The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a “bad place” where most churches didn’t oppose abortion.

Daniel Hernandez, whose life has been shaped by violence directed at politicians, woke up Saturday morning to missed calls and messages from loved ones who had seen the news that two state legislators had been shot in Minnesota and immediately worried about his safety.

Wisconsin State Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued a statement Saturday after two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has boosted security in light of the targeted assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers on Sat. Jun. 14. That is according to someone who

Wisconsin Legislative leadership sent a statement on Saturday, following two Minnesota lawmakers who were shot in their homes by a man impersonating a police officer.

The smell of fire filled the air as thick smoke from wildfires in Canada blanketed part of the Midwest and created hazardous air quality on Tuesday.

Deer hunters in southern Minnesota can start grabbing their rifles, leaving the shotgun in the gun cabinet, during the next firearms deer season.