SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In the fall of 1998, a young attorney named Melissa Hortman made her first run for public office.

Selfless, humble and full of grit -- that was the Melissa Hortman that Minnesota lawmakers grew to love over two decades in the statehouse.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith delivered remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday, honoring the life and legacy of ...

U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith remember their slain colleague and friend, Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, from the ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan remembers her colleague state rep. Melissa Hortman who was assassinated at her home ...

From the wooden dais in the Minnesota House, then-Speaker Melissa Hortman presided two years ago over what many called the most consequential legislative session in recent history. She helped ...

As Minnesotans prepare to pay their final respects to Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, lawmakers remembered her as an advocate for a range of causes that improved the lives of Black and other ...

Sophie and Colin Hortman said: “We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the ...

Melissa and Mark Hortman served their community in many ways, including training dogs to be service animals for people in ...

The recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers have left the community shaken, sparking urgent talks about enhancing safety ...

Melissa Hortman's golden retriever, Gilbert, was shot in a targeted attack that killed her and her husband. Her children had ...

Before her death, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman helped train service dogs for veterans. One veteran said her ...