Hortman family dog's legacy lives on through Helping Paws
Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortman's dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June 14, 2025, and had to be put down.
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Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortman's dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June 14, 2025, and had to be put down.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
A year later, the people who loved Mark Hortman still find themselves returning to certain moments.
Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is that she consistently put people above politics.
A year ago, Sen. John Hoffman was shot nine times, his wife, Yvette, eight and their daughter, Hope, was hurled across the room. WCCO is looking back at how the family has spent the past year after their safety was shattered.
"They were these public figures. They were known by people in many ways, many different layers. But for us, that's mom and dad," Sophie Hortman explained, in her first joint interview alongside her brother with WCCO.
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then, Minnesota has seen several changes, but one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then we've seen a number of changes. But, as Jeff Wagner shares, one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
Voting for the Aug. 11 primary in Minnesota starts later this month. One of the most hotly watched races is the GOP primary for Minnesota governor. Kendall Qualls won the party endorsement two weeks ago, but House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she will continue her run, citing irregularities in voting at the convention. Qualls joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
One year ago, a violent political attack changed Minnesota forever. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and badly hurt as they answered the door for what they believed was a police officer. Former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed inside their home by that same gunman. Gov. Tim Walz talks to WCCO's Esme Murphy about the shock of that morning and the lasting impact of the violence on him and the entire state.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Politicians are pointing fingers as the state grapples with an ongoing fraud crisis. Right now, Medicaid providers are trying to navigate getting recertified and paid.
