Minnesota Science Newswire

Expert: Assassination of Minnesota lawmaker further normalizes political violence

Click play to listen to this article. Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator. Representative Melissa …

Minnesota’s myth of exceptionalism

The assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota legislators should shatter, once and for all, the myth of Minnesota exceptionalism. The reality is that Minnesota has become a microcosm of the polarization and political tensions plaguing the …

From sermons in the Congo to funeral home jobs, Minnesota suspect’s life took a strange turn in recent years

Minneapolis CNN  —  For decades, Vance Boelter seemed to be living a typical midwestern American life. His resume showed him climbing the corporate ladder at food service companies like Gerber and 7-Eleven as he raised a family with five kids and two …

What we know about suspect captured in Minnesota lawmaker shootings

The suspect in the Minnesota attack that killed a prominent lawmaker and her spouse was taken into custody Sunday after a sprawling two-day search that gripped the nation, as the shootings sparked fears of rising political violence. Over the weekend, …

Minnesota killings raise flag over increase in political violence

A recent Princeton University study found there were 600 incidents of politically motivated threats and attacks last year alone, a 74% increase from 2022. OAKLAND, Calif. - Following the latest developments in the Minnesota killings, researchers and …

Former Iowa state Senator remembers Minnesota shooting victim Melissa Hortman

DES Moines, Iowa — The two lawmakers targeted in the shooting in Minnesota over the weekend have Iowa ties. "Boy, did we, lost a lot," former state Sen. Rob Hogg said. "She was a very, very special person." Hogg, a former state …

Slain Minnesota lawmaker attended Boston University, Harvard

Local News A makeshift memorial for DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images) The Minnesota lawmaker who …

Safety concerns grow for local politicians after fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Concerns regarding the safety of local lawmakers are on the rise following the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers. 57-year-old Vance Boelter allegedly killed Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in a fatal shooting early …

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmaker had ties to Woodbury County

Dave Dreeszen Sioux City Journal and Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau The man charged with killing one Minnesota state legislator and wounding another Saturday owned property in Woodbury County from 2020 to 2024, according to online records. …

Friend of Minnesota shooting victim Mark Hortman shares memories: 'One of the best people'

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As shooting suspect Vance Boelter faced a judge Monday, friends and loved ones of shooting victims Mark and Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman continue to share tributes. "Many times, when something tragic happens, people say …

Is the U.S. political divide beyond repair? Political science professor weighs in

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In the wake of recent political unrest in the United States, as well as some reports of politically motivated violence, a political science professor at Western Michigan University (WMU) is providing a historical perspective on the …

Minnesota shooting suspect may have also targeted Iowans 

A suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, was arrested for the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Boelter had a list of 70 potential targets, including individuals from Iowa and other Midwestern states. The list included politicians, business …

Iowans included on list recovered from scene of Minnesota lawmaker shooting

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A list of prominent state and federal lawmakers, community leaders and abortion rights advocates recovered from the fake police vehicle used in the targeted …

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin on alleged Minnesota lawmaker shooter’s list of names

MADISON, Wis. – WTMJ has confirmed Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin was among the 11 Democratic legislators on the list of names compiled by the man alleged to have shot multiple Minnesota lawmakers. “Senator Baldwin was informed by law enforcement that she …

100 years after the Scopes trial, science is still under attack

One hundred years ago, a small town in eastern Tennessee captured the attention of the entire country. A biology teacher in Dayton was accused of teaching human evolution to his students — which was illegal in Tennessee at the time. The teacher went on …

‘Lucky to be alive’: What we know about Minnesota shooting victims

A Minnesota state senator and his wife are recovering after being shot multiple times in an attack authorities believe was politically motivated. The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is also accused of killing State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, …

Minnesota shootings: John Hoffman's wife speaks out as suspect arrested 

Days after a gunman shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" attacks, the surviving victims have shared an update on their recovery. Authorities arrested Vance Luther Boelter, 57, on June …

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Flood of tributes for Minnesota Democrat killed in ‘targeted violence’

Colleagues of Melissa Hortman paid tribute to Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic lawmaker in the Minnesota state house of representatives who was killed on Saturday, with Governor Tim Walz saying the state “lost a dear leader and I lost the dearest of …

Canada's Next Gen AI Summit Announced for July 2025

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a defining moment for Canada’s artificial intelligence sector, the Next Gen AI Summit, organized by Cross Future Hub, will be held on July 18 and 19, 2025, at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle …

Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Industry Tackle Hexavalent Chromium Hazards

by: (AMCOM)-G4 Mark G. Feathers, Environmental Engineer, Lead, and Physical Scientists Scott Howison, Jasmine Briant, and Ted Ventresca, President / COO CHEMEON MINDEN, NV, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the hangars of …

Survey Shows Rising Depression Rates While Demand Grows for Effective Mental Health Solutions

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A startling Gallup survey revealed that nearly 30% of adults now report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives—a sharp increase of nearly 10 …

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

AgeMan® Tremor Simulator Enhances Medical Training

Empowering students to understand tremors hands-on SAARBRüCKEN, GERMANY, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After over a year of development, Age Suit Germany GmbH has unveiled its new Tremor Simulator. The device enables a more realistic …

Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Industry Tackle Hexavalent Chromium Hazards

by: (AMCOM)-G4 Mark G. Feathers, Environmental Engineer, Lead, and Physical Scientists Scott Howison, Jasmine Briant, and Ted Ventresca, President?COO CHEMEON MINDEN, NV, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the hangars of …

Techcyte and Pramana Unveil Smart, Inline, Volumetric Digital Microbiology Scanning

OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Techcyte and Pramana today announced the upcoming launch of smart, inline, volumetric scanning. This innovation aims to set the standard for how microbiology slides are digitized. …

OCAST Launches $500K Innovation Grant Opportunity for Private Sector Companies

Oklahoma companies can now apply for up to $500K in non-dilutive funding to solve industry problems and drive statewide economic growth. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oklahoma Center for the …

Weather gone wild: scientists use fine-scale models to predict pollution surges

GA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the planet warms, extreme weather and air pollution are converging into a dangerous feedback loop. This new study brings to light how high-resolution Earth system models can untangle their …

Broadband ultrasound generator over a fiber-optic tip for in vivo emotional stress modulation

Ultrasound neuromodulation, as a technique for controlling neural activity, has garnered increasing attention in recent years. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Check out the full article here: https://www. …

RLAB & MRES: Gary Zavaleta Joins M2MMA Combat Sports Organization Advisory Board

Dubai based Combat Sports Organization M2MMA, announces the addition of Gary Zavaleta to it's esteemed Advisory Board. Real American Capital Corp (OTCMKTS:RLAB) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RLAB & …

Unlocking the power of electron spin: a new frontier in clean energy catalysis

GA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Could the future of clean energy hinge on the spin of a single electron? A new scientific review suggests it might. Researchers are turning to the quantum world—specifically, electron spin—to …

Pediatric Investigation Review Explores the Link Between Anemia and Retinopathy of Prematurity

The review article examines the relationship between anemia and retinopathy of prematurity, focusing on iron deficiency and underlying molecular mechanisms BEIJING, CHINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anemia is a common condition in premature …

National Black Church Initiative Agrees with the US Supreme Court Ruling in the Youth Transgender Case

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino churches that comprise 27.7 million churchgoers, believes that the Supreme Court …

SUPRACONSCIOUS: The Genius Within You by Maria Olon Tsaroucha

“A groundbreaking fusion of quantum science, mindfulness, and performance to awaken your highest self.” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally acclaimed author, educator, and consciousness pioneer Maria …

Marquis Who's Who Honors Pamela M. Cipriano, DNP, for Expertise in Health Care

Dr. Cipriano, a distinguished figure in the medical community, has dedicated over three decades to advancing health care practices and patient outcomes. THOMASTON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pamela M. Cipriano, DNP, …

Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial contamination

Microorganisms with extreme abilities have laid the groundwork for decades of biotechnologies from the PCR technique that enables amplification of DNA for diagnostics and drug development to the gene editing tool CRISPR, and now researchers supported by …

Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial contamination

Microorganisms with extreme abilities have laid the groundwork for decades of biotechnologies from the PCR technique that enables amplification of DNA for diagnostics and drug development to the gene editing tool CRISPR, and now researchers supported by …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Alien Abduction: A Physical Case Full Documentary

Andy & Philomena Victor Present a Brand New Documentary WI, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A decade ago, on a Wisconsin highway, Andy and Philomena were abducted—unexplainably plucked from their moving car into a flying saucer— …

FDA Approval of Long-Acting PrEP Marks Milestone in HIV Prevention—But Raises Urgent Questions About Access and Equity

FDA Approval of Long-Acting PrEP Marks Milestone in HIV Prevention—But Raises Urgent Questions About Access and Equity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week marks a pivotal development in the fight against …