Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot to death at their home early Saturday morning by a man disguised as police, officials said.

In the wake of an attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers, members of Congress are renewing calls for improved protections for public officials. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith on Tuesday honored the life and work of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman — who was killed over the weekend along with her husband,

That match was Minnie, *** service dog who gave him new life. She got me going again, but before Minnie stood by his side. She spent the 1st 2.5 years of her life in the care of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman,

Both state and federal officials are pursuing murder charges against a man they say killed a state lawmaker and her husband. A federal case could lead to the death penalty.

Officials say Vance Luther Boelter 'stalked his victims like prey.' He faces multiple state and federal charges.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison provides updates on the ongoing manhunt for a man accused of shooting and killing state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The attorney general remembers Hortman as a "dear friend.

The shooting death of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is "horrific," President Trump said in a statement shared with the New York Times Saturday. Along with the Hortmans, the state's Sen.

U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning. Minnesota's entire congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, released a joint statement condemning the killings.