Melissa Hortman, Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
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Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Minnesota's DFL party was created on April 15, 1944, after the Minnesota Democrats merged with the Farmer-Labor Party, according to the party's official website. Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey is believed to be the founder of the party after serving a key role in the merger of the two affiliations.
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.