Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty to Threats Against Legislator | Duluth News

A Minnesota woman, Rachel Welsch, 43, has pleaded guilty to sending escalating, violent threats against House Speaker Lisa Demuth, including voicemails that grew from angry to openly threatening—with one even referencing learning how to shoot. Facing up to three months of jail or community service and five years probation, Welsch’s case emerges just months after the assassination of House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman. Her messages, filled with political vitriol and demands for federal immigration officials to leave the state, also targeted another legislator. The plea includes mental health evaluations and a no-contact order, as authorities weigh accountability against addressing potential mental health concerns in a climate of rising threats against elected officials. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/296af538842a7f72