Gov. Tim Walz called the event a “politically motivated assassination," with the attack marking the latest such incident over the last several years.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Violence and fear swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis for more than 40 hours over the weekend as a man seemingly intent on sowing political devastation killed one Minnesota state lawmaker and left another bleeding from nine bullet wounds.

After the attacks in Minnesota, Missourians may be wondering if they have to open the door to someone saying they're a police officer.

A growing number of lawmakers have confirmed that their names were on a hit list compiled by Vance Boelter, the suspect charged in the deadly shooting on Saturday of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband,

Melissa Hortman, a Democratic state representative, and her husband were fatally shot on Saturday morning. John A. Hoffman, a state senator, and his wife were also shot.

EAGAN, Minn. – The slaying of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and shooting of Senator John Hoffman have Minnesota in the national spotlight for the wrong reason. Carleton College political analyst Steven Schier says the state has had turbulent times since the early years of statehood.

A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

In the aftermath of what authorities are calling the political assassination of one Minnesota state lawmaker and the attempted killing of another, some congressional leaders are seeking greater steps to ensure their safety as they confront the growing risk of violence.