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DNC Chair Ken Martin, who formerly served as chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, mourns state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were shot and killed on Saturday. "Melissa was a huge changemaker,
Melissa Hortman, representing Minnesota's District 34B, is a prominent DFL politician and former Speaker of the House.
Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was shot in her Brooklyn Park home, while fellow party member Sen. John Hoffman was targeted roughly 8 miles away in Champlin, sources told 5 Eyewitness News. A third victim was also shot, according to reports.
Authorities are searching for a 57-year-old man after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed.