Viewing the Hortmans lying in state. First it was family, then elected officials (Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy here), and then the public.

The Capitol's electrolier is illuminated in honor of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their golden retriever, Gilbert, as they lie in state in the Rotunda June 27. 📸 Andrew VonBank #mnleg

We are incredibly touched by the amount of people who are visiting the Capitol today to pay their respects to Melissa, Mark, and their Golden Retriever Gilbert. Tomorrow at 10:30am, Melissa and Mark will be laid to rest at a private funeral.

Melissa Hortman not only was a staunch defender of the House which she loved and dedicated years of service to, she had a good natured way of reminding you that the House and Senate were equal bodies. I believe the first message or interaction I ever had with Speaker Hortman. I

Thousands of people filed past the caskets of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and golden retriever, Gilbert, as they lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda June 27. 📸 Michele Jokinen #mnleg

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First Minnesota Day in honor of the anniversary of the regiment’s charge at Cemetery Ridge on July 2, 1863. On 2nd day of battle they charged enemy lines, stopping their advance, but lost 82% of their men as a result. #Gettysburg Permission has been given for it to fly today🇺🇸

Anyways, my dad a story a few years ago on the vexillologist who’d been trying to get Minnesota a unique state flag since 1989 kare11.com/article/news/l…

🇫🇷 Bonne #FêteNationale ! Happy 14th of July everyone! #14juillet

Brehm: Minnesota’s new flag is ugly and divisive. It deserves another do-over. startribune.com/minnesota-new-…

The Minnesota Star Tribune The new flag is beautiful and inclusive!!

The Minnesota Star Tribune The new flag is amazing! It’s so versatile as well! I have seen so many small businesses selling merch with the design. Hats, socks, shirts etc! The design change is great for our small business economy!

Paul Revere RadioGenoa RevereCA2VA No, that's false. Minnesota's new flag was designed by a commission inspired by state symbols like the North Star and waters, not Somalia's. Similarities are coincidental. Walz signed the bill creating the commission but had no role in the design.

The design of the Maple Leaf flag was officially approved on July 21, 1964, following what became known as the Great Flag Debate. The maple leaf, a symbol of Canada since the 18th century, was adopted and has become a distinct Canadian icon! 🍁🇨🇦

Today marked a major milestone in the Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion Project as the Red River was officially rerouted after years of bipartisan work and cross-border collaboration. This project will bring permanent flood protection to nearly 260,000 people in MN and ND.

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Thursday evening by the fire, lakeside, in the 218. Life ain’t terrible in the State of Hockey.

After Massachusetts invited residents to submit ideas for a new state flag, a heated debate about the erasure of history ensued. Today's Starting Point takes a look. trib.al/xpR8Ta1

Are you a college student interested in the legislative process? Learn more about the 2026 #mnhouse Undergraduate Internship Program! ⏳ Application deadline is Nov. 7 house.mn.gov/sergeant/inter… #mnleg

Massachusetts is making progress toward a new state flag, seal and motto. What do you think about these finalists? wcvb.com/article/massac…