Over two decades in public service, Melissa Hortman left unmatched legacy in Minnesota

Rep. Momanyi-Hiltsley reflects on ‘quiet strength’ of late Rep. Hortman

From a candlelight vigil hosted at the State Capitol to a stuffed golden retriever placed at the end of a driveway, Minnesotans are honoring the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman – who were killed June 14 in one of…

Minnesota’s Lessons for America’s Politics

What’s remarkable about Melissa Hortman, the state legislator who was shot and killed last week, is not how she died, but how she worked and lived.

Minnesotans remember late state Rep. Melissa Hortman for authenticity, kindness

As people across Minnesota begin to process and grieve the loss of late state Rep. Melissa Hortman's stories of who she was are coming into focus.

Editorial Board: Gun control, reform among Melissa Hortman’s missions

Melissa Hortman championed gun reform in Minnesota, making her killing by an armed intruder Saturday night all the more tragic, the Editorial Board writes.

Over two decades in public service, Melissa Hortman left unmatched legacy in Minnesota

Melissa Hortman shaped Minnesota politics with her leadership and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy in state governance despite her tragic assassination.

MSGA mourns death of Melissa Hortman

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is devastated by the loss of Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was killed June 14, along with her husband, Mark. MSGA also sends its hopes for a speedy recovery to Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. “We are horrified and heartbroken by the senseless act of violence on the Hortman and Hoffman families,” MSGA President Darin Johnson said. “We count our legislative leaders in St. Paul as more than ju…