Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?

Vance Boelter, 57, impersonated law enforcement when he carried out the violent rampage early Saturday, authorities said.

Accused Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter's alleged plan to kill more politicians on his target list was foiled by a police sergeant's proactive hunch, and his capture came after he made a big misstep that exposed his whereabouts to an eagle-eyed neighbor, authorities said.

Police first responded to a call of a shooting at Hoffman's home in Champlin at around 2 a.m. Saturday, Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said in the briefing.

The political assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend raises questions about the motives of suspect Vance Boelter.

Vance Boelter was charged in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers. Iowans were on lists found in his notebook, police said.

Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning. The family also shared a statement after the suspect was taken into custody.

Live updates: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect to appear in court on murder charges after huge manhunt Almost 200 law enforcement — including members of 20 regional and local SWAT teams — descended on eastern Sibley County to apprehend suspect Vance Boelter.