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Minnesota's 'nice' culture shattered by political violence

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Minnesota politician Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead last week .

Suspect Vance Boelter was a supporter of President Trump who held right-wing views.

Political violence is growing across the US , reaching a level not seen since the 1970s .

The attacks have badly shaken confidence in the state's reputation for politeness, courtesy and respect.

Suspect had flyers with information about anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies in St Paul and other cities around the country.

Suspect was targeting left-wing and Democratic Party politicians, police say.

Neighbour Kameko White said: "It's terrifying. It's terrifying".

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semi-formal

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English

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