Minnesota lawmaker, husband killed in 'targeted' shooting
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Police continue their manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, which left one of the couples dead. Follow for live updates.
Colleagues described Representative Melissa Hortman as a skilled, conciliatory lawmaker who was at once steely and warm.
Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.