Photos of candlelight vigil honoring slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

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.

The Associated Press
June 19, 2025 at 3:58AM

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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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