Millions of Minnesotans get to live their lives better because she and Mark chose public service and politics.

I know that in these times of this inexplicable, unexplainable tragedy, all of us are searching for some kind of meaning, some kind of lesson that we can learn to help ease our loss.

A moment when each of us can recommit to engaging in politics and life the way Mark and Melissa did ― fiercely, enthusiastically, heartily, but without ever losing sight of our common humanity.

Maybe this is a moment when each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for the things we care about.

She certainly knew how to get her way. No doubt about that. But she never made anyone feel that they’d gotten rolled at a negotiating table.

But let's not do it because of the way Mark and Melissa died. Let's do it because of the way they lived, and the way they led.

Maybe it is this moment where each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for things we care about.

Melissa Hortman woke up every day determined to make our state a better place. She served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, and tirelessness.

targeted political violence

I think I understand where that’s at.

a politically motivated assassination