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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter to be sentenced Thursday

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Allie Johnson, FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Vance Boelter is expected to be sentenced Thursday in the killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, last June.

Why this matters in The Minneapolis

The sentencing of Vance Boelter on Thursday will bring a measure of closure to the community, but the impact of the killings and shootings will be felt for a long time in Minneapolis. The attack on public figures like Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman has raised concerns about the safety and security of local leaders. As the city moves forward, it will be crucial to examine the measures in place to protect elected officials and their families. The sentencing will also be watched closely by the families of the victims, who will be seeking justice and accountability for the tragic events that unfolded last June. The community will be looking to the court's decision to provide a sense of justice and healing for those affected by the tragedy.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Reading time: 1 min

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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter to be sentenced Thursday

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