Golden Retriever Gilbert Honored for His Loyalty at State Rotunda

Melissa Hortman and husband Mark lie in state at MN Capitol

Minnesotans paid their respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol as the couple received one of the state’s highest honors.

Lawmaker Lies in State With Husband, Golden Retriever

Thousands of mourners were flowing into the Minnesota Capitol rotunda in St. Paul on Friday, where Democratic state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband—who were fatally gunned down earlier this month—are lying in state. NBC News reports that Hortman is the first woman in Minnesota to receive...

Golden retriever Gilbert honored for his loyalty at state rotunda

Hundreds gather to honor Melissa, Mark, and golden retriever Gilbert, who were fatally shot. The trio's service and companionship touch many at the state capitol.

Biden pays respects, thousands pass through Minnesota Capitol in honor of Hortmans

Former President Joe Biden joined Minnesotans by the thousands who paid their respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, as the couple received one of the state’s highest honors.

Melissa Hortman’s legacy of courage and service - Eden Prairie Local News

Editor’s note: This commentary was written by state Rep. Alex Falconer (DFL–49A, Eden Prairie), first elected in November 2024 and sworn in on Jan. 14, 2025. He represents House District 49A, which includes northern Eden Prairie and southern Minnetonka. This is not what I wanted to write about for my first letter to the editor as your state representative. It has taken me 10 days of grieving with my colleagues, friends and family where I could b…

Biden Joins Thousands Paying Final Respects to Slain Minnesota Lawmaker ...