Opinion In Melissa Hortman’s Minnesota, no one’s humanity is up for debate Emilia González Avalos Tue, July 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM PDT 5 min read ...

The primary for the special election to fill the seat held by Rep. Melissa Hortman will be held on Tuesday. Rep. Hortman and ...

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Remaining Minnesota “No Kings” events have been called off given that police are still searching for the suspect in the shooting of two Democratic lawmakers, organizers said in [posts](https ...

Days after Minnesota Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered, their dog also died from his injuries. Gilbert, the family's golden retriever, had been fatally shot the ...

Biden, Harris, and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman By STEVE KARNOWSKI The Associated Press, Updated June 28, 2025, 7:08 p.m.

Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and House Speaker Lisa Demuth delivered speeches, while Sen. John Hoffman produced a video recording for the event.

Melissa and Mark Hortman will receive state honors from the Minnesota Honor Guard as their caskets are carried out of the church. The Hortman family will be presented with flags that flew about ...

Attendees take their seats before funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP, Pool) ...

Attendees look on after a funeral service for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 28, 2025.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral Saturday where former President Joe Biden ...