MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral Saturday where former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris joined more than 1,000 mourners.
A photo of Mark and Melissa Hortman is set up Saturday during their funeral services in the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
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From left, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison, Tom Weber, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, former U.S. President Joe Biden, Gwen Walz and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attend funeral services Saturday for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Former President Biden paid his respect to former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were gunned down earlier this month in what authorities say was a politically motivated killing, as they lay in state today at the Capitol Rotunda.
Gov. Tim Walz greets attendees Saturday before funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Linda Haluptzok, mother of Melissa Hortman, views the caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman before the funeral service Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Sophie Hortman, Colin Hortman and Gov. Tim Walz stand behind the caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman during a funeral service Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
The caskets of Melissa Hortman, left, and Mark Hortman sit at the back of the sanctuary Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Mourners view the caskets of Melissa and Mark Horman on Saturday as they enter the Basilica of St. Mary before the funeral service in Minneapolis, Minn.
Conservation officers carry the casket of Melissa Hortman into the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday, June 28, 2025, before funeral services in Minneapolis, Minn.
Highway Patrol officers carry the casket of Mark Hortman into the Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday, June 28, 2025, before funeral services in Minneapolis, Minn.
The caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman sit at the back of the sanctuary Saturday, June 28, 2025, before funeral services at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Gov. Tim Walz, second from right, walks with Melissa Hortman's casket Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Gov. Tim Walz, left, walks with Melissa Hortman's casket Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Mourners gather Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary before funeral services for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in Minneapolis.
A photo of Mark and Melissa Hortman is set up Saturday, June 28, 2025, inside the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary's during their funeral services in Minneapolis, Minn.
Colin Hortman, son of Melissa and Mark Hortman, arrives with other family members Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Linda Haluptzok, mother of Melissa Hortman, views the caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman on Saturday, June 28, 2025, before their funeral services at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
From left, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison, Tom Weber, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, former U.S. President Joe Biden, Gwen Walz and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attend funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Attendees take their seats Saturday, June 28, 2025, before funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden kneels in prayer Saturday, June 28, 2025, during funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.
