We dive into one big story this week. A particular set of religious teachings from Evangelical Christianity shaped Vance Boelter’s life. We find out more about the beliefs that may have fueled his alleged crimes: the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, the murder of her husband and their dog and the shooting of Minn. state representative John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. 

 

Read more about Vance Boelter’s religious background.

 

This week our guests are investigative reporters Jeffrey Meitrodt and Sarah Nelson.

 

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We dive into one big story this week. A particular set of religious teachings from Evangelical Christianity shaped Vance Boelter&rsquo;s life. We find out more about the beliefs that may have fueled his alleged crimes: the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, the murder of her husband and their dog and the shooting of Minn. state representative John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.&nbsp;
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/alleged-assassins-actions-put-his-religion-and-church-in-the-spotlight/601449353">Vance Boelter&rsquo;s religious background</a>.
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This week our guests are investigative reporters <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/jeffrey-meitrodt/6370443">Jeffrey Meitrodt</a> and <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/sarah-nelson/601245461">Sarah Nelson</a>.
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To support &ldquo;Worth It&rdquo; and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting <a href="http://startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe">Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe</a>.
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Stay up to date with the Star Tribune at @startribune on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@startribune">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/startribune.com">Bluesky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/StarTribune">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/startribune/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startribune/">Instagram</a>. Lemonada Media is on <a href="https://x.com/lemonadamedia">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/">Instagram</a> at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;

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There&rsquo;s a reason compasses always point north. The North Star State is the land of 10,000 possibilities. That&rsquo;s where the Minnesota Star Tribune comes in. Each week, the people who know our state inside and out will reach into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, the events worth your time &ndash; and money. We&rsquo;re cutting a path through the woods. Come follow us.

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