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Yvette Hoffman, who along with her husband, state Sen. John Hoffman, was shot nearly a week ago, is no longer hospitalized.  

Earlier in the day, Gov. Tim Walz told media at a Juneteenth event that he got word Yvette Hoffman would be released Thursday.

No specific update was provided on John Hoffman's condition, but he was said to be recovering. 

Prosecutors have charged Vance Boelter with attempting to kill the Hoffmans in their Champlin home. Federal investigators allege Boelter told the Hoffmans he was a police officer 

before he opened fire when they recognized

 that he wasn’t law enforcement. Both Hoffmans were shot multiple times. 

Boelter is also charged in the killing of former House speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark the same day the Hoffmans were shot.

At the same event Thursday, Walz also said the Hortman family was continuing to work on memorial arrangements. Mourners 

 for them at the Minnesota Capitol steps Wednesday evening.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Monday Boelter had been planning attacks on politicians for “some time” and went to the homes of four Minnesota DFL politicians early Saturday with the “intent to kill them.” State Rep. Kristin Bahner of Maple Grove and state Sen. Ann Rest of New Hope issued statements saying they were targeted as well.

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Earlier in the day, Gov. Tim Walz told media at a Juneteenth event that he got word Yvette Hoffman would be released Thursday. No specific update was provided on John Hoffman's condition, but he was said to be recovering. 

Flowers, signs and photos are set on the steps of the Minnesota Capitol.

Yvette Hoffman leaves hospital after being shot in attack that wounded husband, Sen. John Hoffman

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