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 orchestrate the passage of long-held Democratic goals: increased education spending,

A suspect is in custody after Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman was more than just the state House’s top Democrat, according to those who knew her. She “was a bright shining light of a human being,” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon,

Minnesota Democrats went on a winning streak in 2023, passing legislation to deliver universal free school meals to children, codify abortion rights and achieve generational environmental priorities.

Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths​ of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman​ and her husband.

For a politician known for her desire to stay out of the limelight and focus on the collaborative discussions of day-to-day politics, Melissa Hortman’s sudden national attention feels like a grim disservice.

Minnesota Congresswoman Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband were found dead on Saturday, June 14, under mysterious circumstances in what Governor Tim Walz

Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota House Speaker, was shot and killed alongside her husband in a politically motivated attack, sparking national outrage and a manhunt for the suspect.

Melissa Hortman, representing Minnesota's District 34B, was a prominent DFL politician and former Speaker of the House.