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7 days ago
- Politics
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Minnesota shooting victims John, Yvette Hoffman detail 'horrific night'
Sen. John Hoffman, shot alongside his wife at their Minnesota home nearly a week ago, in what officials deemed as "targeted," released a statement detailing the married couple's version of what happened during the violent break-in that left them hospitalized. Under the cover of night, on the early morning of June 14, a gunman gained access to the couple's Champlin home, shot the Democratic lawmaker, and then shot his wife. Police said Yvette Hoffman survived. Her husband, shot nine times, remained in critical condition on June 19, a spokesperson for the hospital system treating him told KARE 11. She was released from the hospital on Thursday, June 19, according to the Minneapolis-based TV station. USA TODAY is not identifying the hospital for safety and privacy reasons. A reporter contacted the hospital for more information, but has not received a response. Another lawmaker in Minnesota, state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were also shot that same day at their home, Brooklyn Park Police officials said. Law enforcement discovered their bodies on Saturday, June 14. Following an intense manhunt, law enforcement on June 15 arrested Vance Luther Boelter, 57, in connection with both shootings. He faces state and federal murder charges, including multiple counts of murder and stalking. Gov. Tim Walz has publicly called the killings a political assassination. Now, days after the shootings, John and Yvette Hoffman are detailing that "horrific night." 'I'm going to be honest': North Dakota man charged with threatening official in email citing Minnesota shootings According to the statement from John and Yvette Hoffman, shared with USA TODAY, the couple had attended the Humphrey Mondale dinner on Friday, June 13, and returned home that night with their adult daughter, Hope. At around 2 a.m., the couple was awakened by the "sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry," the statement reads. The individual identified himself as a police officer, and when the couple opened the door, all three of them were in the entryway, the statement continues. John Hoffman "initially lunged at the gunman as the weapon was pointed directly at him," leading to him being "struck nine times," according to the statement. As he fell, his wife reached out to push the gunman and shut the door, succeeding before she was also "hit eight times by gunfire," the statement continues. Hope Hoffman then rushed to shut the door and secure the lock before calling 911 and sharing that her dad had been shot in his home, the statement reads. "Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway," the statement says about Hope. The couple, which continues to receive medical care, said in the statement that they're "deeply grateful for those providers, for the first responders and for all those in law enforcement who worked so quickly, professionally and selflessly to safeguard others and to apprehend the shooter." The statement also mentions the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, saying: "We are heartbroken to know that our friends Melissa and Mark Hortman were assassinated. Our daughter Hope and Sophie Hortman went to school together, and we know that they - along with Colin Hortman - will have each other's support as we all work through the devastating consequences of that horrific night." The couple also thanked those at the Fernbrook Elementary School in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for the GoFundMe page that will help them "pick up the broken pieces of (their) lives." "We are uplifted by the prayers and support from so many across the state of Minnesota and the country: thank you," the statement reads. The statement also speaks on the risk of being a public servant in today's society, saying: "Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy. But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for." "As a society, as a nation, as a community, we must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully. The future for our children depends on that," the statement continues. "We will be praying for that work and appreciate all those who will join with us." USA TODAY contacted Hoffman's office on June 20 but has not received a response. Boelter visited the homes of two other state officials the morning he launched a targeted "political assassination," Joseph Thompson, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota, said. Boelter drove to the houses of the other state officials after he shot and wounded John Hoffman and his wife. Police arrested Boelter on June 15 in rural Sibley County, some 50 miles from Minneapolis, after they accused him of fatally shooting Hortman and her husband in their home. The suspect also targeted several other lawmakers in the Midwest, prosecutors said. According to a 20-page court affidavit released June 17, detailing the violent and deadly crime spree, FBI Agent Terry Getsceh wrote the suspect meant to 'kill, injure, harass and intimidate'' more than 45 Minnesota state and federal officials whose names and addresses he had researched. Investigators say Boelter "extensively researched" and planned the June 14 attack. He compiled a list of mostly Democratic state lawmakers and their addresses; he fitted his SUV with lights and a fake license plate to resemble a police squad car; and he purchased a silicone mask and a cache of weapons, court documents filed in federal court show. Contributing: Rebecca Morin, Christopher Cann, Susan Miller and Jorge L. Ortiz Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Minnesota shooting victims offer statement detailing 'horrific night'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Minnesota couple warned others before escaping deadly Texas flood
