A year out from the political assassination of one of their colleagues, Minnesota lawmakers are honoring the memory of a woman who they describe as the most consequential House speaker in state history — Melissa Hortman — as well as to prevent future tragedies.
The assassination of Melissa Hortman, along with her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of other lawmakers prompted policymakers to make changes aimed at tackling a growing number of threats. A...
