10:15 a.m. – The Hortman family dog, Gilbert, will also be honored today at the State Capitol. Gilbert will be the first dog to lie in state in Minnesota history. The dog was originally meant to be a service animal. But Gilbert was just too happy-go-lucky for a working dog’s life.
The Hortmans’ golden retriever, Gilbert, lies in state at the Minnesota Capitol with his owners Friday. Gilbert was wounded in the shooting at the Hortmans’ home and later euthanized. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
10 a.m. – Melissa Hortman’s colleagues remember her as an unflashy, no-nonsense leader who didn’t seek the spotlight, took care of her team, relished organization and, above all, wanted to get stuff done. Her legislative work included progress on increased education spending, paid family leave, gun regulations, free school lunches.
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