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Melissa, Mark Hortman's friend delivers eulogy [FULL]
Robin Ann Williams, a close friend of Mark and Melissa Hortman, delivered a eulogy for the couple, remembering her and her husband's cherished friendship with the Hortmans. She said the kitchen was the heart of their home, and they always made time for their friends.
Robin Ann Williams, a close friend of Mark and Melissa Hortman, delivered a eulogy for the couple, remembering her and her husband's cherished friendship with the Hortmans. She said the kitchen was the heart of their home, and they always made time for their friends.
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Gov. Tim Walz delivers eulogy for Melissa and Mark Hortman [FULL]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a eulogy for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, recalling Rep. Hortman as an "extraordinary" legislator. They were laid to rest at a funeral service at the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday in front of hundreds of people, including their two children Colin and Sophie, Walz, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and many of Rep. Hortman's colleagues.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a eulogy for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, recalling Rep. Hortman as an "extraordinary" legislator. They were laid to rest at a funeral service at the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday in front of hundreds of people, including their two children Colin and Sophie, Walz, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and many of Rep. Hortman's colleagues.
Melissa, Mark Hortman funeral homily: They lived lives of 'purpose and meaning'
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were laid to rest at a funeral service at the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday in front of hundreds of people, including their two children Colin and Sophie, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and many of Rep. Hortman's colleagues. Here is the full homily given at the funeral service, which included discussing political violence, which took the lives of the Hortmans and their beloved dog Gilbert.
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were laid to rest at a funeral service at the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday in front of hundreds of people, including their two children Colin and Sophie, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and many of Rep. Hortman's colleagues. Here is the full homily given at the funeral service, which included discussing political violence, which took the lives of the Hortmans and their beloved dog Gilbert.
Hortmans funeral: Caskets carried to altar
Before the Hortmans' caskets were brought to the altar at the Basilica of St. Mary, the Hortmans' children, Colin and Sophie, embraced each other as the service began and then draped funeral palls over their parents' caskets. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as their dog Gilbert, were fatally shot in a targeted, politically motivated attack on June 14.
Before the Hortmans' caskets were brought to the altar at the Basilica of St. Mary, the Hortmans' children, Colin and Sophie, embraced each other as the service began and then draped funeral palls over their parents' caskets. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as their dog Gilbert, were fatally shot in a targeted, politically motivated attack on June 14.
Former President Joe Biden pays respects to Hortmans, visits Hoffmans at the hospital
Former President Joe Biden appeared late Friday afternoon at the lie in state at the Capitol honoring Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their golden retriever, Gilbert.
Former President Joe Biden appeared late Friday afternoon at the lie in state at the Capitol honoring Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their golden retriever, Gilbert.
Vance Boelter hearing delayed after complaints about jail conditions
Vance Boelter had his hearing delayed after his lawyer complained about the conditions in the Sherburne County Jail where he currently is. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest.
Vance Boelter had his hearing delayed after his lawyer complained about the conditions in the Sherburne County Jail where he currently is. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman and dog Gilbert lie in state at Capitol
Thousands of people, including former President Biden, went to the Minnesota Capitol Friday to mourn Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert.
Thousands of people, including former President Biden, went to the Minnesota Capitol Friday to mourn Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert.
Thousands pay their respects to the Hortmans
Thousands of people paid their respects to the Hortmans while they lie in state, including former President Joe Biden. FROX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Thousands of people paid their respects to the Hortmans while they lie in state, including former President Joe Biden. FROX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Sheriff blasts Vance Boelter: 'He's not in a hotel, he's in jail'
Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott on Friday blasted Vance Boelter, the alleged gunman in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, after his defense team complained about conditions at the Sherburne County Jail.
Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott on Friday blasted Vance Boelter, the alleged gunman in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, after his defense team complained about conditions at the Sherburne County Jail.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter says he hasn't slept in days; court hearing continued
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Gov. Walz pays respects to the Hortmans
Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz paid their respects to the Hortmans, who are lying in state at the Minnesota Capitol ahead of their funeral on Saturday. The public was invited to pay their respects. Hortman is the first woman to lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.
Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz paid their respects to the Hortmans, who are lying in state at the Minnesota Capitol ahead of their funeral on Saturday. The public was invited to pay their respects. Hortman is the first woman to lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.
The Hortmans' children greet attendees
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, along with their dog Gilbert, lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol. Their children, Colin and Sophie, greeted the first man in line to pay his respects. He arrived at 6 a.m. Friday. The public was invited to pay their respects to the Hortmans from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, along with their dog Gilbert, lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol. Their children, Colin and Sophie, greeted the first man in line to pay his respects. He arrived at 6 a.m. Friday. The public was invited to pay their respects to the Hortmans from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
Melissa, Mark Hortman and Gilbert lie in state at MN Capitol
Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman and their beloved golden retriever Gilbert lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, a day before their funeral services on Saturday. Rep. Hortman is the first woman, and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans, to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, according to the governor's office.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman and their beloved golden retriever Gilbert lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, a day before their funeral services on Saturday. Rep. Hortman is the first woman, and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans, to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, according to the governor's office.
Remembering the Hortmans: How to watch their funeral service
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman will be remembered at a funeral service on Saturday. FOX 9 will broadcast the entire service.
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman will be remembered at a funeral service on Saturday. FOX 9 will broadcast the entire service.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter to appear in court on Friday
Vance Boelter will appear in court on Friday where a judge will decide whether Boelter will be allowed bail ahead of his trial in the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Vance Boelter will appear in court on Friday where a judge will decide whether Boelter will be allowed bail ahead of his trial in the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter's wife releases statement she was 'completely blindsided'
“We are absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided," the statement reads.
“We are absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided," the statement reads.
Minnesota BCA identifies officer who exchanged gunfire with Vance Boelter
Minnesota authorities have identified the Brooklyn Park officer who confronted and shot at Vance Boelter at Rep. Melissa Hortman's home.
Minnesota authorities have identified the Brooklyn Park officer who confronted and shot at Vance Boelter at Rep. Melissa Hortman's home.
Melissa and Mark Hortman, their dog to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Vance Boelter search warrants: Authorities find nearly 50 guns, body bags and cash
Search warrants executed in the investigation of Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, reveal law enforcement recovered nearly 50 firearms, body bags, masks and another police squad-type car.
Search warrants executed in the investigation of Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, reveal law enforcement recovered nearly 50 firearms, body bags, masks and another police squad-type car.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Community healing event held in Champlin, Brooklyn Park
Nearly a week since two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes, Champlin and Brooklyn Park held a community healing event to help residents of both cities process the traumatic events.
Nearly a week since two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes, Champlin and Brooklyn Park held a community healing event to help residents of both cities process the traumatic events.