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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 ...
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman killed, state Sen. John Hoffman injured in targeted shootings. Here's what we know.
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State ...
A ‘formidable public servant.’ Who was Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota state representative assassinated in her home?
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman was more than just the state House’s top Democrat, according to those who knew her. ...
Melissa Hortman, shepherd of Legislature’s historic 2023 session, called House Democrats’ ‘captain’
Minnesota Democrats went on a winning streak in 2023, passing legislation to deliver universal free school meals to children, ...
Mark Hortman, Melissa Hortman's Husband, Posted Loving Facebook Photos
Mark Hortman was shot and killed on June 14 alongside his wife, former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, in the family's ...
Leaders "devastated and heartbroken" over killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman, shooting of Sen. John Hoffman
Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting ...
Melissa Hortman, MN Rep Killed in Targeted Shootings, Remembered as ‘a Great Leader’
For a politician known for her desire to stay out of the limelight and focus on the collaborative discussions of day-to-day politics, Melissa Hortman’s sudden national attention feels like a grim ...
Minnesota Governor Has His Own Theory About the Murder of Congresswoman Melissa Hortman
Minnesota Congresswoman Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband were found dead on Saturday, June 14, under mysterious ...