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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 ...
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 ...
'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 ...
Melissa and Mark Hortman's work lives on through trained service dogs
Melissa and Mark Hortman served their community in many ways, including training dogs to be service animals for people in ...
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"A Life Cut Short, A Legacy That Endures": Senator Smith Mourns Melissa Hortman’s Death on Senate Floor
Senator Tina Smith delivered an emotional tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman, mourning their tragic loss and honoring Melissa’s legacy of tireless public service. She celebrated Melissa’s dedication ...
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 ...
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 ...
Vigil to be held at State Capitol to honor Melissa Hortman and Mark Hartman
Minnesota lawmakers and state residents are honoring the lives of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark ...