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Minnesota Mourns: A Tribute to Melissa Hortman's Legacy

The community at the state capitol is coming together to honor the memory of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband with a growing memorial. Though many never met her, residents are leaving notes and flowers to express their gratitude for her dedication to Minnesota's government.

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Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman leaves legacy of hard work, love for her community

Selfless, humble and full of grit -- that was the Melissa Hortman that Minnesota lawmakers grew to love over two decades in the statehouse.

Star Tribune on MSN · 12h

Assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves legacy as unflashy leader who ‘got the job done’

From the wooden dais in the Minnesota House, then-Speaker Melissa Hortman presided two years ago over what many called the most consequential legislative session in recent history. She helped orchestrate the passage of long-held Democratic goals: increased education spending,

Children of Melissa and Mark Hortman issue message

KARE 11 on MSN · 9h

'We are devastated and heartbroken': Children of Melissa and Mark Hortman release statement

"The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”

CBS News on MSN · 16h

Children of Melissa and Mark Hortman issue message following fatal shooting

Sophie and Colin Hortman are responding to the fatal shooting of their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.

People on MSN · 16h

Children of Minn. Rep. Melissa Hortman and Her Husband Mark Break Silence After Parents’ Murders: ‘They Were the Center of Our Lives’

The children of Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman are speaking out on their parents' murders. “They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe they are gone," Sophie and Colin Hortman wrote in a statement obtained by PEOPLE Monday.

After Her Killing, Speaker Melissa Hortman’s Legacy on Rights and Equity Endures

As Minnesotans prepare to pay their final respects to Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, lawmakers remembered her as an advocate for a range of causes that improved the lives of Black and other ...

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Reflections On Melissa Hortman’s Legacy After Tragic Events

The recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers have left the community shaken, sparking urgent talks about enhancing safety ...

Watch live: Minnesota senators honor Rep. Hortman in floor speeches

Tuesday, June 17, at 4:30 p.m. CT, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith will deliver remarks on the Senate floor honoring the life and legacy of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman ...

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‘Kind and generous’: Minnesotans remember Mark Hortman, family dog killed in lawmaker shootings

Tributes are pouring in on social media calling Mark an avid pool player on a house league in Coon Rapids. Minnesotans who ...

'We're not intimidated': Minnesota AG Ellison reacts to death of 'dear friend' state Rep. Hortman

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison provides updates on the ongoing manhunt for a man accused of shooting and killing ...

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