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1 week ago | nytimes.com | Ernesto Londono |Jeff Ernst |Yan Zhuang |David Chen

PinnedErnesto LondoñoJeff ErnstYan Zhuang and The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in a campaign to “inflict fear” made a first appearance in federal court on Monday, as the authorities described what they said were plans to carry out a wider killing spree aimed at Democratic politicians. The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, faces federal murder charges in the attack that killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband. Those charges could allow for the death penalty.

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Ernesto Londono |Jeff Ernst |Yan Zhuang |David Chen

A man accused of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another also visited the houses of two other lawmakers the same evening, in what authorities called a planned campaign designed to “inflict fear” and kill lawmakers and their families, federal officials revealed Monday. The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, will face federal murder charges, which could allow for the death penalty.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Ernesto Londoño |Jeff Ernst |Yan Zhuang

The largest search in Minnesota’s history came to an end late Sunday when a man accused of assassinating a state lawmaker and shooting another was finally captured, after SWAT teams used drones to track him crawling through a wooded area outside Minneapolis. The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested and charged, concluding an extensive two-day search that rattled Minnesotans. Boelter surrendered near Green Isle, Minnesota, a town where he had a home with his wife and children.

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Ernesto Londono |Jeff Ernst |Yan Zhuang

The largest search in Minnesota’s history came to an end late Sunday when a man accused of assassinating a state lawmaker and shooting another was finally captured, after SWAT teams used drones to track him crawling through a wooded area outside Minneapolis. The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested and charged, concluding an extensive two-day search that rattled Minnesotans. Boelter surrendered near Green Isle, Minnesota, a town where he had a home with his wife and children.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Soumya Karlamangla |Jeff Ernst |David Guttenfelder

Wildfires are common in the state. But scientists say this week's damaging blazes in a northeastern region are a sign of more severe effects from a warning planet. Three wildfires in Minnesota have consumed more than 32,000 acres. Wildfires are common in the state. But scientists say this week's damaging blazes in a northeastern region are a sign of more severe effects from a warning planet. Three wildfires in Minnesota have consumed more than 32,000 acres. Credit...