Colleagues described Representative Melissa Hortman as a skilled, conciliatory lawmaker who was at once steely and warm.

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State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the House’s Democratic leader and former speaker, was shot to death early Saturday.

“I will miss her, her mirthful eyes, her sharp humor and her partnership,” Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, ...

A dedicated volunteer who taught Sunday school and loved dogs. A lawyer who served as a Girl Scout Leader and worked at her ...

Minnesota politicians and lawmakers are reacting after the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman (DFL - Brooklyn ...

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were fatally shot, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife ...

The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members ...

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Simonet lived a life of service — globally, nationally and locally. During his 36-year tenure in ...