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Funeral Held for Melissa Hortman and Husband as Minnesota Moves Toward Trials and Security Overhaul

The private service paid tribute to the Hortmans’ bipartisan legacy, signaling urgency to address threats against public servants.

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President Biden made an unannounced visit to the public memorial Friday. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, former US Vice President Kamala Harris, former US President Joe Biden, Gwen Walz, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attend Melussa Hortman and her husband's funeral services. Alex Kormann/Pool via REUTERS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Overview

  • Former President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz were among hundreds attending the private funeral at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on June 28.
  • Prosecutors are preparing grand jury indictments on state and federal murder, attempted murder and stalking charges against Vance Boelter, who remains held in custody.
  • The Hortmans and their golden retriever, Gilbert, had lain in state at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on June 27, marking the first in-state honors for a female legislator and an animal.
  • Legislators have introduced bills aimed at expanding protective details and security measures for elected officials following the coordinated June 14 shootings.
  • Authorities say the shootings, which also wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, triggered the largest manhunt in Minnesota history and exposed a broader extremist hit list.