PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s top Republican and Democratic legislative leaders have issued a rare joint statement expressing sorrow and solidarity after deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers. The statement follows the fatal shooting of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the critical wounding of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife in what officials say were politically motivated attacks. South Dakota leaders condemned the violence and called for peace, civility, and national reflection. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.
Legislative Leaders Unite in Condemning Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers
In a rare show of unity, South Dakota’s top Republican and Democratic legislative leaders have issued a joint statement mourning the politically motivated attacks on Minnesota lawmakers.
