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Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman remembered

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A ‘formidable public servant.’ Who was Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota state representative assassinated in her home?
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,

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What to know about Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, the lawmakers shot in Minnesota
Melissa Hortman, Minnesota lawmaker killed in targeted shootings, is remembered as devoted public servant
Melissa Hortman’s legacy is a ‘Minnesota Miracle’
Melissa Hortman, the former Minnesota House speaker felled by an assassin’s bullet at her home on Saturday, really did understand what democracy looks like.

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Authorities search for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers
Remembering Minnesota Sen. Melissa Hortman and her time in politics
Who was Melissa Hortman, lawmaker killed in 'targeted' shooting
Her colleagues in the state legislature remembered her as a friend, a mentor, and a true public servant dedicated to helping fellow Minnesotans.

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Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman remembered as a trailblazing public servant after fatal shooting
Who was Melissa Hortman? Minnesota lawmaker, husband assassinated in attack

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Minnesota's slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day
Americans talk constantly about how their country is split down the middle politically. Melissa Hortman lived that every day as a Minnesota House member. Her unique perspective on politics came from her job as the House's top Democrat and its unusual challenge.

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Minnesota's slain Democratic leader saw liberal victories, then brokered a budget deal out of power
Minnesota legislator slain, another wounded in ‘politically targeted’ attacks
Live Updates: Manhunt for Assassin Stretches On as Minnesota Mourns Lawmaker
“We’re here today because an unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota. My good friend and colleague, Speaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed early this morning in wha...

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Photos show police searching for man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota state lawmakers
Minnesota manhunt underway for suspect in deadly shooting of Democratic state lawmakers
Minn. lawmaker shot in 'politically motivated assassination,' another wounded
The assailant remains at large and reportedly impersonated a police officer with a uniform and a cruiser.

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One Minnesota state lawmaker dead, another injured after targeted shooting, officials say
Officials tell the AP they are searching for a 57-year-old man in shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers
Melissa Hortman, shepherd of Legislature’s historic 2023 session, called House Democrats’ ‘captain’
But there was a caring, apolitical gracefulness as well to Hortman, colleagues said. Garofalo said that in the days after the 2022 elections, when Democrats took control of state
2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in ‘targeted’ attack, search for gunman underway
A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for a gunman who shot and killed a state representative and wounded a senator in what authorities say was a “targeted” attack.
Minnesota lawmakers shot in their homes, suspect posed as officer, governor says
Democratic Sen. John Hoffman, his wife, and House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman were injured in what the governor describes as targeted shootings.
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