Minnesota Lawmaker and Family to Lie in State at Capitol Before Funeral
TL;DR
Melissa Hortman, a prominent Minnesota legislator and the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol, was killed in a politically motivated attack. Her public memorial will be held on Friday, allowing the community to pay respects, and her legacy includes major legislative achievements. Her family urges others to continue her dedication to community service.
- Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, husband and their dog to lie in state at the Capitol Friday Minnesota Reformer
- Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at Capitol on Friday, private funeral to be held Saturday Star Tribune
- Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Slain Minnesota Rep. Hortman, husband and dog to lie in state Friday; funeral set for Saturday CBS News
- Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home will lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral AP News
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