Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Biden and Harris Attend Funeral for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker
Melissa Hortman, a former leader in Minnesota's government, was remembered at her funeral.
Big names like President Biden and Vice President Harris came to pay their respects.
She was tragically killed, along with her husband, in a shooting.
A man pretending to be a police officer is accused of the crime.
Hortman was known for helping pass laws to help people, such as free lunches for kids.
Those who knew her said she worked hard and cared about others, and the best way to honor her is to follow her example.
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was honored at her funeral.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris attended the funeral.
Hortman was shot and killed two weeks prior in attacks that also killed her husband.
The accused shooter, Vance Boelter, also wounded a state senator and his wife.
Hortman championed liberal initiatives, including free school lunches and abortion rights protections.
- Who
- Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and over 1,000 mourners, including Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Vance Boelter is the suspect.
- What
- Funeral service for Melissa Hortman and her husband following their deaths.
- When
- Saturday, June 29th, two weeks after the shooting.
- Where
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Basilica of St. Mary.
- Why
- To honor Hortman's life and legacy after her assassination.
- Victims
- Melissa Hortman and Mark
- Suspect
- Vance Boelter
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Attendees
- Over 1,000, including Biden and Harris
- Key Accomplishment
- Speaker of the House, passed expansive liberal initiatives
