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Vance Boelter Set for Historic Sentence | Fargo News

1 min · 23. juli 2026
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Vance Boelter, the man who fatally shot former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded Senator John Hoffman and his wife, is set for sentencing today—facing two consecutive life terms plus 40 years under a plea deal. The U.S. Justice Department declined the death penalty, but prosecutors insist he must never be released. State charges remain pending, and the Hoffmans are pursuing civil damages. The rampage, sparked by political motives, triggered a two-day manhunt and led to national mourning, including a memorial garden and a highway renamed in Hortman’s honor. Her son Colin helped push new trauma-support legislation, while Senator Hoffman continues serving. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e989cc726422194e

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