Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Vance Boelter sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in killing of Hortmans
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa and Mark Hortman in a 2025 political violence attack. He also admitted to shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, planning the attacks months in advance using a police mask and recording victims' addresses.
- Vance Boelter sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for murdering Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter pleaded guilty to premeditated murders and firearms offenses, admitting to planning the attacks months in advance using a police impersonation mask.
- TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez assaulted during Minneapolis ICE protest
TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by protesters during an ICE protest in Minneapolis, leading to an investigation by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the FBI. Hernandez sustained minor injuries and reported three individuals are being charged, while the incident sparked debates over media coverage and public safety.