State renames Hwy 610 'Hortman Memorial Highway' for late lawmaker, family

Minnesota Highway 610 named in honor of the late Melissa and Mark Hortman

MINNEAPOLIS — State lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz joined members of the Hortman family Thursday morning to unveil signs renaming Minnesota Highway 610 in honor of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The highway, now designated the…

Hwy. 610 named in honor of the late Melissa and Mark Hortman

The north metro’s Hortman Memorial Highway honors the former Minnesota House speaker and her husband, killed in a politically motivated attack in 2025.

Minnesota highway named in honor of Raleigh native’s family killed in politically motivated shooting

The highway was named after former state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed in a politically motivated shooting last year. Mark Hortman was a Raleigh native.

State renames Hwy 610 'Hortman Memorial Highway' for late lawmaker, family

Gov. Tim Walz shared that improving the highway remained a top priority for Rep. Melissa Hortman throughout her political career.

Highway 610 in the north metro now named in honor of Melissa and Mark Hortman

Highway 610 in the north metro is now officially the "Hortman Memorial Highway," honoring late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home last year. "This highway means a lot to me," said their son Colin.

Walz renames Highway 610 to honor Hortman family

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz renamed Highway 610 the Hortman Memorial Highway during a ceremony on Thursday morning.