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At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

Hundreds of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, honored Melissa and Mark Hortman Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa Hortman would be remembered as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters, Peter Cox and Catharine Richert

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‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark appeared briefly in court Friday morning where his attorney said that she asked jailers to remove her client from suicide watch.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Brian Bakst and Clay Masters

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DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
by Dana Ferguson

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Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him, addressing fears that he could be expelled again from the U.S. within days.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot on June 14, 2025, in their Brooklyn Park home, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were wounded at their Champlin residence in a series of politically motivated attacks allegedly carried out by Vance Boelter.

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