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Jessie Van Berkel

Minneapolis

Reporter @StarTribune covering social services. [email protected] 651.925.5044

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  • 1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Jessie Van Berkel |Bill Lukitsch

    MINNEAPOLIS - The shootings of two state lawmakers by a suspect with a "manifesto" of other political targets was an unprecedented act in Minnesota history. But it also comes at a divisive, volatile moment in U.S. politics. The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding of Sen. John Hoffman, both Democrats, follow other high-profile incidents of political violence across the country in recent years, both aimed at high-profile figures and community members.

  • 1 week ago | thederrick.com | Jessie Van Berkel |Bill Lukitsch

    MINNEAPOLIS — The shootings of two state lawmakers by a suspect with a “manifesto” of other political targets was an unprecedented act in Minnesota history. But it also comes at a divisive, volatile moment in U.S. politics. The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding of Sen. John Hoffman, both Democrats, follow other high-profile incidents of political violence across the country in recent years, both aimed at high-profile figures and community members.

  • 1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jessie Van Berkel |Bill Lukitsch

    Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS) TNS MINNEAPOLIS - The shootings of two state lawmakers by a suspect with a "manifesto" of other political targets was an unprecedented act in Minnesota history. But it also comes at a divisive, volatile moment in U.S. politics. The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding of Sen.

  • 1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessie Van Berkel |Bill Lukitsch

    MINNEAPOLIS - The shootings of two state lawmakers by a suspect with a "manifesto" of other political targets was an unprecedented act in Minnesota history. But it also comes at a divisive, volatile moment in U.S. politics. The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding of Sen. John Hoffman, both Democrats, follow other high-profile incidents of political violence across the country in recent years, both aimed at high-profile figures and community members.

  • 2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Jessie Van Berkel |Bill Lukitsch

    MINNEAPOLIS — The shootings of two state lawmakers by a suspect with a “manifesto” of other political targets was an unprecedented act in Minnesota history. But it also comes at a divisive, volatile moment in U.S. politics. The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding of Sen. John Hoffman, both Democrats, follow other high-profile incidents of political violence across the country in recent years, both aimed at high-profile figures and community members.

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Jessie Van Berkel
Jessie Van Berkel @jessvanb
16 Jun 25

A look at the political legacy of Melissa Hortman, a no-nonsense leader who didn’t seek the spotlight, took care of her team, relished organization and, above all, wanted to get stuff done. https://t.co/bUPpwduEaA

Jessie Van Berkel
Jessie Van Berkel @jessvanb
18 Mar 25

Massive Disability Services Day turnout at the Capitol. The major theme on many signs: “cuts have costs.” AG Ellison currently urging crowd to contact his office if they see cuts from Trump administration. https://t.co/mzLot81NOE

Jessie Van Berkel
Jessie Van Berkel @jessvanb
6 Feb 25

RT @StarTribune: Minnesotans with disabilities say state’s proposed budget cuts would ‘bring us backward’ https://t.co/I419E5iEWt