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Mary Murphy

Minnesota State Correspondent

Mary Murphy has worked as the Minnesota Capitol Correspondent for Forum News Service since October 2024.

Previously, Mary covered the Washington State Legislative session for the Washington State Journal. Mary has also reported internationally in Chennai, India for Citizen Matters. Her work has been published in the Seattle Times, Cascade PBS, The Everett Herald and The International Examiner.

She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Washington where she also worked as Managing Editor for the college newspaper, The Daily.

Reach her by email mmurphy@forumcomm.com or on X at @marymurphy301.

Sen. John Hoffman remains in critical but stable condition, while his wife Yvette, is in stable condition.
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Vance Boelter, the suspect who has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, will appear in federal court Monday afternoon
Gov. Tim Walz addressed the state and nation after Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested Sunday night in Sibley County
At a Sunday evening press conference, Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said the search for Boelter remains a “very active investigation”
Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter
Across the regular scheduled session and one-day special session, lawmakers struck major deals on health care, infrastructure, labor and taxes — while deferring action on housing and sports betting.
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is one of three governors who appeared before the congressional committee. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also testified.