources confirmed to WCCO. They were the homes of DFL Sen. John Hoffman and DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. It is unclear who was shot in their homes and their condition. Additional information on a suspected shooter or shooters was not immediately available. Legislators were alerted this morning and those in the metro area were told to take extra safety precautions.
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