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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Heartbreaking Reason Melissa Hortman's Dog Gilbert Was Put Down by Her Children
Melissa Hortman's golden retriever, Gilbert, was shot in a targeted attack that killed her and her husband. Her children had ...
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 ...
In a statement, Rep. Melissa Hortmans’ children say, ‘We are devastated and heartbroken”
Sophie and Colin Hortman said: “We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe they are ...
Minnesota senators honor Melissa and Mark Hortman in Senate floor tribute
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith delivered remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday, honoring the life and legacy of ...