Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in what authorities say was a targeted, politically motivated attack. How often are local public officials facing these threats?

The nighttime violence at the popular Mississippi River park is the second burst of gun violence in the city in recent weeks. Mayor Jacob Frey said on social media the city must “keep incidents like this rare.

MINNESOTA — Two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in apparent “targeted” incidents on Saturday that left them in grave condition, officials said, and a manhunt is now underway for the gunman. A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that the victims are state Sen. John Hoffman and state Rep. Melissa Hortman.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — At the federal courthouse in Saint Paul, a Minneapolis police officer testified about the evidence that led to 18-year-old Amiir Ali's arrest with a machine gun on his way to Edina High School's graduation at the U of M.

Minneapolis officials respond to Boom Island Park violence with increased safety measures, including an 8pm parking lot closure.

Another Democratic lawmaker and his wife also shot at multiple times at their home; Governor says closely monitoring situation.

A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday by an individual posing as a police officer.