Minnesota couple warned others before escaping deadly Texas flood originally appeared on Bring Me The News. A retired Minnesota couple tried to alert others at a central Texas campground of catastophic river flooding before they sought higher ground over Fourth of July weekend. Lyle and Sue Glenna, of Chisago City, were staying at a campground in Ingram, Texas early Friday when they received warning from the local fire department around 4:45 a.m of quickly rising floodwaters. The couple does odd jobs around the campground along the Guadalupe River, where they've lived part time for the past eight years, and Sue Glenna, 68, heard the evacuation order because she was on call in case of an emergency, their son Wes Glenna told KARE 11. Wes Glenna said his parents drove two vehicles around the campground and blared their horns to wake up "as many people as they could for as long as they could." "Then they stood at the top of the hill and watched their friends and all their life get washed away," he said. At least 105 people have died in the floods, including 28 children, as search and rescue efforts for missing people enters its fifth day, CNN reports. A crowdfunding campaign for the couple has raised more than $21,000 as of Tuesday morning. "They were able to walk alway with their lives, and the clothes on their backs," the couple's daughter-in-law, Gia Glenna, wrote on GoFundMe. "Everything they own in the world was swept away." Lyle Glenna, 78, reportedly suffered a heart attack during the flooding and was hospitalized. He was discharged Monday after the couple were able to purchase a new C-PAP machine for him with some of the funds raised, according to Gia Glenna. "We're still not sure what insurance will cover, or when funds even will be available," she wrote in an update on the GoFundMe. "The donations are going to help them begin to rebuild their lives immediately and completely." This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Minnesota schools rush toward levies as $6.8 billion in US funding remains frozen
Why Minnesota districts are rushing toward levies amid a $6.8 billion US funding freeze. (AI Image) Minnesota's public schools are bracing for a financial crisis after the Trump administration announced a freeze on nearly $6.8 billion in federal education funding. As districts across the state face immediate budget shortfalls, many are turning to local levies as a last-resort solution to fill the growing gap. According to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), the state stands to lose $74 million in federal K–12 funding. The withheld funds were previously approved by Congress and were expected to be distributed on July 1. However, the US Department of Education sent a brief notification—through a no-reply email—stating that grant awards for several programs are under review due to the change in administrations. Funding earmarked for critical programs now in limbo Most of the frozen funds were designated for essential educational programs, including support for English learners, teacher development, adult literacy, and summer learning. Without this money, schools are scrambling to identify other revenue sources, as reported by KARE 11. In response to the unexpected freeze, many districts are considering levies to stabilize their finances. Sources told KARE 11 that three times as many Minnesota districts as usual are now exploring this option. Among them is the state's largest district, Anoka-Hennepin, which is facing a $13 million budget shortfall and could lose $1.6 million due to the federal freeze. Parents and leaders push for urgent action In the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, parent advocate Dawn Lenio emphasized the urgency of placing a levy on the November ballot. 'I think it would be really important to get a levy on the ballot as soon as this November, especially with funding from the federal level potentially being at risk,' she told KARE 11. Lenio, who has two children in the district and previously led a failed levy campaign, criticized the current school board for not taking quicker action. 'Our current school board, it feels like they're more focused on policy than actually helping to do the work the district needs them to do to get our budget under control,' she said, as quoted by KARE 11. The district is now facing a $4 million deficit, and the superintendent has presented a detailed timeline for the board to consider a levy. But the window is tight: the board must decide by the end of the month. Districts voice concern over federal silence Anoka-Hennepin's newly appointed teacher union president, John Wolhaupter, told KARE 11 that while levies have been discussed, 'Right now that's not something that's been on the table.' He added that the core issue is the state's failure to meet its education funding responsibilities. In a written statement to KARE 11, Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre called the freeze 'an unfortunate situation' and said it would impact critical academic and behavioral support services. The US Department of Education has not responded to further requests for comment. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Minn. Teen Found Dead in Landfill Weeks After He Vanished
