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Photos of candlelight vigil honoring slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

Jun 18, 2025, 8:54 PM

A candlelight vigil for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally...

A candlelight vigil for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot, at the state Capitol, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Nikolas Liepins)
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol for a candlelight vigil honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot at their home. Governor Tim Walz, visibly moved, comforted mourners as the couple’s son, Colin, placed a photo of his parents at a growing memorial filled with flowers, flags and heartfelt messages.

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Photos of candlelight vigil honoring slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband