This was my all-time favorite floor moment from last session with Speaker Melissa Hortman The effortless way she would interject humor into partisan proceedings was perfect at keeping the temperature down and making life better for everyone involved. #mnleg #RIP

This story from Mary Lahammer seems especially relevant now looking back at an early breakout moment in the career of Melissa Hortman. We will be focusing more on the enduring legacy of Speaker Emerita Hortman this Friday evening on Almanac.

A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend” Full email below

They have experienced the most unimaginable tragedy losing both of their parents to violence. Yet Sophie and Colin Hortman show grace and compassion and care for others as they grieve. They just showed me, with these words, how to be a better person. This will stay with me.

As I try to process the assassination of former Speaker Hortman, her husband and the assassination attempt on Senator Hoffman and his wife, I think the hardest part of it is that it can’t be “fixed”. As a legislator, we are constantly being asked to “do this”, ”fix that”, ”change

This is sad and unfortunate — at a time our nation needs to come together, the President continues to divide us.

Empathy isn’t weakness Civility isn’t surrender Blame isn’t healing The past isn’t an excuse We can find common ground among disagreement. We can be united by a sense of duty, service, & decency - if we choose. It’s possible - the future is ours to write….our kids are watching.

Here’s the profile that Mark Hortman deserves. Thank you @stribbrooks startribune.com/brooks-mark-ho…

Mark Hortman was more than Melissa's husband. He was an amazing father, dedicated mountain biker, a great pool player. His laugh, his dad jokes, and his presence will be missed immensely by all those who knew and loved him. startribune.com/brooks-mark-ho…

In this 2019 “Ten Questions” segment, viewers were given a glimpse of the newly elected House Speaker Melissa Hortman. We will be focusing more on the enduring legacy of Speaker Emerita Hortman this Friday evening on Almanac.

Congrats Blake Betton! #SaberPride

We now need a thousand Melissa Hortmans. We need people to step up where she left off. We need you. I’m going to work every day to carry on Melissa’s fight for justice and peace. Will you join me? minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/20/we-…

It’s an honor to share a bit about the Melissa Hortman we knew and loved.

hope we did her justice. Remembering Melissa Hortman: Republicans and Democrats say her power came from her selflessness minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/26/rem…

Melissa, Mark, and their Golden Retriever Gilbert will lie in state on Friday, June 27 from 12-5pm. The Capitol will be open for members of the public to pay their respects. A private funeral for Melissa and Mark will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 10:30am.

We’re lighting the I-35W bridge green tonight and tomorrow in honor of Melissa Hortman, who found joy and peace in trees and gardens 🌳

Melissa and Mark’s funeral begins this morning at 10:30am. Please join us in holding their families, friends, colleagues and loved ones in our hearts as we say our final goodbyes to these extraordinary people.

Forever our Speaker ❤️

A Capitol tour group takes in the view of St. Paul from the Quadriga on a sunny July 2. The Minnesota Historical Society offers free guided tours at the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. 📸 Michele Jokinen #mnleg

This Minnesota data privacy law passed in 2024 but doesn't take effect until this month. Is a pretty big deal that flew under radar for some reason. minnpost.com/state-governme…