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Authorities asked for the public’s help in finding Vance Boelter. A nephew said John and Yvette Hoffman were both in stable condition as they recover from surgery.

What we know so far about shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses

Shootings of Minnesota lawmakers come amid national rise in political violence

What we know so far about shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses

Shootings of Minnesota lawmakers come amid national rise in political violence

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Listen: Scanner audio details how first responders tried to save Hortman, Hoffman

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Listen: Scanner audio details how first responders tried to save Hortman, Hoffman

Twin Cities Suburbs

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