A Minnesota teenager who was last seen on May 8 has been found dead Human remains found in a landfill over the weekend have been identified as Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., 16, police announced at a press conference on July 1 Authorities have indicated it's a homicide investigation but have not named any suspectsThe remains of a Minnesota teenager who vanished in May have been found, authorities said, bringing a tragic end to a weeks-long search. Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., 16, was last seen on May 8 in Columbia Heights, Minn., and reported missing on May 12, Columbia Heights Police Chief Matt Markham said at a press conference on Tuesday, July 1. Over the weekend, investigators found human remains at the Waste Management Landfill in Elk River, Minn., which have now been positively identified as Collins, the chief announced. Markham said authorities have been searching the landfill since June 4. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death. 'I think the fact that a four-week search of the landfill illustrates pretty clearly the tenacity of law enforcement in bringing justice," Anoka County Sheriff Sheriff Brad Wise said at the press conference. "This is a complex investigation." Wise said that investigators obtained a "video that showed some evidence that would suggest the body might have made its way into a dumpster and into a garbage truck." Authorities have indicated the matter is being investigated as a homicide, but have not named any suspects. "Well, a dead body wound up in a landfill, so I guess draw your own conclusion, yes," Wise told reporters. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Collins' mother, Ashley Berry, spoke with KARE 11 before he was confirmed to be dead, telling the news station, "He's a really good kid, and anybody who's crossed paths with him knows that he has an old soul." A GoFundMe campaign created by Berry to help her with basic expenses had raised more than $8,000 as of July 1. "Since that day, my life has been turned upside down," she wrote on the fundraising page. "Every moment of every day has been focused on finding him — talking to authorities, sharing his story, posting flyers, and following every lead possible." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
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'John initially lunged at the gunman': Sen. Hoffman and wife describe terror of political attack
'John initially lunged at the gunman': Sen. Hoffman and wife describe terror of political attack originally appeared on Bring Me The News. In a letter to the public issued Thursday night, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, explained what they experienced during the overnight hours of June 14 when a gunman disguised as a police officer opened fire on them at their home in Champlin before later killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their home in Brooklyn Park. According to KARE 11, Yvette was released from the hospital on Thursday. Sen. Hoffman remains hospitalized in critical-but-stable condition. In their words, here's what they say happened. Because we have been hospitalized and receiving medical care, we have not been able to provide much information regarding the horrible circumstances of June 14th, but would now like to provide a statement offering more clarity of what happened. After having attended the Humphrey Mondale dinner on Friday, June 13th, we returned to our home, joined there by our adult daughter, Hope. At approximately 2:00 a.m., we were all awakened by the sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry, identifying himself as a police officer. When the door was opened, all three of us were in the entryway. John initially lunged at the gunman as the weapon was pointed directly at him, getting struck nine times. As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire. Hope then rushed to shut the door and secured the lock; she got to the phone and shared with the 911 operator that Senator John Hoffman had been shot in his home. Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway. As we continue to receive medical care, we are deeply grateful for those providers, for the first responders and for all those in law enforcement who worked so quickly, professionally and selflessly to safeguard others and to apprehend the shooter, starting with our own officers in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. We are heartbroken to know that our friends Melissa and Mark Hortman were assassinated. Our daughter Hope and Sophie Hortman went to school together, and we know that they – along with Colin Hortman - will have each other's support as we all work through the devastating consequences of that horrific night. We want to thank all those at Fernbrook School behind the GoFundMe account – you will be helping us pick up the broken pieces of our lives. We are uplifted by the prayers and support from so many across the state of Minnesota and the country: thank you. Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy. But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for. As a society, as a nation, as a community, we must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully. The future for our children depends on that. We will be praying for that work and appreciate all those who will join with us. Sincerely, John and Yvette Hoffman The suspected gunman, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested Monday following a two-day manhunt. He now faces federal charges for the attacks and could face the death penalty if story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
