Minnesota abolished capital punishment in 1911, and the state’s last execution was a botched hanging in 1906. But federal prosecutors announced charges against Vance Boelter on Monday that can ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under ...

Vance Boelter, who is is accused of fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, could face the death penalty.

June 16 (UPI) -- The man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses -- two fatally -- is now in federal custody on murder charges that could involve the death penalty.

Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson gave a rundown of the six federal charges against Boelter at a press conference Monday morning, stemming from Sunday’s ambush attack of the Minnesota lawmak… ...

Does Minnesota have the death penalty? According to the Death Penalty Information Center, the death penal­ty in Minnesota has been abol­ished since as early as 1911. Rep.

Vance Boelter, 57, faces six federal charges, including two counts of murder by firearm, punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty, acting US Attorney for the District of Minnesota Joe ...

Here's a look at the penalties under state law: — Standard DUI, 0.08+, first offense Jail: 10 days. Fines: About $1,500, plus jail costs and $80 monitoring fee. Screening and counseling required ...