Minnesota House DFL
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We are the Minnesota House of Representatives Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Caucus.
We’re saddened by the sudden passing of Senator Bruce Anderson, a committed public servant and steadfast champion for Wright County for over 30 years. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. mprnews.org/story/2025/07/…
One month after being assassinated in their home, we remain heartbroken and horrified by the loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Melissa was our friend, our leader, and a champion for Minnesotans. Mark was by her side supporting her every step of the way. These two extraordinary…

Today, with deep sorrow, we laid Melissa and Mark Hortman to rest. Melissa and Mark were the very best of us. Minnesota is a better place because of their selfless service and sacrifice. Now, it’s up to all of us to carry their extraordinary legacy forward and work hard to build…



We are incredibly touched by the amount of people who are visiting the Capitol today to pay their respects to Melissa, Mark, and their Golden Retriever Gilbert. Tomorrow at 10:30am, Melissa and Mark will be laid to rest at a private funeral.




Melissa, Mark, and their Golden Retriever Gilbert will lie in state today from 12-5pm. The Capitol will be open for members of the public to pay their respects. Live video is available courtesy of @MNHouseInfo: youtube.com/@MNHouseInfo

"We now need a thousand Melissa Hortmans. We need people to step up where she left off." Melissa believed that every person held the capacity to improve the world. Let's prove her right. minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/20/we-…
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to remember and honor Mark and Melissa Hortman. Our hearts have been shattered by this tragedy, but we are so grateful for the love and support of our communities. ❤️




"Even now, when the pain of his loss is almost too much to bear, the ones who loved him best laugh when they swap stories of his adventures, his dad jokes and all the hobbies he threw himself into with his entire heart." startribune.com/brooks-mark-ho…
Last night, Sophie and Colin Hortman released the following statement on behalf of the Hortman family:




Our statement on the assassination of our Speaker, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. “We are shocked and devastated at the shootings of our colleagues, and at the assassination of our Speaker, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. This is an unspeakable act of political…

With a 67-67 tied House, Minnesotans got to see two competing visions for who lawmakers are fighting for. Republicans chose billionaires. We chose you.

The 2025 session may be over, but Pride is very much still going. 🏳️🌈
